Rush Too Far

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

When I wrote Fallen Too Far, I never imagined it would be the beginning of such a popular series. Going back and revisiting the beginning with Rush and Blaire was so much fun for me. I tried very hard to give readers new scenes and moments they missed in Fallen Too Far. I loved getting into Rush’s head in this book. I hope it makes all you Rush Crushers happy.

I need to start by thanking my agent, Jane Dystel, who is beyond brilliant. The moment I signed with her was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. Thank you, Jane, for helping me navigate through the waters of the publishing world. You are truly a badass.

The brilliant Jhanteigh Kupihea. I couldn’t ask for a better editor. She is always positive and working to make my books the best they can be. Thank you, Jhanteigh, for making my new life with Atria one I am happy to be a part of. The rest of the Atria team: Judith Curr for giving me and my books a chance. Ariele Fredman and Valerie Vennix for always finding the best marketing ideas and being as awesome as they are brilliant.

The friends who listen to me and understand me the way no one else in my life can: Colleen Hoover, Jamie McGuire, and Tammara Webber. You three have listened to me and supported me more than anyone I know. Thanks for everything.

Getting Rush “right” in this book was so important to me. Having two beta readers who loved Rush and who I thought “knew” him were very important: Autumn Hull spent endless hours helping me search for the right cover model for Rush and cheered me on as I brought Rush’s story to life. Natasha Tomic is the creator of the “Rush Crush” slogan and the “Peanut Butter Scene” reference. So I felt like she knew him as well as I did. Thank you, girls, for your support. Always!

Last but certainly not least:

My family. Without their support I wouldn’t be here. My husband, Keith, makes sure I have my coffee and that the kids are all taken care of when I need to lock myself away and meet a deadline. My three kids are so understanding, although once I walk out of that writing cave they expect my full attention, and they get it. My parents, who have supported me all along. Even when I decided to write steamier stuff. My friends, who don’t hate me because I can’t spend time with them for weeks at a time because my writing is taking over. They are my ultimate support group and I love them dearly.

My readers. I never expected to have so many of you. Thank you for reading my books. For loving them and telling others about them. Without you I wouldn’t be here. It’s that simple.