I must shout out my amazing critique partners first. Rachel Harris, Victoria Scott, Shannon Duffy, and Patrice Michelle. Thank you for your tireless patience, your wonderful notes, and just simply being the best friends ever. I’m honored to have the privilege of reading your talented and awesome stories first!
To my mother, my best friend. Thank you for your constant faith and love, and for your guidance on the steamy scenes. I’ve said it many times, but you are truly the voice inside my head screaming at me to amp up the romance. You’re one amazing woman.
Dad, you’re always there for me no matter what. Thank you for your faith in me, and your steadfast strength and patience. You’re the rock that centers me and our family. Without your support, none of this would’ve been possible.
To my amazing, talented team of beta readers, early readers, and cheerleaders! Your passion for the written word is inspiring. In no particular order, thank you to Jaime Arnold, Jessic
a Estep, Kelsey Ketch, Kayleigh-Marie Gore, Lindsay Mead, Pavan Hansra, Julie Brazeal, Valerie Fink, Amber Troyer, Stella Price, and Damaris Cardinali . You guys rock!
To all the super amazing YA book bloggers! Without you, a lot of authors wouldn’t have a voice in the market. Thank you for rocking it so hard. I can’t praise you enough.
To the very talented ladies of YA Bound. No one swoons like we do! Thank you for your support. Tara Fuller, Rachel Harris, Eileen Li, Nereyda Gonzalez, and Kelly Hashway.
Thank you to my husband, Daniel, for tolerating my ceaseless editing, writing, canceling of vacations, and talking to myself. My son, Blue, thank you for always being there when I need some input on the male POV. I love you both more than you know.
Steven Novak, thank you for creating a stunning cover for this story. You took me in at last minute and designed the perfect artwork in supersonic speed. I still get chills when I look at it! Thank you to Jaye Manus for formatting the interior. You’re mad talented and I’m always blown away by your ideas. It’s simply gorgeous.
To my awesome, awesome readers. You make it possible that I’m an author, and you make dreams come true. I’m beyond grateful to every one of you!
I owe everything to God. Thank you for everything.