As always a slew of people helped get this book from idea to finished product. Thanks to my kick-ass agent, Holly Root, for hand-holding and serving as the voice of reason when my author’s mania gets out of control; my insightful and clever editor, Holly Ingraham, whose suggestions always make me look at my prose in a new way and in turn make for a better book; to all the folks at St. Martin’s Press including my publicist, Amy Goppert, the art, production, and sales departments, and all the folks who work behind the scenes to make sure my books make it into the hands of readers.
Thanks also to my Kiss & Thrill sisters: Carey, Rachel, Lena, Gwen, Krista, Sharon, Sarah, and Diana. And to Eloisa, Sharlene, Janga, Julianne, Santa, Hope, PJ, Ruth, Thea, Chrissy, Crystal, Flora, Gannon, Andrea, Buffy, Kim, Thea, and all the Duchesses for laughter, support, and general good cheer when I needed it most. I could not have made it through this past year without all of your friendship and support.
And finally thanks to my sister Jessie, and my menagerie, Stephen, Tiny, Toast, and Charlie, for keeping things going at home when I was buried under a heavy deadline.