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To my critique partners and beta readers—Author Dana Griffin, Author C.K. Raggio, Author Lindsey R. Loucks, Lindy Winter, Jill Bitner, Cristen Abrams, Aries75, and Angie Halteman—for your scolding, your cheers, and your high standards for quality. You pushed me when I slouched and called bullshit when I rushed. I couldn’t have asked for a better critique group to kick my ass through every chapter of this book.

To Author Leila DeSint, for beta reading with a very wise and naughty red pen. Your advice is honest and crisp and exactly what I need to hear. I cherish your intuition and your friendship.

To Author Barbara Elsborg, for beta reading amidst your countless projects. Your mastery of the craft shines in your stories, and I’m so honored to be on the receiving end of such insightful advice. I’m forever your fangirl.

To my editor, Jacy Mackin, for appreciating the tone of the story, annihilating my serial commas, and identifying the scenes that needed more roar. Your counsel never disappoints.

To my proofreader, Lesa Godwin, I’s cant’ publish in error free book witout you’re sharp eyes. I love you so damned much!

To my best friend, Amber’s Reading Room, for being a pillow to snot on, the PA who works for free, and the bestest companion for an old curmudgeonly writer. I wouldn’t have survived this writing cycle without your support. You’re stuck with me, oyster.

Pam Godwin lives in the Midwest with her husband, their two children, and a foulmouthed parrot. When she ran away, she traveled fourteen countries across five continents, attended three universities, and married the vocalist of her favorite rock band.

Java, tobacco, and dark romance novels are her favorite indulgences, and might be considered more unhealthy than her aversion to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.

You can follow her at
pamgodwin.com

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