She had the sinking sense that Sabrina wasn’t the only person who’d found her in Deep Haven. Those roses looked exactly like the last ones she’d received from her stalker.
Acknowledgments
A whole village was needed to raise this book baby. Seriously. A whole lot of people!
First, I want to thank Susan May Warren and Lindsay Harrel. Thank you for taking a chance on me. You’ve been very patient and encouraging with this rookie. I’ve learned so much from you both. You’re quick to point out the good as well as the “needs some work.” (And let’s be honest, it needed a lot of work!) Not only are you both incredible authors in your own right, but you’re also generous hosts, gracious teachers, and true friends. I’m so grateful for you both.
Editors Barbara Curtis and Rel Mollet helped make this story the best it could be. As someone who has a hard time with the details, God knew I’d need people like you on this team. Thank you!
Throughout this whole process, I was never alone thanks to my fellow Deep Haven authors Andrea Christenson and Rachel D. Russell. Can you believe it? We did it! From brainstorming to late-night texts, random questions, and big-story problems, you two were there for me. I have loved collaborating with you and walking this road together. Let’s do it again!
Linda Day, there are endless reasons I’m forever thankful for you. One of those reasons is that Ronnie would be pretty pitiful if not for your paramedic expertise. Thank you for helping me with the medical scenes and walking me through the procedures. Anything inaccurate is my error alone, because we both know I will never be as cool as you. Fun girls rock!
Arlene Warga, thank you for taking me through the fire hall and answering my gazillion questions about firefighting. There are probably still things I didn’t get right, but that’s my fault. You and your crew are the real heroes.
My writing amigas, Gail, Mollie, and Julie have walked this road with me each step of the way, cheering me on, lifting me up, and sometimes holding me together. Gracias, ladies. I love you all!
My Novel.Academy prayer huddles have prayed me through this whole process! I hate to think where I would be without you. Alena, Sharon, Shirley, Dee, Becky, Diane, Karen, Janda, Dia, Joni, Kelly, and Teresa, I can’t thank you enough.
To my MBT gals, you are the best! Tari, Lisa, Mandy, Kariss, Jeanne, Andrea, Alena, and Tracy. Y’all have been with me from the beginning of my writing journey. Hugs to each of you.
Sonja, Karen, Angela, Bethany, and Elizabeth, you have been my lifeline before I ever started writing and you have continued to cheer me on every step of this journey. I thank God for each of you. I know you have my back.
So many extended family and close friends made this book possible in a million big and little ways. Thank you for pouring into me and my family.
And just like so many days when you were pushed to back of the line as I struggled to finish, I end these acknowledgements with the most important people in my life. Jesse, Anders, Evie, Lucy, and Trygg, you have put up with a lot in the process of writing this book. You kept me fed, sane, and encouraged. You were the first to celebrate with me. The first to pick me up when I was frustrated or falling apart. Any accomplishment of mine would be nothing without you. You all are the sunshine in my life, my reason for getting up each day. You are my heart.
And to the Author of my life, all glory to You!
About the Authors
USA Today bestselling, RITA, Christy and Carol award-winning novelist Susan May Warren is the author of over 75 novels, most of them contemporary romance with a touch of suspense. One of her strongest selling series has been the Deep Haven series, a collection of books set in Northern Minnesota, off the shore of Lake Superior. Visit her at www.susanmaywarren.com.
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After growing up on both the east and west coasts, Michelle Sass Aleckson now lives the country life in central Minnesota with her own hero and their four kids. She loves rocking out to 80’s music on a Saturday night, playing Balderdash with the fam, and getting lost in good stories. Especially stories that shine grace. And if you’re wondering, yes, Sass is her maiden name. Visit her at www.michellesassaleckson.com.
Crazy for You: A Deep Haven Novel
Published by Sunrise Media Group LLC
Copyright © 2021 by Susan May Warren and Michelle Sass Aleckson
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher.
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any similarity to actual people, organizations, and/or events is purely coincidental.
Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture quotations are also taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc®. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
For more information about Michelle Sass Aleckson and Susan May Warren, please access the authors’ websites at the following respective addresses: www.michellesassaleckson.com and www.susanmaywarren.com.
Published in the United States of America.
Cover Design: Jenny at Seedlings Designs
Editing: Barbara Curtis
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