Acknowledgments

Massive thanks to some incredible folks who helped get Max and Jayd to the page!

— The team at Waterhouse Press, for believing that there was more of the Honor Bound world to explore. I’m so grateful for all of you: Meredith, Jon, Robyn, Keli Jo, Haley, Amber, Jennifer, Jesse, Yvonne, Kurt, and Dana.

— Scott Saunders, Editor God on High: what would I do without you? Thank you for piloting this one to such great heights. You’re incredible. I’m a better writer because of you!

— So many special thanks to the invaluable beta team who helped with this one in its messy “baby” phases: Tracy Roelle, Corinne Akers, and Kika Medina. You guys are so awesome!

— Beyond grateful for Martha Frantz, who keeps so many operational gears going. I’m so lucky to have you, lady!

— Worlds—WORLDS—of thankfulness to all the readers who believed in both Honor Bound and the Cimarrons all these years. Your love and encouragement has meant the world. I’ll never be able to tell you how much.

— To Tom and Fortune, who have to hear me tapping late at night (even on vacation!). You are my rocks and my world. I love you.