Atlanta homicide detective Patrick “Tick” Kelly turned his back on the world the day his wife and children were murdered. Abandoning his city and his career, he holed up in a beach house on Mango Key, Florida, and drowned his grief in Jack Daniels. Now sober and a bestselling author, Tick would gladly stay a recluse forever if his brother Pete didn’t keep trying to drag him back to the land of the living. After years of sacrificing her personal life in favor of her DEA job, special agent Kate Rush resigned and moved back to her native Miami. But the unofficial assignment that has just come her way is too intriguing to pass up. She and a fellow ex-agent are relocated to Mango Key to keep an eye on an imposing, mysterious fortress believed to be at the center of a human trafficking ring. At first, the Kelly brothers are suspected of involvement, but Kate is sure Tick poses no danger — except for the slow-burning gaze that makes her breath catch and her heart race. Tick finds himself fascinated by Kate’s investigation — and by her inviting mix of courage and kindness. Teaming up, they uncover a web of betrayal, blackmail, and ruthless greed. And as danger mounts, Tick realizes how far he’ll go to protect the rare and surprising gift that’s come his way: a second chance at a happy ending.
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"What a great story of co-workers, friends, suspense, new and old relationships. Who would think a book of DEA agents,human trafficing and blackmailing could have a picture-perfect happy ending. Love, loved this."
— Diana (5 out of 5 stars)
" Fern Michaels is suppose to be a good writer. Felt like she just needed to get a book out quick with this one. "
— April, 2/14/2014" This had bad language, and I thought is was a book I could let my mom read, based on her sister's recommendation of the author! Whoops! The language doesn't get better as it continues, but gets a bit worse. "
— John, 2/10/2014" I'm a Fern Michaels fan; her Las Vegas Trilogy is a favorite. Although this book was a pleasant diversion (especially during Hurricane Sandy's aftermath) Lawrence Tyler's character was a little too cliche. I won't let this book detract from reading others by the author. It's also closer to a 4 star than a 3, but still gets a 3 as it needed more depth/development. "
— Rflutist, 2/7/2014" I liked the characters and story idea but didn't think the story was well developed. Unfortunately, I think that is like many of her books. I have read most of her Sisterhood series which I kept reading because I just wanted to find out what would happen next but the way she writes the stories makes me crazy sometimes. "
— Laura, 2/5/2014" i'm still listening to this book on my mp3 player and so far it's really good. "
— Tiffany, 1/27/2014" Couldn't finish it before it was due back at the library "
— Cristan, 1/27/2014" "Fern Michaels never lets you down....great book!" "
— Judy, 1/18/2014" Atlanta homicide detective Patrick 'Tick' Kelly turned his back on the world the day his wife and children were murdered. Abandoning his city and his career, he holed up in a beach house on Mango Key, Florida, and drowned his grief in Jack Daniels. Now sober and a bestselling author, Tick would gladly stay a recluse forever if his brother Pete didn't keep trying to drag him back to the land of the living. After years of sacrificing her personal life in favour of her DEA job, special agent Kate Rush resigned and moved back to her native Miami. But the unofficial assignment that has just come her way is too intriguing to pass up. She and a fellow ex-agent are relocated to Mango Key to keep an eye on an imposing, mysterious fortress believed to be at the centre of a human trafficking ring. At first, the Kelly brothers are suspected of involvement, but Kate is sure Tick poses no danger - except for the slow-burning gaze that makes her breath catch and her heart race. Tick finds himself fascinated by Kate's investigation - and by her inviting mix of courage and kindness. Teaming up, they uncover a web of betrayal, blackmail, and ruthless greed. And as danger mounts, Tick realizes how far he'll go to protect the rare and surprising gift that's come his way: a second chance at a happy ending "
— Jane, 1/16/2014" This is the first book I read by Fern Michaels. It wasn't my favorite book due mainly to the cuss words. I would prefer a book without so many bad words. "
