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This story is a work of fiction. Characters and events are the product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is coincidental.

LCCN 99041981

eISBN 978-1-4347-0741-3

© 2000 Nancy Parker Brummett

previously published in 2000 © 2000 Nancy Parker Brummett, ISBN 978-0-7814-3286-3

Edited by Kathy Davis

Cover Design: PAZ Design Group and Dana Sherrer of iDesignEtc.

Art direction: Kelly S. Robinson

Cover Illustration: Cheri Bladholm

First Edition 2000