FIRST AND FOREMOST, thank you to my readers! I’m humbled and honored that you take precious hours out of your lives to spend time with my characters. I’d also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my family, Shannon, Erik, Bill, and Sarah for your love and support. I’m so blessed to have a wonderful group of talented friends who are always there to cheer me on, brainstorm, and lift me up. Thank you to Lena Diaz, Leigh LaValle, Courtney Milan, Brenna Aubrey, and Tessa Dare for being my collective rock. Thanks to my talented and supportive Kiss and Thrill sisters—Lena Diaz, Rachel Grant, Diana Belchase, Krista Hall, Manda Collins, Gwen Hernandez, Sarah Andre, and Sharon Wray. Thanks to my incredible beta reader, Carmen Pacheco, who is always there when I need her. Thank you to my agent, Liza Dawson. I can’t wait to start a new journey with you. And finally, a huge thank-you to my brilliant and kind editor, Chelsey Emmelhainz. How lucky am I?