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Laurel Whitaker’s quiet life in a Long Island bookshop is shaken when Marcus O’Neill enters and discovers she is the granddaughter of her estranged father, Clifton York. Recalling a painful past, Laurel is forced to confront unresolved feelings and a new call to adventure.
A journey to the Florida Keys brings her into an old‑town mystery involving sunken treasure, modern piracy, and the threat of poisonous orchids. Along the way, she meets Marcus, learns about two mysterious half‑sisters, and uncovers the secrets surrounding her mother’s mysterious death. The story blends familial reconciliation, budding romance, and suspenseful twists that keep readers guessing until the final page.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Phyllis A. Whitney
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