Words cannot express the delight I’m feeling while writing the acknowledgments section of my very first adult romance novel. I’ve dreamed of this moment since I was about nine years old, and it’s finally here!

I’d like to thank my editor, Eileen Rothschild, who made this happen by reaching out to my agent and asking if I’d be interested in writing an adult romance for her imprint. I don’t think I gave them the chance to finish the question before I was hopping around my office yelling, “YES PLEASE!” Thank you to my literary agent, Thao Le, who has seen me through many years and many phases of my career. Thank you to the whole fabulous team at St. Martin’s Griffin for making this book-shaped dream come true. Thanks also to my readers—the Facebook Swoon Squad in particular, who are so unrelentingly encouraging and enthusiastic about my work, and who treat One-Line Wednesday like it’s Christmas. You are a vital part of my writing life and I appreciate each and every one of you. Cupcakes for all!

A special thank-you to Anisha, who provided me with the idea that Annika could fantasize about spoiling the ending to Hudson’s book! Brilliant and petty and I love it!

And last but never least, thank you to my steadfast, loving husband who read so many, many drafts of this book and encouraged me to keep going even when I was ready to toss the whole thing into the fire. You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.

about the author

LILY MENON has always been enamored of romantic comedies and happily-ever-afters in all shapes and sizes. Her very first love story, written at age nine, was about a handsome boy who wooed the heroine with books, chocolates, and a very fat puppy. Now Lily lives with her own handsome boy (who indeed wooed her with books, chocolates, and fat puppies) in the mountains of Colorado, where she spends her days dreaming up kissing scenes and meet-cutes. Visit her on the Web at www.lilymenon.com, or sign up for email updates here.

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