A big thank you to the research librarians at the Nevis Historical Society; to my editors, Raela Schoenherr, Luke Hinrichs, and Kate Hauge; to four beta readers who gave me feedback about sensitive subject matters in the bookâMahalia Hilts, Jamie Lapeyrolerie, Gianna Greer, and Toni Shiloh; to my family who dealt with me in a fugue state for weeks as I finished this tale; and to all my readers who continue to read my books, wherever I roam in my imagination. I appreciate you all!