This book wouldn’t be what it is without the help of a lot of people. My thanks to:

My editor, Megha Parekh, for finding all the ribbons I’d laid out and seeing how to tie them into the tidiest of bows.

My agent, Mandy Hubbard, who’s gone to bat for me more times than I can count.

My critique partners: Heather McGovern, whose fangirl pictures have provided an endless source of inspiration and whose sage advice has talked me down from a hell of a lot of ledges; and Brighton Walsh, who’s the foul-mouthed, extroverted yang to my yin and the genie on my shoulder telling me I can do the thing.

The beautiful blogging ladies of Bad Girlz Write, for always raising a glass, and the amazing folks at Capital Region Romance Writers of America, for lending an ear and a helping hand.

And my incredible husband, family, and friends, who continue to support me on this crazy adventure, no matter where it leads.