Promises

Marie Sexton PROMISES

Many thanks to—

My husband Sean,

for his unwavering love and

support, even when I was completely

obsessive and monopolized the computer.

Carol Ibanez, whose guidance

helped me turn a novella into a novel.

Amy Caroline, my greatest cheerleader

and sounding board, for reading every

version of this story, every deleted scene, and

every half-baked idea that drifted through my head.

This book is for the three of you,

without whom it would never have existed.