“I’m here.” I reached back to grab her hand, the action causing fire to blaze along my ribs. I cried out.

“I feel funny.”

“It’s going to be okay.” Sirens sounded in the distance. That was good. That meant help. “Vi, what hurts?” There was no answer, and my gaze shot back to my sister. “Vi!” Her eyes fluttered. “You have to stay awake, Violet.” That’s what they always said in those medical dramas.

Her eyes opened, but her body seemed to go rigid, as if she were having a small seizure. And then…nothing. Silence but for the far-off sirens and the pounding of the rain. Silence as my sister stared back at me, eyes unnaturally wide and unblinking. Silence as I watched my sister slip from this Earth.

Reckless Memories is available for purchase HERE.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

So many people have supported me as I worked on this Sutter Lake project, and I’m grateful for every single one. An extra-special thank you to Emma, Grahame, Kelly, Laura, Sam, and Willow. Your friendships mean the world to me.

To all my family and friends. Thank you for supporting me on this crazy journey, even if you don’t read “kissing books.”

To my fearless beta readers: Crystal and Anelise, thank you for reading this book in its roughest form and helping me to make it the best it could possibly be!

The crew that helps bring my words to life and gets them out into the world is pretty darn epic. Thank you to Susan, Chelle, Janice, Julie, Hang, Stacey, Jenn, and the rest of my team at Social Butterfly. Your hard work is so appreciated!

To all the bloggers who have taken a chance on my words…THANK YOU! Your championing of my stories means more than I can say. To my launch and ARC teams, thank you for your kindness, support, and sharing my books with the world. And an extra special thank you to Crystal for wrangling it all.

Ladies of Catherine Cowles Reader Group, you’re my favorite place to hang out on the internet! Thank you for your support, encouragement, and willingness to always dish about your latest book boyfriends. You’re the freaking best!

Lastly, thank YOU! Yes, YOU. I’m so grateful you’re reading this book and making my author dreams come true. I love you for that. A whole lot!

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM CATHERINE COWLES

The Lost & Found Series

Whispers of You

Echoes of You

Glimmers of Us

Shadows of You

Ashes of You

The Tattered & Torn Series

Tattered Stars

Falling Embers

Hidden Waters

Shattered Sea

Fractured Sky

The Wrecked Series

Reckless Memories

Perfect Wreckage

Wrecked Palace

Reckless Refuge

Beneath the Wreckage

The Sutter Lake Series

Beautifully Broken Pieces

Beautifully Broken Life

Beautifully Broken Spirit

Beautifully Broken Control

Beautifully Broken Redemption

Standalone Novels

Further To Fall

For up-to-date information on all Catherine Cowles titles please visit catherinecowles.com

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