ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to my Heavenly Father, everything I possess or accomplish is by Your grace.

To my beloved editor, the fabulous Esi Sogah, your belief in this series has meant the world to me. You make me better.

To my fabulous agent, Sarah Younger, I am grateful that you are my partner. Your guidance and support shine so bright, my days are rarely gloomy.

To those who inspire my pen: Beverly, Brenda, Sarah, Julia, Maya, Lenora, Sophia, Joanna, Grace, Kristan, Alyssa, Laurie Alice, Julie, Cathy, Katharine, Carrie, Christina, Georgette, Jane, Linda, Margie, Liz, Lasheera, Felicia, Alexis, and Jude—thank you.

To those who inspire my soul: Bishop Dale and Dr. Nina, Reverend Courtney, Piper, Denny, Eileen, Rhonda, and Holly—thank you.

And to my own HEA: Frank and Ellen.

Love you all so much.

Hey, Mama. We did this. Love you, always.