Execution (Off Balance 2)

I just wanted to release it all, and so I did…with Hayden.

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To be continued…

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Acknowledgments

To my husband, Tony, who became both parents to our boys and took over everything in our home so I could finish this book. Actions speak louder than words, and you showed how much you support my writing endeavors without saying a word and picking up my slack. Your support means the most to me, after all, I wouldn't be able to write without it. Thank you for never complaining and actually bugging me to get on my laptop to write.

Nadine Winningham, you're my best friend, and my editor. I love that we can keep both aspects separate and remain so close. I thought Balance was a lot of work, but I think Execution was even more. Thing is, you get me. You took this monster of a story that I was panicking about and styled it into what I envisioned. I can never thank you enough for the time and effort you put into editing.

Dessure Hutchins, Thank you just isn’t enough to show my gratitude. You stepped in and became my second hand and took over all my responsibilities so I could write this book. You brainstormed with me and dealt with the crazy ideas that came to me for this series, listened to me vent, and read everything I wrote on the fly. I’m forever grateful for all the help you so selflessly gave to me. More importantly, you became my lifelong friend, and that means the most to me.

Jill Mac, I'm not sure how, but you heard my cry for help and swooped in like an angel with horns on your broomstick and saved me at the eleventh hour. I can't thank you enough for all the help you offered, for settling my nerves, for putting all my promo stuff together, and for dealing with my antics.

Amber Hodge, I hope you know you're stuck with me for life. Thank you for listening to me—and brainstorming with me—over the wild storyline that sometimes made your jaw drop. I won't ever forget your text messages…lol. Your knowledge of the written word is priceless, but more importantly, so is our friendship. THANK YOU!

Alyssa, you're my favorite lunatic. You've been by my side since the beginning, reading every word I write and giving me honest and blunt feedback that we laugh over. Thank you for everything. I can't wait until this summer to sit on a beach with you and do nothing but take in the waves and bake in the sun!

Lori Scaman, once again, thank you so much for answering every question I had about gymnastics and double checking what I wrote. There's no way I could've made the continuation of this series possible the way I wanted without you. Down to where every meet is, to the fine details of each skill, to the inside secret look you have of the sport we love so much. I owe you so much!

Lucy Taylor for helping me translate my words into Russian. You were always willing to help any time of the day to make sure I got it just right. Thank you so much! You helped make Kova authentic and real.

Lisa Kitko and Carolina Leon, thank you both for reading Execution in its early, extremely embarrassing first stage. You both gave me priceless feedback and put up with random chapters you pieced together to get a general idea.

To the readers, thank you so much for being patient with me while I finished this book. I never expected anyone to actually like Balance—I know it's not everyone's cup of tea—so seeing you want more is so humbling. The messages, the emails, the comments, the fanmade teasers, they all have a special place in my heart. Thank you for showing me it was okay to write this story, and for loving it so hard. You guys rock!