Wicked Heat (15 page)
Acknowledgments
Thanks to the following people who were onboard for this book’s publication ride:
Libby Murphy, editor extraordinaire, whose insight and enthusiasm is a huge inspiration.
I love working with you, Libby!
Heather Howland, for welcoming me into the Brazen Books fold. And for her fab cover
skills.
Liz Pelletier, for launching Entangled Publishing and making dreams come true.
Natalie Anderson and Soraya Lane, for being the best writing buddies ever!
Carly Phillips, who took time out of her hectic schedule to read
Wicked Heat
for a cover quote. Much appreciated.
To my supportive readers, who buy my books…you’re the best!
To my amazing sons, who are incredibly gorgeous and funny and cuddly. Love you to
the moon and back, and then some more.
About the Author
USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Marsh writes flirty fiction with flair for adults,
and riveting, spooky stories for teens.
She writes contemporary romance for Harlequin, Entangled Publishing and indie, has
published 40 books and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Her YA novels release
with Harlequin Teen and Month9Books.
She’s a National Readers’ Choice Award winner, a Waldenbooks, Bookscan and Barnes
& Noble bestseller, and a multi-finalist for awards including the Romantic Times Reviewers’
Choice Award, RBY (Romantic Book of the Year), HOLT Medallion, Booksellers’ Best,
Golden Quill and Laurel Wreath.
A physiotherapist for thirteen years, she now adores writing full time, raising her
two little heroes, and her favorite, curling up with a good book!
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