Acknowledgments

First of all, thank you to my literary agent, Jessica Faust, a fearless champion of authors and their stories. Without your amazing agenting, this series would not have happened.

Michaela Hamilton, my editor, is not only brilliant but also patient and encouraging. I’ve learned a lot from you, Michaela. Thank you. My sincere gratitude to the entire Kensington Publishing team. Thanks for all you do.

The following people contributed their expertise to this book: Sandra Haven, freelance editor and writing mentor; Leah Snyder, Indiana K9 Search & Recovery; Cheryl Shore, APRN; Amanda Bourg, PhD, psychologist; Sergeant Leanna Miller-Ferguson, USMC disabled veteran; Kathy Chiodo Holbert, owner of Chiodo Kennels and former civilian HRD canine handler, Iraq and Afghanistan; and Staff Sergeant Vern Smart, US Army veteran and firearms expert.

A special thank-you to the staff of Loving Paws Pet Clinic for helping me get the facts right. Wilco thanks you, too.

And last but not least, big hugs to my husband and our children for their love and support. I couldn’t be more blessed.