Acknowledgments

It seemed like a great idea when I came up with a hero who was a professional football player. Except I know nothing about this sport! Luckily for me, my long-suffering CP, Amanda Ashby, is an absolute authority on the subject. I’ve lost count of the times I emailed her late at night with frantic queries or asked her to re-read various scenes to check the authenticity. For putting up with my drama she deserves lifetime membership of the VIP lounge at Anfield!

To Sara, for all the times you pointed out my illogical flights of fancy and for answering all my career related questions – thank you!

I couldn’t do any of this without Mark and our family, thank you for always being there – and remembering who I am whenever I emerge from the cave! Love you guys.

To Candy Havens, the stars aligned when you became my editor! Thank you for always believing in me, for your awesome insights and always making me dig deeper.