There are so many people to thank for making this book a reality. The entire Light Messages Publishing team has been the strong backbone to this process. Thank you so much for your tireless efforts and wisdom. There have been countless times where I have felt that I am running in circles, yet I can always rely on every member of your team to guide and direct me. A thousand thanks again and again.
Elizabeth Turnbull, my incredible editor, deserves a trip to Paris and tray of French macaroons—this story was an idea I felt strongly about and she made it happen. Thank you Elizabeth for helping me to smooth the corners, catching my endless mistakes, and for treating this book like my baby. You have been professional, kind, and patient beyond words. You have been in my corner from day one. Working with you has been the highlight of this entire journey.
Thank you Betty Turnbull for explaining contracts, timelines, and finances every time I ask you—which has been often. Your willingness and patience is something I hope to achieve for myself.
To Teri, Anne, Rebecca, Gigi, Saxon, Rowan and Brad, my beta readers. I know that being a beta reader is not an easy task. Thank you for rising to the cause. Your opinions, your suggestions, and insights were so needed and so appreciated. Becky, thank you for your hard work and honesty in helping me get this series out. I could not have done this without your spirit and tenacity. Thank you Teri for the times I ran over for advice on a kissing scene or how to make something more … let’s say interesting. You rock girl! I aspire to be like you in all that I do. Brad, thank you for letting me take advantage of your intelligence. I could not have done the edits without you.
To my amazing parents, I simply cannot say enough about your love and support. Since the first story I wrote at age eight, you have applauded and encouraged my imagination and love for writing. There has never been a time where you have not been there for me. I love you beyond eternity!
Finally, thank you Manolo! Thank you for your patience whenever the “writing monster” reared its head. Thank you for encouraging me, loving me in whatever mood I am in, and for being such an amazing husband and father. You are truly an incredible man and I am lucky to call you mine!