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A priceless secret, a dash of danger, a recipe for trouble... Pastry chef Amelie Aubert never imagined her time in Paris would follow her home. Years ago, she worked under a legendary chef whose family was rumored to know the fate of priceless artwork hidden during World War II. After his sudden death, dangerous people believe she now holds those secrets—and they’re willing to kill for them. A protector with scars as deep as his secrets. Maurice Boucher, a former Navy SEAL medically discharged after injuries ended his career and left him scarred inside and out, is determined to protect her. But as the hunt closes in and desire ignites, Maurice and Amelie must confront the shadows of their pasts—and outwit enemies who will stop at nothing to claim a fortune lost to history.
Author
Award-winning author Elle James grew up as an air force military brat. She received her work ethic from her rock-solid father, her creative streak from her artistic mother and inspiration from her writing partner and sister, Delilah Devlin. As a former member of the army reserves and a current member of the air force reserves, she's traveled across the United States and to Germany, managed a full-time job, and raised three wonderful children. She and her husband have even tried their hands at ranching exotic birds (ostriches, emus and rheas) in the Texas hill country. Ask her, and she'll tell you what it's like to go toe-to-toe with an angry three-hundred-and-fifty-pound bird and live to tell about it! Her adventures in the army and air force reserves, and the wild antics of her life on a small ranch in Texas give her fodder for mystery, suspense and humor in her writing. Elle writes gothic, paranormal mystery for the Harlequin Intrigue line and paranormal romantic comedy for Dorchester Publishing. A former manager of computer programming and project management professionals, Elle is happy she now has the opportunity to pursue her writing full time.
