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.