Dani Harper - Storm Bound

They missed the couch but were happy to lay in a contented heap of arms and legs on the cool hard slate of the rooftop. And they laughed helplessly when the Mel’s Gas and Grocery sign came on a few moments later. Its usually glaring light was almost too pale to be seen. The shining power of their shared magic had already painted the night sky with red and gold.

It’s not easy being married to a writer—there are long days and longer nights with your spouse all but physically attached to the computer, meals missed, a house that often looks like it’s been ransacked, a shortage of time for fun, and sometimes special events missed during deadlines. There just aren’t enough words with which to thank my husband, Ron, for picking up the slack, for being patient, and for being loving no matter what. You rock, sweetheart.

I’d like to express my appreciation to my editor, Maria Gomez, and to the entire author team at Montlake. I couldn’t wish for a more enthusiastic and forward-thinking group to work with!

An extra special thanks to Melody Guy, for her eagle eye and great suggestions. You helped me take this particular project to the next level after I managed to write myself into a corner!

Hugs and thanks to my beta reading team, Samantha Craig and Ron Silvester. You’ve been a huge part of my writing journey, and I’d be lost without you both.

Thanks as always to my intrepid agent, Stephany Evans of FinePrint Literary Management. You haven’t had to talk me off a ledge for a while, but I knew you were always there just in case.

Last but never least: A very loving thanks goes out to my four-legged friend and faithful executive secretary, Fiona the Pug. You left unexpectedly and far too soon, but I’m certain you’re reading this as I type.

Ron Silvester, 2011

Dani Harper is a former newspaper editor whose passion for all things supernatural led her to a second career writing paranormal fiction. A longtime resident of the Canadian north and southeastern Alaska, she recently ventured south with her husband, Ron, to rural Washington to be closer to their grown children. Dani is the author of Storm Warrior (the Grim Series) and First Bite (Dark Wolf), for Montlake Romance. She is also the author of Changeling Moon , Changeling Dream, and Changeling Dawn . For full details, visit her website at www.daniharper.com.