Oath Of Honor

Acknowledgments

Some characters live on in the back of an author’s mind, waiting for the right story to come along in which to make an appearance. The First Responders series is a group of stories linked by the theme of featuring those who serve on the “front lines”: firefighters, law enforcement agents, medics, soldiers, environmental engineers, and many others. When I conceived of the idea of writing about the First Doctor, the physician assigned to the president of the United States, I instantly thought of the characters I had created in the Honor series as natural cast members, and thus this crossover novel was born. This is a standalone spin-off from the Honor series, with a new central main pairing, but I think those of you who know the Honor series will be happy to see a few old friends. Old friends or new, I hope you enjoy!

Thanks go to Sandy Lowe, for shouldering a gargantuan task with energy, enthusiasm, and remarkable calm; to author Nell Stark for close reading and expert advice; to Ruth Sternglantz for editing with insight and dedication; to Stacia Seaman, for being the one I count on in the final stretch; and to my first readers Connie, Eva, Jenny, and Paula for reading the early drafts and never failing to encourage.

Sheri shines, and the covers are always proof of that. Thanks for a great one.

And to Lee, who never falters—Amo te.

Radclyffe, 2012