Acknowledgments

My incredible publishing journey would never have progressed very far without the unwavering support of my family. My sisters, Sandy and Pam, have been my constant supporters and gladly read the pages I pushed under their noses. They helped me brush the negatives away so I could write another day. Thank you for everything.

My lovely children, Nicholas, Anthony, and Rachel have helped me immensely. Nicholas, the ballroom scene in Madame Bovary will always be a favorite memory. Thank you for critiquing the first page of every book. Anthony, your guidance and unwavering patience with me over Socrates and logic will forever be appreciated. Rachel, thank you for all your inspiration. You made me believe. I feel the same way about you all as Ginny does with Emma. I’m so lucky to have you as my children.

My biggest supporter is my darling husband, Greg. When I announced I wanted to write a romance, he thought it a marvelous idea. That week, he purchased a keepsake so I could always hold the memory of that day near. He was the first one to read my book—his very first romance. Of course, he is the author of my romantic life. Lucky me.