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  “This is one of the last times I’ll be able to make love to you here,” he said. “Pretty soon we won’t have your place and my place, just our place.”

  Emma’s heart swelled at his earnest expression.

  “You’re cute when you’re sentimental,” she said, smiling as she reached up to pull him down toward her. Cole laughed lightly and she felt the tickle of his voice near her ear.

  “Only for you, Em.”

  Author’s note

  Thanks so much for reading Now and Then! If you enjoyed the book, I’d sincerely appreciate a review on Goodreads. Please connect with me there, or friend me on Facebook. I love hearing from readers, so don’t be shy! The next book in the Now series, Now and Again, is scheduled for release in October. Please visit my website at www.brendarothert.com for more info.

  Acknowledgements

  It takes a village to create a book, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped with Now and Then. The biggest thanks go to my husband Mark and my three boys, who all put up with cereal for dinner and minimal clean laundry when I was in the zone writing. You mean the world to me.

  My fellow writers Magan Vernon and Jane Koscielak strengthened this book with their genius ideas. What an honor it is to be in your company.

  This story was also shaped by some dear friends who beta read it. Carrie Jones, Liz Marlowe, Amy Cullen, Nicole Shaffrin and Molly Brian all have that reader insight that is invaluable to the writing process. Thanks for your patience, ideas and encouragement, ladies.

  Another source of constant inspiration is my friend and cover artist, Tracy Snowman. When my random ideas don’t even make sense to me, you get them. You bring my books to life with a brilliance I never imagined.

  I’m also deeply grateful to editor Melinda Fulton, whose feedback and guidance helped shape this into a stronger book.

  There are so many other friends, new and old, whose support and encouragement helped get me here. So many thanks to all of you.