To my editors, Kat and Holly, I thank you for being with me on this journey! Alex and Grant were just an idea, two characters I hadn’t fully gotten to know, but both of you stuck by me as their story grew into something beyond what I thought possible. Last Chance Summer wouldn’t be the story it is without you. Thank you for all your hard work! And to the rest of the amazing Swoon Reads team, thank you for all you’ve taught me about the publishing process. Working with you has been a wonderful experience. I hope I get the opportunity to work with you again!
To the readers, those amazing humans who took the time to pick up this book and get invested in Alex and Grant, thank you a million times over! I could never express how much your unending support means to me. I’m beyond grateful for you. You’re the best!
To my husband, Allen, you’ve been there with me from the beginning. I could turn this into one massive and super sappy paragraph on how amazing you are, but I know you wouldn’t want that. Just know how thankful I am for those all-nighters you pulled with me when I was up against a deadline. Know how much I appreciate you being there. Know how much I appreciate you being you. There is no one on else on this Earth I would rather do life with. I love you.
To Macy and Blake, go back to the beginning and re-read that dedication. Your dreams are always in reach, munchkins. Go out and get them. I’ll be by your side no matter what.
To Mom, Travis, Greg, Wayne, the Hills, Ashley B., Stormy, and the rest of the crew, thank you! You’re amazing. You’re valued. I couldn’t do this without you!
And last, but certainly not least, to Jenny, Jodi, and Fran—thank y’all for including me in your team! You ladies helped me multitask like no other and encouraged me when I didn’t think I could fit anything else on my plate. Last Chance Summer wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for your never-ending support. Thank you!