Acknowledgments
There may only be one name listed as the author of this book, but I
couldn’t have written it without the following people:
My sisters. I would love you both just as much if you weren’t my
sisters. Sharing a parent with you is just an added bonus.
My children. You are my biggest accomplishment in life. Please
never make me regret saying that.
To Weblich, CoHorts, TL Discussion Group, Book Swap, and all the
other groups I can turn to online when I need some positive energy.
You guys are a huge part of the reason I can do this for a living, so
thank you.
The entire team at Dystel & Goderich Literary Management.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.
Everyone at Atria Books. Thank you for making my release days
memorable and some of the best days of my life.
Johanna Castillo, my editor. Thank you for supporting this book.
Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for being the biggest
supporter of my dream job.
To Ellen DeGeneres, one of only four people I hope I never meet.
You are light where there is darkness. Lily and Atlas are grateful for
your shine.
My beta-readers and early supporters of each and every book. Your
feedback, support, and constant friendship are more than I deserve. I
love you all.
To my niece. I will get to meet you any day now, and I’ve never
been so excited. I’m going to be your favorite aunt.
To Lindy. Thank you for the life lessons and the examples of what
it is to be a selfless human. And thank you for one of the most
profound quotes that will stick with me forever. “There is no such thing
as bad people. We are all just people who do bad things.” I’m grateful my
baby sister has you for a mother.