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Acknowledgements

Meg Botteon, not only did you help guide my love towards the written word when I was a hormone-riddled 16-year-old, but now you continue to selflessly help my journey as an author. I STILL learn from you every time your notes appear in my inbox.

Cassie Broadus Foote Brennan, your support and encouragement from the very first mention of my idea to write a book makes me feel a little less crazy.

Tiffany Torres, thank you for your support, energy, and laughs along the way. I am so happy that the book world has brought our highly inappropriate and snarky kindred spirits together.

Susan Garwood Cross: Seriously, you are like a blogging angel. Selfless and always willing to help without asking for anything in return. I always know I can count on you as someone to go to for advice when the crazy world of being an indie author seems overwhelming.

Shanyn Clark Doan: It’s rare to meet people who champion you the way you have done for me. I am forever grateful. Not to mention, you write some badass reviews.

My street team: You all rock and thank you for having my back and being generous with your time and energy. As an indie writer, it is hard to stick out from the crowd, and every mention or kind word of support goes further than you may realize.

Butterflies, Books, and Dreams (Jodi), A Dirty Book Affair, Book Enthusiast Promotions, Panty Dropping Book Blog (Kathy Coopmans), Wicked Women Book Blog, Two Ordinary Girls and Their Books, The Book Nuts (aka Fifty Shades of Grey and then Some), Sarah Says Read Romance (I am looking at you Erin McFarland), Eye Candy Bookstore, Submit and Devour, The Book Harlots, Red Cheeks Reads. And to all other bloggers who have extended a helping hand: THANK YOU. I am not sure people realize how much work you put into what you do, but it definitely does not go unnoticed by me.

My family, who has always supported my decisions and have always told me how proud they were, no matter what stupid crap I did. And no dad, I still won’t let you read the books.

Last, but not least, to my husband, BJ, who I have been with since the age of 19 and STILL rocks my world. You were always pushing me to find my passion, and now that I have, I have never been more grateful to have someone who cares just as much about me fulfilling my own dreams as he does his own. Trust me, I know my strong personality is not always the easiest to deal with, but at the end of the day that’s why we work: you are my biggest rival and my greatest champion!

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