Acknowledgments

Sincere thanks go first and foremost to Esi Sogah, my insightful, unflappable editor at Kensington. Rebecca Cremonese, production editor, and the rest of the Kensington editorial staff, your professionalism has earned my greatest respect. To the delightful Sarah E. Younger at the Nancy Yost Literary Agency, I feel fortunate to have found an agent whose strengths balance my weaknesses. Michelle Mioff-Haring, genius and indie bookseller, thanks for believing in me from the very start.

I’m forever grateful for my devoted husband—who keeps life interesting, to say the least—and my warm-hearted daughter, off to chase her rainbow’s end.

For all my friends, near and far. You know who you are.

Last but not least, to my readers. Thanks so much for your continuing support. Stay in touch at heatherheyford.com.