With grateful thanks to Joan Alley, the publisher of Prism Book Group, and my ever-incredible editor, Susan Baganz, who were willing to take a chance on a cowboy in New Jersey. Thanks also to my daughters and hubby who pitch in when the going gets rough. In addition, I want to express my appreciation to my invaluable friend Emily who can make me laugh whatever the circumstances and my two sisters who are always available for long, heart-felt chats. I’ve been blessed.