He took a measured breath, stretched an arm across the back of Annie’s chair and settled into his stadium seat.
Steve Grant’s heart pounded as if it might hammer its way right out of his chest. Lastly I’d like to thank my husband, John, and children, Jillian, Brian, Jessica, and Allison for years of patience and encouragement. To Alex Logan and Beth de Guguzman, editors at Grand Central Publishing, for wonderful feedback that compelled me to strengthen the story. To my wonderful beta readers, Jill Cullinane, Jessica Brooks and Allison Brooks whose critiques are always brutally honest and helpful. Thanks Mike, for challenging me to write the best story I can and for always encouraging me to stretch and grow in my craft. To Mike Rizzo, for his medical counsel and master critiquing skills. To Kim Killion for designing another beautiful cover. To Donna Cook, book formatter extraordinaire, thanks for making my print copy so lovely. To Ellis Vidler, my talented freelance editor. Paul and Marilyn Rizzo for their contributions concerning Grosse Pointe and medical issues.Īs always, I need to thank my great writing pals, Noelle Gracy, Judy Duerte, Kerri-Leigh Grady, Donnell Bell, Leslie Sartor, Kally Jo Surbeck, Audra Harders, and Kaki Warner, who continuously help me be true to the characters and story, and inspire me. Danny Myers, Marj OReiley, and Laura Burleigh for quick reads and helpful critiques. Thanks to Philip Sutherland for his paramedic knowledge and advice. To Courtney Gambrell for her sensitivity and great insight into characterization. Jennifer at Gift of Life Michigan for current organ donor information. Jacques Beaudoin for information regarding diagnosis of brain death at a Michigan hospital. Mike Reardon, whose debate first sparked my interest in the ethical ramifications behind postmortem sperm retrieval and subsequent pregnancy. To Jayne Reardon, Robyn Meinhardt, and Dayna Matthew, for their legal advice and critiques. Any errors in this work of fiction are completely mine. I heartily and sincerely want to thank the many people who contributed their time and knowledge in helping me create this story. All characters and events portrayed herein are fictitious and are not based on any real persons living or dead.Īny work of fiction is a collaborative effort and this one is no exception. No part of this work may be reproduced in any fashion without the express, written consent of the copyright holder.
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