AS USUAL, my readers helped with this book! On my Facebook Page, I love to ask for advice and suggestions while writing my newest tale. It can be anything from “What kind of music are college kids listening to these days?” to asking for names for holiday craft shows. I get countless answers, tons of great recommendations, and it’s nice to include those in my stories. So I want to take a moment to let them know I appreciate all that they do! Please forgive me if I forgot to mention you!
And now, in no particular order….
Linnea, bestie and inspiration in so many ways for this story!
Cooper McKenzie for Brooks.
Richard D. Ramsey, Jude Dunn, and Marvin Proctor, Jr., for helping me with the correct musical notes!
Countless people helping with all the onomatopoeia, including but certainly not limited to Kennedy F. Scott, Scout Crow, Heather Leonard, Rachael Kane, and Erynn Rowan Laurie.
Ariel Tachna for the French. Again. Of course!
Chris Gladish for Bells, Bows, and Beyond. “Prices so low, you’ll think we’re Holicrazy!”
Jodi Slaughter for Holiday Treasures.
Erin TookiTooki, Pearce Hansen, Billy Dee Allen, and Tippy for architectural help. Erin! You also named Bright Blessings Bazaar!
Chris Padgett, for Asheville, NC.
Jason Riley Saint for cigar chomping.
Erin and Blair for appearing in my story.
Special thanks to….
Andi Byassee, who always makes sure I am at my best. I love you!
Tricia Kristufek for being you!
C.L. Miles, Lex Valentine, and Kelly Miller for betaing and a comforting continuity check.
Shannon C. Shell, sweet friend and longtime supporter, for helping me out at the last minute.
And Jason Bradley and Andrea Z. for the final polishing that makes my work shine!
Katio O, for valuable very last-minute catches!
Elin Gregory for the final proofing.
And I must not, and will not, forget my wonderful husbands.
Noah Willoughby for research and the continuity check.
“R” for encouragement and infinite patience.
What would I do without you?