Acknowledgments

Holy shit.. It’s over. My first book is written. My pride and joy is in your hands right now and I hope you fell in love with Hale Jarreau just like the rest of us have. I have more people than I can possibly even list to give thanks to. Honestly, I would be nothing without the amazing support system that I have behind me!

First off, I have to thank my insta girls. You girls are the most amazing women that I have EVER met and I am so thankful for each and every one of you! Without you, Scorched wouldn’t exist and Hale wouldn’t get the happy ending that he so deserves. I won’t list every single person because there are so many but please know how much I appreciate you!! Every teaser, every share, every sweet comment.. They mean the world to me! Love you all so much!

Portia- (My bestie/editor/soul sister/ sister from another mister) You made my words beautiful. I can’t ask for a better friend or possibly trust anyone else with my baby the way that I do you. You have been my backbone through this all and I am forever grateful. Sometimes, I think what I did to deserve such a beautiful soul as my best friend. Thank you times a million for the countless hours and hard work that you have put into this. I love you.

Karrie- There isn’t enough thank you’s in the world to express how thankful I am for everything you have done for me. I can’t tell you how many times you have talked me down from the ledge. You have been one of my biggest supporters and have been by my side every step of the way. You are such a sweetheart and I love you so much!! Thank you.

Meghan- Thanks for giving me the courage to start this. Thanks for supporting me and for being my sister. I don’t have to type a paragraph for you to know what you mean to me. You’re my family. I love you.

Chelsea- Sister. I love you. Let’s keep it short and sweet and just say that you are one of the most important people in my life and I would be absolutely lost without you by me. You’re my soulmate.

Brittany T- BABE! You’re so adorable and I just love you. You’re the peanut butter to my jelly. I can’t wait to read what beautiful words you write.

Renery- Thank you for always being positive and always offering me honesty. Thank you for letting me use your name for Lennox. It’s beautiful, just like you.

Dee- My tough love. You’ve always been honest with me and given it to me straight and I am so appreciative for your guidance. So much love for you.

LUCY JAYNE- I feel like I could type an entire book on my love for you but that sounds super creepy so I’ll just stick with a few sentences. I don’t care how many miles apart we are you are literally like the other half of me. Who cares if it’s an ocean that divides us… You just get me and all my weirdness. Thanks for being my writing partner and the person I can bitch to 24/7. Without you I would be a whole lot more cray than I am now. Love you more than life P. Sawyer<3 P.S. Roman is mine and I will fight bitches for him. Thanks.

Kelly- My Canadian babe. You are seriously my twin and I love you. Thank you for always being there to listen.

Meghan March: When I say I wouldn’t have done this without you.. I mean it. From the bottom of my heart. When I first decided to start writing you were the first person I even told. You have been nothing but patient with me as I ask the billions of questions I have on the daily. You are truly an inspiration to me and I am so thankful for our friendship.

Mo Mabie: I FLOVE YOU! Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

Mama & Reanne: I love you. Thanks for always believing in me. Even when I didn’t believe in myself.

Justin Crawford: You’re awesome. I couldn’t even believe that you took the time to read a romance book. I am so thankful for your knowledge and the time you took to look over this for me. You are the best Justin!!

To all my readers, you will never know my appreciation for you. Thank you for picking up my book and taking a chance on Hale and Ember. All of this is for you!

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