Thank you to:

Ed, my wonderful husband and soul mate, for your encouragement.

Dawn Dowdle, agent, and John Scognamiglio, editor-in-chief, for their support, kindness, and guidance. I’m grateful for you both.

Mitch Morris, the best brother, friend, encourager, and someone I admire.

Sue Morris, my mother, a beautiful, elegant, and amazing woman.

To Mary Byrnes, Lee Granza, Elaine Saltzgaver, Debbie Bugezia, Nancy Wimsatt, Connie Melaik, Barbara Visco, Mary Salan, Doris Kerr, Debbie Casto, Donna Snyder, Melanie Fogel, Peggy Barton,Kelly Hildreth, Linda Schultz, Lynn Smith, Debra Bledsoe, Beverly Hancock, Marcia Appel, Cyndee Perkins, Peggy Barton, Sigrid Davies, Shirley Madden, Darla Landren, and my other Southbridge, quilt group, and church friends. You know who you are and how much you mean to me.

Bob and Margie Saenz—Thank you for your friendship, encouragement, and support.

Aunt Sharon Sanders, Beth Sanders, and Aunt Sheila Walters for their support, love, and memories.

Patricia Campbell—My very wise writing mentor and close friend I love and admire.

Marie Coutu and Southwest Florida Romance Writers’ group for your advice, love, and friendship.

To Connie Lynch, you are such a blessing in my life. I appreciate your friendship so much.

To Marilyn Ridgway and Carolyn Ridgway—I treasure your friendship and you’ve lifted me up more times than I can count! You’re such a blessing!

To Sandra Barela, Celebratelit.com—Thank you for your friendship, advice, and encouragement!

To my readers—I couldn’t do this without your encouragement and support. Thank you so much.