Lisa Shearin - Raine Benares 02 (41 page)

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For Derek,
husband, business manager, arm candy.

In
loving memory of my mother,
Jeanette Starnes.
You gave me my love for books
and the written word.
I wish we’d had more time. I miss you.

For
my dad,
Joseph Starnes,
who proudly tells everyone
that his little girl writes books.
Love you, Dad.