I would like to thank Sylvia McConnell and Allister Thompson at Napoleon for all of their support, advice and friendship as we brought the Jennifer Bannon series to life. Thank you also to my husband Ted Weagle and daughters Lisa and Julia for their ongoing love and support; Lisa consistently reviewed my work and provided sound feedback while Julia supplied me with material for my stories. I also owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of my friends and family for their unfailing encouragement. Your cheer-leading has meant more than I can ever say. I would particularly like to thank Donna Russell, Janet Bowick, Alex Brett, Katherine Hobbs, Darlene Cole, Mary Jane Maffini, Sue Rothery, Dawn Rayner, Barb Hutchings, Jay Blackwood and the fabulous ladies in my Broadhead book club.