My readers are so special, and I thank you all for your support, enthusiasm, and daily inspiration! You’re the best!
Many thanks to those who helped shepherd THE DECEPTION through to the finish line. Yet again, my matchless editor, Aria Jones, worked her wizardry. No matter the genre, Aria is superb at what she does!
To the extraordinary Camille Cotton—this book wouldn’t exist without you. To the amazing Rosemary Hill, whose friendship, aid, and insights are both invaluable and inspirational. To Monica—for your fabulous assistance.
To my much-loved Betas: Ro, Camille, Joanie, Wayne, Meri, and Vivi for their invaluable critiques and, most of all, their friendship. To Lorelai—who brings me joy through the sweat and tears.
To my exceptional cover artist, Blake Ricciardi, aided by Mike Le—my dream cover was turned into reality by you. Thank you!
To Eleanor, for your sharp mind and quick pen.
To the Illuterati and my Facebook pals who inspire me with warmth, humor, and truth-telling. To the Warrioresses, who soothe my heart, and to Parris Afton Bonds, who hugs my soul. To my yoga pals, Ren, Chris, Sheri, Franny, Annette, Edie, and Emma, who support me in so many ways. To my Trivia pals, Robin, Amy, Franny, Laura, Abby, Deborah, and Kresse — you keep me laughing.
To Let’s Ride, and all its denizens both two- and four-hooved. To Andrea Urban, Suzanne Hendrich, Pat Murphy, Donna Cautilli, CJ Williams, Linda Windels—love you. To Cindy’s Knitters for the many stitches we wove together. To Betsy Bair, Georgi Mueller, Alison Hall, and Karen Waxman for your love and friendship. To Cynthia Michaels, for your friendship and giving Cranberry love.
To Peter, Kathleen, Summer and George—your love and support make my world turn. Love you! Finally, to my beloved boys, Blake and Ben—for all that you are, for all that you have gifted me, and for all your abiding love. I’m the luckiest mom in the world.
Any errors or screw-ups are mine alone.