First and foremost, thank you for taking a chance with an unknown author and a book with a sensitive subject. I truly hope you enjoyed Saving Each Other. If you’d be so kind as to leave a review with Amazon or Goodreads, I would truly appreciate it.
To my family, my husband of thirty years and best friend, Jeff, and my two amazing boys, Jason and Brian. It’s because of you, your unending support and loving encouragement that I was able to do this.
Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations -
The work you do is amazing. I love the cover you created for my first book and the artwork you designed for the beginning each chapter is gorgeous. You truly captured the essence of Dani, Ean and their story. I’m excited to see what you come up with for Justin and Lysee’s story.
Stacey Blake at Champagne formats -
The package is what gets you to buy the product, but true measure of its quality is what’s on the inside and that shines through in everything you do. You really do deliver the very best!
Thomas J Sebourn -
Your scenic shots of Manhattan Beach are stunning. You make me see the city I lived in for over twenty years with a beauty most never see and I’m honored to include your work in my books.
The cover models are from Stocksy, courtesy of Jacob Lund. You helped capture the image of Dani and Ean that I had in my mind’s eye.
To Judy Zweifel at Judy’s Proofreading -
You deserve a million thank yous! I sent you my book after I wrote the first edition. My editor hadn’t even seen it yet. And though it clearly wasn’t ready for you, you were still willing to help and your early comments proved invaluable. I then sent it to you after I was finished. But it wasn’t really ready. Once again, your comments proved invaluable and I changed several things. When I begged you to take one last look, promising to “put the shovel down,” you did. You’re tremendous at what you do! Every time I see your name attached to a book, I know I’ll be able to enjoy the story without distraction.
! You know an author is really great when you finish the book only to go back to the beginning and read it all over again. I love your work! Matt and Julie are still my favorite. They hooked me with their first words and still haven’t let me go. His proposal is epic!
To my fabulous beta readers!
Tara at Perrywinkle Photography -
Tara! You were the first person outside my family to read my book. Your comments were seriously invaluable and through your eyes, I was able to see my book in a whole new light.
Shari, my fabulous cousin, I’ve always held you in the highest regard. So when you told me you loved Dani and Ean’s story…my soul smiled.
Merritt, friends are the family you make for yourself. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be my beta reader. I love and appreciate you. Always have, always will!
Jacchi! The same goes for you! You’re the diamond inside the hunk of coal. The world is brighter because you’re in it and I’m a better person for having you in my life.
Dawn, they’re always those people who empty your “bucket” and those who constantly fill it. Thank you for always serving up a smile and for always filling my “bucket.”
Deborah, my family and I are so lucky to have you in our lives. You’re incredibly special and I can’t thank you enough for taking the time out of your busy life to be one of my beta readers.
Saving the best for last.
A huge thank you to my editor and sounding block, Francine LaSala! Author of The Girl, the Gold Tooth & Everything, Rita Hayworth’s Shoes, and A Comfortable Madness.
I know, without a doubt, Saving Each Other would never have come to life without your unending dedication and exceptional talent!
Special Thanks
I’m honored to send a personal thank you to the following businesses. If you find yourself in Los Angeles, San Diego, or New York, I encourage you to visit the restaurants and places I’ve included in this story. They’re all exceptional. Please also support the services that I have included in the resource section below. The work they do is incredible. And lastly, a special thank you to the cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. Each city is beautiful and welcoming. If you have a chance to visit California during the spring or fall, make it a point to attend Fiesta Hermosa and the Hometown Fair, you won’t regret it.
The Spot Restaurant
110 Second Street
Hermosa Beach, California
Mama D’s
1125 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California
Captain Kidds
209 North Harbor Drive
Redondo Beach, California
Hope Chapel Christian Church
2306 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, California
Beverly Hills Polo Lounge
9641 Sunset Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California
Agent Provocateur
242 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 South Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
Holy Cross Cemetery
5835 Slauson Avenue
Culver City, California
Disney Cruiseline
www.disneycruise.disney.go.com
El Pollo Inka
1100 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, California
Ragin Cajun
525 South Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, California
Big Mikes Philly Steaks
114 Hermosa Avenue
Hermosa Beach, California
Tiffany and Company
210 Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, California
Nate and Al’s
414 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, California
Hansen’s Cakes
193 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, California
Our House
1663 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
Hyatt Regency
180 Nohea Kai Drive
Lahina, Hawaii
NEW YORK
Serindipity 3
225 E 60th Street
New York, Ny
Ellen’s Stardust Diner
1650 Broadway
New York, NY
Pegu Club
77 W, Huston Street
New York, NY
SAN DIEGO
Hacienda de Vega
2608 S. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, Ca.
Seaworld
500 Seaworld Drive
San Diego, Ca.