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Josh January is a tired private investigator whose last case almost took his life. When he agrees to investigate strange occurrences at Maggie Gladstone’s charming bed-and-breakfast, he expects a straightforward job—no heroics needed. Maggie, a vibrant innkeeper who loves detective stories, hopes to find a real hero in Josh. However, the case turns perilous and their chemistry deepens. Josh must decide whether to play the part of a hero or risk losing everything, including Maggie.
This contemporary romance follows the unflappable detective as he wrestles with his own doubts and is drawn into a plot that tests his resolve and stirs his heart.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jayne Ann Krentz
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