I’d like to extend my thanks to my editor, Eloise Wood, for working with me to create the second book in the Starlight Diner series. It absolutely couldn’t have come into being without her unshakable honesty, openness and keen editorial eye.
Thanks also to Guardian Agent Joanna Swainson who guides me week in, week out on my journey. I’m so very grateful for all the encouragement, advice and general kindness you have shown me.
Thank you to Helen Fields, Victoria Yates and Dr Daniel Freedman, who have not only championed my work but offered advice on the legal and medical aspects of this story. Thank you to Jon Male for letting me pick his brain about American cars. Thank you also to Nigel Floyd who has offered a much-needed honest opinion on plot and structure.
To my writing partner, Dean Cummings, thank you for your tireless support of who I am and what I write. For being a safe tether to cling to during stormy writing times and for taking the time to understand me.
When your daughter/sister/niece/wife is an author, life is hard. Thank you to my family and to my husband for putting up with my authorly ways and for telling me it’s a good thing that I keep putting words on the page.