Every Yesterday (Boot Creek) (26 page)

Acknowledgments

As with all books, it takes many people wearing many hats to make a story go from idea to publication. I have the best team of professionals behind me at Montlake Romance. Thank you for believing in me and being there through each story idea to help me reach my goals and live this dream.

Thank you to Ron Cava of the First Baptist Church in Henderson, North Carolina for the history and lovely descriptions of their beautiful church—the perfect backdrop for a Boot Creek wedding.

They say behind every song, there’s an untold story. When I heard singer-songwriter, Tim McDonald’s song,
Let Me Love You
, I knew it was what was playing when Noah and Megan danced in this story. A round of applause for you, Tim. You told my three-hundred-page story in three minutes. Thank you for letting me use your special song as the backdrop for the book and video trailer. Hugs and best wishes in every facet of your life.

Every Yesterday
was extra special to me because of the topic—cars. I love pretty cars and have always had a great appreciation for them. I had so much fun doing the research for this book. Thank you to my dear friend, David White, for chatting with me about the process of finding and restoring his favorite cars.

I did some legwork for this book. During my visit to Kissimmee in January, 2015, I got to check off an item on my bucket list by attending the annual Mecum auction, talking with other enthusiasts, and even buying a car. Accidently on purpose. Who can resist a shiny red 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK convertible? Seriously? Thanks to Dale at Reliable Carriers for getting my impulse buy home, and for some insider 411 on the business.

Thanks to the gang at Barrett-Jackson who supplied quick and detailed responses to my questions about the ’58 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible. They even had one go across their auction block in Scottsdale two days before I turned this book in. Very cool to see that beauty!

Thank you to Edward X. Petrus from Pennsylvania for his in-depth knowledge of these cars, and to Bodie Stroud, of History Channel’s American Restoration and owner of Bodie Stroud Industries, who shared his enthusiasm and love of all things automotive. You are the real deal, my friend! Bodie, your enthusiasm was absolutely contagious and I hope half of what you shared shines through in this book so everyone understands it. Who knew that your wife of twenty years had been driving a Karmann Ghia when y’all met? Just like Megan in this story? Now that was truly a coincidence. When you told me that story and your tender memories of that day, I knew I had the right guy talking to me. Happy twentieth anniversary to you and your bride, Bodie.
Readers,
I happen to know that Bodie’s bride is getting an extra special car-guy present from him one day soon. It’s so romantic that I might just have to use that in a book someday!

Thank you to my dear friends and family for their support. Y’all know who you are and there are too many to list, but I will thank Anna DeStefano for an awesome week in Isle of Palms, South Carolina during deadline month, and to Tracy March who cheered me on every single day until this book was complete.

After a heads-down week to get this book done while in the Bahamas, I treated myself to a day at the spa. Thanks to my new friends at Renu Spa in Freeport, especially Cookie, for the smiles and much needed pampering.

Pam Murray, thank you for being with me through all of the high and low points of not only my writer journey, but my life, and never saying I’m crazy—out loud or in public. You’re the best friend ever. Thanks for the giggles, laughs, tears, and hugs.

About the Author

Photo © 2013 Clements Mayes Photography

USA Today
bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a dash of suspense and a whole lot of heart. She began her popular contemporary romance series Adams Grove while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre farm. She went on to produce works in
collaborat
ion
with other authors, including the Granny series. Now happily retired from a career in finance, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, and enjoying the occasional spa day with friends. A Virginia girl at heart, Nancy now calls North Carolina home.