“There’s no one I’d rather share my home with,” she said.
She could put everything behind her. And she would much rather wake up with John by her side-in good times and bad-than live the rest of her life without love.
“Then it’s a deal. As soon as they spring you, we’re going to Colorado. Together.”
“That sounds perfect,” she said quietly before drifting off to a dreamless sleep.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I never really understood all that went into producing a book. I thought a writer wrote it, an editor edited it, and a publisher published it. There are multiple editors, copyeditors, cover designers, marketing professionals- dozens of hard-working people who all deserve to be acknowledged for their fine work.
Everyone who had a hand in producing this book at Ballantine, thank you for making this process as easy as possible. Especially, Gina Centrello and Linda Marrow for being so enthusiastic; Charlotte Herscher for encouraging me to dig deeper; and Dana Isaacson for great advice on villains.
Wally Lind and Rick Litts from crimescenewriters were invaluable, sharing their experience, expertise, and time, especially about the prison system. If I’ve made any technical errors, it was certainly not because of them.
Trisha, you believed in me from the very beginning. Thank you for being a true friend.
Jan, Sharon and Amy, thanks for being my first readers-I’d never have finished this book without you.
Karin, Edie, Barbara, Michelle, Kathia amp; Michele for your constant support and encouragement.
I’d never have realized my dream without my fabulous agent Kimberly Whalen, who really worked above and beyond the call to make everything come together… thank you for taking a chance on me.
And of course my husband, Dan, and our kids need to be acknowledged for putting up with my late-night writing binges, quickie dinners, and messy house. You are my motivation. I love you.
