Thank you, Mom and Dad, for giving us such a great place to create memories. The cottage was, and always will be, one of my favorite places to be.

Husband and kidlet, I’m so lucky to love you and be loved by you. Thank you for always standing by me.

Pepper, one day I will get you to the cottage, and we will moan about the stairs to the dock together.

Kimberly, thank you for your endless cheerleading and always knowing exactly what I need to hear and when I need to hear it.

To my Montlake team, thank you so much for making this such a wonderful experience. It’s an honor and a pleasure to work with all of you.

Sarah, you’re a true friend, and I’m lucky to have you.

Hustlers, I couldn’t ask for a better book family. Thank you for all the years of love and friendship.

Tijan, you’re such an amazing human being. Thank you for sharing your friendship with me.

Sarah, Jenn, Hilary, Shan, Catherine, and my entire team at Social Butterfly, you’re fabulous, and I couldn’t do it without you.

Sarah and Gel, your incredible talent never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for sharing it with me.

Beavers, thank you for giving me a safe place to land, and for always being excited about what’s next.

Deb, Tijan, Leigh, Kelly, Ruth, Kellie, Erika, Marty, Karen, Shalu, Melanie, Marnie, Julie, Krystin, Laurie, Angie, Angela, Jo, and Lou, your friendship, guidance, support, and insight keep me grounded. Thank you for being such wonderful and inspiring women in my life.

Readers, bloggers, and bookstagrammers, your passion for love stories is unparalleled. Thank you for all that you do for the reading community.