Acknowledgments

I owe thanks to the ladies who helped me plot this book: Diane Chase Stoddard (a captivating author of medieval time-travel romances) and Kristin Holt (a fabulous writer and life-change coach). Thanks to the talented people who read my manuscript and helped me make it better in so many ways: Diane Stoddard (a fabulous friend who has helped me stay motivated through all the tough times), Bruce Simpson (a talented fantasy author), and my awesome sister-in-law Marie Barnhurst (who read the entire book and spotted flaws that others had missed).

A special thanks to Kathleen Wright, my incredibly generous author-friend, for sharing her Bear Lake cabin for the week during which I had my “Bear Lake epiphany” and finished this book and who, along with her husband, Fred, gave me and my husband a fabulous celebration dinner when this book sold.

I am very thankful for the help, information, and personalized tour that Deputy Chief Tom Coleman of the Provo Fire Department provided me and for the firefighters of Station Four for letting me ask questions, take pictures, and even climb aboard their engine. It was great to ride along and watch you in action. (And I liked your jokes.)

I’m grateful to Jana Erickson, to my editor, Lisa Mangum, and to the entire Deseret Book team who offered their insights and excellent advice (and who liked my books!). Heather G. Ward designed a great cover for me. I look forward to working with all of you on many future projects.

And thanks to my cousin-by-marriage, Jennifer Benson, for taking time to meet me in the Brigham City area, answer questions while we ate a great Maddox lunch, and accompany me on a tour of the area.

I’m thankful to Phyllis Nielsen of the Spade and Hope Garden Club for answering my questions and saying it was okay for me to use the name of their club in my book. And to Kevin Packer, a real estate agent who sends out one awesome welcome packet.

This book wouldn’t be complete without Charles Dobson’s Zucchini Chicken Curry recipe and I want to thank those friends who shared their recipes until I finally came up with a mixture of this and that and found what Charles had been hiding.

I really must thank Chevrolet, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, for designing the uniquely indecisive ’65 El Camino so Lori could be so pleasantly mortified while driving around town.

Thanks to those in my family who are especially good about saying exactly the right thing to brighten my day. And, last and always first, my heartfelt thanks to my husband Mark, who has brought immeasurable joy into my life.