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Smoke & Secrets
He’s home to shed his destructive past. She’s back to make him atone for it.
Arson. Secrets. Betrayal.
Ross Stevenson inherited an empire and the destructive baggage to go with it. He’s back in Sharpsville, Kentucky to get rid of both and get back to his life. But his family’s sins run deep. And when a series of deliberate fires injures an old friend, he’s forced to stay until the arsonist is caught.
Dr. Mel Hathaway isn’t back in Sharpsville just to run the ER. She’s also there to find out how her father died on Stevenson land. It may not have been an accident.
For Mel and Ross the sparks fly in more ways than one. She despises how he’s made his money, and she’s stirring up trouble for both of them. She also unearthing secrets best left alone.
But as things heat up between them, Kentucky burns. Mounting evidence points to Mel, and Ross discovers she may have a reason to commit arson.
Arson. Secrets. Betrayal.
Ross Stevenson inherited an empire and the destructive baggage to go with it. He’s back in Sharpsville, Kentucky to get rid of both and get back to his life. But his family’s sins run deep. And when a series of deliberate fires injures an old friend, he’s forced to stay until the arsonist is caught.
Dr. Mel Hathaway isn’t back in Sharpsville just to run the ER. She’s also there to find out how her father died on Stevenson land. It may not have been an accident.
For Mel and Ross the sparks fly in more ways than one. She despises how he’s made his money, and she’s stirring up trouble for both of them. She also unearthing secrets best left alone.
But as things heat up between them, Kentucky burns. Mounting evidence points to Mel, and Ross discovers she may have a reason to commit arson.
394 pages, ebook
First published April 2, 2017
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October 18, 2017
Arson And Intrigue
This romantic suspense has it all, arson, murder, old family secrets and a couple who have every reason not to trust each other. Fast paced and an original plot twist at the exciting conclusion. Highly recommend!
This romantic suspense has it all, arson, murder, old family secrets and a couple who have every reason not to trust each other. Fast paced and an original plot twist at the exciting conclusion. Highly recommend!
March 10, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. It was romantic suspense done right. No love at first sight, the romance took a little while to blossom. The characters were well developed and it was well written. The mystery part of the story line was just as present as the romance. My only complaint with the book was that in the end it seemed things got wrapped up a little too quickly and easily. Other than that I really liked the book as a whole, no cliffhanger, and it ends with a HEA. I would be interested in reading the next book in the series.
I won this book from the giveaways on Goodreads.com
I won this book from the giveaways on Goodreads.com
October 28, 2022
This was great Romantic suspense! If you like a good plot along with your romance, this series is for you. This is book one in this series about a small town in Kentucky where tobacco is king. There are murders, cover ups, and wonderful characters in Melody and Ross, who are brought together where trust is hard to find, but love is easy. A slow burn romance that gets better and better throughout the book. An emotional rollercoaster, I can’t wait to read the next book. Really hoping that Mike will get his book soon too!
August 5, 2018
Just okay
This is the first and only book I’ve won on a Goodreads’ Giveaway, so yay. Thanks for the free copy.
This book was okay, a bit on the long side. Things that worked for me: the mystery, the supporting characters, and the setting. Things that didn’t work: no means no, a person should not keep kissing or touching or doing anything after the other person has said no. I lost respect for the MCs. That’s really too bad.
This is the first and only book I’ve won on a Goodreads’ Giveaway, so yay. Thanks for the free copy.
This book was okay, a bit on the long side. Things that worked for me: the mystery, the supporting characters, and the setting. Things that didn’t work: no means no, a person should not keep kissing or touching or doing anything after the other person has said no. I lost respect for the MCs. That’s really too bad.
February 27, 2018
First book by this author. A well written romantic suspense story highlighting the tobacco growing industry and the corruption in government. Won this in a Giveaway.
March 4, 2018
Excellent
Very good book hot and steamy. A little mystery kept the story moving along nicely. Can’t wait to read the next one.
Very good book hot and steamy. A little mystery kept the story moving along nicely. Can’t wait to read the next one.
May 6, 2018
Another good book which has many secrets, crimes of destruction and sins among the cast of characters. I would recommend this book for others to read.
January 3, 2019
ENTICING
This was a great find!!! Each chapter pulled you in further and further. So excited to start the next book
This was a great find!!! Each chapter pulled you in further and further. So excited to start the next book
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews