Dear Reader,

I’m so glad you decided to pick up this book and share Olivia and Daniel’s story with me.

Like Olivia, I started my writing career as a journalist, working mostly for small independent papers like Torchlight News. Looking back on those fun and busy times, I’m very grateful for the journalists and editors who mentored me and helped me improve as a writer. While I never chased off after a murderer, there were several times when I, too, needed an editor to come along and remind me to balance my enthusiasm and energy with some good old-fashioned patience and planning.

After telling Luke’s and Jack’s stories in Silent Hunter and Deadline, I got to thinking about how their happily-ever-afters might have impacted the colleagues they left behind. My former coworkers are now spread around the world having families and adventures of their own. I’m excited for them and I miss them sometimes, too.

Like Olivia and Daniel, I hope you’ll find the strength, joy and faith for whatever changes and new adventures you face.

Thank you for sharing the journey with me,

Maggie