Intentions (26 page)

My husband, Jonathan, has stood by me and this book for
ever
. It’s impossible for me to exaggerate his importance in my life as a friend, a reader, and a husband. And here’s how sweet he is: after he read a draft, he made me the exact meal Jake makes for Rachel. And he’s not even a cook.

I’d like to thank Rachel and Jake and Adam. Thanks for sticking with me. Now off you go.

Deborah Heiligman’s
Charles and Emma
received many accolades including a Printz Honor Award and five starred reviews, and was a National Book Award finalist.
Publishers Weekly
called it “rewarding” and “illuminating,” and
Booklist
named it a Top 10 Youth Romance title. Deborah lived in Pennsylvania for many years and now lives in New York City with her husband. Find out more about Deborah at
deborahheiligman.com
.