Whirlwind Wedding

This book is dedicated with love and my heartfelt gratitude to Deborah Smith, Sandra Chastain, Anne Bushyhead, and Ann Howard White for throwing me a lifeline when I was adrift at sea and sinking fast.

And to my critique partners Donna Fejes, Susan Goggins, and Carina Rock for smoothing the rough waters and pulling me back onboard every time I was ready to jump ship.

And, as always, to my incredible, wonderful, and supportive husband Joe-the Captain of my Heart; and my terrific, makes-me-so-proud son Christopher, aka Captain Junior.