To my wonderful editors, Sheila Hodgson and Charlotte Ellis, who helped me craft this story into something worth reading.

To Laura McCallen, for finding me in a flurry of entries and working with me until her departure.

To my agent, Dawn Dowdle, who shepherded me through the process on these first two books.

To my critique partner, Coleen Burright, the best beta reader in the world.

To my wonderful tribe in the SHU Writing Popular Fiction Program and my Secret Keepers, who are all a beacon of light in the storm.

To my family, for always believing in me.

And last, but not least...

To my readers, who make all of this possible.

THANK YOU. I wouldn’t get to do what I love without all of you!