Secrets and Seduction: 5 Romance Novels

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Author: Shay Lacy
Tags: Suspense, Romance
answers. It would prove that Caro’s death had been an accident and shut jackass Scott’s foul mouth.
    Imagine him pretending he cared about Caro. He’d been from a good family and married well as both sets of parents expected. But Marisa didn’t think their marriage was more than the merging of two dynasties. It certainly wasn’t the dream marriage the 23-year-old Caro had thought she was getting with the dashing man ten years her senior. She hadn’t told Marisa so much in words. Rather, it was what she left unsaid that led Marisa to believe Caro’s marriage wasn’t paradise.
    If the autopsy made Scott look like a fool, so be it. But she didn’t want to tarnish Caro by airing her suspicions about their marriage.
    Instead, she said, “Scott probably said that about the autopsy because he was still in shock.”
    “You’ve recovered.”
    Marisa lifted her chin. “I need to clear Caro’s name. That’s the most important thing I have to do right now.”
    “What will you do if the autopsy is inconclusive? The train did a lot of damage.”
    A vision of Caro’s severed arm infected Marisa’s mind. Her stomach twisted, making breakfast sit uneasily. “Then I’ll look for answers someplace else.”
    Nick drew a clean piece of paper to him, scribbled a note and rested his pen against it. “What number can Brian reach you at when he gets the results?”
    Marisa gave him her business card. “Please tell Brian I’ll appreciate the call.”
    There was an awkward moment when their business was concluded. Her mother’s words about dreams and Marisa’s response echoed in her head. And the shame she’d felt afterward for thinking of any man so soon. Nick Stark was only visiting Watkins Glen. Soon he’d be gone, like her fiancé.
    “Good-bye.”
    Marisa headed for the door, but before she could reach the handle, it opened inward and Brian Nash entered. He was the antithesis of Nick, light coloring where Nick was dark, open and friendly face where Nick’s was closed and stern, a quick grin instead of brooding intensity.
    “Hi, Marisa.” With his boy-next-door looks, he was a lot like Kevin. Unlike Kevin, Brian had no problem leaving the big city behind.
    “Hello, deputy.” She opened her mouth to give him the message she’d given Nick.
    His jovial smile smoothed to seriousness. “I heard about you and Kevin. I’m sorry.”
    Yesterday she’d been inundated with condolences on Caro’s death. No one had said a word about her broken engagement, although by mid-afternoon people must have known. Today that unspoken ban must have lifted. She wasn’t prepared for the pain she felt. “Thank you.”
    “I guess yesterday was hard on you.”
    She swallowed before answering. “Yes.”
    “Let me know if you need someone to talk to. I can recommend some excellent counselors and you wouldn’t have to worry about everyone in town knowing your business.”
    “Oh. Thanks, I’ll do that.” As she hurried through the door, Nick watched her with silent, intense interest.
    She was used to being the focus of small town gossip. She’d be the hot topic until the next juicy morsel came along. Then her fifteen minutes of fame would end. She wished the hurt would only last that long.
    • • •
    Nick’s glance speared Brian. “What happened between her and her fiancé?”
    “He dumped her yesterday, while her friend was being killed.” Brian’s mouth twisted in distaste.
    “Ouch. Talk about bad timing.” Yeah, now she was available but grieving. Nick would be the worst lowlife to make a move on her now. He handed Brian the phone messages he’d taken along with Marisa’s card with the note attached.
    “Johansson’s moving to California to become partners with a college buddy. Marisa didn’t date anyone else the whole time he was in college. What a lousy reward for her loyalty.” Brian leafed through the phone messages.
    “Bastard.” Nick felt like taking a fist to Kevin’s face. Marisa Avalos was too good a
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