THE END

I'd like to start by thanking the three-am delusion that made me believe I could write this series without finishing the first one. I had always thought my love for romance and writing would die out after my debut, but it only got stronger and led me to write this book. Wes and Nora hold an insanely strong place in my heart and I am sure they will do forever. Friends to lovers has always been my trope and I couldn't think of more perfect characters to bring that to life with.

Thank you, reader, for picking up this book and allowing Wes and Nora into your hearts and your homes. As soon as I announced these characters in the Drayton Hills series, a lot of you staked claim on Wes and Nora's story and I hope I did them justice. Thank you for continuing to support me, my endeavors and my journey as a baby author. Thank you to my readers who have been here from my debut and a special thank you to any new readers who have trusted me enough to take you on this journey.

I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am for the friends that I have made whilst being in my author era. To Emma, you are my everything. This book was dedicated to you and your incredible support for my books and for my own personal growth. You've done more than you can imagine and Wes and Nora's story would be nothing without you. Thank you Maine for letting me read chapters of this to you and not getting bored of my voice. Thank you for all your incredible work with the promotion of this book and your talent continues to amaze me every day. I love you and your brain so much.

To Ella, for always believing in me when I didn't believe in myself and for being there when I told you I'd be postponing your favorite book to write this one. Thank you for making me laugh until my tummy hurts. I love you BIG TIME.

To Emily, my absolute world. Thank you for existing and doing everything you can to encourage my delusions and remind me that I'm still me without my books. Thank you for loving every part of me, even the parts I hate, and being there to talk me out of my mind. I fear I'll never be able to describe how much I love and appreciate you all. I love you bigger than the whole sky.

Thank you to my amazing support system and the team that I've built over the last couple of months. To my DHU girlies, Sophia, Alex, Megan, Mylla, Haya, Char, Kay, Keoni and Niamh for always having my back and being the best girlies forever hyping up my books and being my cheerleaders. I would have given up a long time ago if it wasn't for you, so thank you a million times.

A special separate thank you to my Soso for being so incredibly supportive and spamming me with all your thoughts. Thank you Zarin for being one of the most incredible and funniest people I've ever met. I owe you everything!

To my best friend, Pyro, thank you for putting up with me talking about these books and pretending to be interested. Thank you for letting me talk for hours and falling asleep whilst I read to you. I appreciate you more than you know. I love you, queen.

Thank you to my amazing editor, Cassidy, for your beyond helpful suggestions and making my writing more coherent for the common reader. Working with you has been a pleasure and I can't wait to keep sharing my work with you and your talent.

Thank you to Layla for producing the most beautiful cover I have ever laid my eyes on. I close the book every time I open it just to stare at the cover. Thank you for bringing my vision to life and gracing us with your talent.

Thank you to my assistant Morgan for carrying the load of my chaos and helping me out with everything. You're doing God's work and I am so incredibly grateful for you.

And to everyone I haven't mentioned because my brain is running on hot chocolates and bagels, thank YOU. This book would be absolutely nothing without your constant support. Here's to more unhinged characters and sickly sweet stories!!