Long, Hot Nights

by Candice Poarch

Will A Spontaneous Encounter. . .

Detective Alyssa Claxton believes she's in control of her destiny, which is why she's finding Jordan Ellis so hard to handle. They spent one unforgettable night under the stars--and now the handsome businessman wants more. Lucky for him, Alyssa isn't exactly finding it easy to say no to his tempting offer of sweet seduction. . .

. . .End In Murder?

Now Alyssa has a perfectly good excuse for avoiding Jordan's hot pursuit. There's been a double murder on Paradise Island, and one of the victims is her cousin's husband, caught in a compromising position with a younger woman. Was it a crime of passion? Or does Paradise Island have a serial killer on its hands? When one of Alyssa's best friends becomes a suspect, she finds herself in a race against time with Jordan, trying to unravel the secrets behind these murders--before the killer strikes again and ruins her chance at happily ever after. . .

. . .Or Romantic Bliss?

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 1, 2008

About the author

Even as a child Candice Poarch was a dreamer and created scenes in her mind. She quickly fell in love with writing stories centered around families and romance. The quest for love is universal, she says. Being familiar with rural Virginia, she portrays a sense of community and mutual support in her novels, many of which are set in small-town America.

Candice grew up in Stony Creek, Virginia, south of Richmond, but now resides in northern Virginia. She has been married for thirty years and is the mother of three children. A former computer-systems manager, she has now made writing her full-time career.

Reviews

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book is labeled contemporary romance, I thought the mystery in the storyline took front stage so lovers of romantic suspense will like this book. I enjoyed how the family history is weaved into the story.