Thank you to my awesome stepparents, Rebecca Davis and Jim West. You guys mean so much to me, and I love you both dearly. Thank you for your encouragement and support.
To my dear friend Evelyn Johnson, thank you for your endless support and help. I don’t know what I’d do without you.
Thank you to my friend and critique partner, Cristin Harber. You’ve secured a place in my heart forever. I adore you.
A heartfelt thank you to the fabulous Michael Stokes, who is an absolute artistic genius and gentleman, I appreciate your talent and am honored to have your photo on my cover.
Alex Minsky, words could never do justice to how proud I am of your service, your story, and your victory. You encapsulate what it means to be a hero, taking what life hands you and making the best of it. It’s a privilege to have you on the cover. Thank you.
To all my amazing crit buddies and friends who helped bring Rex to life. Claudia “Dia” Handel, Racquel “Rocky” Reck, Sharon “SFAM” Cermak, and Nicola “Nic” Layouni. You’ve all contributed your time, effort, energy, and compassion to this story. I’m forever grateful for your support and love you each to pieces.
Thank you to Amanda “PIMA” Simpson at Pixel Mischief Designs. You’ve become so much more than a graphic designing and marketing genius. You’re a cherished friend.
Thank you to Theresa Wegand for editing my story and working your magic—and for dealing with all my tabs.
To all the authors who inspire me and have taken the time to advise and encourage—Elizabeth Reyes, Kristen Ashley, Maya Banks, and Jaci Burton—your humility and grace set you above the rest. Thank you.
A huge thank you to the girls in The Fighting Group on Facebook: Toshia Yadao, Suzy Wilhare, Sue Anderson, Stacey Bodenstab, Erin Thompson, Nina Kneblik, Maja Dujak, Jessica Longoria, Ami Cross, Robin Anderson, Audrey Thunder, Ronda Brimeyer, Mimi Reyes, Leslie Krom, Melissa Viro, Nathalie Hinkle, Michelle Reed, D Kristin Godfrey, and all the girls who tirelessly pimp out the UFL boys. I will never be able to thank you enough. Your support and friendship mean the world to me. I’d be nothing without each and every one of you.
Thank you to the wonderful nurses who helped me with my research: Kelly Harper, Maja Dujak, and Jenny Fisher.
Thank you to all the amazing bloggers who’ve supported my books through reviews, author spotlights, and character takeovers. You guys ROCK!