The Lost Letters

THE LOST LETTERS A FALCON FALLS SECURITY NOVELLA JOSEPH CANNATA BRITTNEY SAHIN EMKO MEDIA The Lost Letters: A Falcon Falls Security Novella Copyright © 2023 by Joseph Cannata and Brittney Sahin Published by: EmKo Media, LLC Editors: Michelle Fewer and Ashley Bauman Proofreader: Judy Zweifel, Judy’s Proofreading Cover Design: Tracie Fread Cover Design inspired by: Mayhem Cover Creations Images: Joseph Cannata Photographer: Ben Skriloff This book is an original publication of Brittney Sahin and Joseph Cannata. In accordance with the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, the scanning, uploading, and electronic sharing of any part of this book without permission of the publisher constitute unlawful piracy and theft of the author’s intellectual property. If you would like to use material from the book (other than for review purposes), prior written permission must be obtained by contacting [email protected] Thank you for your support of the author’s rights. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products, brands, and/or restaurants referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners. Ebook ISBN: 978-1-947717-37-4 Paperback ISBN: 9798392045440 Created with Vellum This is dedicated to our amazing readers . . . Love, Brittney and Joseph CONTENTS Foreword Joseph Cannata Foreword Brittney Sahin Music Playlist Part I Chapter One Chapter Two Letter Letter Letter Letter Chapter Three Letter Letter Letter Letter Letter Letter Chapter Four Letter Letter Letter Chapter Five Chapter Six Letter Letter Chapter Seven Letter Letter Chapter Eight Letter Letter Part II Letter Letter Letter Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Letter Letter Letter Letter Letter Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Part III Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Letters Bonus Scene Afterword Timeline Also by Brittney Sahin Connect with the Authors INTRODUCTION From Joseph Cannata and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin comes the love story of Jesse and Ella told from a unique perspective in this companion novella to the international bestselling novel The Broken One. Step back into the Falcon Falls Security world and experience it like never before. Revisit some of your favorite characters as Jesse and Ella relive their love story surrounded by A.J., Marcus, Rory, and Savanna. Written in first person dual point of view, The Lost Letters includes bonus content such as author forwards, letters by Jesse and Ella, specially curated music playlists, and audio clips by Joseph Cannata, the muse for Jesse. The Lost Letters includes a prequel story for Jesse and Ella, who found their HEA in The Broken One, as well as alternative perspectives, extended scenes, and a bonus epilogue. For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended that this love story be read after The Broken One. Author Note: Select audio clips are hyperlinked and also listed in the afterword. FOREWORD JOSEPH CANNATA As I sit here, I’m grateful for that cold winter’s day—I mean, minus the “cold and winter’s day” part—when I saw a message from someone named Brittney Sahin politely asking me if I had some images available for her upcoming book. I remember it like it was 5 minutes ago—and at the end of her very polite message (I think Brittney is secretly Canadian) saying “you probably won’t see this anyway, I’m sure you’re super busy.” Well, here we are, a little over two years ago since that message was viewed, and I still scratch my head at how the earth has spun far too quickly lately. I am extremely grateful to you, Brittney, and to your loyal and future readers. I didn’t think two years later I would be writing material for you that would be shared with you and your readers in connection to one of your bestselling books. This was a challenge for me, and that’s what I wanted it to be, that’s where we find our growth. I hope you all enjoy these notes from Jesse to Ella. I enjoyed this process, something I’ve never actually done before, with the exception of writing in a journal as myself. So, once again, thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope that you all enjoy the new material. Maybe it will make you cry, smile, laugh (I’m hoping all those things). Best, Joseph Cannata FOREWORD BRITTNEY SAHIN I’m someone who believes that (almost) everything in life happens for a reason. In my experience, every wrong turn MUSIC PLAYLIST Joseph’s playlist on Spotify Brittney’s playlist on Spotify Playlist curated by Joseph Cannata Sam Hunt - Young Once Foreign