Текст книги "Danny's Main"
Автор книги: Lisa N. Paul
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Epilogue
FRESHLY SHOWERED, JULIE slid on a clean pair of yoga pants, sans panties, and a lacy pink bra.
“You’re just begging to get fucked again, aren’t you?” Danny groaned as he ogled her reflection in the mirror.
They had made love—and yes, fucked—after the incredible sixty-nine experience just a few hours prior. The man had the turn-around time of a teenager and the stamina of a stud.
“Wouldn’t be opposed to it, handsome. But Max and Janie will be here any minute, and that might make for a weird conversation,” she teased.
Danny touched his lips to hers before retreating into the closet to get dressed while she applied makeup. It was Saturday, after all, and once Max and Janie left, she and Danny would be headed to the bar for the rest of the evening. They didn’t need to be there—Ashley and Ryan had it covered—but they were still getting used to letting go.
Ding-dong
“I’ll get it,” Julie called into the closet on her way to the front door. Before she could turn the handle, Danny was by her side.
“Hey,” Max said.
Janie smiled. “We’re here. Can we come in?”
Acknowledgments
PHEW – THIS BOOK…this book was one that was never supposed to be written. It wasn’t in my timeline, it wasn’t part of my plan, but as I started writing Cheers in Charistown (the next story, a novella, in the Charistown series), Danny and Julie started talking to me and refused to stop until it was their words I was writing on paper. They needed me to tell their story and once they started talking, telling me about their beginning, their love, loss, heartbreak and strength, I had no choice but to keep on writing until nothing was left but peaceful silence. I’m grateful they finally opened up because unbeknownst to me, it was their love that truly shaped this series for me.
That said, this book could have never been written without the help of several special people. While I’m just a storyteller, a person who dreams up tales and creates worlds in which my characters struggle, flail, and hopefully succeed, our world is filled with incredible people who spend their days, years even lives helping others find freedom, safety, health and happiness.
Combat veteran David Clark was an amazing resource to me while I was writing Danny’s early days as a soldier. Mr. Clark let me pick his brain, pester him with questions and bother him endlessly with trivial silliness until I shaped Danny into the soldier and man I needed him to be. Thank you, David.
Tommy Barresi was not only my perfect physical vision of Danny Marcus but, he was kind enough to give me his time and access into his mind when I was searching for key elements into the thoughts of a dominant but gentle man. Thank you, Tommy, for allowing a virtual stranger into your personal space.
Captain Jerrad Ihlenfeld and his lovely wife Devlynn were both kind enough to answer questions about firefighting and fire safety. Their knowledge and time (on a weekend no less) was more helpful than they could ever know. Thank you, Jerrad and Devlynn.
Dr. Thomas S. Dardarian was a kind and patient man. The poor man was basically thrown to me by one of my high school friends (thank you, Arpi) and he spent an entire afternoon fielding questions and explaining situations for me. When I came up with medical problems, he would kindly tell me, “No, that wouldn’t happen in real life,” and then he would give me a better option. The man seemed to be more of a saint than a doctor. Thank you, Thomas.
Donna Salzano, my travel agent extraordinaire. I found Donna through a close friend and asked if she would mind helping plan a vacation for Danny and Julie. This beautiful woman didn’t just plan a getaway, she mapped out a step-by-step tour that even the most seasoned globetrotter would be jealous of. Donna, I’m so sorry I couldn’t use more of your work in my story, but D and J needed to get back so that their life could fall apart. I truly do adore you!
Trudy Stiles my co-worker and friend gave me quite a bit of time when I decided to have Danny and Julie adopt. She offered me invaluable information that I would have never found on my own and she gave it with love and sincerity. While D and J’s adoptive journey was much shorter than I had originally intended, my knowledge of the situation allowed for the feelings to come to the surface while writing those scenes. So thank you, Trudy, I owe you.
As always, the process of writing a story and turning it into a book is a lengthy one. It’s something I never take for granted and something that will never become less special no matter how many times I do it. I will, however, be a little quicker with the “thank you” part this time.
Thank you to ~
S.K Hartley – for my gorgeous cover design. I look forward to working with you again ;)
Cassie Cox – my editor. You my friend, have been great. Thanks for dealing with the craziness that is me. There are no words…hahaha, just kidding, I have tens of thousands of them!!
Julie Titus – best formatter ever! Five books! FIVE!!! Can you believe it? You rock, lady. Thank you for just being you. I couldn’t ask for more.
The ladies in FTN – you make me laugh out loud every single day. It’s true. Sooo, thanks for that. I love you hard.
My Beta team – ladies, I’m so grateful to you. For real, your opinions, bad or good, help me become a better writer. Thank you for being by my side.
Peeps – You get sweeter every flipping day! <<< See what I did there?... Sweet…cause you’re Peeps…heehee.
Joanne Schwehm – Our laugh sessions help me in two ways, first, they get rid of tension and second they strengthen my ab muscles. I’ve never cried more than I have since meeting you…wait…that sounds horrible. Oh well, you know what I mean. I love you. Thank you for being exactly who you are.
Ilsa Madden-Mills – Hearing you say, “Good Morning,” in your sweet southern voice makes me smile. Hearing you say something wildly inappropriate makes me howl with laughter. You are a gift in my life. Thank you for finding your way to me.
You – the Readers, Bloggers, and random people who are looking at this page – Thank you for continuing to read my stories. Your support overwhelms me. Every email, Facebook message, and review I get tells me that my words have been read. There is no better compliment to a writer than that. So thank you.
To my Husband and Sons – Your continued support is a blessing. I love you with my whole heart.
XO,
Lisa N Paul
About the Author
LISA N. PAUL is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, reader, writer, blogger, and self-proclaimed comedian—just not always in that order. Ever since she was a little girl, she has devoured books. Falling in love with the Sweet Valley High series at a young age drew Lisa to series books and inspired her to write her own. Thursday Nights, Storm Front and Breaking to Breath are the first three books in her Charistown series. Blocked is a standalone novel.
When not writing, Lisa can be found eating French fries and Godiva raspberry truffles, or hanging out with her husband and two sons.
Visit her website at http://www.lisanpaul.com
Other Titles by Lisa N. Paul
THE CHARISTOWN SERIES
Thursday Nights (Book One)
Storm Front (Book Two)
Breaking to Breathe (Book Three)
Danny’s Main (Book Four)
Cheers in Charistown – COMING SOON
STANDALONE
Blocked
