Someone believes one woman’s family secrets should stay hidden—at all costs. After her father’s untimely death, genealogist Isabelle Byrnes is shocked to discover a mysterious birth certificate that may indicate she was adopted. Determined to uncover her family’s secrets, Isabelle travels to an island off the Florida coast to meet with private investigator Jasper Long. Before Jasper can reveal the truth, he’s shot right in front of Isabelle’s eyes. Jarrod Long seeks justice for his brother, and he uses all his resources as a security specialist to track down Jasper’s shooter. As Jarrod and Isabelle search for answers, Isabelle receives terrifying threats, and they learn that some secrets have fatal consequences. While the tempest disrupting their lives continues to escalate, a powerful tropical storm looms offshore, putting the island at risk. Will Jarrod and Isabelle find a safe haven with each other as they face the gathering storms? This eighth installment in the Annie’s Sweet Intrigue romantic suspense series is a must-read for fans of cozy romance and mystery.
Author
Johnnie Alexander is an award-winning author of more than twenty-five works of fiction in a variety of genres. Her debut novel, Where Treasure Hides, is a CBA bestseller which was translated into Dutch and Norwegian. Her latest novel, The Cryptographer’s Dilemma, hit the Amazon best-seller list. Besides historicals, Johnnie also writes contemporary romances, cozy mysteries, and romantic suspense. She is on the executive boards of Serious Writer, Inc. and Mid-South Christian Writers Conference, co-hosts an online show called Writers Chat, and teaches at writers conferences and for Serious Writer Academy. A fan of classic movies, stacks of books, and road trips, she shares a life of quiet adventure with Griff, her happy-go-lucky collie, and Rugby, her raccoon-treeing papillon. Connect with Johnnie at johnniealexander.com.
