In the heart of Venice, secrets are buried deeper than the canals, and danger lurks around every corner. Cash Walker, the unflinching guardian of secrets, is here to ensure a high-stakes tech meeting proceeds without a hitch. But he's not alone. Riss Day, driven by the burning desire to unearth her mysterious birth family's past, has come to this ancient city in search of answers. Twice, someone has tried to snuff out Riss' life, and twice, Cash has emerged as her unexpected savior. Now, there's a chilling ultimatum on the table for join the enigmatic Lock and Key Society, or face an uncertain fate. The coveted prize at the center of this treacherous web is the elusive family bible, a relic with the power to change destinies. While Cash races against time to protect Riss and secure the bible for the Society, Riss herself becomes increasingly determined to claim it for her own, regardless of the risks. As the tensions rise, Cash's resolve to safeguard Riss clashes with her unwavering determination to uncover her birth family's secrets. But when a new, deadly threat emerges, Riss finds herself cornered and longing for Cash’s help. In this heart-pounding thriller, alliances will be tested, secrets will be unveiled, and the fate of the coveted family bible hangs in the balance.
Author
I grew up in a house filled with books and readers. Some of my fondest memories are of reading in the same room with my mother and sisters, arguing about whose turn it was to make tea. No one wanted to put their book down! I was introduced to romance because of my mom’s habit of leaving books all over the house. One day I picked one up. I still remember the cover. It was a Harlequin by Janet Daily. Little did I know at the time that it would set the stage for my future. I went on to discover mystery novels. Agatha Christie was my favorite. And then suspense with Wilber Smith and Ian Fleming. I loved the thought of combining my favorite genres, and during high school, I attempted to write my first romantic suspense novel. I wrote the first four chapters and then exams happened and that was the end of that. I desperately hope that book died a quiet death somewhere in a computer recycling facility. A few years later, (okay, quite a few) after two degrees, a husband and two kids, I attended a workshop in Tuscany that lit that spark for writing again. I have been pounding the keyboard ever since here in New Jersey, where I live with my children—who are thrilled with my writing as it means they get to eat more pizza—and my very supportive husband.
