Praise for the novels of USA TODAY bestselling author VICTORIA DAHL “A hot and funny story about a woman many of us can relate to.” —Salon.com on Crazy for Love “[A] hands-down winner, a sensual story filled with memorable characters.” —Booklist on Start Me Up “Dahl has spun a scorching tale about what can happen in the blink of an eye and what we can do to change our lives.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, on Start Me Up “Lead Me On will have you begging for a re-read even as the story ends.” —Romance Junkies “Dahl smartly wraps up a winning tale full of endearing oddballs, light mystery and plenty of innuendo and passion.” —Publishers Weekly on Talk Me Down “Sassy and smokingly sexy, Talk Me Down is one delicious joyride of a book.” —New York Times bestselling author Connie Brockway “Sparkling, special and oh so sexy— Victoria Dahl is a special treat!” —New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips on Talk Me Down Real Men Will Victoria Dahl For my husband. All the credit for this book goes to my family and friends. The romance community is notoriously supportive, and I felt that support in full this year. I can’t possibly name all the friends who helped push me forward, but I’ll have to do my very best. Thank you, Lauren, Jami, Courtney, Tessa, Carrie, Julie, Barb, Jeri, Louisa, Zoe, Meljean, Rosemary, Viv, Ann, Megan, RaeAnne, Anne and Carolyn. Jodi, Carrie P. and Lara, thank you too! Whew. It takes a village! And to Jennifer Echols— friend, therapist and critique partner extraordinaire—thank you for making me laugh in good times and bad. You’re the best. Thank you to Amy, Tara and Leonore for all your hard work and patience. And thank you to all my wonderful readers! But most of all, thank you to my amazing husband and the best two boys in the world. I’m so glad we’re in this together. CONTENTS
