For Mel and Lora, in the 11th hour.
Thank you,
Grace
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I’m delighted to have this opportunity to put this story out there, hand in hand with a story by one of my own favorite writers, Grace Draven. One of the best perks of being a writer is making an author you love and admire be your friend. Grace has brought exactly that to my life—the graciousness of both her words and her stalwart friendship. Plus she helped me create the coronation gown. All mistakes of likelihood there are mine.
Many thanks to Rebecca Cremonese, my wonderfully perfectionist production editor at Kensington, who edited this novella to match her detailed style guides for the rest of the Twelve Kingdoms and Uncharted Realms series. Thanks also to Anna Philpot and Carien Ubink for reading and giving most excellent suggestions—you gals are awesome!
~ Jeffe