This book is dedicated to all my Texas fans and family. Even though I no longer live there, I’ll always be a Texan through and through. And yes, I say y’all and fixin’ to and would rather spend my day with horses than with Brad Pitt.

A SPECIAL THANKS to everyone at the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, Colorado, especially Kylie and Fleur. They were kind enough to give us a detailed tour, explaining all the processes even though they were right in the middle of crushing. If you’re ever in the area, be sure and stop by for a wonderful wine-tasting experience. Their Apple Blossom is my favorite, but all of their wines are fabulously delicious.

Also, thanks to the Texas Rangers organization, which provided me with some excellent stats and information. I apologize if I took some liberties to develop the storyline, but I tried to keep their procedures as accurate as possible.