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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Writing is never a solitary voyage.

Thank you to my Super Aunt Deb (as she’s affectionately known by my girls) for the late-night talks and text conversations, for answering all my questions, and for opening my eyes to the strength of those who dedicate their lives to protecting children. You are my hero, and without you, this book truly would not have been written.

Without the help of Lisa Snyder and Michael Bannerman, the details about how a school handles specific difficult situations would have been less true to life, though any errors made in this story are completely my own.

The journey I have taken throughout the creation of this story would not have been possible without the support of my readers, my SSS group, and my girlfriends who drag me away to the mountains to write and encourage me to imbibe Buttershots. To Melissa, for all that you do; to my amazing agent, Pamela Harty; and to the best editor in the world, Carmen Johnson. And finally, an apology to my family for getting lost in my story way too often and having to call for pizza delivery—although, honestly, if there’s a choice between my cooking or ordering delivery, we all know who’s the first to pick up the phone! I love you, and your support means the world to me!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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With a passion for storytelling, Steena Holmes took her dream of being a full-time writer and made it a reality, writing her first novel while working as a receptionist. She won the National Indie Excellence Book Award in 2012 for her bestselling novel
Finding Emma
and has since continued to write stories that touch hearts. Holmes currently lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her husband, three daughters, and two dogs. When she’s not traveling, she is either dreaming of a new adventure or writing about it.

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