Dangerous Refuge: A Novel - Hardcover

Elizabeth Lowell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062132717 ISBN 13: 9780062132710

Publisher: WILLIAM MORROW, 2013

Synopsis

Murder and mystery spark unexpected romance in this captivating new tale from the beloved New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth LowellOn 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 truthbining 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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Review:

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

"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

"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

"Elizabeth Lowell is great!"--Johanna Lindsey

"This author delivers pure, undiluted excitement."--Jayne Ann Krentz

"Romantic suspense at its best."--Booklist

"A law unto herself in the world of romance."--Amanda Quick

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"

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"

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"

About the Author:

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell has more than eighty titles published to date with over twenty-four million copies of her books in print. She lives in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with her husband, with whom she writes novels under a pseudonym. Her favorite activity is exploring the Western United States to find the landscapes that speak to her soul and inspire her writing.

About this edition

• Publisher: WILLIAM MORROW
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0062132717
• ISBN 13: 9780062132710
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384