Apparently, somewhere, it was raining men.
There are so many people involved in not only the making of this book, but the formation of my entire writing career. There’s not enough time in the world to thank every person individually, but please know that I treasure you.
First and foremost, my readers deserve the biggest thanks of all. There is, without a doubt, no way to do this without you. Your unwavering support and excitement keeps me going every day.
To my mom, the inspiration for this book. I came up with the idea for The Guys Next Door when my mother was telling me about a plan to open an all-male exotic dance club in our city. While the club never exactly happened, the book did. Mom, thank you for being my best friend and my biggest supporter from the moment I put the pen to paper until I finally released a book fourteen years later. You are such a light in my life. I love you.
To my husband, for knowing that this day would come before I did, and for supporting our family to give me the opportunity to do so. Your unwavering faith in my ability got me where I am today, and I look forward to the rest of our lives together, taking the world by storm. I am unconditionally in love with you. Forever and always, babe.
To my in-laws, John and Joannie, for being the absolute best second set of parents I could have ever asked for. Thank you for taking care of us without a single moment’s hesitation, and thanks for reading my books, Mom.
Special thanks to my family and friends, on all sides, for supporting me through every challenge and all the turmoil, and for sharing my posts and talking me up to their friends. I love you all so much.
(And to my brother, one of my best friends, because he’d give me crap for not mentioning him.)
*takes a deep breath*
To my editor, Kay… I’m so glad I found you. Thank you for all you do, and here’s to all the deadlines you help me meet.
A HUGE thank you to my cover designer and formatter, Jill Sava, for not only designing my stuff, but also offering advice and support when I lose my shit and have a meltdown. I love that I met you. You’re pretty cool.
To my Beta team and proofreaders: Aubree Valentine (also my PA), Patty W., Kari W., and Briana C., thank you for steering me in the right direction. You guys are priceless, and someday when I can afford it, I will send you all signed paperbacks and fun stuff.
To my fellow authors and cyber BFF’s; I had no idea I could meet some of my closest friends online. Thank you for all that you do. You know who you are.
And to my son, Aidyn, for all the hours I had to let you play by yourself so I could work. You’re the reason I do what I do and am who I am. I am a better person because of you.
I love you, Little A.
Amber Thielman is an avid reader and writer of dark, edgy Young Adult and New Adult books that push the boundaries and challenge your comfort zone.
Despite her love for taboo, realistic subjects, Amber reads too much Stephen King and grew up devouring every Fear Street novel R. L. Stine ever wrote. When she’s not writing, Amber enjoys traveling, practicing the art of staying on her horse, binge-watching Netflix, and spending time with her husband and their adorable tiny human Aidyn in Southeast Idaho. She also has an undying love for pumpkin-flavored anything, Autumn weather, and all things scary.
You can find Amber wasting her time on social media when she should be writing the pretty words. Join her, won’t you?
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