I devote this page to all those to whom I can never express enough thanks.
May God keep you in the palm of His hand, and bless you mightily.
I love you all.

* * *

To My Mother, Katherine Eileen May nee Zedar
For always supporting me in all of my endeavors, and never belittling my dreams.  Though I know I will see you again one day, I wish you were here now to share with me in my success. I love you and miss you.
 

To My Father, Joseph Daniel May
For inspiring me to follow my dream to become an author.  I look forward to the day when we will celebrate your first sale.
 

To My Husband, Charles
For all of your support and love.  Without you, I couldn't have done it.  You are the love of my life, and most definitely my hero.
 

To My Son, Joseph
For all of your patience and assistance with my many computer questions and problems.  And for your unwavering faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ.  You are my sunshine and my heart.
 

To My Sister, Cheryl Mesagna
For teaching me the love of books at a very young age and encouraging my imagination.
 

To My Sister, Kristal Darnall
For your steadfast love and belief in me all these years.
 

To My Sister, Erika Goodman
For your generosity and encouragement whenever adversity struck, and your unbiased critiques of my work.
 

To My Mother-In-Law and Father-In-Law
Marion and Joseph Dugas
For all your love and support over the years.  We shall never be able to repay you in full measure.
 

To My Dear Friend, Pamela Turner
For standing by me all these years and never doubting my success.  You are dearer to me than a sister.
 

To My Dear Friend, Bill Green
For your unfailing belief in me, and your support during the rough times.
 

To My Dear Friend, Adeyinka A. Adeyiga
I am truly blessed for having known you.
 

To My Dear Friend, Deb Stover
For all your advise and encouragement.  You kept me going whenever I doubted myself.  You convinced me to keep on reaching for the stars.
 

To My Dear Friend, John DeSalvo
For taking a chance on me and for helping me realize all of my dreams. You cannot know what your support and friendship has meant to me and my family.
 

To All the Wonderful Ladies and Gents on READ
What would I do without you?  You have given me encouragement and support untold.  I am so fortunate to have you all in my life.
 

To My Fellow Members of Chesapeake Romance Writers
You guys are the best!  I'm so proud and pleased to be a part of this wonderful chapter.
 

To My Fellow Members of EPIC
I am so blessed to be a part of this wonderful organization and to be able to call you all my friends. EPICUREANS RULE!
 

To My Colleagues at Louis Berger and Associates
You will never know just how much you inspired me.  I shall always remember each of you.
 

To All the Wild and Wonderful Nurses at the Heart Catherization Lab
St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VA
Blessings upon you all for the care you gave me during my time of need, and for lifting my spirits.
 

To All the Ward Nurses at St. Mary's
Bless you for putting up with me.  And for making sure I got fed!
 

To All the Wonderful Nurses in the Intensive Care Unit
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, Tappahannock, VA
Bless you for being there --  else I wouldn't be here today.