As always, I owe big thanks to my agent, Marcy Posner, and my brilliant editor, Claire Zion, for the unwavering support and assistance for this book.
Everyone at New American Library, from the editorial staff to the art and publicity departments, as usual, has gone above and beyond in support of the Gardella Vampire Chronicles, and I thank you again for the great covers and promotional designs.
Special thanks to Devon Wolfe for putting Victoria and Sebastian in the sewers of London, and to Tammy, Holli, and Jana for keeping me honest during the writing process. Hugs to Trish M., Kelly, Kate, Jackie Kessler, and Kathryn Smith for their support. And a special thanks to Robyn Carr for just about everything.
My on-line friends and bloggers continue to support the series, and I’m wholly indebted to Carl Vincent, Nancy Horner, Cheya Weber, and the gals at Estella’s. Also big, grateful shout-outs to Michelle Buonfiglio and her Bellas, Romance Novel.TV, Chris A., Bam, the rocking Smart Bitches, Dear Author, Zeek, Book Fetish, and the wonderful ladies at AAR.
Thanks also to all of my fans, who keep in touch with their opinion on Victoria’s love life, particularly MaryKate (I so don’t want to have to throw down with you!), Danita, Beth, Jeannie, Shahenda, Andrea, Kristin, and everyone else. And also congratulations to Melissa and Deb, who won the chance to make cameo appearances herein.
Most of all, as always, I thank my family for their love and support and enthusiasm for everything from cover flat arrivals to typing The End. I couldn’t do it without you.