On the heels of her New York Times bestseller

Murder List,julieGarwood has written her

most electrifying work of romantic suspense

yet--an unforgettable novel of heart-pounding acnon

and intcusc emotion.

Living a successful life in Charleston. South Caro

lina. Kate MacKenna has always been able to turn her

challenges into triumphs. But now the fates seem to be

lining up against her... in a lethal fashion."

While attending a reception at a friend s estate for a

controversial artist. Kate is nearly killed by an explosion.

Once home. Kate is hit with the news that the prosperous

fragrance company she has nurtured from the ground up

is injeopardy: It turns out that her late mother used the

business as collateral liar a huge loan. and full payment is

due in three weeks. Kate s still reeling from this dcvastat-

ing news when her .younger sister s volatile ex-boyfriend

shows up and threatens her