Remission by Ofelia Martinez

Acknowledgments

I want to thank all the women in my life who inspire me with their strength, grace, and love: My namesake, the O.G. Ofelia, Lety, Alma, Aida, Crystal, Andrea, Melissa, Aubrey, Anny, and Liz. You've all taught me what it is to lift each others' crowns. There are no words that could adequately describe how much I love you.

Also, much gratitude to my beta readers without whose feedback this book wouldn't exist: Claudia and Chris. You are both the best!

Big thanks also due to the editors at Midnight Owl Editors. Your amazing team saved this manuscript.

Lastly, to my partner and best friend, Robert. Though you never understood the dream, you fueled it with your encouragement and love. Thank you for setting up my writing space, keeping my technology alive long enough to finish this book, and providing the snacks and chocolate when I was buried in deadlines. But most importantly, thank you for being a prince among men and giving me my happily ever after.