First published 1999
Josh January barely survived his last case as a private investigator. When Maggie Gladstone offers him what seems like easy work investigating odd incidents at her inn, he sees a perfect chance to recover. The job looks simple enough, and Josh figures seducing the attractive innkeeper might sweeten the deal. But the strange accidents at Maggie's property quickly turn lethal. Now Josh must decide whether playing hero is worth risking his life. Meanwhile, Dane Carter returns to his family's business after his twin brother Derek's murder. Everyone believes Derek is still alive, including Angel, Derek's former lover. Dane faces an impossible mission: unmask his brother's killer, keep Angel safe from harm, and resist falling for the woman who once belonged to Derek. As danger closes in, both men discover that protecting the women they care about demands more courage than they knew they possessed.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, thriller, action, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: Maggie's Inn
443 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Harlequin
Content warnings: death, murder, violence