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Angie, because she always makes me laugh.

Pink roses, because they’re my favorite.

Shredded paper, because once upon a time that was the only solitude I had.

Noisy kitchens, because they remind me maybe I was an orphan but my life was still amazing. I had food and shelter and love and support.

And now the ring on my finger, because it means forever, and for the first time in my life that word makes sense.

I take deep breaths, ready to take on whatever this young girl named Ashley Potter has to throw at me.

Because I am a survivor.

DON’T MISS SIN AND SWOON, THE SECOND BOOK IN THE BLOOD AND BONE SERIES BY TARA BROWN.

SUMMER 2015

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tara Brown writes in a variety of genres. In addition to her futuristic Born Trilogy stories and her nine-part Devil’s Roses fantasy series, she has also published a number of popular contemporary and paranormal romances, science fiction novels, thrillers, and romantic comedies. She enjoys writing dark and moody tales involving strong, often female lead characters who are more prone to vanquishing evil than perpetrating it. She shares her home with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and a beagle.