Mom, thank you for reading and providing feedback even when you were sick with a fever. Though when you told me it was good and you had no notes, I did wonder if the fever was fogging your brain. I value your opinion so much and there are no words that’ll ever be able to convey my appreciation but I’ll never stop trying to find them.
Cassie, like always you helped make this book possible. You helped me through my doubts, insecurities and helped keep me together during the after holiday blues. You are one of a kind and the fact that we found each other in this big crazy world is a miracle. I couldn’t do this without you. And sorry for always missing my deadlines. I swear one of these days I’ll surprise you and be ahead of schedule! Also, I take full responsibility for any typos or grammar errors in this book. Your edit was honest and it made me really delve into these characters, adding meat to the bones, and forcing myself to dig deep. In the process I found the fun in writing again and for that I thank you.
Amanda, my cover designer extraordinaire, this may be my favorite cover of all. I know, I know I say that about every cover but this one just brings a smile to my face when I see it. Thank you for being so talented and for bringing my visions to life!
My Beta Girls, I love you, girls. This has been a crazy journey but you have been there every step of the way. You help keep me sane and one of these days we’ll all be in the same room together!
Eric, thank you for not saying anything when the laundry and dishes piles up. Thank you for constantly asking me if I should be writing when you know I’m just trying to find a distraction. Thank you for ignoring the million Post-Its and various boards I have scattered through the house as I frantically try to make sense of this never coming together plot. Thank you for continuing to believe in me even when you come home and I tell you all I accomplished was finishing season two of The Crown. You’re the best and I love you.
Grandma, the thing I hate most about deadlines is when I let it take over my life and I don’t get to come visit you, but I know you understand, so thank you for that. Your support means the world to me and I’ll always thrive to make you proud.
John, my brother, thank you for checking in on me when you know my anxiety is acting up especially when I’m losing my mind on a deadline. Who would have thought that one day we’d actually, dare I say it? Get along and actually *gasp* like each other!
To my readers, without you I wouldn’t have been able to keep this series going. But you have continued to support this small-town with its quirky characters and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart. This isn’t the end for Red Maple Falls and I can’t wait to introduce you to a whole new family, some characters who you have already met, and revisit some favorites of the past. As I love to say, stay tuned because there is so much more to come!