To MY READERS:

Thank you for reading these stories. I can’t tell you how many times

an e-mail, tweet, Facebook post, or other contact with you spurs me

on with each story. Thank you for taking what are mere words and

breathing life into them by reading my novels.

TO AMANDA BOSTIC & LB NORTON:

We had to dig deep to pull this story out. Thank you so much for your

care and investment in Emilie and Reid’s story and in me. It is a true

privilege to write with you!