This book would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of so many. I want to take some time to thank some of those people.
Thank you Mark for always being my biggest cheerleader and love of my life! For understanding my long nights at the computer, I’d like to thank my children, Andrew, Hannah, Kaylee, and Abigail. You make me a better person, and give me so much joy.
I would not be who I am today without the influence of my parents, Rick Cobello and Julie Roberts. You raised me to be independent and adventurous. I am truly thankful for all of the wisdom you have imparted on me throughout the years.
To the entire team at Hachette Book Group. Thank you for believing in me and in my vision for this book. Words cannot express my gratitude to my editor, Kate Hartson, for her professional advice and assistance in polishing this manuscript.
I am so grateful for my book agent, Scott Spiewak, from Fresh Impact Public Relations Group, and my publicist, Donna Benner, at Swoon Talent. You all helped make this dream a reality.
To all of my friends, family, and colleagues. You have sacrificed your time with me, watched my children, prayed for me, and believed in me. That means so much more to me than you will ever know!
And lastly, thank you to my readers at laurengreutman.com. Your friendship has been such an encouragement to me and my family!