Only Theo by A.K. Steel
Acknowledgments
My partner, Kiel, you have changed my life in so many wonderful ways. Thank you for pushing me to start writing. Without your encouragement and love, I never would have put pen to paper and started this fantastic journey in the first place. I feel like I found myself this year, and I'm finally where I'm supposed to be. Without you, this never would have happened.
My amazing mum, Kay, thank you for your constant love and support. You read every word I write and have always been my number-one fan. You put up with my meltdowns and endless questions, you are my best friend, and I'm grateful every day to have you in my life.
My dad, it's been seven long years since you left us, but the outlook you had on life still inspires me every day. It’s the reason I believe that if you work hard enough, you can achieve any dream, no matter how impossible it seems.
My kids—Hamish, Marley, and Quinn—thank you for looking at me like I'm amazing and can do anything, even when I don't feel like I can. Everything I do is for you. And I hope I have shown you that with a bit of determination and hard work, your dreams really can come true.
Karen, my friend and mentor, you made this dream feel possible. Every time I thought I couldn't do it, you encouraged me to keep on going. I couldn't have done any of this without your knowledge and friendship.
T. L. Swan and the girls from the Cygnet Inkers group, I'm loving being on this journey with you all. You girls keep me positive and motivated, and I love you for it.
Lindsay, my editor, thank you for your patience with a new author. Your knowledge and expertise have made this book what it is.
Sarah, for my gorgeous cover design, and your patience with my indecisiveness. I love the cover you created for me.
My beta readers—Elise, Shelly, Kirstie, Bek, Francesca, Jemma, Patricia, Tobie and Anita—thank you for your time, honesty, and support. Without you lovely ladies I wouldn't have had the courage to publish and share my story.
My proofreader Kay, thank you for double and triple-checking every word.
To my friends and family who have been so supportive along this journey—you have all been so amazing—thank you.
And lastly to my readers, thank you for taking the time to give a new author a chance, and making my dreams become a reality.