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When Peyton Lockhart and her sisters inherit Bishop’s Cove, a picturesque oceanfront resort, an unexpected condition hounds them: the property remains theirs only if they run it successfully for a year and show a profit. Determined to meet the challenge, Peyton braces herself for the inevitable obstacles—enemies in the form of vindictive cousins and ambitious land developers who covet the coveted beachfront location. As threats intensify and danger escalates, Peyton must rely on her childhood friend and seasoned FBI agent, Finn MacBain, whose past heroics for her give her the confidence to trust him again to safeguard her dream.
The story weaves together family dynamics, high-stakes business struggles, and the disciplined world of investigative work, painting a vivid picture of summer resort life and the battles behind the scenes to protect a cherished legacy.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Julie Garwood
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