Accidentally Married on Purpose (28 page)

Cindi Madsen, my completely adorable sister in love, I don’t think it’s possible for me to write a book anymore without a dozen text, Facebook, and phone conversations with you. Thank you for getting me, for all the advice and brainstorming sessions, and for letting me borrow your character for this story—I can’t wait to see Sadie shine in her own book!

Lisa Burstein, our jaunt down the Vegas Strip not only inspired the beginning of this book, but it remains one of my favorite nights ever. Any excuse to hang with you is a blast, and I’m so grateful to call you friend.

Melissa West, Christina Lee, Heidi McLaughlin, and Stina Lindenblatt…your belief in this book and in me are a gift. I love sharing this bookish life with you talented ladies! Thank you for loving Blue and for all the giggles.

To the Cool Kids Mafia…secret handshake, chin lift, sly wink.

Mega shoutout of gratitude to Rhonda Helms, Megan Erickson, Tara Fuller, Wendy Higgins, Cole Gibsen, Lea Nolan, Veronica Bartles, Cindy Hale, Ophelia London, Mindy Ruiz, AJ Pine, Lex Martin, and Mary Lindsey for all the support and friendship. It means the world to me.

Arianne Cruz and Fizza Younis, two of my fabulous street teamers, thanks for letting me use your names!

Debbie Suzuki and Kelly P. Simmon of InkSlinger PR are my lifesavers. They are crazy talented and their ideas never stop amazing me. Thank you for believing in me, ladies. Your tireless efforts are so very much appreciated.

Stacy Cantor Abrams, you rock my socks. I count my lucky stars every day that you snapped me up from the slush pile. The past few years have been a wild and exciting journey, and it is all because of you. I can’t wait to see what the future holds in store!

Jessica Cantor, your covers are flipping phenomenal!! Thank you for giving my stories the best possible chance. I couldn’t ask for a more talented artist. Mary Kate Castellani, thank you for your incredible wordsmith skills, and Alethea Spiridon-Hopson, thank you for your fabulous notes. And finally, Alycia Tornetta, thank you for being a constant cheerleader and champion of my stories. So, so blessed…

Speaking of being blessed, my family rocks! My husband always helps plot my books, and he has inspired every single one of my heroes…but Tyler is the most like him. Gregg, you inspired Tyler’s sweet Post-it notes with the thirty notes you’ve stuck to our bathroom mirror, filled with words of love and encouragement. You show me what a true hero looks like, and I’m a very lucky woman. My daughters, Jordan and Cali, are so forgiving of when Mama needs to write, and they are the best publicists an author can ask for—they tell everyone about my books. And I do mean everyone. Angel Girl and Sweet Potato Bug, I love YOU more! My mom, dad, and brother live right next door, so they hear about these characters almost as much as my husband does…which is saying a lot. They also provide free babysitting! And my mother-in-law is a member of my street team and my number-one book pimp. I love all of you to pieces.

Giant tackle hugs to every blogger, reviewer, and reader of Taste the Heat and Seven Day Fiance. Your #JasonIsADemiGod and #CaneIsMine tweets made me smile and laugh, and I hope you fell just as in love with Tyler Blue. Double tackle hugs go out to The Autumn Review, Good Choice Reading, Night Owl Reviews, Ramblings From This Chick, Stuck in Books, Lovin’ Los Libros, Imperfect Women, Jenna Does Books, A Bookish Escape, Meredith and Jennifer’s Musings, Library of a Book Witch, Pandora’s Books, Crystal in Bookland, Tsk Tsk What to Read, and Just a Booklover for going above and beyond as always.

No list of acknowledgments would be complete without a mushy, sentimental thank-you to my street team, the Flirt Squad. Your enthusiasm for my books, your love of these characters, and your unending support mean the world to me. Thank you for laughing and sharing life with me—I adore each and every one of your faces! Extra gooey love goes out to the rock stars who went above and beyond supporting my last release: Meagan Rigdon, Valerie Fink, Mi-Mi Nguyen, Saleana Rae Carneiro, Heather Love King, Maliha Khan, Fatima Tariq, Jenna DeTrapani, Angelique Gouvas, Katrina Tinnon, Maura Trice, Denice Cordero, Gaby Navarro, Jennifer Stasi, Patricia Lopez, Vi Nguyen, Mary Hinson, Holly Underhill, Bette Hansen, Francine Soleil, Ciara Byars, Cynthia Bolasina, Cindy Ray Hale, Kathy Arguelles, Chrissy Wolfe, Veronica Bartles, Myra White, and Linda Townsend.

And to everyone reading these words right now, a heartfelt thank-you. It’s never too late to chase your dreams!

About the Author

Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Emotion, vibrant settings, and strong families are a staple in each of her books...and kissing. Lots of kissing.

A Cajun cowgirl now living in Houston, she firmly believes life’s problems can be solved with a hot, sugar-coated beignet or a thick slice of king cake, and that screaming at strangers for cheap, plastic beads is acceptable behavior in certain situations. She homeschools her two beautiful girls and watches way too much Food Network with her amazing husband.

An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and losing herself in story. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!

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