No book is ever written alone, and Rekindled is no exception. To the One who rescued me and gives me new life—Jesus, I adore you. To my husband, Joe, for his continual support and encouragement, and for daring me to take a leap of faith that I wouldn’t have taken on my own, I love you. To Kelsey and Kurt, our children, for teaching me invaluable lessons about life and love, and for giving me room (and time) to explore “what I want to be when I grow up.” I delight in being your mom.
God has blessed me with people who act as encouragers, motivators, and accountability partners. For their support during the writing of Rekindled, my heartfelt thanks goes to: Robin Lee Hatcher, for praying God’s will for my life and then for encouraging me to follow Him, wherever that may lead. Deborah Raney, for sharing your gift with words while sharpening mine in the process. Deidre Knight, my agent, for sitting on the bench with me at Mount Hermon and showing me that dreams really can come true. Karen Schurrer, for fulfilling this author’s idea of the perfect editor. So glad we’re partnered together, and here’s wishing you endless Biaggi’s Potato Croquettes. The wonderful folks at Bethany House—so much goes into seeing a manuscript to final publication, and every step is crucial to its success. Thank you for working so hard on Rekindled. Paul Higdon, thanks for the gorgeous final cover! Mr. W. D. Farr, Sr., the pre-eminent expert on Colorado water rights, for the delightful lunch we shared at Potato Brumbaugh’s while discussing historical water rights in the Colorado Territory. Special thanks for your offhanded comment, “Some of those gate riders suddenly forgot how to swim.” Melinda Shaw, for reading the first 138 pages of the rough draft and then knocking on my door for more! Suzi Buggeln, for showing me what a real hero looks like. Susanne Bjork, for your encouragement, and for bugging me to finish the second book in the series! Kris Hungenberg, for teaching me point of view all those years ago. My fellow writers who read Rekindled in varying stages: Kathy Fuller, Beth Goddard, Lisa Harris, Jeanne Leach, Maureen Schmidgall, Jill Smith, and Debbie Vogt. Keep speaking “the truth in love” to me, gals. You make me write deeper and better than I ever could on my own. And to Todd Agnew, for your song entitled Still Here Waiting. I listened to it countless times as I wrote, and rewrote, Rekindled. Truly, God’s love never fails.
TAMERA ALEXANDER is a bestselling novelist whose deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose resonate with readers. Having lived in Colorado for seventeen years, she and her husband now make their home in Tennessee, where they enjoy life with their two college-age children and a Silky named Jack.
Tamera invites you visit her Web site at www.tameraalexander.com or write her at the following postal address:
Tamera Alexander
P.O. Box 362
Thompson’s Station, TN 37179