First published 2006
Julian Stiles discovers silver Revere goblets buried in his Vermont house basement. Holly Paynter wants these goblets desperately. Julian knows exactly what Holly seeks and refuses to give up his treasure. The state of Vermont cannot force him to hand over what he found on his own property. Julian finds himself entertained by Holly's attempts to reclaim the silver pieces. He watches her schemes with growing amusement. Holly faces a critical decision about how much she will sacrifice to recover the goblets. The buried treasure becomes the center of a battle of wills between two determined people. Julian holds all the cards while Holly must find new ways to convince him. Their conflict reveals deeper questions about what each person truly values and how far they will push to get what they want.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Vermont
Period: 21st-century
251 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Harlequin