— Melissa, 1/14/2014" I've read and enjoyed several of Michals' "Sisterhood" series, but this one just didn't do much for me. The action was flat and the romance tepid at best. I can't say that any of the characters really made me root for them or even want to know them. "
— Sue, 12/25/2013" Another great Fern Michaels read. "
— Julie, 12/6/2013" I really enjoyed this book. My only criticism is that she seemed in a hurry to wrap it up once you got close to the end. "
— Jewett, 12/5/2013" Not what I thought it would be like. no suspense, you can guess what will happen next & it was very cheesy. definitely not my favorite, but not the worst either. "
— Stephanie, 11/9/2013" This was a nice enjoyable read. Two cops off the books meet two brothers (one an AWOL cop) meet and fall in love while taking down a crime of human trafficking. "
— Marnie, 10/24/2013" Another good mystery that couldn't be put down. "
— Carla, 1/24/2013" Not impressed at all. "
— Anna, 1/24/2013" A pretty good and fast read with lots of mystery and intrigue. "
— Vivian, 11/7/2012" Fern Michaels has managed to keep me on the edge of my seat right to the very end just like she always dors. Great job. "
— Sandy, 9/25/2012" I was looking forward to reading this book. The idea and plot sounded like fun. The book however really missed the mark. The story is choppy and disconnected. I barely made it to the end. "
— Stephanie, 9/15/2012" Recently all of this author's books that I've read have been disappointments. This just fell in the same category. I will leave her writing alone for a while. "
— Emily, 6/6/2012" Couldbn't put this book down. Had all the elements of mystery. Fern Michaels' fans will not be disappointed. "
— Patricia, 5/20/2012" Wonderful reading as both romance and mystery. An excellent read. "
— Penny, 1/5/2012" Cute story. Narration not so good. "
— Vannessagrace, 9/3/2011" Have not read any of Fern Michaels in a while so enjoyed it a mystery with romance. "
— Gail, 8/27/2011" Cute sweet story, pretty predictible and no real twists and turns. It was an easy read but nothing exciting. I wouldnt recommend for you to run out and buy it. If you were to get it for free and having nothing better to do..... "
— Allison, 7/3/2011" Characters weren't distinct and I often couldn't tell who was speaking. "
— Valerie, 6/8/2011" Awesome book. Love everything about her!!! "
— Jennifer, 5/19/2011" I enjoyed the book, especially the characters. Two very strong women! Ending was a little too neat. "
— Pat, 5/18/2011" Nice, short entertaining book. So glad I use the library and not pay for these. "
— Nancy, 5/17/2011" Not what I thought it would be like. no suspense, you can guess what will happen next & it was very cheesy. definitely not my favorite, but not the worst either. "
— Stephanie, 5/17/2011" Kate Rush a former DEA agent and her friend and partner Sandra are staking out a mysterious fortress on Mango Key in Fla. She meets a former cop who is also a former alcholic and they work together to solve the mystery of a human trafficking ring. "
— Joanne, 5/13/2011" Recently all of this author's books that I've read have been disappointments. This just fell in the same category. I will leave her writing alone for a while. "
— Emily, 5/4/2011" I liked this book - it had humor, suspense, romance and drama! "
— Debbie, 4/26/2011Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of thirty-five books in the Sisterhood series, as well as novels in eleven other series and seventy-two stand-alone novels. There are over ninety five million copies of her books in print. She has built and funded several large day care centers in her hometown, and is a passionate animal lover who has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests. Visit her website at FernMichaels.com.
Jeff Cummings, as an audiobook narrator, has won both an Earphones Award and the prestigious Audie Award in 2015 for Best Narration in Science and Technology. He is also a twenty-year veteran of the stage, having worked at many regional theaters across the country, from A Contemporary Theatre in Seattle and the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta to the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City and the International Mystery Writers’ Festival in Owensboro, Kentucky. He also spent seven seasons with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.