She wants answers. He wishes he didn’t want her.
Can these rivals stave off a killer long enough to give love a second chance?
Emily had lost her P.I. husband unexpectedly and now suspicious clues are starting to surface. To pay the mounting bills and solve his cold-case murder, she dives headfirst into the family business. When she takes on her first case, Emily’s biggest obstacle is the sexy cop who refuses to back down.
Detective Colin Andrews catches killers to forget his tragic past. When a pretty P.I. doubts his hunch about a murderer, he can’t close the case or get the gorgeous rival off his mind. But if he’s not careful, his budding feelings may prove to be a fatal distraction.
If you like your sleuths feisty, fun, and female, you’ll love private-eye Emily Parker!
The Scent of Lies is Book 1 in the Paradise Valley romantic cozy mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs. The characters are captivating, the intrigue is juicy, there’s a splash of humor, and the romance is sizzling but clean. Absolutely unputdownable series!