Take a Chance

Acknowledgments

I’ve been wanting to write Grant’s story since Blaire pointed a gun at him in the first few paragraphs of Fallen Too Far. At one weak moment I even considered Grant for Blaire. I’m really glad I gave Rush and his badass a chance though. Now that I’ve written Harlow I know that Grant was always meant to wait for her.

I need to start by thanking my agent, Jane Dystel, who is beyond brilliant. The moment I signed with her was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. Thank you, Jane, for helping me navigate through the waters of the publishing world. You are truly a badass.

The brilliant Jhanteigh Kupihea. I couldn’t ask for a better editor. She is always positive and working to make my books the best they can be. Thank you, Jhanteigh, for making my new life with Atria one I am happy to be a part of. The rest of the Atria team: Judith Curr for giving me and my books a chance. Ariele Fredman and Valerie Vennix for always finding the best marketing ideas and being as awesome as they are brilliant.

The friends that listen to me and understand me the way no one else in my life can: Colleen Hoover, Jamie McGuire, and Tammara Webber. You three have listened to me and supported me more than anyone I know. Thanks for everything.

Take a Chance was my baby. I had grown to love Grant and Harlow before I even started writing it. Without readers who aren’t afraid to be honest with me during the beta reading, I wouldn’t have been as happy with Take a Chance. Natasha Tomic pointed out exactly what was missing to me after she read it, and I knew she was right. It was the icing I needed for this story and I love her for it. Thank you, Autumn Hull and Natasha Tomic for being my eager readers and never holding back a punch.

Last but certainly not least:

My family. Without their support I wouldn’t be here. My husband, Keith, makes sure I have my coffee and the kids are all taken care of when I need to lock myself away and meet a deadline. My three kids are so understanding, although once I walk out of that writing cave they expect my full attention and they get it. My parents, who have supported me all along. Even when I decided to write steamier stuff. My friends, who don’t hate me because I can’t spend time with them for weeks at a time because my writing is taking over. They are my ultimate support group and I love them dearly.

My readers. I never expected to have so many of you. Thank you for reading my books. For loving them and telling others about them. Without you I wouldn’t be here. It’s that simple.