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I dedicate this book to my parents.

When I think of my dad, I remember his big heart,

his wonderful sense of humor and his belief that I could do

anything. He’s the reason I had enough courage to try my

hand at writing. Ever since I can remember, I have loved to

read. Whenever my dad saw me reading, he’d say,

“Girl, you always got your head in a book.” One day,

just to get my attention, he added, “You should be reading

those encyclopedias I spent so much money on, then

you’d be learning something.” After that, when he saw me

reading, I’d say before he could, “No, Daddy, I haven’t

read those encyclopedias yet.” It became a standing joke

between us. Then one day, out of the blue, he said,

“Girl, you’ve read so many books, why don’t you

write one?” That’s how the dream began.

Sadly, before my dream could become a reality, my dad

passed away. But when a senior editor at Harlequin called

to say she wanted to buy my first book, I could almost hear

his voice. And I said, before he could, “No, Daddy, I

haven’t read those encyclopedias yet, but I’ve learned

something. Hard work pays off. Just like you taught me.”

So I dedicate this book to my father, James Siegert.

And to my mother, Mary Siegert. When I think of my

mother, words fail me. She was the center of our family,

always there for her children, and since I was the only girl,

we had a close relationship. When Alzheimer’s took her

mind, it was the biggest heartbreak of my life.

She passed away while I was writing this book.

She is at peace now and she is with my dad and

she remembers. Momma, I love you—always.

And to the other mother in my life, my mother-in-law,

Faye White, who breaks the stereotypes about

mothers-in-law. Thanks for the love and support.

And a special thanks to Gil Schultz, the investigator, and

Laurie Siegert, my lawyer niece, who answered all my

questions with patience and understanding.

Any errors you find are definitely mine.