Just because your life doesn't go as you plan, doesn't mean you can't start over. Live better, Love more. Change the things you can and accept those you can't. In the end, the only thing that matters is that you love you, and those that fill your world.
The beginning... because there is no end to true love.
To my readers-Let's chase this dream until I run out of words or I drive you crazy!
Bloggers-Thank you for taking a chance on an unknown and for your hard work and dedication to this community.
For the Love of Pimping, Calling All Books (Diane)-Thank you for all your hard work and time you give so freely. I love and appreciate you more than you'll ever know.
Wicked Women Book Blog: You are and always will be such a blessing. Thank you for coming to me and opening your heart. I love you and appreciate all you do for me.
Besties & Books: Thank you for all of your time and love you give so freely.
Book Nerd Chatter: You are one helluva lady and I thank you for all you do for me and this community.
Jenz Book Jewels; Book Addict Reviews; Nicole's Book Musings; Jewel Bok Lover; Belles Book Labyrinth; Up All Night With A Book Blog-Thank you all so much! I appreciate all you do for this community and for taking a chance on me.
My FD Kickass Fan Club: Robin and Marla-You lift me up and fill me with pride. Thank you for encouraging me and loving me. Love y'all!
The Bottom Turners: There's not a group of people I love more than each of you. Thank you for being on this ride with me!
Love Affair With Fiction and The Boudoir: Jill - Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication, you're the best!!
SBR Media: Stephanie-Thank you for every pep talk, for all the understanding, and for simply being you. Love ya!
Telltail Editing: Sara Burgess-You've been saving my ass for a long time now; I don't have a clue what I'd do without you. Thank you for being... you! Stay true, love you!!
Moonstruck Cover Design and Photography: Emma Rider -Your talent astounds me! Thank you for always going the extra mile for me and for always being my friend. Love you!
TE Black Design Formatting: Tiff, thank you for all you do. I appreciate your friendship and professionalism. It’s been so nice working together again.
Proofer: Diane Norwood-Thank you for all of your dedication and for going above and beyond to help me live this dream. Love you so much, friend!!
Graphic Designs: Bookends Designs; Andrea Adams-you're everything to me and I appreciate all you do. Thank you for staying by my side. Love you and Olivia!!
My Betas and a few of my best friends: Missy Meyer, Christina Ortiz, Katie, J., Nancy Gennes Metsch, Amy Silbernagle, Robin B., Kathy Temple Mason, Amy S., Andrea R., April B., Cheryl J., Cheryl M., Christina R., Christine F., Cindy G., Cindy W., Corinne A., Cynthia B., Danyella M., Darja D., Donna O., Eunice J., Heather B., Janise T., Jeanne M., Jennifer R., Jennifer S., Jenz W., Jill B., Jillian K., Jodi P., Karen H., Kelly C., Kim H., Lagena C., Laura W., Leanna C., Letti M., Latifa M., Lisa H., Mandi S., Mary S., Michelle McMullen. Missy N., Missy B., Mona W., Nancy M., Nicole M., Nikki W., Nora H., Phyllis W., Rhonda T., Ronda B., Sallie M., Sally W., Sandra L., Sara F., Sharame V., Sharon L., Stephanie R., Teri H., Tish D., Kim M., Tracie L., Anne M., Ashely B., Dawn B., Merry E, Missy Meyer, Ramona W., Debra P., and the rest of my incredible friends.
My tribe: Though we may be small, we are strong.
Andrea and Olivia-I simply adore you both!! Thank you for being such incredible friends.
Kathy, Heidi, Heather, and Laura: I love you ladies! Thank you for always being here!
Amy Brock McNew: I love you! I appreciate your love, kindness, and friendship!!
Louann Freeman-You were the very first person I ever told I was writing to. There was never a moment you didn't encourage me and cheer me through. Thank you for always being a talented friend and an even better person. I love you!! (I also love Jason but didn't want to make it awkward for you. Lol)
Jill Sava-Thank you!! You not only worked your ass off, but you encouraged me and helped me along the way, in any way you could. I'm thankful for a new friend! Love ya!!
Diane Norwood-I LOVE YOU. I count my blessings every day that I have you in my corner. Thank you for being you and loving me. I love you!
Christine Strongi-What a year!! Can you believe we made it? Some say friendships are made in the easiest of ways and tested through the hardest. I think we know that now and we survived. I love you!
Sarah Klecker-My daughter from another mother and father but I'll always claim as my own... I love you.
Emma Rider-thank you for being you and loving me.
Sara Burgess-Thank you for all of your encouraging words and the devotion you give me. I love you like my own!
Courtney Browning-I'm not sure if there's anything left unsaid between us, but if there is... God help the person that hears it! I love-you.
To my mom, boys, and girls - I love you all. I can never find the words to tell you how much you mean to me. On days I am less, you make-feel as though; I am more. Thank you.
Daddy-Thank you for being my dad and loving me the way I needed to be loved. For showing me what love and forgiveness was really about. Thank you for loving my babies, no matter how hard you were judged.
LU (Shan)-Life is never easy for us, and most days, we struggle. But damn, the days we get it right, we get it right! You are my favorite person. I love you.
You and me... against the world. Always.
Leaona (LEE-aw-na) Luxx was 47 when she decided to start playing with the voices in her head and give them their own world. A wife and mother, she was inspired to write at a young age, drawing from real life situations, she depicts a world where love, life, and redemption can be found. Her stories feature a family and their friends in a town set around Cherry Grove, S.C.
Once her second book released, she was given the title of 'Queen of Redemption.' Many readers thought after meeting her most wretched characters they wanted to give them a second chance and felt as though they were talking to their best friends.
Lea is excited to announce that she's joined an incredible group of authors to write in Corinne Michaels' Salvation Society! Her book, Absolution, will be written within the bestselling Salvation Series world with an epic crossover into her own.
She is also thrilled to announce she's joined A Cocky Hero Club! Lea will be intertwining her series with that of Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland, writing an incredible crossover coming in 2020!
Finally, Lea will be adding her voice to Best Selling Author K. Bromberg's Driven World with her own installment coming late 2020. Be sure to watch for all the news in each group!
Leaona's debut, Cherry Grove released on June 22, 2016. Her books follow a family and their friends in a world built for her Redeeming Romances. Although the stories are all standalone, you'll love finding old and new characters with every book.
Keep in the know and up to date on all things Leaona has in the works:
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