CM Foss, my first and only critique partner—did I mention you’re stuck with me?? THANK YOU!! Your humor and compassion have led me to never leaving you alone … ever. I am so anxious to see you in person this spring and give you one hell of a hug!!
The Bossy Babes—we changed our name from the Bosse Babes to the Bossy Babes, because we weren’t ready to lose the Bosse sisters, and I doubt we ever will—you ladies ROCK! Your love blows my mind daily. Sometimes several times a day.
Giovanna Bovenzi Crus, Shell Williams, January Apted—you guys are amazing. I still am shocked people read my books, the fact that you guys encourage people to read them after you all do, shocks the hell out of me. It’s very surreal, and it’s incredibly awesome. I cannot thank you enough for all of your time and support. I hope I get to meet you all one day to squeeze you!
Lisa with What Lies Within These Pages, Becca and Candy with Prisoners of Print, Bianca Smith with Biblio Belles Book Club, Stephanie Powell with Night and Day Book Blog, Roxie Madar with Schmexy Gil Book Blog, Lisa Marie with A Risque Affair Book Blog, Terri, Katie, and Jenna with The Review Loft, Becca Manuel with Becca the Bibliophile, Stephanie DeLamanter Phillips with Stephanie’s Book Reports, I know I am missing more, I know, and I am so sorry, because bloggers, I can’t thank you guys enough! Your love is what all writers dream of! You guys share your passion for reading with others, and I know how inundated you all are with requests, and the fact that you’ve all taken the time to read MY book is something I promise to never ever take for granted. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Murphy Rae for editing and answering countless questions! And Hang Le with By Hang Le, thank you so much for creating what very well might be my favorite cover thus far, and for always dealing with all of my indecisiveness with professionalism, and grace! I wish I could hug you!
Max Dobson with the Polished Pen, thank you for doing the fastest proofread ever, and for continuing to always be my mentor and teacher. You are the greatest.
Stacey and Emily and the gang with E.M. Tippetts Book Designs! You guys are miracle workers, and I swear, next time I will give you more time! I swear! Thank you for fitting me in and as always creating such a beautiful book!
And every single reader—thank you from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate each and every single one of you and welcome you to contact me with any questions or feedback!
Mariah Dietz lives in Eastern Washington, with her husband and two sons that are the axis of her crazy and wonderful world.
Mariah grew up in a tiny town outside of Portland, Oregon, where she spent the majority of her time immersed in the pages of books that she both read and created.
She has a love for all things that include her sons, good coffee, books, travel, and dark chocolate. She also has a deep passion for the stories she writes, and hopes readers enjoy the journeys she takes them on, as much as she loves creating them.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Other works by Mariah Dietz
About The Weight of Rain
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Copyright Notice