Doing It Over (A Most Likely to Novel Book 1) (31 page)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A huge shout-out to Grants Pass . . . if not for the lovely experience of breaking down on the road, at the ripe young age of eighteen, at two o’clock in the morning, before cell phones had been invented . . . I may not have become a writer.

Note to self: Never ignore lights on the dashboard. They’re not lit up for Christmas.

To my agent, Jane Dystel, for your constant support and understanding during this crazy year.

For Kelli Martin, and all those at Montlake, for understanding my delay as I begin my own personal “do-over.”

Back to Kari:

Friends were often the only family I had growing up. And you were at the top of that list. I considered waiting until Jo’s book to dedicate one of these to you . . . since you do pack a weapon in your profession . . . but I felt the title of this one screamed your name. When I developed this series in my head, I thought of the three good girls of S.I.R.: Kari, Brandy, and Cathy . . . and knew I had to write a story of true friendship. No matter where we land, or what challenges our lives face, we’re always there for each other. And that is the definition of family.

I love and admire you more than you can ever know.

I offer my unwavering support as you move forward in your “do-over.”

Catherine

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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bestselling author Catherine Bybee has written twenty-four books that have collectively sold more than two million copies and have been translated into twelve languages. Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the Not Quite series, the Weekday Brides series, and, most recently, the Most Likely To series.