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Murderous Russians, kamikaze drivers and a very vicious blonde in pink LaCroix couture are all after gemologist Becca Whitmore as she races across four countries to nab two priceless diamonds that contain sensitive military coding. Member of the exclusive Gotham Roses, when she's not chairing charitable galas Becca slips into the covert lifestyle as easily as a pair of patent leather Manolos. Reluctantly, she'll partner with a sexy MI-6 agent who keeps all his intel need-to-know--yet his startling ability to identify designer women's shoes can't make him all that bad. Can Becca find the diamonds, rescue a nanotechnologist, discover the Brit's secrets, and get home in time to host the Valentine's gala?
During a robbery attempt to steal diamonds from jeweler MaryEllen Sommerfield in London, the thief shoots the owner in the head, but she remains alive, surprisingly coherent in spite of the time bomb inside her head, and cooperative with the police. New York based Gemologist Becca Whitmore of the Gotham Roses travels to London to analyze the diamond and two similar ones to ascertain why these were the target of the robber. --- At the same Becca evaluates the gems, British MI-6 Agent Aston Dane also investigates the robbery attempt to learn why these gems are so valuable to someone. He and Becca meet at New Scotland Yard and both sides reluctantly team up. As they find clues to the value of these diamonds, an attraction between them rises. However, first the case must be resolved, which takes them to Paris and finally New York in search of who is behind the caper. --- The lead couple is a fine pairing of two courageous intelligent protagonists they along with clever use of gemology turn this action-packed romantic suspense into a gripping thriller that has the audience traveling alongside the heroes. Fans will follow clues to learn what is so special about these diamonds and search for previous Gotham Roses¿ tales like THE GOLDEN GIRL by Erica Orloff. --- Harriet Klausner
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Posted December 25, 2011
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Murderous Russians, kamikaze drivers and a very vicious blonde in pink LaCroix couture are all after gemologist Becca Whitmore as she races across four countries to nab two priceless diamonds that contain sensitive military coding. Member of the exclusive Gotham Roses, when she's not chairing charitable galas Becca slips into the covert lifestyle as easily as a pair of patent leather Manolos. Reluctantly, she'll partner with a sexy MI-6 agent who keeps all his intel need-to-know--yet his startling ability to identify designer women's shoes can't make him all that bad. Can Becca find the diamonds, rescue a nanotechnologist, discover the Brit's secrets, ...