A special, sincere gratitude to my agent, Faye Bender. Heartfelt thanks for your calm during this turbulent year and your expert guidance of the ship.

This book is being shepherded by a home team like no other. What stars shined on me as I gathered the best of the best: Angela May, Kathie Bennett, Laura Rossi, and Molly Waring. And to Claire Dwyer for your style and guidance. I cannot thank you enough for your brilliance, your enthusiasm, and your genuine support of my work and me.

I am blessed to have a team of supporters—my ARTists—who shine like the stars they are. Thank you for all your support, for sharing your ideas and suggestions, and most of all, your love.

There are so many people who came forward this year to help me with inspiration, talent, and support. Please know how grateful I am: Polly Buxton, Danielle Fabrega, Erin Kienzle, Alli Steinke, Judy Drew Fairchild, Lisa Minnick, Max Glenn, Danielle Noe, Lowell Grosse of Charleston Coffee Roasters, Loma Wang, Thomas McElwee, Jeff Plotner, Ben Ross of Brackish Bow Ties, Wendy Ellis, Sue Tynan, and Christiana Harsch.

As always, I end with the one person who begins and ends every day, Markus. Here is to living real time with you.

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about the author

MARY ALICE MONROE is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books, including her newest novel, The Summer of Lost and Found, and her first middle grade book, The Islanders. Monroe’s books have been published worldwide. She’s earned numerous accolades and awards, including: induction into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame; the Southwest Florida Author of Distinction Award; the South Carolina Award for Literary Excellence; the RT Lifetime Achievement Award; the International Book Award for Green Fiction; and the prestigious Southern Book Prize for Fiction. Her bestselling novel The Beach House is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. She is the cofounder of the hit Web show and podcast Friends & Fiction.

Monroe found her true calling in environmental fiction when she moved to the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Captivated by the beauty and fragility of the Lowcountry, Monroe draws from experiences in her new home to give a strong and important focus for her novels. Visit her at MaryAliceMonroe.com and at Facebook.com/MaryAliceMonroe.

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