Secrets and Shadows (39 page)

To Antonio Avanzato, whose local weekly radio show,
The Voice of the New Italy,
inspired a short but important moment between Jess and her dad. Thanks for al owing me to use a great phrase!

To Matt Cooper and Celina Simms, owners of Capresso—one of my very favorite places in the whole world to do copyedits. They understand when to chat and when to let me spread papers al over their beautiful tables.

To my CPs who stuck through this one the whole way: My husband, Karl, and my good friend Robin Wright. To my Book Two betas: Carla Black, Rachel e Reese, and Alyson Beecher. I appreciate the time and thought you’ve already given this series.

To my agent, Stan Soper, who reads my manuscripts, gives great input, and steps up when needed.

To my editor, Michael Homler, who asks the right questions and has an attitude that makes my being a new novelist not nearly as terrifying as it could be.

And, last, but far from least: to my readers and fans! I hope you love
Secrets and Shadows
!

ALSO BY SHANNON DELANY

13 to Life

This is a work of fiction. Al of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

SECRETS AND SHADOWS. Copyright © 2011 by Shannon Delany. Al rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.

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ISBN 978-0-312-60915-3

First Edition: February 2011

eISBN 978-1-4299-9449-1

First St. Martin’s Griffin eBook Edition: February 2011