As I kick off this new series, I am grateful for the support I’ve had throughout my writing career: my agent, Jill Marsal; the fabulous team at Kensington (Alex, Lauren, Jane, and all the folks in production and art); and especially my editors, Esi Sogah, who helped turn this dream into reality, and Liz May, who carried the ball over the finish line. I also owe huge thanks to my author friends in the Drawing Room historical romance group; to Amy, for listening, reading, and everything else; to my mom, daughter, and especially husband both for their steadfast encouragement of my dreams and for carrying on when my schedule turned things upside down; and of course, to my readers.