To the Duck Danglers (it’s a real club, I swear), thanks for helping me keep my cool when the days are long and frustrating.

To Honey: Woman, you’re a miracle worker for giving me days to write in silence.

To Harlequin/Inkyard Press and our editor, Lauren Smulski, and everyone who has had a hand in pushing this series to new heights: Thank you. You’ve made this so much more fun every step of the way!

To every reader, bookseller, teacher, librarian, bloggers, YouTubers and all others involved in the publishing world who have supported this series—our loyal Marauders, THANK YOU.

And lastly, to my coauthor, Sasha Alsberg: Wow, what a wild ride it’s been. It started with a simple Twitter poll, and it ended up taking us and our story around the world. It hasn’t always been easy, but the work was worth it. We made the dream happen, and I’m so, so grateful for it all. ♥