Whoever said writing a book was a solitary endeavor clearly never met my amazing support system. Without them, this story wouldn’t exist.
First and foremost, I have to thank my real-life love story—my husband James Bird and our son Wolf—for inspiring me to create fictional characters just as swoon-worthy as they are.
To Sandra Mather, who always believes in my dreams, thank you for being my ultimate rom com mom and never letting the baked goods run out.
Of course, I could never write a book without a little help from my furry friends. To my cats, Smeagle, Princess, Bear, Mortimer, and Duncan and my loyal pup Banana—thank you for cuddles, kisses, and a healthy dose of inspiration.
And then there’s my incredible agent, Rosemary Stimola—the fairy godmother of my publishing dreams. Without her, this book wouldn’t have found its way into the world, and my heart would still be pining for a happily ever after.
To the incredible team at Blackstone Publishing—Dan Ehrenhaft, Celia Johnson, Lydia Rogue, Cole Barnes, Josie Woodbridge, Sarah Riedlinger, Ananda Finwall, Amy Craig, David Baker, and Katrina Tan—thank you for bringing this book to life.
Last but not least, to my fellow writers, critique partners, and chosen family—Kit Vincent, Kerry Kletter, Jennifer Niven, Emily Henry, Lana Harper, Jilly Gagnon, Chelsea Sedoti, Nic Stone, Kali Wallace, Audrey Coulthurst, Jeff Zentner, Angelo Surmelis, and Bri Cavallaro. Thank you for holding my hand through the tough parts, cheering me on through the good, and always reminding me that love is worth fighting for.
And to my readers and FAMB members—you’re one of the premiere joys of writing. I hope this rom com makes you laugh, swoon, and feel all the feels. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!