Acknowledgements

As always, the biggest thank yous and love go to Tom, Annette, Christa, Laura, Sarah and all those at Allen & Unwin. Without you, there wouldn’t be any stories.

To Claire de Medici—I’m so grateful for your expertise and care of my books. Edits are a joy with you!

Gaby from Left Bank Literary—the best, most calm agent a girl could want. Fancy having fourteen books together!

DB, you’re a legend. That’s all there is to say.

Rochelle and Hayden—treasures. Rocket and Jack—dear, dear canine friends.

Cal and Aaron, Heather, Kelly, Robyn, Lauren and Graham, Ewin, Jan and Pete, Chrissy, Bev, Lee and Paul, Shelley, Lachie and the rest of my cheer squad—love you all so very much.

All the family. Plus, cousin Tanya!

To you, the readers—I’ve said so many times that I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you all. During these crazy COVID times, I hope these stories have brought you hope and entertainment and perhaps some peace from the world. Thank you for your continued support, the buying, borrowing, giving of these books. I’m so lucky to be able to do what I love. And that is all thanks to you.

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