Alternate cover edition of ASIN B008BM7M6O, found here Pippa Cochran flees an abusive boyfriend only to end up working for a man everyone calls the Grim Reaper—and not just because he’s a bestselling author of horror novels. Fame and fortune are cold comfort for Seth Wyatt, a man whose inner demons have him living on a volatile precipice—even before someone tries to murder him. An indefatigable caretaker, Pippa isn’t prepared to battle both her employer and his enemies. Still, she can’t resist the emotional pull of Seth’s damaged son or the opportunity to hide in the fortress he calls home. Pippa’s new-found security is destroyed when she and Seth are the victims of several near-fatal accidents. To prevent harm to those she’s come to love, must she run again? Can Seth ask her to stay when it could mean one of them might die?

NYT best-selling author Patricia Rice brings you another tale of love and mystery, a prestigious RITA award finalist: “Lively and fast-paced… Curl up with Patricia Rice’s latest and hold your breath!” The Literary Times When the vital software he’s developing is ominously threatened, JD Marshall escapes with his computers and sheer nerve. Forced off the road, injured in the middle of Nowheresville, KY, JD is at the mercy of Nina Toon, independent, infuriating—and enticing. Unsettled by the Harley-riding stranger, Nina is suspicious, despite his offer to make her dream of a botanical garden come true. How can she trust this rugged charmer when a murderer follows him to her quiet town—but as her heart falls under JD’s spell, how can she not? Romance Writers of America Rita Finalist REVIEWS: “Wonderful storytelling…Make sure you add Garden of Dreams to your must read pile.” Romantic Times “Patricia Rice is a master storyteller!” Mary Jo Putney “Engaging… You can always count on Patricia Rice for an entertaining story with just the right mix of romance, humor, and emotion.” The Romance Reader “Ms. Rice’s debut into contemporary is a huge success with this magnificent novel. Her characters are charming and the reader will fall in love with every one of them. The plot is refreshingly delightful, and she throws in a few curves that add to the fun. A definite joy to read.” Rendezvous

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In her bestselling novel Blue Clouds, Patricia Rice won the hearts of readers everywhere with her delightfully fresh characters and compelling romance. Now her talent erupts once again in VOLCANO—a fiery love story set on a tropical island paradise... After landing in gorgeous St. Lucia on business, Penelope Albright receives the shock of her She is accused of smuggling drugs. Then a sexy stranger appears claiming to be her husband, "kidnapping" her before trouble begins. Or so she thinks. Trouble and Charlie Smith have met. He needs a wife—temporarily—to help him keep a low profile while snooping into the mysterious disappearance of his partner. And like it or not, Penny is already involved. True, they mix like oil and water, but soon the lush setting and mounting danger put things in a very primal perspective. Like the island's legendary volcano that holds the key to a deadly scheme of greed and power, their desire is a force of nature all its own...

THE OPEN ROAD WILL OPEN THEIR HEARTS Free spirit Alys Seagraves and her elderly, eccentric friend Mame are about to embark upon an epic road trip along historic Route 66 when Mame suffers a medical setback that throws a wrench into their plans. Never the willing patient, Mame sneaks out of the hospital, determined to go it alone as she relives the memories of her honeymoon along the famous highway. Now Alys has to trail the spunky senior westward and bring her back to reality. Yet Alys isn’t alone. Mame’s nephew Elliot Ross, a very sexy but very serious doctor, is sharing the driving duties. Elliot has a voice like velvet and eyes to match. The impromptu couple will be spending many hours together in an aging pink Cadillac–and the sparks are destined to fly. After retracing the romantic path that Mame and her late husband followed long ago, Alys and Elliot will discover on the sunny shores of California that one must always live for the moment . . . and take a chance on love.