Even though writing is an incredibly solitary pursuit, I couldn’t do it without my amazing team—my fabulous editor, Sue Grimshaw (and the amazing Loveswept team, especially Madeleine, who is endlessly patient), my terrific agent, Emily Sylvan Kim (and her delightful assistants), my moral support crew (Mauri, Rachel, and Amber), and the Web rescue goddess also called Amber. And, of course, Mr. Bell and the two increasingly independent and startlingly grownup Bell Teens—I adore you guys and never take for granted your support, good humor, and love.