As always, a book is the sum of all its parts: the writer, editor, cover artist, publishers and readers. Thanks to Tiff and Rika for their hard work, and to Leigh and Jess for their continued support. Thanks to CAS, as always.

This book is dedicated to my father, who left this world one warm May morning thirty years ago. We’d fought just two days before, as any teenager is want to do with her parents. I didn’t forgive myself for it until seven years later when he came to visit me one warm May morning, telling me he loved me, and to let go of the past. And, as much as he would gasp and scold me for the sex scenes, I know he would love the message of this book. Live every moment of your life and don’t hold on to anger. It will get you nowhere.

Enjoy—MB