by Melissa Hill
Special thanks as always to Katie, Becky, Alice and all at Curtis Brown, especially the wonderful Sheila Crowley – I’m incredibly lucky to have not only a terrific agent, but a great friend.
Huge thanks to the lovely team at Simon & Schuster UK for their enthusiasm, kindness and Trojan efforts on my behalf, in particular my brilliant editor Jo, who is a joy to work with and whose suggestions improved this story no end. And the inimitable Sara-Jade Virtue; such a terrific champion of women’s fiction, always tireless and passionate in her efforts and support of authors, to whom this book is dedicated.
To the fantastic Jennifer Weis and the lovely people at St Martin’s who do such a great job with my books in the US and give me a wonderful excuse to visit NYC (as if one was ever needed).
Also big thanks to Helen, Simon, Declan and the team in Dublin, who look after me so well, and heartfelt thanks to all the booksellers in Ireland, the UK and beyond who give my books such terrific support, and who are always so lovely and welcoming when I visit.
Last but certainly not least, massive thanks to readers from all over who buy and read my books. I’m so very grateful and love keeping in touch through Facebook, Twitter and my website www.melissahill.info. I really appreciate your support and very much hope you enjoy The Love of a Lifetime.
