Acknowledgments

No way could I have gotten this book or the series rolling without the expert eyes of editor-extraordinaire, Gwen Hayes. Her patience with neurotic writers has no upper limit. Warm thanks as well to Crimson’s fabulous editor, Julie Sturgeon, for taking every manuscript and making it so much better. It’s a mystery as to when she sleeps. Thank you to beta reader Carmen, whose enthusiasm and thoughtful comments make me want to improve and write even more.

And hubby, I’m so sorry that there’s no bald guy on the cover. I used as much clout as I have, but the folks at Crimson said no. One day, we’ll put you in the lineup. I’m nearly certain it’ll happen soon . . .