It always feels surreal to get to this part. Three books in, and I still cannot believe the luck I have to be doing this. So first of all, I need to thank you, my dearest readers. I never in my wildest dreams would’ve imagined having such supportive, wonderful, and kind readers. Interacting with you always makes my day. All of this is because of you, and I promise I will never take it for granted.

Obviously, the people I need to thank next are my wonderful critique partners. Rebecca, Darienne, Jessica, you have made this book infinitely better and it honestly wouldn’t be half as good without your input. I’m so lucky to have you in my life.

To Gab, Émilie, Michelle, Raph, and Marie, my early readers, friends, and sisters, who have supported me from day one. I love you girls so much.

To my sensitivity readers, who have allowed me to tell a story that is hopefully respectful and accurate. Krystal, Jackie, Crystal, Romina, Zeineb, Nikitha, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time and kindness.

To Murphy, who again outdid herself with this cover. You always find a way to bring my books to life, and I am in awe of your talent.

To Jackie, whose sharp eye and meticulousness is unparalleled. This book would be filled with inconsistencies (and very weird preposition choices, lol) were it not for you!

To my parents, brothers, and in-laws, who have read my romance novels despite having no interest in the genre because they wanted to show their support. I’m incredibly grateful—and only a tiny bit embarrassed!

To Louis, who never complains when I say, “Just one more chapter!” You are the most amazing partner a person could ask for. I love you.

And finally, to the bloggers, Booktokers, and Bookstagramers who have quite literally built my career from the ground up. If you hadn’t shared your love for my first two books, this one would not exist. I don’t think I will ever be able to thank you enough for everything you have done for me. Your aesthetic videos, reviews, reels, posts, and annotations make me so incredibly happy. I couldn’t possibly name all of you, but I need to offer special thanks to Tish, Pauline, Lola, Brittany, Anna-Marie, Demi, Tina, Dom, Larissa, Kimmy, Candace, Taliyah, Clara, Jess, Lil, Monica, Elle, Julie, Elsa, Kenna, Sophia, Gray, Rana, Lianna, Jean, Nikki, Eliz, Kody, Isabella, Rose, Sirine, Emily, Anna, Olivia, Sarah, Taylor, Aya, Ashley, Shelli, Lindsay, Kristina, Cassie, Bri, Brenna, Haley. You made it all come true.

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR