Acknowledgments

I’m blessed to have a wonderful group of family and friends.

To my husband, Jason—thank you for cheering me on and encouraging me to stay the course.

To my very first beta reader, my conference road dog and cousin, Charidee—you are simply the best! Thanks for your unwavering support.

To my critique partners (I have a lot of them) Connie Gilliam, Ison Hill, Tamara LeBlanc, Mary Marvella, and Pamela Varnado—thank you ALL for pushing me, arguing plot points, and making sure this story shined. Also, special thanks to editing gurus Annie Oortman and Yolanda Barber.

I’d also like to thank my Mastermind Group—Renne Simpson and Mike Gresham. I couldn’t have done this without you.

To my mother, who cultivated my love for books, music, and movies. To all my family and friends who have been so excited and supportive about my journey as a writer.

And thank you—yes, you—dear reader, for taking the time to read my book. I truly appreciate your support!