ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Writing is truly a collaborative effort, and this story simply wouldn’t exist without the following people, to whom I owe infinite gratitude and cookies for life. Maureen Walters and Elizabeth Radin, at Curtis Brown, who came up with the original game plan and cheered me on from start to finish. Alyssa Alexander, Tracy Brogan and Jennifer McQuiston, your fast reads, steadfast friendship and unwavering belief in happily ever after carry me through every project. Robin Covington and Avery Flynn, you make every day feel like Friday with your encouragement and feedback (and man candy). Amanda Usen and Kieran Kramer, your willingness to give this newbie advice is appreciated far more than you know. Chris Kulak, Jeff Romeo, and Dana Carroll, who never, ever blink when I say things like, “I need to shoot my hero”, your medical guidance and expertise made this story possible. Any mistakes are purely mine, while all the knowledge is purely yours.
