Many thanks to my thorough and insightful editing team: Karen Franklin, Lisa Hart-Gray, Lisa Cook, Deborah Nam-Krane, Zanna Mackenzie, and Aaron Deckard. Thanks to my hardworking publicists, Sarka-Jonae Miller of SJ Publicity and Gina McCalister of Mulberry Jean’s, and to my lovely assistant, Alyssa Morgan. I greatly appreciate my family, friends, readers, and fellow authors who continue to encourage me along my journey. And a special thank you to my husband and kiddos for their love and support, and for not complaining too much when I choose writing over doing the laundry.