Acknowledgments

To my little big sister, Saronda, thank you for EVERYTHING! I love you, sis.

To my nephew, Marcello, tee-tee did it!

To Brook and Niecy, between the valued feedback you provide, and your friendship, I'm blessed to have you both in my life.

To Sheryl Lister, thank you for the brainstorming session and talking me down from the ceiling.

To the ladies of Rose Gold Press, thank you for believing in me and my writing, for giving me this opportunity, and for the alley-oop assist on making my longtime dream come true.