Books like Beachcomber by Karen Robards
Christy Petrino’s decision to end her engagement with Michael DePalma and leave the law firm connected to the mob forces her onto a perilous path: delivering a locked briefcase to a motel on North Carolina’s Ocracoke Island. The task unlocks a web of danger as the DePalma family refuses to let her escape easily. Once on the Outer Banks, Christy is stalked, forcing her into a police investigation of a serial killer dubbed the "Beachcomber," who targets women who resemble her. Amid the suspense, she finds refuge with handsome surfer Luke Rand, whose protective presence creates a fragile romance. As the heat of summer rises, Christy must navigate betrayal, danger, and newfound love to survive the deadly tide of terror.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Karen Robards
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