For Marty Bowen: You did a wonderful job as the producer of Dear John, and I appreciate not only your efforts on my behalf, but your friendship as well. Thank you for all you’ve done and I’m glad that we’re working together again.

For David Young, CEO of Hachette Book Group: Without question, you’ve made me The Lucky One, and I appreciate all you do. Thank you.

For Abby Koons and Emily Sweet, at Park Literary Group: My sincerest thanks for all the work you do on my behalf. Both of you go above and beyond when it comes to helping me out, and I’m more appreciative than you know. Oh, and Emily? Congratulations on The Wedding…

For Jennifer Romanello, my publicist at GCP: The Guardian of my tour… Grazie for everything, as always. You’re the best.

For Stephanie Yeager, my assistant: After working on the set of Nights in Rodanthe, you’ve been keeping my life running smoothly ever since. I appreciate it — and thank you — for all you do.

For Courtenay Valenti and Greg Silverman, at Warner Bros.: Thanks for taking a chance on me, and this novel, without reading it beforehand. It wasn’t an easy decision, but I’m appreciative of The Choice you made. Above all, I’m thrilled to work with both of you again.

For Ryan Kavanaugh and Tucker Tooley, at Relativity Media, and Wyck Godfrey: I’m incredibly excited about the film adaptation of Safe Haven, and I’d like to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to work with you again. It’s an honor, and I won’t forget it and I know you’ll do a wonderful job.

For Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot: Thank you for the great work you did on the film version of The Last Song. I trusted you, and you came through… something I’ll never forget.

For Lynn Harris and Mark Johnson: Working with both of you, so long ago, was one of the best decisions of my career. I know you’ve both done many, many films since then, but just so you know, I will always, always be thankful for the film version of The Notebook.