Does this make us feel?
Does this make us laugh?
Anything else went out the window until we were left with the story you’re holding now.
Perhaps most miraculous of all? We did all of this without a single argument or fight or even an ounce of tension. It was a joint effort through and through, a commitment to tell a story—this story.
Which all sounds very romantic, but let’s be real: all the best fairy tales feature an amazing cast of characters, and ours is no different. A two-person show this was not!
First, if we could take a moment to dramatically slow-clap our agent, Nicole, because there is no way Emergency Contact in any form would exist without her. If we’re the creators of the story, she’s its cheerleader, its fiercest defender, its number one fan. She believed in Emergency Contact even when we wavered, and for that, we owe her everything.
For the team at Blackstone for giving us the chance to bring the story to life in book form, we are so grateful. Rick, Josie, Sarah, Francie, and the other Sarah for the incredible cover that we are just smitten with, plus the entire production team working behind the scenes, especially Caitlin Vander Meulen for her brilliant copyediting . . . thank you for all your time and efforts!
To the incredible Sara Quaranta, whose gift for understanding exactly what a messy manuscript needs in order to shine was an absolute lifesaver and whose deft, kind way of saying “fix this” is unparalleled. We are incredibly indebted for your work on this!
To our family and friends, there are never enough words, really. Knowing that you guys have always been there encouraging us, cheering us on, believing in us. We know it isn’t easy to deal with two “creative types” who disappear for months at a time when the muse demands it, but we are so grateful for your patience, your encouragement, and your love. We can only aspire to return the favor.
And lastly, for you, reader. For taking the time to give Emergency Contact a spot on your reading list. We know how precious your time is, and we are honored, truly, that you spent it with Katherine and Tom. That you gave us a chance.
In gratitude,
Lauren Layne & Anthony LeDonne
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Lauren Layne is a New York Times bestselling author of more than forty romance novels. With millions of books sold worldwide, Lauren has been featured on Inside Edition, the Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, The Skimm, Oprah Magazine, PopSugar, and Cosmopolitan magazine. She is based in New York City.
Anthony LeDonne is a stand-up comedian and writer. He lives in New York City with his high school sweetheart.
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