Thanks to my wonderful editor Lara Parker, my fantastic cover artist Najla Qamber and my beta readers (Malissa Close, Annie Amsden, Katie Ernst, Anne Lippin, Colleen Myers, Leslie Smeltz, and Andrea Durnell). You saw this book at various stages and used your own unique talents to make it into something special. I owe each of you a big glass of wine and lots of chocolate.
Also, a very big thank you to my own fairy godmother and dear friend, Francesca Carinci. Aunt Francesca is based on you, and the fact that you allowed me to share your magical sugar cookie recipe in this book is a special privilege. Love you!