Saving Rain(123)

Next, there’s the beta readers and friends who have read this thing before anyone else—Jo, Melanie, Leanne, Erin, and Jessica. You guys. I knew while writing Soldier’s story that this thing was special, but, man … it wasn’t until you read it and told me yourself that I realized I wasn’t just a crazy author infatuated with a fictional man born in my own mind. You made me believe that this truly was special, that I wasn’t delusional, that something happened to me during the writing of this story, and that I had grown. Thank you all for the endless amount of support and constant words of encouragement and praise. Without you all there to stroke my ego, I probably wouldn’t be as confident as I am, and that is truly appreciated.

Then, there’s Jovana, editor extraordinaire. Your tears are my victory, and I say that in the most loving way possible. My nerves go haywire every time I send a book your way, and every single time, you reassure me all over again that I’m doing the right thing with my life. You are a gift and a treasure, and I am forever grateful to have found you.

To my brand-new PA, Jessica. At the time of writing this, we have only been together for a week or so, but you have already made my life infinitely easier. I don’t even think I realized how much I needed you until you were in my life. Thank you so much for all your help, all you’ve done, and all of your copious amounts of support and encouraging words. I already feel spoiled, and I don’t know what I’d do at this point without you. Well, no, I’d probably be going even more crazy … but you’re keeping that from happening.

MURPHY RAE. MY MURPH. Oh my God. My love for you is intense. Every single time I present a new book for you to cover, I just know it’s going to be epic. And this one? What a freakin’ trip. You were inspired, you were taken over, you neglected everything else, and you created a masterpiece. Just like all the others, but, dude … this is next level and we both know it. I’m so glad to know you. I’m so glad you want to work with me.

Then, there’s Team Dearie and the Dearies. My cheerleaders. All of you people who believe in me and cheer me on and look forward to every single release like I’m someone. You blow my mind every day. Thank you.

And finally, to you, Dear Reader … God, you. You, you, you. After feeling like I was losing for so long in this life, it is because of you that I have finally won. And I continue to win, as long as you’re in my corner, reading these books and loving the people I make up in my mind. Thank you for that. Thank you forever.





About the Author

Kelsey Kingsley is a legally blind gal, living in New York with her husband, her son, and a black-and-white cat named Ethel. She really loves doughnuts, tea, and Edgar Allan Poe.

She believes there is a song for every situation.

She has a potty mouth and doesn’t eat cheese.