My family and friends are of course always at the top of the thank-you list as you support my writing, buy my books, spread social media love, and do so much more. Then there are the four that made me the Mental Mommy I tap into when creating characters—my beautiful kids. Talia, Kainen, Kiara, and Ariana, your enthusiasm for Mommy’s writing fills me up when I’m empty. Your insights on moms going crazy always give me a laugh, and I promise to pay for your therapy bills someday. Craig, the man who gives me writing retreats and forces me to take breaks so I don’t burn out, you’re the hero who rescued me. Thank you for reading each of my books when I know you’d rather read Stephen King, and for telling me I’m one of the greats and meaning it. Your faith in me is as endless as my love for you. Thank you for being the kind of husband I don’t want to murder (most of the time).

How could I conclude without acknowledging my fans—you, dear reader? Thank you for buying this book, for reading my words, for reviewing it online, for loving books as much as I love writing them, for celebrating imagination and thrills that authors work so hard to create. Although my stories may be dark, my heart is happy because of you. I hope I always deliver the twists and drama you’re looking for.

About the Author

PAMELA CRANE is a USA Today bestselling author of almost a dozen novels. She loves writing about flawed and fascinating heroines. When she’s not cleaning horse stalls or changing diapers, she’s psychoanalyzing others.

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