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Acknowledgments:

I’d like to thank Jessica Faust, my awesome agent, for making my publishing dreams come true, and Tara Gavin, my wonderful editor, for making this book so much better.

This book wouldn’t exist without the help of my critique group, the Denny’s Chicks: Barrie Summy and Kelly Hayes. I would not be writing today if it wasn’t for the gentle editing of my first critique group, Betsy, Sandy Levin and the late Elizabeth Skrezyna.

I can never express the gratitude I feel toward all of the family and friends who support my writing career:

Lee Hegarty and Don Van Riper, Manny and Sandy Krevat, Donna and Brian Lowenthal, Patty Disandro, Jim Hegarty Jr., Michael and Noelle Hegarty, Jeremy and Joclyn Krevat, Matthew and Madhavi Krevat, James Bedell, Lori and Murray Maloney, Lynne and Tom Freeley, David Kreiss and Nasim Bavar, April Lopez, Lori Morse, Simone Camilleri, Amy Bellefeuille, Sue Britt, Cathie Wier, Joanna Westreich, Susan O’Neill and the rest of the YaYa’s, my Mom’s Night Out group, and my book club.

A special shout out to Terrie Moran, author of the Read ‘em and Eat mystery series, for her friendship and encouragement, and to Dru Ann Love for her friendship and support of the cozy mystery community.

Special thanks to the following experts for unselfishly sharing their knowledge:

Christopher Hamilton, CEO, Hamilton College Consulting – his wonderful company is nothing like the one in this book!

Andrea Overturn, oboist, and teacher, and Ben Brogadier, oboist and student, who answered many questions about music and shared their passion for playing the oboe.

Jordan Barrett, hairstylist, Salon Forte, for her salon knowledge.

Tania Yager (Twisted Heart Puppet Works) and Lynne Jennings, both from the San Diego Guild of Puppetry.

Jim Hegarty, for website and technical assistance, and for being so cool.

Katie Smith, NewRoad Foods, for her knowledge of making organic pet food.

Dr. Susan Levy, for her medical knowledge.

Judy Twigg, for being a typo-finding guru.

Any mistakes are my own!

Mountains of gratitude and love to my brilliant, beautiful and creative daughters, Devyn and Shaina Krevat, and to Lee Krevat, the love of my life!