I’m blessed to have the support of my mother, Mandy, and my mother- and father-in-law, Peggy and Rob. Their love and cheerleading pick me up when I need it most.
Thank you to my team at Montlake Publishing. I’m overwhelmed and beyond grateful for the support you give me and my books. Alison Dasho deserves a gold medal for her patience. You are the best. Also, Lindsey Faber’s help in polishing this story was instrumental. It is an honor to work with you again. I would also like to give a warm thank-you to Karen for her help in polishing this manuscript.
Tiffany Remy and Kim Cermak are my right and left hands. You both are more to me than I can sum up in words. Thank you for going the extra mile. I see it and appreciate it. I appreciate you.
Kari March, Carleen Riffle, Jen Costa, Susan Rayner, Dana Sulonen, Kaitie Reister, Ebbie Moresco, and Stephanie Gibson are some of the best people I know. Thank you all for adding to my life in your unique, special ways.
Thanks to Marion Archer for always knowing what to say, and to Becca Mysoor for answering all my calls.
I can’t remember the day I met Mandi Beck. Little did I know that day that my life would never be the same. She’s the most supportive, selfless, remember-the-details person I know, and my life would be incomplete without her. Every woman needs a best friend like her.
Also, I would like to thank S.L. Scott for her friendship and unwavering support. There are days I wouldn’t make it without our chats. You are never without an idea and always willing to bounce them back and forth. I’m blessed to have you in my life.
Katie Harris took my call about veterinary medicine. Thank you for answering my questions with so much patience and kindness. You are a true professional.
I am nothing without the bloggers and readers who choose to read my books out of the millions of choices out there. Thank you for supporting me and my storytelling. I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Adriana Locke is a USA Today bestselling author who lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana created her own with such series as Dogwood Lane, The Gibson Boys, and The Landry Family.
She resides in the Midwest with her husband, sons, two dogs, two cats, and a bird. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather’s nice, and there’s always a piece of candy in her pocket.
Besides cinnamon gummy bears, boxing, and random quotes, her next favorite thing is chatting with readers. She’d love to hear from you! Visit the author at www.adrianalocke.com.