Always Eli by Charlie Novak

Acknowledgments

From the moment I first created Lewis’s big, queer family in Proficiency Bonus, I knew that Eli was going to get a story. He was far too fun to resist. And the fact that this ended up being novel number ten somehow made it more special—I’m very glad Eli and Tristan are the ones to take me to double digits, a place I never imagined I’d be.

As always, I must extend my eternal gratitude to a selection of wonderful people, without whom I would be nothing.

To Susie, who knew I needed to write Eli to clear my head. Thank you.

To Toby, Carly, Ali and Jayne for letting me ramble, for cheering me on and for never letting me give up on myself.

To Charity: friend, PA and all-around superhero. I’d be lost without you.

To Natasha, for the beautiful covers that make up this series. Seriously, wait until you see the rest of them.

To Lori, for catching my mistakes.

To my husband for being there every single day, even the ones when I am a grumpy trash-goblin. I love you. And to the dachshund asleep on my leg while I write this, I love you too but my foot has gone numb.

To Rosie, who introduced me to Drag Race and Dragula, and all my Queen Bee crew. You are incredible.

To all the Queens, Kings, and Non-Binary Drag Superstars—you inspire me.

And last, but never least, to you, my fabulous readers. Whether I’m new to you or you’ve been here since the start, I am grateful for you love and support.

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Until next time.