Phoenix: The Beauty in Between (A Beautiful Series Companion Novel)
Lilliana Anderson
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Copyright 2013, Lilliana Anderson
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Dedication –
To Lilli, the only one who didn’t make it.
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all.
Emily Dickinson
Foreward
This has probably been my hardest book to write.
Each time I opened the document, a nervous feeling came over me. Writing Paige’s story has forced me to look at all of my own hurt and pain. It took me to a dark place, deep inside me, each and every time I wrote it. It was difficult. It was confronting. But, in the end, I think it was worth it.
No matter what response I get to this book. I will be forever proud of myself for getting through it. Some things happened in my life, just as I was due to start writing this book that made me want to announce that I wouldn’t do it. But I made a promise, and I felt I had to keep it.
I do hope that you enjoy reading about Paige’s life before A Beautiful Forever. She is currently my favourite leading lady. I love her mind, and I love her strength.
Hopefully, you will too.
Lilliana xoxox
Acknowledgements
First and foremost I must thank my beta and proof readers for working so hard for me on this novel. Marion of Making Manuscripts (www.makingmanuscripts.com), Mary, Anna, Betchy, Billie, Celsey, and Megan. Your input has made this book so much better than if I had have done it all alone. Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you to my husband for being a stand in proofreader while my usual one is off visiting Central Australia – I really appreciate your eyes, your thoughts, and your encouragement.
Thank you to my street team and to everyone who has agreed to review for me – my heart fills up every time I see your enthusiasm for my work! And I know I can always count on Rachel, Isabel and April, who have been reviewing for me since I broke their hearts with A Beautiful Struggle.
A big thank you also goes out to everyone who has been watching my fan page closely while I wrote this, your encouragement has been what got me through the lonely writing process. I especially want to mention Kimberly R – she was the winner of my cameo competition and was kind enough to work with me to get her description right, so she could be the one person who does something nice for Paige, without expecting anything in return.
I also want to thank my kids for cuddling up next to me while I type and waiting patiently until I’ve finished my thought – you’re all beautiful!
The very last thank you is to you, the person reading right now – you are the whole entire reason that I have worked so hard to create this book. Enjoy.
Prologue