Acknowledgements

To my family—especially my mother, Pat, and my sister, Karen. Your support means everything, and your encouragement keeps me strong and motivated.

To my father, who read this book several months before he passed away. I’m honored he read it, and I’m so grateful for his encouragement in my writing, and more especially, in my life.

To my dearest friends and to those who continue to be supportive of my writer’s journey: Augusta Malvagno, Sandy Graham, Becky Bray, Karen Peterson, Doris Lininger, the TJC family, the Red Adept authors, and my beloved Commandos.

To Linda Bratcher, for using her eagle eye on this manuscript. Your help and friendship is so appreciated!

To Rich Sawrey and Kate Manning, who guided me through the British-isms. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedules to read the book! Also thanks to Jaimee Sawrey and DeeAnna Manning for putting me in contact with Rich and Kate.

To Dr. David Dykes, whose encouragement is so appreciated. And it was one of his amazing sermons that triggered the inspiration for the spiritual through line of this novel. I remember scrawling notes on the worship program so I wouldn’t forget them!

To Sue Willis and Tami Tidwell, whose excitement always makes me smile. Y’all are the best!

Special thanks to my publisher, Lynn McNamee, whose professionalism, knowledge, and ambition have helped to create an amazing publishing company that produces high-quality books. I’m honored to be on board with Red Adept. Also special thanks to my editor, Stefanie Spangler Buswell, whose attention to detail is remarkable. She allowed this book to be what it was meant to be.

To the entire Red Adept team, especially Jessica Anderegg and Kris James, as well as Streetlight Graphics, particularly Glendon Haddix. This novel is what it is because of your diligence, dedication, and talents. I’m so grateful to you.

To Renina Baker at Motophoto for my author photo.

Finally, all thanks to Jesus, who makes everything in this life worthwhile. He is the Source.