Pages upon pages of appreciation to my longtime agent and cherished sidekick, Ben Camardi, and to Annette Pollert, for her kindness, care, and thoughtful editing of this book. Big hugs as well to Jen Klonsky and Shauna Summers, my treasured editors and dear friends. So lucky to have you all.
My most heartfelt thanks as well go to my S&S team: Jon Anderson, Bethany Buck, Mara Anastas, Paul Crichton, Lydia Finn, Lucille Rettino, Michelle Fadlalla, Venessa Carson, Anthony Parisi (and Ginger), Ebony Ladelle, Jessica Handelman, Regina Flath, Katherine Devendorf, Julie Doebler, Carolyn Swerdloff, Emma Sector, Matt Pantoliano (and sons), and my sales force, most especially my dear Leah Hays and Victor Iannone. Your years of support and hard work on behalf of our books means more than I can say.
Oh, family—thank you, as always. Mom and Dad, Jan, Sue, Mitch, Ty, and Hunter, smooches of appreciation. Renata, here’s to another thirty-eight years. And to my daughter, Sam, and my son, Nick—you two sweeties have my last-forever love.