First published 2003
Jamie Swift runs a quiet newspaper in sleepy Beaumont, South Carolina. But when her silent partner, the enigmatic Maximillian Holt, blows into town, her orderly world is turned upside down. Holt's arrival ignites a whirlwind of high-stakes suspense, outrageous characters, and an undeniable spark of forbidden romance that Jamie can't resist. As they get caught up in a breathless adventure, Jamie and Holt must navigate chaos, peril, and their growing feelings for each other.
Genres: romance, adventure, suspense, mystery, contemporary-romance
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: South Carolina
328 pages · Hardcover