Thank you, Father in heaven, for
allowing me to, yet again, see my dream come true.
Lee Cushman—For the continuing love and encouragement.
Caroline Cushman—Your smile can brighten the darkest day.
Ora Parrish—The most amazing mother, friend, and allaround cheerleader in the world.
Carl Parrish—The coolest father ever!
Leah Cushman—Thanks for researching the olive farms for me. You’re a terrific mother-in-law.
Carl, Alisa, Lisa, Katy—Your unwavering support makes me so happy to be your sister.
Lori Baur—A great friend, neighbor, and marketing champion.
Sally Turvey, Carolyn Horwald, and Kara Horwald—For great feedback on the early drafts.
Dave Long—Thanks for never letting me take the easy way out.
Natasha Sperling—For cleaning up the grammar mess I leave in my wake.
The Bethany marketing team—Steve, Debra, Noelle, Jim, and Carra, you continue to amaze me.
Mike Berrier and Shawn Grady—It’s been great to walk this writing journey with the two of you.
The Winklings: John Olson, Jenn Doucette, James Rubart, Katie Vorreiter—For your support and friendship.
Carrie Padgett and Julie Carobini—Great friends and great writers.
Scott Campbell—Thank you for all the “I’m not a defense attorney, but …” answers.
Adam Pearlman—For taking the time to answer my copious questions and walk me through the criminal defense process.
Sergeant Lorenzo Duarte—For heading up the amazing “Citizens Police Academy.”
Boots Cushman—for being the second Cushman pet to make a cameo appearance in one of my books.