We would also like to thank the bookstagrammers, BookTokkers, bloggers, and everyone on social media who put our book in front of potential readers. Special thanks to the Bookish Ladies Club; Annissa, Bubba, Dawn, Reca, Aileen, and everyone else in the Beyond the Pages Book Club (the inspiration for the name of the new bookstore!); Andrea Katz of Great Thoughts Great Readers; Kristy Barrett of A Novel Bee; Sue Peterson; Robin Kall of Reading with Robin; Kate (@RomanticallyInclined); Lauren Margolin, “The Good Book Fairy”; Ashley Hasty; Ashley Spivey; Cindy Burnett of Thoughts from a Page; Courtney Marzilli with Books Are Chic; Sara with Harlequin Junkie; Megan from the Well-Read Podcast; Jean Meltzer and Jannete Djemal from Jewish Joy; and of course, Meg Walker, Ron Block, and the Fab Four of Friends and Fiction.

Thank you to our incredible readers! We’ve loved connecting with you on social media and at events—and special love to the Ali Brady Bunch on Facebook. Thank you to our beta readers, who provided valuable feedback on an early draft and helped us shape the story (including adding the Only One Bed scene), offered guidance on living with dyslexia, checked our Boston-area facts, and cheered us on: Dallas Strawn (first one to read!), Danielle Medina, Sarah Van Cleve, Elizabeth Buttrick, Olivia Jackson, Shay Tibbs, Blythe Colyer, Jessica Silfen, and Michelle Charles.

From Alison:

Bradeigh—or should I say BSG? I can’t believe how long it took us to realize that you share initials with the heroine of our story. And what a heroine she is. I know I’ve already told you this, but I am so proud of how you kept pushing yourself, digging deeper and deeper to bring Josie fully to life. She’s got your spirit and your passion, and that’s probably why I love her! I’m grateful to be on this journey with you, and I can’t wait for whatever happens next.

Thank you to my amazing family: my mom, Kathy Hammer; my dad, Dr. Randy Hammer; my little/big sister, Elizabeth Murray; plus Carlene, Nick, Dylan, Alex, and Louie. And I can’t forget the Lewins, Bergers, Blocks, Hammers, and Kirbys. I’m lucky to have friends who are like family—My Girls, Meg McKeen, D.J. Johnson, Kristie Raymer, Julie Johnson, Krissie Callahan, #LibbyLove, Michelle Dash, Katie Ross, Mia Phifer, Jenna Leopold, Shana Freedman, Robbie Manning, Christina Williams, Pierrette Hazkial, Beth Gosnell, Mary Chase, Peggy Finck, Leah Conner, and Stephen Kellogg. Thank you to the Rock Boat Family, the Rock by the Sea Family, and the BoatCast podcast crew for all the support.