by Serena Bell
Thank you, Peter Vessenes, for the eleventh-hour plot rescue and much-needed cup of tea. I hope I’ve done justice to your brilliant bit of setup, and if I’ve taken any absurd flights of fancy about what it’s like to be a businessman, those are entirely my own.
Thank you, Dylann Crush, for being my inn expert (among other acts of helpful guidance). You steered me well, and any errors, inaccuracies, or bits of fictional goofiness are entirely my own.
Thank you, Rachel Grant, for all the love and support and plotting and walking, and especially for the many texts. I may not do explosions, but you helped me figure out the ticking time bomb!
Thank you to my other beta readers, all smart, lovely, and loving women: Christine D’Abo, Amber Belldene, and Karen Booth. You were super helpful with your comments, and you are always incredibly supportive and inspiring.
Writing is a solitary pursuit but never a lonely one. This book was made possible by the support and love of so many friends who persist in loving me no matter what kind of wacky author day I am having. Christine, Amber, Karen, and Rachel, always; the women of The Whole Package: Dylann, Christy Hovland, and Tamara Lush; The Effing Awesome Writer Chicks, including the aforementioned Rachel plus Kate Davies, Kim Fisk, Gwen Hayes, and Kris Kennedy; and the fabulous authors of the Corner of Smart & Sexy, including Karen plus Carolyn Hector, Ruby Lang, Susannah Nix, Reese Ryan, Teri Anne Stanley, and Maggie Wells.
Special thanks to Cheryl Cain, Molly Hays, Ellen Schroer, and Darya Swingle for countless acts of faith on an everyday basis.
And no set of acknowledgments would be complete without my mentioning Mr. Bell and the two not-so-little Bells, who are the best family anyone could ever ask for. I love you guys so much.
About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Serena Bell writes contemporary romance with heat, heart, and humor. A former journalist, Serena has always believed that everyone has an amazing story to tell if you listen carefully, and you can often find her scribbling in her tiny garret office, mainlining chocolate and bringing to life the tales in her head.
Serena’s books have earned many honors, including a RITA finalist spot, an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, Apple Books Best Book of the Month, and Amazon Best Book of the Year for Romance.
When not writing, Serena loves to spend time with her college-sweetheart husband and two hilarious kiddos—all of whom are incredibly tolerant not just of Serena’s imaginary friends but also of how often she changes her hobbies and how passionately she embraces the new ones. These days, it’s stand-up paddle boarding, board-gaming, meditation, and long walks with good friends.
Copyright © 2020 by Serena Bell
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ISBN 978-1-7328948-4-6
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
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