Lost Innocence
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Publisher Description
An artist harassed by vandals finds solace with her sexy new neighbor in this romantic suspense thriller by the author of Buried Truth.
Artist Nina Hutton finds a lottery ticket on the beach, stuffs the crumpled paper in her pocket—then forgets all about it. Distracted and shaken by a series of break-ins at her home, Nina turns to her handsome new neighbor for help and protection again and again.
Since the death of his wife in a drive-by shooting, Teague O’Dell has moved from the city to the small town of Siren Cove, determined that his daughter will grow up in a safe environment. But when the intriguing woman next door is plagued by a mysterious vandal, he wonders if his new home harbors unexpected dangers.
The winning lottery numbers have been revealed, and the owner will do whatever it takes to claim the prize. And the closer Nina and Teague get to each other, the closer they may get to exposing a horror that could cost them everything . . .
Praise for the writing of Janine Gallant
“An exciting new voice in romantic suspense.” —Mary Burton, New York Times–bestselling author
“Every Move She Makes will have you looking over your shoulder long after the lights go out.” —Nancy Bush, New York Times–bestselling author
“Jannine Gallant gives you a satisfying read.” —Kat Martin, New York Times–bestselling author
“Gallant is a talented author who knows how to grab your attention and keeps the suspense in high gear until the end.” —RT Book Reviews on Buried Truth
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Gallant's well-wrought second Siren Cove contemporary (after Buried Truth), a firefighter and an artist discover how love can help them heal from past sorrows. Hunky firefighter Teague O'Dell, grieving the death of his wife, has moved from L.A. to Siren Cove, Ore., to get a fresh start with his six-year-old daughter, Keely. Nina Hutton, his beautiful new neighbor, grew up in Siren Cove and makes a living selling her paintings. Neither of them is looking for a relationship: Nina is still aching from the death of her fianc , and Teague's first priority is raising Keely. The initial physical attraction between them evolves into mutual respect and desire as Nina's kindness toward the O'Dells reveals that her beauty is more than skin deep. Romantic tension intensifies when a miscommunication leads Teague to wonder whether Nina is only interested in a fling. A secondary story involving a sinister person who seems to be stalking Nina adds intensity and will keep the reader enthralled until the explosive conclusion. This satisfying installment is sure to draw new readers to the series.