The Wives

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Gratitude to my editor, Brittany Lavery, and all of her colleagues at HarperCollins. My agent, Jane, you’re a soul saver. I was feeling very deflated before you found me. Miriam, your direction in helping me shine up this book was invaluable.

Rhonda Reynolds, you’ve called me many things over the years: wild child and creative genius. But my favorite thing you’ve called me is daughter-in-law. Thank you for answering all of my questions about nursing and hospitals and psych wards. I love you.

Traci Finlay, this journey started with you. Thank you for always being willing to read, help and fix a plot hole. Your direction and thoughts on this story were what pushed me to finish it. You’re cooler than me, but not one to rub it in my face.

Cait Norman, the other nurse in my life. I know some of my questions scare you. You’re a good sister.

The PLNs! The best girl gang.

Colleen Hoover, Lori Sabin, Serena Knautz, Erica Rusikoff, Amy Holloway, Alessandra Torre, Christine Estevez and Jaime Iwatsuru. Cindy and Jeff Capshaw. Scarlet, Ryder Atticus and Avett Rowling King—Mama loves you. Joshua, for carrying me out of every bad place and never complaining about it. You’re the best human I’ve ever known.