I’d like to thank many good friends, for without their encouragement and support I fear I never would have finished this book.
In St. Louis: Jill Abinante, Julie Beard, Carol Carson, Eileen Dryer, Elizabeth Grayson, and Shirl Henke.
In Flower Mound: Cara Arnould, Angela and Lucien Carignan, Brianna Gherardi, Ed Gherardi, Sharon and Kevin Goldman, Tori Major, and Ward Smith.
And my greatest writer friends: Anna Adams, Michele Albert, Elizabeth Boyle, Wendy Etherington, Susan Grant, Leann Harris, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, Theresa Ragan, Kathryn Smith, and especially the marvelous Avon Ladies.
Much love and thanks to you all.