ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
From the moment Alexa and Caine’s story came to mind, I was swept up in it, so I must first thank all my friends and family for putting up with my absence and absentmindedness—much more so than usual. It can be frustrating living inside another world you’re so captivated by and have the people around you not quite understand. That’s why when the book is finished and it’s in their hands, it’s a lovely feeling to sit back, relax, and say, “This is where I’ve been these last few months … Hopefully you get it now?” The wonderful thing is that my friends and family always do. I love you for your understanding. I’m very lucky to have you!
In particular I want to thank my friend Shanine for traversing across an ocean to visit and research Boston with me so I could fall in love with the city that Lexie and Caine call home. And I did. Hopefully that fondness comes through in the story.
As always I have to thank my fantastic agent, Lauren Abramo, for believing in me, often more than I believe in myself, for always having my back, and working so hard to make sure my stories find their way into the hands of the readers. Also a huge thank-you to my publisher, Kara Welsh, my editor, Kerry Donovan, and the entire team at New American Library for your incredible support. I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know!
I must also thank experienced ER nurse and avid reader Angela Phillips Lovvorn. Thank you for all your advice and information—it was invaluable to Lexie’s story.
Finally I want to thank you, my reader.
You are my hero.