Dedicated to our parents, H. B. Pearle and Ermyl McFadden Pearl, who taught us to love each other, to love books, and to strive to achieve our dreams. And to our other siblings, Kenny Pearl, Lynda Sampson and Vicky Daughety, with whom we share childhood memories and, more importantly, a bond that can never be broken.

To Steve, Bart, and Keven---three amazing husbands---for your patience with giggly all-night plotting sessions and not-so-giggly all-night writing sessions. To our incredible kids---Jacob, Megan, Jessa, Kristianna, and Kaleigh---thanks for the inspiration and support you've given us!

Thanks also to our golf expert, Clint Creecy.
One Final Dedication:
In memory of a steadfast man of God who touched
our lives and hearts in many ways:
Raymond Hanley---1938-2006