Acknowledgements. First, I have to thank my husband, Zar, who was by my side through this entire process

First, I have to thank my husband, Zar, who was by my side through this entire process. I wrote this entire book late at night in bed, so he was literally right by my side through the entire process. No, seriously, he could not have been more supportive and understanding of the time I spent writing this and I love that I made him proud.

 

 

I would also like to thank the following:

 

 

Nicki - you were the person that first told me that I could do this, you pushed me and believed in me until I finally crossed the finish line. This is here because of you.

 

 

Tracey – my favorite sister and best friend, I owe you so much not just for your beta reading and editing this, but for everything. I love you so much

 

 

Ela - my imprint, what more can I say? I’m so glad that I had you to keep me sane throughout this whole thing. And everyone on Team Ash, can thank you for inspiring the epilogue.

 

 

Trina - my manager that works for free, thank you for listening and giving great advice, you are always there whether I need to vent or need guidance on how to share my creation with the world

 

 

Nina - thank you for loving books like I do and beta reading throughout, without you Scarlett would’ve had three arms and she would’ve cooked dinner only to go out to eat right after

 

 

Mary Jo – you are a genius, thank you for getting the cover just perfect and formatting I don’t know how many versions of this thing

 

 

Tiffany & Kirsten – for helping me edit, I needed both of your watchful eyes

 

 

Mom – for everything ~ past, present, & future

 

 

Granny – for instilling my love of reading, I will never forget our Saturday trips to the cafeteria and bookstore

 

 

Special thanks to Rachel Scott, MJ Coker, & Lester Lilley Jr for ideas and work on the cover. I love the way it turned out!!