This book is dedicated to my husband,

      my best friend and my biggest supporter,

      Grant, thank you for working so hard so that I could follow my dream. Thank you for believing that I would be a published author when writing was only a vague possibility for my future. And, most of all, thank you for loving me so well that there is no doubt in my mind that good men and happily-ever-afters exist. I love you.

      To my family and friends,

      Thank you all for supporting me.

       For listening to me as I went on about my dream of writing and the plans I had to get published. To those who allowed me to talk about plot lines and characters even though it might have bored you, thank you.

       You have all contributed to this, and I am so grateful.

      To my editor,

      Flo, you invested time and effort in me even though there was no guarantee I would be worth it. Over and above that, I have experienced so much growth as a writer in the months we’ve worked together.

       I can’t wait to continue this journey with you.

      Thank you for everything.