Damage Control (Valiant Knox) (30 page)

Acknowledgments

I need to say a huge thank-you to Robin Haseltine, editor extraordinaire. Without your input, without you challenging, guiding, and inspiring me in equal measure, this book would be only a shadow of its current self. Just when I think I’ve pushed myself and my characters as far as we need to go, you come up with ways to make sure the story is shining to its full potential. Every time we work on a project together, I am continually amazed at how we seem to be on the same wavelength and how our combined vision of what the story needs to be creates something truly incredible.

A special thanks to Jessica Snyder and Lacey Devlin for their work and suggestions in the final drafts, which made the story that much tighter. Also, thanks to the team at Entangled, everyone who had a hand in bringing this book into the world. As always, it was a team effort, and one that runs smoothly thanks to those working behind the scenes.

And to my family—every day I am grateful for every single one of you.

To Mario, for being so tolerant of having an author for a wife, for putting up with the crazy stressed deadline moods, or when I get up in the middle of the night to make story notes, and trying your best to keep the kids entertained when I’m stuck at the computer.

To my three gorgeous girls, because you keep me grounded and I never thought I could feel the kind of love I do when I look at all of you. Because you say the most hilarious things and make life a little more awesome every day.

To my extended family, my parents, sisters, and in-laws for every time you’ve helped me, no matter how small the gesture, it made such a huge difference to me and even if I forget to say it, I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.

About the Author

Jess
has been making up stories ever since she can remember. Though her messy handwriting made it hard for anyone else to read them, she wasn’t deterred and now she gets to make up stories for a living. She loves loud music, a good book on a rainy day, and probably spends too much time watching too many TV shows. Jess lives in regional Victoria, Australia, with her very supportive husband, three daughters, two hyperactive border collie dogs, and one cat who thinks he’s one of the kids. Find out more about Jess and her books at
www.jessanastasi.com

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