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  Rosie nodded her head and stared at her through narrowed eyes. “That’s fine and dandy. But you and I both know that you didn’t come all the way home, after all this time… just to have my pie.”

  She pulled out one of the wooden chairs and the sound of it scraping on the floor brought back memories of various lectures Layla had gotten at this table. Most of them were for getting into fights at school. Tough-Girl-Talks, that’s what Rosie called them.

  Layla rubbed the smooth ceramic mug with her thumb and straightened her back in an effort to gather her waning courage. “He found me,” she whispered. Her breath caught in her throat because it was the first time she’d said it out loud. She’d barely been able to admit it to herself. The only thing that she had truly feared happening—had finally happened. She drew in a shaky breath and forced herself to look Rosie in the eye. “My mate found me.”

  Acknowledgments

  Writing a book is a solitary process, but actually, publishing one is anything but that. I have so many people to thank, namely the collaborative and creative folks over at Sourcebooks. Deb Werksman, my editor, has a sharp eye and an open mind. I value her opinion and advice more than she’ll ever know, and I’m immensely thankful for her guidance. The PR that Sourcebooks does for their authors is second to none! Danielle Jackson works tirelessly for all of her authors and busts her butt to get our books in front of the masses. The covers that the SB art department puts out are nothing short of gorgeous.

  As always, I must extend thanks to my agent, Jeanne Dube, for taking me on and sticking with me. You are the best!

  Thanks as well to the talented Amy Petty and her record label, Red Pill Entertainment, for allowing me to use Amy’s music in my book trailers. I mentioned her song “Honey on the Skin” because the moment I heard it, everything about Kerry’s story clicked for me. Amy is still my muse, and I strongly suggest you check out her music on her website: www.amypetty.com.

  However, I must thank my husband above all others. He is my rock and the voice of reason in my sometimes chaotic creative process, and quite frankly, I don’t know what I’d do without him. He inspires me every day with his thoughtfulness and unconditional love, and in the process, sets an excellent example for our sons. He may not understand the whole shapeshifter attraction, and I may not agree with his politics… but that’s where unconditional love comes into play. When I get my head in the clouds, he helps me keep my feet on the ground.

  Last, but not least, thank you to my readers! I read every single email that I receive and do my best to respond to all. Thank you for coming along on this journey, and I hope you continue to enjoy the Amoveo Legend.

  Dream on…

  About the Author

  Sara Humphreys is a graduate of Marist College, with a BA in English Literature & Theater, and her initial career path after college was as a professional actress. Some of her television credits include A&E Biography, Guiding Light, Another World, As the World Turns, and Rescue Me. For the past several years Sara has been a professional public speaker and speaker trainer. Her career began with Monster’s Making It Count programs, speaking in high schools and colleges around the United States to thousands of students. For the past several years, Sara has worked with the College of Westchester in New York as the director of high school and community relations.

  Untouched is the second book in The Amoveo Legend series, following Unleashed. Sara has been a lover of both the paranormal and romance novels for years. Her science fiction/fantasy/romance obsession began years ago with the TV series Star Trek and an enormous crush on Captain Kirk. That sci-fi fascination soon evolved into the love of vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and of course, shapeshifters. Sara is married to her college sweetheart, Will. They live in Bronxville, New York, with their four boys and two ridiculously dopey dogs. Life is busy, but never dull.

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