by Ann Maxwell
First published 1999
Kyle Donovan has broken away from his family's gem trading business to work as an independent treasure hunter. The president of Donovan International calls him back with an urgent case. Someone has stolen one of China's most important cultural artifacts. Lianne Blakely, a jade expert, stands accused of the crime. Kyle must investigate what happened before the scandal destroys both the Donovans and Lianne herself. He finds himself attracted to Lianne and believes her protests that she is innocent. Together they track the actual thief through a maze of political schemes and power struggles. Their search puts them both in danger as they navigate the complex world of ancient Chinese art and modern international intrigue. Kyle and Lianne discover their connection runs deeper than their shared mission to clear her name and recover the missing treasure.
Genres: art, romance, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, crime
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: China
Period: Modern
372 pages · Paperback · Avon