Linda Russell – Woman…no freaking words. Just THANK YOU! You were the first person to read Beloved and I’ll never forget the way you rallied behind me. This book wouldn’t have been half of what it became without you.

Sharon “Satan” Goodman – Oh, my love. You are so far from being Satan…you’re more like an angel…that might be pushing it. I love you so much. Thank you for keeping me on track by being afraid of Maleficent and not allowing us to have tangents. You’re one of the best people I know.

Crystal Pugh – My giant pain in the ass. If it weren’t for you the cover wouldn’t have happened. Thank you for being my friend. You know the ugly and you still find the beauty. Thank you for driving me insane but then turning around, making me laugh, and offering to make out with me.

Laurelin Paige – You’re constant support is invaluable. You keep me grounded and make me laugh when I need it. The world is a better place because of friends like you. If you never encouraged me, this would’ve never happened. Thank you for changing my life.

Claire Contreras – You’ll never know how much your friendship has changed my life. You’re an inspiration to women and me. #FYTTMCC except I would say #ILYTTMCC.

FYW – I’m so blessed to have you all in my life.

Lisa, my editor, thank you to for fixing my words and your endless support. You forced me to dig deep and fight hard to give them the story they deserved.

SG4L – You are my sisters, my friends, and I can’t imagine life without you.

Bloggers, without you I wouldn’t be here. You always give your time, thoughts, and support. Thank you for taking a chance on me and telling your readers. You are truly some of the best people I know. Thank you!

Danielle and Alex – You made this cover more beautiful than I could’ve imagined. Thank you both for in the midst of your move doing the photo shoot and gracing the front of this book.

My family, thank you all for supporting my dream and encouraging me. Even if most of you will never read, I still appreciate you. To my mother: Without you, none of this would’ve been possible. You’ll never know how much I love you and appreciate all you’ve done for me.

My husband, a long time ago I fell in love with you. I pushed you, pulled you, and sometimes I ran from you…but you were always there. You love me no matter what and I can only pray our children find a love like ours. Thank you for putting up with my crazy and showing me I’m enough.

My children, you’re my biggest cheerleaders and I love you more than my own life. You both make me smile at your praise (even though you’ll never read.) I love that you tell your friends parents to read and you are the best things I ever did.

Corinne Michaels is an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. She’s happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife. After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. Beloved and Beholden conclude The Belonging Duet and she’s currently working on three spinoffs.