Tales of Love and Mystery Books
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
Here the beloved author of Garden of Dreams presents another delightfully fresh novel destined to enchant the heart and have readers believing once again in the healing power of love. BLUE CLOUDS bursts with Patricia Rice's trademark wit and romance--along with a devilish hero and a determined woman who dares to unlock his self-imposed prison . . . and throw away the key. Around the small California town where Pippa Cochran has fled to escape an abusive boyfriend, Seth Wyatt is called the Grim Reaper--and not just because he's a bestselling author of horror novels. He's an imposing presence, battling more inner demons than even an indefatigable woman like Pippa cares to handle. Yet, while in his employ, she can't resist the emotional pull of his damaged son or the chance to hide in the fortress he calls a home. Then Pippa's amazing gifts begin to alter their world in ways none of them could have imagined. But something soon goes wrong. Dangerous "accidents" occur, threatening to destroy the tremulous new love that Pippa and Seth have dared to discover. . . .
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 life: 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. . . .
In the tradition of her national bestseller Impossible Dreams, Patricia Rice delivers another exhilarating romance brimming with irrepressible wit and fierce emotion. . . . Adrian Quinn trusts no one. Four years in prison will do that to a man. Especially if he's innocent. Somebody owes Adrian the truth, not to mention a fortune in lost income. So he tracks down his late partner's ex--a spoiled society wife who probably never worked a day. She ruined his life. Now he wants to return the favor. Faith Nicholls escaped her two-timing husband right after he shattered her girlish dreams. Left with nothing, Faith made a fresh start in a quiet place where nobody knew her or her name. Until Adrian Quinn stalks into town, dredging up dangerous secrets, awakening smoldering passions in her scorched heart--and making her believe in love again. . . .
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.