To Hayley Steed and Hannah Todd from the Madeleine Milburn Agency, thank you both for your help and guidance with this book. Hannah, your belief in me and my writing means so much and I look forward to working on many more books with you.
To my wonderful editor Caroline Ridding who really makes me drill down into the story and also to Amanda Ridout, Nia Beynon, Claire Fenby, and all at Boldwood. You are brilliant at what you do and I love working with you. To Jade Craddock for her copy-edit, I really appreciate your detailed eye and to Emily Reader for her fantastic proofread.
To my family, both Finnertys and Van Lonkhuyzens, for all their constant love and support.
To all my dear friends too, for always cheering me on. A special mention for fellow author Janelle Harris. Our walk-and-talks always help to keep me sane.
To all the booksellers, bloggers and libraries for their support.
A book would be nothing without readers, so to everyone who had picked up my book, thank you. To those who contact me with lovely messages and kind words, you’ll never know how much those messages mean.
Lastly to my husband Simon for his support and our beautiful children, Lila, Tom, Bea and Charlie. You are without doubt the best things I have ever created. I am so privileged to be your mother and I adore you all beyond words.