Night of the Solstice: This book is for Julie, without whose insightful criticism, stubborn optimism, and all-around heroism it would have never been written
Heart of Valor: To my parents, whose love, support, and example have helped me find my dreams

The Vampire Diaries:
the Awakening: no dedication
The Struggle: To my dear friend and sister, Judy. A special thanks to Anne Smith, Peggy Bukolic, Anne Marie Smith, and Laura Penny for information about Virginia, and to Jack and Sue Check for all their local lore.
The Fury: To my Aunt Margie, and in memory of my Aunt Agnes and Aunt Eleanore, for fostering creativity.
Dark Reunion: For John and Marianne Vrabec, with love. And with thanks to Julie -- again -- for helping to get it written.

The Secret Circle:
The Initiation: For my mother, as patient and loving as Mother Earth
The Captive: For my father, the parfit gentil knight
The Power: For Lauren and Brian, who know love is the Power.

The Forbidden Game:
The Hunter: For Peter, who has both feet firmly on the ground -- thanks heavens! With special thanks to John Divola, for lending some of his extraordinary photographs to Zach.
The Chase: For Joanne Finucan, a true heroine and lifelong inspiration
The Kill: For the real Sue Carson, the inspiration for her namesake. And for John G. Check III, with love and thanks.

Dark Visions:
The Strange Power: For Max, who brought sunshine.
The Possessed: For Rosemary Schmitt, with thanks for all her good wishes and support
The Passion: For Pat Mcdonald, editor extraordinaire, whose keen insight helped shape my visions, and whose boundless patience allowed me to perfect them.

Night World:
Secret Vampire: For Marilyn Marlow, a marvel of an agent. And with thanks to Jeanie Danek and the other wonderful nurses like her.
Daughters of Darkness: In memory of John Manford Divola. And for Julie Ann Divola, still the best of best friends.
Spellbinder: For Maurice Ogden, with thanks
Dark Angel: For Janie, Cathy, and Karen
The Chosen: For Lolly Carter
Soulmate: For Marion Foster Divola
Huntress: For Brian Nelson and Justin Lauffenburger
Black Dawn: For Michael Penny and Matthew Penny
Witchlight: For Zachary and Anna Bokulic