The Bad Boy and the Tomboy

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I don't know how I can express my gratitude to all who have contributed to making this possible but I'm going to try.

To my childhood and high school best friends (you know who you are): Our funny moments and our emotional conversations over the years found their way into this novel. Thank you for impacting me and this story in ways you may not even know.

Thank you to my mom, who has endlessly supported me and encouraged my love of reading. Thank you for fueling my passion for words by constantly buying me books over the years.

To my grade twelve AP English teacher, Mrs. DiCostanzo, the advice you have given me over the years will always stay with me, and influenced the development of this story. Thanks for being one of the best teachers I've ever had.

A thank you to the numerous people I've met through Wattpad, whether briefly or for the long run—you are a supportive com- munity on a platform filled with amazing interactions, each of which makes me happy to be a member of the ever-changing platform. To Danielle, whom I met all those years ago at summer camp, thank you for introducing me to Wattpad at a time when I had yet to know of the many opportunities to come.

A big thank you to those at Wattpad—every editor, illustrator, marketing and promotions team member, and everyone involved in making this, one of my biggest dreams, come true.

To I-Yana Tucker, my talent manager, thank you for never giving up on me, for answering my questions, for the check-in phone calls. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know. A big thank you to all the editors involved: Whitney French, Deanna McFadden, Jen Hale, and Rebecca Mills, who've worked on this story to make it the best it could be and one that I love.

Lastly, to the fans who loved Macy, Sam, and the characters in this universe—the gratitude I have for you all is bottomless. From every kind word and piece of fan art to making me laugh over your comments at two o'clock in the morning and motivating messages that led to this point: thank you so much. Without you guys, this would not have been possible.