Acknowledgments

FROM START TO FINISH THE CREATION OF A BOOK TAKES A village. Thanks to my village:

As always my agent, Kevan Lyon, and my editor Tessa Woodward, and to Elle Keck who picked up in the middle of the game and guided me through.

The William Morrow Art Department for another beautiful cover.

Gail Freeman and Charity Scordato who introduced me to the special world of living at the shore, answered my crazy questions, drove me on lengthy recces, argued plot points, and showed me all the best places to eat.

You guys are the best.