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So many people helped make this book a possibility, and I hope I can do justice in giving them thanks. It doesn’t ever feel enough to simply mention them at the end of the book, so I hope they know just how much I deeply appreciate them.
First and foremost, I have to thank the real Jackie Bartell and her mom, Lindy. Thank you for coming to see me at Kcon. Thank you for reading all my stories. Thank you for entering the contest fifty times. But mostly, thank you, Jackie, for being such an upstanding young lady. You made this story much easier to write. I hope I did your romance justice.
A big thank you to Erica Laurie, who I can never thank enough. If you get a chance to pick up her books, do. She’s an amazing human being and deserves more recognition. Even if you can’t read them, her books don’t cost much, and it wouldn’t hurt to fill up your kindle.
To Suzi Retzlaff, the amazing editor of this work. Guys, she’s tough, but that’s what made this book even remotely good. Seriously, I sent it to her as big pile of clay, and she helped me mold it into a story. Thank you so much!
My beta book peeps, what’s up? You guys are an inspiration to me, always. Thank you for taking me into your fold. I know I wouldn’t be here without you all, and I love you to pieces. Jenny Morris, Cassie Mae, Theresa Marie, Lizzy Charles, Rachel Schieffelbein, Jessica Salyer, Leigh Covington, Kelley Gerschke, Hope Robertson, thank you!
To my husband and kids for putting up with my new, more intense writing schedule, you all are rock stars. Some days are hard. Most days are. But when I stop to really look and appreciate you, I can see what amazing people you are, or will become. I feel truly blessed to be a wife and mother. It was my very first dream, and still the best one.
Dear readers. I’m always in awe of y’all. I’m sorry this is my last Kpop romance, but as an author, I feel ready to start something new, and I hope you’ll stick with me as I deviate from the norm. Your support has been a huge comfort to me, and even the simplest word of kindness has gone a long way.
It’s tough as writer to put my soul out into the universe and hope it doesn’t get destroyed by negativity, but I also know I can’t please everyone, and I’m happy for each and every person who has so much as said they didn’t hate it. Really, I couldn’t be a writer without readers, so you all are the thing that keeps my soul filled and my fingers on the keyboard. I truly love all of you. Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
As always, my biggest thanks goes to my Father in Heaven from who all blessing flow. There have been dark days. There have been trials I wasn’t sure I could overcome. There have also been times when I feel like I’m walking on water—but all too often I notice the waves around me and start to drown. What a gift it is to be lifted up by my Savior’s hand and held in his arms. “Come unto me,” he said, “and I will give you rest.”
If you enjoyed this book, I love reviews! I read every single one, and it helps me be a better author. Thank you!
