Dedication

 

For Mama--your unconditional love, patience, and quiet strength have never failed me. Thanks for being my best friend.

 

This story would not be possible without Robin Patchen, Pegg Thomas, Kara Hunt, Marge Wiebe, and Jericha Kingston. I love you, girls. I thank you, Jericha, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your amazing musical and songwriting abilities with me, taking this story to another level.

 

Thank you, reader, for taking time out of your day to spend with my characters. I appreciate you.