I will be eternally grateful to my family and friends, especially my mother, who continue to enthusiastically champion my efforts. I want to specially acknowledge the following people for their wonderful support: Susan Grimshaw, Frances Drouin, Dorothy Rece, Bill Eubanks, Laura Goeller, Jennifer and Steven Linowes, JR Mayhew, Ann Rawn, Marilyn Simes and Digitalinstincts.com, Laurie Ann Goldman and Blair Ross, Willa Cline, Barb and everyone at RF Designs, The Paradies Shops, Deb Brink, Becky Rose, Martha Jo Katz, Nicole Kennedy and Kathleen Adey, Nancy Yost, Robyn Freedman Spizman, George Scott, Esther Levine, Julia Quinn, Emily Cotler at Waxcreative Design, Georgia Romance Writers, and The Beau Monde.
My gratitude to the incomparable Avon books team, including but not limited to: The two Brians; Donna, Judy, and the entire Merch Sales Team; Mike, Carla, and the whole Field Sales Team; International Sales, Foreign Rights, and Sub Rights. My heartfelt appreciation for Pam, Buzzy, and Adrienne!!! Thank you!! Tom, Gail, and Patricia—thanks for my gorgeous covers. Special thanks to Carrie, May, and most especially Lyssa!
Finally, I am thankful for my husband and children, who make every day more meaningful for me.
Your support means the world to me.