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The Goodnight family runs a respected art gallery. Matriarch Gwen, daughter Eve (with a dual identity), granddaughter Nadine, and youngest daughter Matilda face their own secrets and ambitions within the family business. Meanwhile, Davy Dempsey, a reformed con man who lost three million dollars to his financial manager, is desperate to regain his wealth. He encounters Clea Lewis, a captivating sociopath, and seeks a way to outwit her. When Matilda and Davy meet, their shared desire to recover what was stolen forces them into an unlikely alliance. Together they confront Clea, enigmatic art collectors, a disgruntled heir, and a hired hitman while navigating the quirks of a mutant dachshund, a vintage jukebox, and growing emotional connections.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jennifer Crusie
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