Dangerous Refuge - by Elizabeth Lowell (Paperback)

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Book Synopsis

Murder and mystery spark unexpected romance in this captivating new tale from the beloved New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell.

On the surface Shaye Townsend has little in common with Tanner. He's a hard-edged big city cop come home to the historic Davis family ranch to settle his uncle's estate. She's working for an environmental conservancy that acquires and protects old ranches--and she wants to preserve the Davis homestead.

When the suspicious death of Tanner's uncle at his ranch throws the two opposites together, tempers flare and sparks fly. While they have trouble seeing eye to eye, Shaye and Tanner agree on one thing: They need to uncover the truth.

Combining their unique skills--Shaye's low-key approach and local connections and Tanner's experience as a homicide detective--the unlikely pair share long nights in the pursuit of justice. Before they know it, the friction they generate turns to heat, igniting a love neither ever expected to find.

They believe passion this intense cannot last. But when Shaye becomes a killer's target, Tanner realizes he'd give up anything to protect her--including his life.

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Murder and mystery spark unexpected romance in this captivating new tale from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell

Tanner is a hard-edged, big-city cop come home to the historic Davis family ranch to settle his uncle's estate. Shaye Townsend works for an environmental conservancy that acquires and protects old ranches--and she wants to preserve the Davis homestead. When the suspicious death of Tanner's uncle at his ranch throws the two opposites together, tempers flare and sparks fly. While they have trouble seeing eye-to-eye, Shaye and Tanner agree on one thing: They need to uncover the truth.

Combining their unique skills, the unlikely pair share long nights in the pursuit of justice. Before they know it, the friction they generate turns to heat, igniting a love neither ever expected to find. And when Shaye becomes a killer's target, Tanner realizes he'd give up anything to protect her--including his life.

Review Quotes

"Romantic suspense at its best." - Booklist

"the characters ring true, and the action concludes with an exciting chase through a desolate Sierra Nevada terrain of abandoned mine shafts and aborted dreams." - Publishers Weekly

"There is no finer guarantee of outstanding romance than the name of Elizabeth Lowell." - Romantic Times BOOKclub

"You know when you pick up an Elizabeth Lowell book, you're going to get strong characters, a vivid setting and a thrilling story." - USA Today

Praise for Dangerous Refuge "Smart, realistic characters, a beautifully described setting, a cultural/economic issue that deserves to be highlighted, and an intriguing puzzle meld into a riveting mystery that won't disappoint." - Library Journal

"The fabulous talent . . . dazzles the imagination and bewitches the heart." - Rave Reviews