Dedication

To my husband, Jason,

Who doesn’t understand the need to write and dream, but supports it anyway.

 

To Melissa,

Who does understand and encouraged me despite everything.

 

To Josie,

Who read this as it was written and told me when it didn’t work.

 

To CJ,

Who kept me on track when I faltered with her honesty.

 

To Caite, Eva and Michelle,

Who dreamed with me and helped me make my characters into real people.

 

To Kimberly,

Who opened my eyes to the possibilities and held my hand when fear held me back.

 

To the Samhain Staff—especially Angie,

Who helped me cross off something on my lifetime goal list.

 

A special thank-you to you all for making this book possible.