Beautiful
The Beautiful Series, Vol. 1
Kiexiza Rodriquez
Copyright © 2011 By Kiexiza Rodriquez
Published by: DiamondStar Entertainment
All rights reserved. Published in the United States of America. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, or saved in any way or form, electronic or mechanical, including but not limited to, photocopying, recording, emailing, reciting, or scanning without the express written permission, of Kiexiza Rodriquez, or DiamondStar Entertainment, except where permitted by law.
Genre: Inspirational Mystery Romance
Published by: DiamondStar Entertainment
Edited by DSE & SoFyh Magazine
Proof Read: Editing Couture
Spanish Translation: Joaquin Barreras
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Acknowledgments
First and foremost I want to acknowledge the one who put this book in my head, the one who gave me the strength to go on when I had no strength left. The one who spoke to me countless nights, listened to my fears, pushed my creativity and brought clarity to my visions – My Lord Jesus Christ.
To my children, I miss you more that words can express. But I am also so proud of you all. Jon and China, I’m so pleased you have chosen to pursue your college goals and are doing well in your endeavors. I knew you could do it! Jah’nessa, you are now and ALWAYS will be my lil princess, Never Ever forget that, I LOVE YOU with all my heart & soul! Ja’vier you are my lil bundle of energy and my constant teacher and lesson in patience, endurance, faith, and strength. I’ve had to learn to speak up, to make things happen and not just allow them to happen because of you. I love you all very, very much and am so proud of the adults you are becoming.
I want to thank my siblings adopted in and in-laws, Meka, Bridget, Tawanna, Brendalis, Moddy, Tiffany, Danielle, Nene, Ada, Mont, and Nik, when no one else had faith in my vision, when no one else believed it could be done. You called me creative, and you kept me going. You babysat your nieces and nephews, listened to my fears, endured my tears, helped me stay focused, and reminded me the end result and all the stress I went through would be well worth it. Thank you doesn’t begin to cover your faith in me.
To the one that made me believe in LOVE again, my S.W.A.T., TonyWade. Baby you are the love of my life and I’m glad to be riding the waves of this rollercoaster with you by my side. I am finally free to be myself, free to grow, to expand my wings to their FULL potential and soar. Thank you for standing by me through everything. I so love you so much, words alone cannot express how much you have changed my world! You have no idea how much your strength, support, faith and belief in me means.
To my Aunty Carol, when I needed a motherly figure God sent you. When I needed someone to love me unconditionally, there was you. When I thought I was worthless because I felt abandoned, you healed me. Thank you so much for loving me, for your calls, for your words or wisdom that helped me to see the light in the midst of my darkest moments.
To everyone that planned an important part in my publishing journey, thanks for all you’ve done to share your knowledge with me. Some of you I’ve known for years some I’ve just met, I won’t say names as you know there is always someone you forget to mention who feels left out, but if you think this applies to you then I sincerely, thank you for your help.
To the rest of my family, friends and new online Divas and Dawgs both near and far, thank you for your support, your prayers and your financial contributions. It means so much to me to know that whether you are next door or hundreds of miles away, that you are keeping me, my family and my dreams, in your thoughts and praying for our strength. Please never forget that you have made a huge impact on my life. You are in my heart, my prayers and one day God will provide me with the ability to be able to go back and dish out an over flow of blessings He is pouring into me.
Te Amo. God Bless You.
KIE’