Echo(101)

Turning my attention back to the television, I listen to the report on an American aircraft that crashed after there was a malfunction with the landing gear. I melt into Declan’s hold as I watch the reporter give an update as the passengers are deplaning in the background. He announces everyone’s survival and that only a few were injured and are being taken to the hospital. But it’s when the camera pans over the passengers that my heart stalls and I immediate sit up.

“What is it?” Declan asks, but I can’t speak, and then the segment is over.

“Can you rewind this?”

“What’s going on?”

“Just rewind it,” I say on a trembled voice and my body goes into high alert.

Declan rewinds the segment, and as soon as the camera zooms in on the passengers, I tell him, “Pause it.”

My eyes widen in shocked disbelief as my pulse races out of control.

It can’t be.

Crawling to the edge of the bed, Declan’s worried voice calls to me in question, “Elizabeth?”

Oh my God.

“He’s alive.”





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My fans, thank you will never be enough for all you do for me. You have waited so patiently for me to write this book. You stood by me, supported me, encouraged me, and everything in between. This book would not have been possible if it weren’t for each and every one of you. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: E.K. Blair fans are the best fans!

My husband and children, I know the sacrifices you all make to allow me to pour my soul out onto paper for the world to see, and I love you for that. The three of you are the blood my heart pumps, the air I breathe, the fibers of my soul, the salt of my tears, and the icing on the sweet life I’ve been blessed with.

My editor, therapist, and dear friend, Lisa, what would I do without you? Through tears and laughter and more tears, you’ve proven to be a steady rock for me. When life gives me lemons, you have a way about you that turns those lemons into a lemon drop martini. Thank you for loving me both professionally and personally.

To my fellow writers who helped me out of the burning flames, Aleatha Romig, K. Bromberg, Corinne Michaels, Adriane Leigh, Pepper Winters, and Kathryn Andrews, your uplifting words and supportive messages, no matter how big or small, provided me with the threads needed to create the rope that helped pull me above the under.

Sally, Bethany, and Teri, the time you girls sacrifice for me is simply unreal! I couldn’t ask for a better team to assist me. The three of you make it possible for me to spend more time with my family, and that time is so precious to me. Thank you!

My brave beta readers, Jen, Kiki, Ashley, Jennifer, you girls are amazing! Thank you for giving up months to go with me on this wild ride and for embracing the darkness in my head.

Tarryn Fisher, for supporting me and sharing me with your fans. And also for being my Twilight-Bestie and for loving the series as much as I do! We crazy psychos must stick together.

Thank you, Denise Tung, for always being there to organize all my promotional marketing from cover reveals to reviews. You have been with me from the very beginning, and without you I’d be lost.

Erik Schottstaedt for another beautiful cover photo.

And last but certainly not least, to every blogger and book reviewer who has read my words, reviewed my books, and promoted me, THANK YOU! No, seriously, THANK YOU!!!! Everything you do for me and the lengths some of you go to for me is valued immensely.





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