Marc Conterato for all his medical know-how.
Cristy Carrington for showing me the secrets of enjoying poetry and for her gift of the poems "Us" and " casper."
Danny Agan, for answering all my detective questions.
Cindy Chavez, for answering my questions on foster care.
RJ Martin for introducing me to his firehouse and Jana Martin for introducing me to RJ.
My fellow members of the Tampa Area Romance Authors for support on everything from police funerals to sororities. You all are wonderful.
Julie Bouse, for sharing the story of her own family. Best of success to you, sweetie.
Any mistakes are my own.