She was happy.
And she was mine.
Acknowledgements
Finishing this book was a challenge, but it also helped me figure out who I am as a writer. Where my inspiration comes from. How to channel it. So my second novel ended up meaning even more to me than my debut one.
I first want to thank my husband for making sure I always have time and space to write, to rest, to be angry, but never pity myself. For brainstorming at all times of the day. For being the best alpha reader and my biggest fan. Thank you for all the love and support you give me.
A huge thank you to my brother-in-law, who helped me, unknowingly, finish the epilogue. I struggled with the ending for a long time. Everything I came up with seemed wrong until one day I somehow remembered a certain part of your marriage proposal and something just clicked.
Evguenia Joujou, thank you for making these photoshoots a pleasure for an introvert like me. I’m so glad I found you. Thank you to the amazing Letitia Hasser for the cover design. I love it.
And one very special thank you to Mariya who found time to read this story and chat with me about it. There is a character named after you in the book I’m currently writing. I hope you love her as much as you loved Tyler and Hannah.
And to all the readers who trusted me to entertain them with this book, I hope you enjoyed it. Please take a moment and share with me what you think at [email protected]
About the Author
Valeria Heights is a romance writer who lives with her husband, two daughters and one furry writing buddy.
Why Heights? Even though Valeria writes love stories with happy endings, she's a sucker for the dark and tragic ones. Her pen name pays homage to her all time favorite novel Wuthering Heights.
Loves: Dogs, Italian food, a glass (or bottle) of wine every now and again, and movies that make her ugly cry.
Hates: To be bossed around, but thinks that book alpha assholes are totally hot!
The Hartleys Series
You can enjoy all three books from this series as standalone novels.
Merciless
Release Date: August 23, 2022
Reckless
Release Date: July 11, 2023
Heartless
Release Date: TBA
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xoxo, Valeria