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Dear Reader,

One of my favorite things about being a writer—other than working in my pajamas if I so choose—is getting inside my characters’ heads. I love developing their personalities, figuring out their wants and desires, their secrets and fears and, best of all, discovering what they need to grow to become their best selves.

Most of the time, I’m completely in charge of my stories. I have a very clear idea of who my characters are and how I want them to behave. Before I wrote even one page of the first book in The Truth about the Sullivans trilogy, I knew the Sullivan sisters. Layne is honest, controlled and responsible. Tori is independent, clever and charming. And baby sister Nora? Well, she was supposed to be a nice counterbalance to her confident sisters—smart, sweet and a bit shy. Someone who doesn’t look for confrontation, who weighs all her options before carefully making a decision.

You’ll notice I said supposed to be.

From the moment she stepped onto the page of Unraveling the Past, Nora let me know I had her all wrong. Oh, sure, she’s smart. Very. And while she’s warm and generous, I’m not sure I’d call her sweet. She also says exactly what’s on her mind and leaps into situations without considering the consequences.

Best of all, she keeps cynical Griffin York on his toes, never acting or reacting the way he thinks she will. He returns the favor by pushing her out of her comfort zone and challenging her to see herself as her own person instead of just one of the Sullivan girls.

I had a great time writing On Her Side and getting the chance to revisit the town of Mystic Point. I hope you enjoy the story!

I love to hear from my readers. Please visit my website,

www.bethandrews.net, or drop me a line at beth@bethandrews.net or P.O. Box 714, Bradford, PA 16701.

Happy reading!

Beth Andrews