Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

Troy, Gracie, Kate, and David for giving me so much material to write and speak about. Life is sweeter because of you!

Jennifer Enderlin, Sally Richardson, George Witte, Matthew Baldacci, Matthew Shear, Lisa Senz, Rachel Ekstrom, Sara Goodman, and the St. Martin’s sales staff for your love of books!

Jennifer Gates and Esmond Harmsworth for years of friendship and belief.

Mary Weekly for great help, patience, and grace.

Jamie Betts, Jessica Cate (congratulations!), Julie Cranston, Pam Dillon, Angela Hutchins, Travis King, Betty Rich, and Dallas Starke for your heart.