This part of the book is always the hardest for me. Mainly because there are so many people I want to thank, who have been there over the years as my family, friends and readers. I'm going to do my very best to not forget anybody.

To my husband, who saw me for who I am all those years ago and didn't let any labels come between us. Thanking you seems almost impossible, because what we have cannot be put into words. Thank you for being my love through the bright days and the dark. You are my light.

To my children, who slept through the night while mommy was writing and had no idea what the future would bring, thank you for accepting my fatigue and my dreaminess, I love you forever.

To Tama, you've known me since my turbulent teens, quickly became the sister I never had and you’ve been there for the past twenty six years. Understanding me allowed you to understand Talia and give me the most valuable insights. This book would never be the same without you.

To Nevo, thank you for all those hours you listened to me go on and on about this book, for your laughter, endless cups of coffee and countless ideas.

Ya'arit, who was the first to fall in love with this story, you made me believe everything is possible.

To my "Pencil Club": Meital, Ofri, Yehudit and Ori, thank you for being the best beta readers, for all your necessary comments and for doing all the dirty work.

To my Miri, the conversations we had into the night and then every morning kept me on track, thanks for the brainstorming, for your effort and the mutual love.

To Francessca Wingfield for putting up with me while designing the covers, thank you for bringing Talia to life.

To my Anna Bloom, who started as my editor end became my soul mate, my rock, my person—love comes in mysterious ways and yours came my way.

To my street team for being absolutely the best, to Jenny and Michal who are running my readers group, to Rachel for your amazing support over the years, I could not do this without you.

To Dikla, for sticking with me through thick and thin, your love means the world to me.

To my nothing-short-of-brilliant PA, Lainey Da Silva, I would be lost without you. Your words of encouragement make it possible to believe in myself. Thank you for being there and running this show and above all being a true friend.

To all the amazing women I met on the way who read my books and got hooked, I will forever be grateful for your endless love. You are the reason we are here.

And last, to E.L. James for inspiring me to dream and to write. Thank you for creating Christian Grey, who allowed my old scars to finally heal.

Ally