Thanks for loving me, supporting me, and always believing in me, Acknowledgments They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in my case it also takes one to write a book. As usual, I am indebted to my amazing friends and critique partners, Bella Andre and Monica McCarty. Thanks for reading this and giving me invaluable feedback even after the hundredth read. And thanks to the fabulous Fog City Divas—I always leave our gatherings inspired and ready to dive back in. And I especially want to thank every single reader who has taken the time to write to tell me how much she enjoyed my books. When I’m sitting alone in front of my computer, literally pounding my head to get the words to come out right, it’s feedback like that that keeps me going. PrivateParty 1 J ulie Driscoll was, without a doubt, the most beautiful bride Chris Dennison had ever seen. Her strapless ivory gown left her arms bare, and, if he closed his eyes, he could imagine how silky her skin would feel against his fingertips.
