This series wouldn’t be here without thanks to many people.
Thank you to my husband for being willing to sit in the restaurant on our date nights (and any other time—especially right when he’s falling asleep at night) and discuss my ideas. Thank you to my wonderful children for understanding when my music is on and I’m typing that I’m in my “zone.” Huge thanks to my parents for picking up the kids from school when I needed to finish a scene.
To my brilliant editor, Monique Patterson. Thank you for all the support, encouragement, and fabulous editorial input and vision. To the best editorial assistant out there—Holly, you’re awesome. Thanks also to everyone at St. Martin’s working behind the scenes to get this book on the shelves.
Thank you to agent Roberta Brown for being the first to see the potential in this series and helping to get it sold.
To my extraordinary agent, Irene Goodman, for having such passion and belief in me.
To the other great Dangerous Authors for being so supportive. I’m lucky to be involved with such a wonderful group of writers.
To Lisa Renee Jones for her invaluable advice. To Georgia Tribell, Mary O’Connor, and Robin T. Popp, just for being there.