First off, I would like to thank my agent, Leigh Feldman, for her encouragement, guidance, honesty, and the magic ability to give each exactly when I need it most. I am so, so lucky to have her and her lovely assistant, Jean Garnett, by my side each step of the way. I am just as lucky to have the wisdom and dedication of Alexandra Cooper, my editorial match made in heaven. Her ability to see right through to the heart of the story, and then cast a light on the many routes to get there is truly amazing and something I am incredibly grateful for.
I owe a huge thank-you to Justin Chanda and the entire Simon & Schuster team, including Ariel Coletti, Paul Crichton, Laura Antonacci, Michelle Fadlalla, Lydia Finn, Amy Rosenbaum, and Venessa Williams for their support, enthusiasm, and dedication. It means so much to be able to work with people who are so passionate about what they do.
To Krista Vossen and the art department at S&S, thank you, thank you, thank you for granting my cover wish and then making it more perfect than I could have possibly imagined!
To my family and friends, your endless support and love mean more than the world to me, and all the best moments in my life are because of you.
Above all, my deepest gratitude belongs to Schuyler—my best friend, my husband, my heart. Thank you for your belief in and patience with me, for your perfect ideas and smart, true advice, and for all of the very real conversations about my very imaginary characters. There would be no Honor or Rusty without you.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Acknowledgments