Moonlight on My Mind (31 page)
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Authors: Jennifer McQuiston
Tags: #Fiction, #Historical Romance, #Victorian
W
hile I make no claims for legal accuracy in this book, I would be remiss in not acknowledging (and thanking) historical author Courtney Milan. Through a critique I was fortunate enough to win at a charity auction, Ms. Milan reviewed an early concept of this story and offered some excellent points that helped shape the final product. Many thanks to my husband, John, who reads far more books with suspense elements than I do and who brainstormed major plot points over bourbon cocktails one night. Thanks to my critique partners, Alyssa Alexander, Sally Kilpatrick, Romily Bernard, Tracy Brogan, and Kimberly Kincaid, who kept me focused and sane and, most of all,
moving
on this monster of a manuscript.
I am indebted to my fabulous editor, Tessa Woodward, who encouraged me to not lose sight of the romance and who graciously gave me the time I needed to rewrite major portions of the book, even though it meant she was reviewing pages on the eve of her wedding. As always, thanks to the fabulous team at Avon, especially Tom Egner and the Art Department, who created what I have to say is my favorite stepback art of the entire series . . . apparently, I am the kind of girl who would prefer a tryst in a moonlit folly instead of on a rocky beach or up against a wall. Who knew?
A veterinarian and infectious disease researcher by training, JENNIFER McQUISTON has always preferred reading romance to scientific textbooks. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, their two girls, and an odd assortment of pets, including the pony she promised her children if mommy ever got a book deal. Jennifer can be reached via her website at www.jenmcquiston.com or followed on Twitter @jenmcqwrites.
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
MOONLIGHT ON MY MIND.
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EPub Edition APRIL 2014 ISBN: 9780062231307
Print Edition ISBN: 9780062231345
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