This book would never have made it into your hands without the help of some very generous, knowledgeable, and patient people.
My wonderful critique partner and dear friend, author Amy Grochowski, read this story chapter by chapter and helped me polish it to a shine. Thanks, Amy, your thoughtful insights and constant encouragement made all the difference!
A special shout-out to my tell-it-like-it-is beta reader crew: Stacie Boyt, Amanda Boyt, Emily Boyt, and Clarissa Pipes, who helped me drag this story kicking and screaming in the right direction. You ladies are worth your weight in gold!
I’m immeasurably indebted to Anna Mast for serving as my consultant regarding the nuances of the Amish lifestyle. Your good-natured willingness to answer my nosy (and sometimes silly) questions is much appreciated!
I owe additional thanks to Becky Watts for giving me insights into journalistic practices, and to Rand Pressley for answering my questions related to cardiac health. I so appreciate the kind willingness of these folks to share their expertise with me. Any mistakes in these areas are entirely my own.
I’m deeply grateful for my fabulous agent, Jessica Alvarez at Bookends Literary Agency, whose wisdom and vision—and admirable patience—brought this story to birth. Your awesomeness remains unmatched.
Extra-special thanks to Anne Sowards, Berkley editor extraordinaire, for loving this story, wiping its face, and polishing it up for readers!
Additionally, I can’t pass up the opportunity to say thank-you to my talented newsletter and website coordinator (and all-around exceptional human being), author Heather K. Duff.
As always, big love and thanks to my family: my husband, David, and my children, Rebecca (and son-in-love, Kevin), Jackson, Joanna, and Levi, as well as my sister, Leigh Hall—who dealt with my absentmindedness, constant plot rehashing, and quickie dinners while this book was being written.
Finally, to my Lord and Savior, the Author of everything good in my life: I offer this book back to You with a grateful heart.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning author Laurel Blount writes captivating romances full of grit and grace—with characters who'll walk right off the page and into your heart. She lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, their four fabulous kids, and an assortment of ridiculously spoiled animals.
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