To the Cygnet Inkers: Our group is absolutely the best, most supportive group in the world, and I'll fight anyone who disagrees with me. I always know that I can ask a (dumb) question and receive some excellent and honest replies. Anything from blurb help to formatting… you ladies have helped me from start to finish on Delay of Game and my subsequent books. I don't know that I can offer much, but I would do anything in my power to help any of you. Kisses!

To Lizzie Ganske: You were my very first book friend. I feel like we were two kindergarteners who met on the first day of school, shared our candy bars, and became instant friends. You have been an amazing beta reader and an insightful source of opinions on all topics, book-related and just life in general. I am forever grateful for your confidence in me and my writing, and I'll always be here for you.

To Chrisandra of Chrisandra Proofreads: Girl, where do I even start? I was looking for an editor, and I found a friend, a human sounding-board, and a partner in crime. When I was down on myself, you kicked my ass into believing I was enough. I don't think you can even comprehend what you've done for me since I've met you. {Cue Wind Beneath My Wings.} Thank you for sharing my passion for these books and for our late-night chats that I hope never become public. Eek! I feel like I should mention football at this point. #IYKYK Thank you for talking me down when I get neurotic. You have the patience of a saint.

To BJ Alpha, Martina Dale, and AK Landow: Good grief, you ladies are amazeballs! Seriously, you all should win some type of award for putting up with me. You inspire me. Every. Single. Day. BJ, your kind words and encouragement make my chest fill with happiness. You are the most positive person I've ever met, and I feel incomplete if we don't talk at least once a day. Martina, you are the MFing queen of formatting. You took time out of your busy evening to video chat with me—a person you had never even met—and help me. And you never hesitate to lend an ear or chat. AK… my sistah from another mistah… you just get me. I'm so happy to have found someone with the same sense of humor as me. (Okay, I'll admit that's a little scary.) Thank you for being there to answer questions from the annoying noob and for always making me smile. Fist bumps, ladies (while holding margaritas)!

Readers, if you haven't read BJ, Martina, or AK's books, I would encourage you to do so. Not only do they write fantastic stories, but they are the most giving people I've never met and deserve all the happiness and success in the world.