I would like to thank my editor, Michele Bidelspach, for her sharp insight, thoughtful guidance, and encouragement with this book. I couldn’t have done it without her. I’d also like to thank my copyeditor, Lori Paximadis, for her remarkable attention to detail; my publicist, Julie Paulauski, for her enthusiastic promotional help; and everyone else at Grand Central Publishing who has had a hand in the creation of my books.
Thank you to my family, husband, and daughter for their love and encouragement. Special thanks as well to authors Natalie Charles and Victoria James for their ongoing support.
To all my friends and family who have cheered me on and celebrated with me on this wonderful journey: thank you.
And to my readers: thank you for spending hours with my characters, writing me heartfelt letters, and allowing me the chance to brighten your day the way you have brightened mine. I’m humbled and forever grateful.