ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I welcome an opportunity to thank those who offered help, often in unexpected ways, in the creation of this work of fiction. In addition to my editor and steadfast supporter, Jennifer Enderlin, deepest thanks to:
Meg Ruley and Rebecca Sheer for always being sounding boards and trusted guides.
Jane Berkey for making JRA the agency of choice for the Palmer family.
Michael Palmer for his continued influence on my life and work.
Judy Palmer for her guidance, unwavering support, a commitment to helping me be the very best, and Richard Glantz for his fatherly wisdom and help.
Kathleen Miller for helping to open my heart to new possibilities and bringing invaluable energy, creativity, and insights to this novel.
Sue Miller for her careful read and remarkable attention to detail.
Zoe Quinton who helps make sure my words ring true. Same goes for Lani Meyer, copy editor extraordinaire.
The team at SMP—Danielle, Sarah, Sally, Christina, Lisa, and Paul who do all they can to support my novels.
My friends Erik Olsen, Don Dilego, Danielle Girard, Brad Parks, Phil Redman, Erin Copland, and Tom Wolfinger, who have been there for me in the best of times, and the worst.
My brothers, Matthew, Ethan, and Luke, and my aunt Donna who always have my back.
My children, Benjamin and Sophie, for giving my life shape, meaning, and unwavering purpose.
And of course to my readers who make all this possible.