This is now my eighth novel for HarperCollins Christian, and I’m thankful every day for the honor and privilege of working with such a warm and caring publishing house. Amanda Bostic, my editor and publisher, as well as friend, is sheer joy to work with. The dog, Holly, in this story is in honor of her dog. My marketing team of Nekasha Pratt, Kerri Potts, Matt Bray, Margaret Kercher, and Marcee Wardell are all the best in the business and I’m thrilled to have them.
I’m so blessed in having the award-winning editor and bestselling novelist in her own right, Erin Healy, as my editor. She polishes my words until they shine and I’m so grateful for her keen insight.
Karen Solem, my agent, is the most awesome, perfect, delightful, wonderful (I could keep adding here for another hour) lady that I’ve had the honor to know. She listens to me and gives me solid, sound advice every time. She joined our brainstorming crew to hash out the elements of this story along with the fabulous Colleen Coble, Robin Caroll, Lynette Eason, Voni Harris, and Pam Hillman.
I thank my dear husband, Rick, for reading and giving me suggestions on the book. He still wants me to place a book on a river cruise so he can do the research. Dream on, Toots.
Thank you to Sheriff Len Humphries of the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office for letting me interview you, and to Jeff White of J. L. White Fine Gemstones of Kingsport, Tennessee, for the information on fine gems.
Finally, the most important thank you of all to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in whom all things are possible.