As always, I’d like to thank the Hollys: my wonderful, supportive, ninja agent Holly Root and my kind, insightful, magician editor Holly Ingraham. Thanks also to my SMP publicist, Amy Goppert, marketing guru, Erin Cox, and the art department who once again has given me a magnificent cover. My friends at Kiss & Thrill: Rachel, Lena, Amy, Sharon, Krista, Gwen, Diana, and Sharon. My support network: Julianne, Terri, Santa, Janga, Lindsey, and PJ. My sister and the menagerie for keeping the home fires burning. And last but not least, the wonderful readers who make this the best, most rewarding job in the world.