copyright 2014 by pamela ripling cover by pamela ripling print isbn 978-0692208267 portions previously published under isbn 1-59088-965-7 as in too deep published in the united states of america may , 2014 beacon street books santa clarita , ca 91355-2026 http : //www.beaconstreetbooks.com smashwords edition dedication for mom , who shared my love of romance and loved everything i write , and for daddy , who shared my love of writing and encouraged me from day one , i thank you from the bottom of my heart for always supporting me in everything i do .