His Billion Dollar Baby
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To my editor Robin Haseltine, I can’t express how lucky I feel to have you in my corner. Your edits are spot on and helped put the extra-special shiny on this book. I look forward to a long, happy, and productive partnership because there are a lot more people in my head who want to their stories told.
My amazing critique partner, Christi Barth, came through with yet another fantastic beta read on the full manuscript. Her contemporary romance expertise was, as usual, invaluable. My bestie, the brilliant Laura Kaye was always on the other side of the Panera booth, ready to weigh in on whatever plot twist sprang to my mind. This book also benefited from an early read by Nicole Resciniti. If it weren’t for her, Gwen may never have fainted in Carter’s exceptionally strong arms.
I’m fortunate to have a cadre of friends who lend their support, experience, advice, and armchair counseling services. You ladies are the absolute best: Laura Kaye, Stephanie Dray, Christi Barth, Eliza Knight, Kate Quinn, Misty Waters, Joya Fields, Mindy Klasky, Rachel Harris, Jennifer Armentrout, Amanda Carlson, Melissa Landers, Marianne Harden, and Cheryl Klam.
To my amazing, brilliant, and sometimes mischievous children, Gillian, Riley, and Lila, thank you for understanding that Mommy is a little bit crazy and needs to write books about made up people. I know the late nights, writing weekends, and conference trips aren’t always easy, but I hope I’ve taught you the importance of following your dreams. Each and every one of you is exceptional and you can achieve anything you put your minds to.
And finally, to my own beloved, Patrick. Thank you for making all this possible. I couldn’t do it without you and your unflagging support. You are, as always, my very best decision.
About the Author
Lea Nolan writes smart, witty contemporary stories filled with head-swooning, heart-throbbing, sweep-you-off your feet romance. She also pens books for young adults featuring bright heroines, crazy-hot heroes, diabolical plot twists, plus a dose of magic, a draft of romance, and a sprinkle of history.
With a master’s degree in women’s studies and public policy, and an undergraduate degree in history, she spent twenty years as a health policy analyst and researcher, writing hundreds of fascinating reports and articles tens of people enjoyed. Today, she teaches graduate courses in health policy, law, and financing, and takes on the occasional consulting gig.
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, she loves the water far too much to live inland. With her heroically supportive husband and three clever children, she resides in Maryland where she scarfs down crab cakes whenever she gets the chance. Contact her via her website www.LeaNolan.com, on Facebook www.facebook.com/LeaNolanAuthor or on Twitter @Lea_Nolan.
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