Beyond These Walls (The Walls Duet #2) (36 page)

This book would have never become a reality if it weren’t for my amazing readers. Because of your loud, demanding love for Lailah and Jude, here we are and what a wonderful journey it has been. I only hope I’ve given you the ending you always hoped for. So first and foremost, I must thank you-my wonderful readers. I love each and every one of you.

Secondly, I must thank my husband and family. I don’t know how I got so lucky to included in such a rad weird bunch of people, but I’ll be eternally grateful.

Leslie: You are that friend. The irreplaceable kind. Thanks for being you. Oh, and for getting knocked up with an IUD . . . that really helped with my storyline.

Melissa & Carey—I lurve you. Always.

Beta Readers—Thank you for working with my crazy quick time crunch. I know, I’m demanding.

Junkies—You guys rock! Thanks for your constant support and love.

Bloggers—Thank you for loving and supporting authors like me.

Kelsey—I’m running out of ways to tell you how awesome you are. So just look at the cover and nod. Yep, you did that.

Elizabeth and Grant—Thank you for bring Lailah and Jude to life. I don’t think a day has gone by that I haven’t looked at this cover in awe. It’s breathtaking.

Sarah—This cover is so fetch. Oh, and XOXO because I know you hate that.

Stacey—Thank you once again for making the inside of this book as pretty as the outside. You are amazing.

Jill Sava—What did I do before you? I’m pretty sure it involved rocking back and forth in a corner while Facebook notifications chimed in my ear. Thanks for keeping me on point!

Jill Marsal—Thank you for everything you do. When I started this venture two years ago, I would have never guessed my books would soon be translated into other languages and I’d be signing deals with major publishers. I owe so much to you.

Tara (and the rest of my InkSlingers Family)—You are all amazing. That is all. Oh, and I love you.

J.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series. She is a California native living in the beautiful state of historic Virginia. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she’s not writing, you will find her with her nose stuck in a romance novel, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC.