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Sheryl

For my mother, Mary Phillips (1940–2009), the first reader andfan of ed me to write

Mom, I finally wrote that book!

To My Heavenly Father,

thank you for loving me unconditionally

I will bless the Lord at all times;

His praise shall continually be in my mouth

[Psalms 34:1 NKJV]

To my very own hero, Lance Lister,

I love you more thanyou’ll ever know Thank you for your love and unwavering support

To hters, Brandi, Maia and Riana,

I loveyou You make me proud to be your mom

To my family (especially my father-in-laho has read everystory), Janette and the Fridayhair shop ladies, and friends,

thank you for your love, encouragement and support

To author Beverly Jenkins,

thank you for graciouslysharing your wisdo

To er,

thank you foryour tireless efforts on my behalf

To my editor, Rachel Burkot, and the entire Harlequin KimaniRomance team,