To Mama and Daddy, you fueled my reading obsession when I was a kid. You helped me become a voracious reader and that allowed me to become a better writer. This book wouldn’t exist without all the hours you let me get lost in a book or in the countless family ‘newspapers’ I forced you to read. Love you both special.
To Matthew, the world’s okayest brother. Love you always, little brother.
To those who have been with me since my podcasting days… Y’ALL. We did it! When I spoke into a mic for the first time, I never could have imagined the support that would come from such beautiful, amazing women. You all have been the wind in my sails more times than you’ll ever know.
To every woman over thirty, forty, fifty, and beyond who has ever felt like Liv… you are a million, billion, trillion, times enough. You are worthy of the dreams you have for yourself. Never give up.
Lastly, to Granny, you taught me to love freely and selflessly. You are proof that the greatest love stories are often the ones that don’t have anything to do with romance. They’re in the quiet resiliency of our families and the sweetness of the friendships we form throughout our lives. I miss you more than I’ll ever be able to put into words. I’d give anything if you were here to celebrate this with me. I hope I can make you proud. Love you special. Forever.
About the Author
Melissa Grace is a freelance writer whose work has been featured in publications like Medium, Thought Catalog, and The Mighty. She resides just outside of Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and five (yes, five) fur children, including her hostile kitty, Mama. This is her first novel.
Learn more and stay in the loop about Melissa’s future projects, including the next installment of the Midnight in Dallas series at::
www.melissagracewrites.com
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@heymelissagrace on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
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