Books like Midnight in Ruby Bayou by Elizabeth Lowell
Faith Donovan, renowned for her exquisite gemstone jewelry, must source rare rubies essential to her craft. The perilous task leads her into a treacherous hunt for the finest stones, exposing her to a world of wealthy collectors and hidden dangers. Joined by mergently resourceful adventurer Owen Walker—whose expertise and personal agenda intersect with Faith’s needs—they are drawn into the shadows surrounding the Montegeau family, whose reputation for mysterious dealings and intense greed adds layers of suspense to the search.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Elizabeth Lowell
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