To my family: I know you are all trying to guess who is who in this book, but just know you are all Charlies and Olivias to me. I had the best childhood and some of my favorite memories are portrayed in this book, especially Christmas morning. Could Mamma drink her coffee any slower?! I’m so lucky to be related to all of you.

About the Author

ASHLEY ELSTON is the author of several novels, including The Rules for Disappearing (a finalist in the Best Young Adult Novel category of the International Thriller Writers Thriller Awards), This Is Our Story, and The Lying Woods. She has a liberal arts degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and worked for many years as a wedding photographer before turning her hand to writing. Ashley lives in Shreveport with her husband and three sons. For more information about Ashley and her books, please visit www.ashleyelston.com.