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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Writing a book is far from a solitary endeavor. And while I am the one who put the words on the page, I was only able to do so because of the support of the following people.
To Doug. It’s because of you that I write love stories. Thank you for holding me and our little family up. Thank you for celebrating me, for believing in me. You are steady and bright, and our life together is my greatest joy.
To my mom, Ly
To my agent, Sheyla Knigge. You are a brilliant partner, and I am grateful every day for your keen story sense, for your passion, and for your reminders to get off Goodreads. How thankful I am that you saw the potential in me and this book. It’s been a hell of a year and a half. So happy to have shared it with you.
To my editor, Julia DeVarti. You understood my story from the start. I don’t think there’s a better feeling in the world than having a creative partner who loves your work for the same reasons you do. Thank you for your generosity, and your sharp feedback.
To the rest of my team at Little, Brown and Company. I am overwhelmed by all the support, excitement, and expertise that every one of you poured into this book. Sally Kim, Gabby Leporati, Danielle Fi
To my writing wife, Rachel Gillig. I am convinced there is no surviving this job without you. And if I could, I wouldn’t want to. Thank you for your heart, your wit, your Greg-like sensibilities, your understanding, your commiseration. Your friendship is one of the greatest parts of this journey and I am so much better in every way for it.
To Caitlin Poole and Ginger Swan Lindsey. For years, you have gotten your hands dirty with me. You have combed through ideas and plot holes with me. You have celebrated successes and mourned losses with me. I feel eternally lucky that I found you both.
To Nirmaliz Colon Acosta, April Chandler, Marissa Young, Ellie Burke, and all the other writing friends who read, gave feedback, cheered me, and guided me. In some way, at some time, you impacted this story’s path, and mine, and I’m so grateful.
To Allison Saft. Thank you for your truly endless generosity and insight on this book. Your constant belief and feedback helped grow this story, and me, in so many ways. I’m forever thankful to call you a friend.
To Ha
To my family and friends, near and far, your love, enthusiasm, and support have meant the world to me. To every reader who picks up this book, thank you from the bottom of my heart.