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American Fork, Utah

Copyright © 2011 by Melanie Jacobson

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This is a work of fiction. The characters, names, incidents, places, and dialogue are either products of the author’s imagination, and are not to be construed as real, or are used fictitiously.

First Printing: March 2011

978-1-60861-301-4

Dedication

For Kenny,

My dream come true

Acknowledgements

Writing, like reading, is no fun without companions to share the journey that every book takes you on. I found myself in the best company on this journey as friends and loved ones cheered me on. My husband, Kenny, was again the biggest fan of nightly story time, revelling in the plot twists that each day brought. He also proved to be a fabulous surfing consultant. Amy Lou Bennett and Jen Schumann were honest and insightful critics. Becca Wilhite and Susan Auten were generous with their time and praise in reading my manuscript through, and once again, I found the opinions and feedback of my critique partners Aubrey Mace and Sue Marchant to be invaluable. I owe a special thank you to Josi Kilpack, who spent far more time and effort than she needed to in the midst of her own deadlines to offer suggestions and counsel that strengthened not only my plot points but me as a writer.

I also owe a thank you to the family, both immediate and extended, who have supported me and encouraged me, and to my children, who let me carve out a little time each day to visit my imagination.