To Jack, my HUSBAND (!!!), thank you for always answering my college football-related questions and, more importantly, for supporting me through all the ups and downs of this career. You are the love of my life and none of this would matter without you to share it with.
To Elsie Silver and Lena Hendrix, my spicy little sprint slutz. THANK YOU for being there for me every step of the way with this one and cheering me on. I think we all had possibly the best writing weeks of our life together and that was magic. I can’t wait for more!
Momma Von, thank you for all those nights you forced me to sit down and watch the Kansas City Chiefs lose while I was growing up. That started my love for football, and I wouldn’t have been able to write this series, or any of my other football romances, without that burning love.
To my angel friend Tina Stokes — there aren’t enough ways to say thank you for all you do for me throughout the writing, editing, and promo processes, and for all the ways you are an amazing friend to me. My life is better with you in it, and I hope you always will be.
To my alpha readers: Lily Turner, Frances O’Brien, Kellee Fabre, and Shaivi Shah — there are no words for how thankful I am to you with this one. I had some MOMENTS, but y’all were always there to calm me and reassure me that I knew what I was doing with these two. The magic we created together reminded me why I love the writing process so much, and why trusting my gut and going with what my heart tells me is always the right choice. Thank you.
Beta team, you were amazing as always. Your feedback took this one to the next level and I’m so thankful for all of you. Carly Wilson, Sarah Green, Jayce Cruz, Alison Cheshire, and Janett Corona, thank you for giving me your time and attention.
Nicole McCurdy of Emerald Edits — WOW. This was my first time using your services and I am blown away by the value you provided. Thank you for petting my hair, but also pushing me to be better. I appreciate you.
Elaine York of Allusion Publishing — my RIDE OR DIE. I say this every book but I truly mean it, I could not do any of this without you. I am so thankful for your love and patience and understanding and FRIENDSHIP. Please don’t ever leave me.
To Ren Saliba, thank you for sharing your photographs with me and allowing me to bring Holden (and his god-like abs) to life.
A big shout out to my friends at Valentine PR for spreading the word about this series and helping others fall in love with it. And to our blogger community (that includes you, Bookstagrammers and Booktokers). No one would even know I WRITE books if it weren’t for you. You’re the backbone of what we do, and I thank you.
Finally, to YOU, the reader. You are the reason I am able to do what I do! Thank you for reading indie and for shouting to the rooftops about books you love. A special shout out to those of you in Kandiland and who engage with me on social media. You make this even more fun every day and I can’t wait for many more adventures together!