Dear Reader,

It seems fitting that I sit in the farmhouse that inspired Sam’s house while typing this letter. My grandparents bought this farm when my mother was young and while it doesn’t have quite the legacy that Sam’s does, three generations of children have played in these fields, including my kids and me. I wrote a lot of this book while visiting this house. Even with the inspiration, I knew giving Sam a happily-ever-after was going to be a challenge. He can be a difficult character to love on the outside, but inside he’s vulnerable. It took me many women before I found just the right person for Sam to be loved by and to love in return. And for Sam, I needed her to be perfect.

I’d like to thank my editors, cover designers and marketing team for making the best books possible. To thank all my many writing friends, for the inspiration and motivation you all provide me, whether we know each other outside of the chat rooms or not. Even though writing can be a solitary pursuit, the support of writers’ groups makes it a lot less lonesome. And many thanks to my family for teaching me that above all family matters most.

And most of all thank you to you, dear reader. I hope you’ve enjoyed the Ward brother books. Brady’s Father by Choice and Luke’s One Night with the Best Man are always available in ebook. I love hearing from readers. You can contact me through my website, amanda-berry.com.

Thank you for reading,

Amanda Berry