Lost in Love (22 page)
Authors: Susane Colasanti
WHEN I WAS IN HIGH
school, every summer break had the potential for magic. Not that anything ever happened in Middle of Nowhere, NJ. But being an eternal optimist (even in my teen years, the worst time of my life), every summer began with a sense of infinite possibility. The possibility that I would have a boy adventure. The possibility that I would figure out who I really was and stop caring about what other people think. And especially the possibility that I would reinvent myself. I looked forward to every summer as the Summer of Reinvention, during which time I would completely transform myself into a girl kids would hardly recognize when school started. Of course that never happened. The important thing was that I believed it could. There was always the anticipation that tremendous things could happen over the summer, and
that anticipation sparked my passion for this series.
Writing a series about summer love, self-discovery, and sisterhood has been a magnificent journey. But like the journeys of Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna, I have not been traveling this road alone. My people pave this road, constantly smooth out new potholes, and plant lots of colorful flowers along the way. These are the friendly neighbors who glow brighter than the sun.
I am profoundly grateful for my editor and publisher, Katherine Tegen, who made it possible for
City Love
to shine. Emily van Beek, to whom this book is dedicated, is everything an outstanding agent should be and so much more. Thanks to Brandy Rivers for believing in the potential of
City Love
and working toward seeing this series sparkle on the screen.
Much love to the rays of sunshine at HarperCollins who make
City Love
glitter, like my publicity/marketing dream team of Rosanne Romanello, Lauren Flower, and Alana Whitman. Thanks to Carmen Alvarez, Margot Wood, and the Epic Reads team for spreading the city love.
Erin Fitzsimmons, Amy Ryan, and Barb Fitzsimmons are the most dazzling creative team who have designed yet another gorgeous cover. Ana Maria Allessi was extremely kind to interview me for a HarperAudio Presents podcast, and totally gets why dreaming big is essential for creating a happy life. Thanks to Kate Egan, Jen Strada, Kathryn Silsand, Kathleen Morandini, and Kelsey Horton for
polishing this book to a high gloss.
There are so many authors who have inspired me with their radiant positive energy, support, and guidance over the years. I want to thank Jennifer E. Smith, David Levithan, Sarah Mlynowski, Blake Nelson, Laurie Halse Anderson, Sarah Dessen, Judy Blume, and Jodi Picoult for everything they have done for me . . . and for making this world a better place.
My friends continue to dazzle me with their insight, strength, beauty, humor, and talent every single day. You are like warm summer sunshine even on the coldest winter days. You know who you are and you know you are made of all awesome things. Thanks to my fitness for life support team, Careen Halton and Linden Hass, and to our incredible instructor, Kara Doyle. Infinite thanks to my soul mate, Matt. You are the most colorful sunset I could ever imagine. Here's to the power of megadesk taking things to the next level in 2016. Go, karma.
Eternal thanks to my readers. Thank you for all of your warm fuzzies on social. Thank you for sharing your personal stories of hope and triumph with me, and for never giving up. Thank you for making this life possible. You are why I write. I hope the
City Love
series brings you those magical summer feels . . . and that you live every single day like anything is possible.
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SUSANE COLASANTI
is the bestselling author of
When It Happens, Take Me There, Waiting for You, Something Like Fate, So Much Closer, Keep Holding On, All I Need, Now and Forever
, and the City Love trilogy. She lives in downtown Manhattan. You can connect with Susane at
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LOST IN LOVE.
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2015952417
ISBN 978-0-06-230773-6
EPub Edition © April 2016 ISBN 9780062307750
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