As always thanks to everyone at Harlequin Australia for everything you do to bring my books to life, with special mentions to the following: Sue Brockhoff, for having faith that I can turn the seed of an idea into something worth reading. My editing power team, Annabel Blay, Dianne Blacklock and Julia Knapman for bringing out the best in Flying the Nest. Adam Van Rooijen and Natika Palka for working so enthusiastically on the publicity campaign. Darren Kelly and the wonderful sales team across Australia and New Zealand. And last but by no means least, to Christine Armstrong for her stunning cover design and to Alice Lindstrom for the artwork.

Thanks also to my wonderful agent, Helen Breitwieser, for being a great reader, listener and supporter—I love our chats and your insight into my books.

To all my wonderful writing friends—you know who you are—who keep me sane, help me brainstorm ideas, talk through plot problems, celebrate when the occasion requires and commiserate if necessary, as well. I wouldn’t be without any of you. Extra special thanks to Beck Nicholas, Anthea Hodgson and Brooke Testa, all who read and provided feedback on early drafts of this book.

Lots of love and gratitude to my family—to Mum, Craig, Hamish, Lachlan and Archie—for being my biggest champions through the highs and lows of this crazy life. I’m sorry I get grumpy sometimes when the books don’t feel like they’re working but thanks for always believing that they will.

To my readers Sonja Altmann for letting me borrow your gorgeous dog for the character of Charlie in this book and to Lisa Mansfield for suggesting the name Brewed Awakening for Jedda’s cafe.

And finally, thanks to you guys for buying my books, reading them, reviewing them, raving about them to your friends and messaging me to let me know my stories have touched your heart in some way. It’s knowing you’re holding out for my next book that keeps me writing.