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Zusatztext Praise for New York Times Bestselling Author Jayne Ann Krentz “Jayne Ann Krentz is a woman who knows her way around a thrilling plot...[She] knows how to ignite the sparks in a relationship and she also knows how to create suspenseful situations.”—The Huffington Post “A stellar author.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “You can count on Krentz to deliver a good story with twists and turns and memorable characters.”— The News-Gazette “There’s a reason Jayne Ann Krentz sells so many books...[She] continues toexhibit a fine knack for entertaining her readers.”— Fort Worth Star-Telegram “A master of romantic mystery and suspense novels.”— The Columbus Dispatch “Romantic suspense and Krentz are an unbeatable duo.”— RT Book Reviews Informationen zum Autor Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name, as well as futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. There are more than 35 million copies of her books in print. Klappentext From New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz comes the second novel in a dramatic trilogy set in breathtaking Eclipse Bay, a town filled with rivalries as fierce and compelling as the rugged Oregon coast... Nothing was ever simple between a Madison and a Harte. The feud that had divided their families still simmered. Now, only months after their siblings' wedding, Lilian Harte and Gabe Madison are at each other's throats. Successful CEO Gabe had insisted on becoming a client of Lilian's matchmaking service. And after five disastrous dates, Lilian is at her wit's end. If she hadn't already decided to close her business and move home to Eclipse Bay, Gabe would have been the final straw. But when she finds Gabe at her door demanding she fulfill their business contract, the sparks between them suddenly turn personal. Once again, Eclipse Bay will witness a showdown-between a relentless Madison and an irresistible Harte... Chapter 1 “Fire me?” Gabe Madison came to a halt in the center of the carpet. Disbelief warred with outrage on his hard face. “You can’t fire me. I’m a client. You don’t fire clients.” “I do.” Lillian Harte sat very stiffly behind her sleek, Euro-style desk, her hands clasped firmly atop the polished glass surface. She struggled to hold on to what was left of her temper. “I’ve been downsizing for the past few months.” “Downsizing is for getting rid of employees, not customers. What’s the matter with you? You’re supposed to be running a matchmaking business here.” Gabe swept out a hand to indicate the expensively furnished office and the skyline of the city of Portland, Oregon, beyond. “You need clients. You want clients. You don’t fire them.” “Some clients are more trouble than they’re worth.” He narrowed dangerously green eyes. “And I’m one of them, is that it?” “I’m afraid so.” She unclasped her hands and leaned back in her chair. “Look, I’m sorry about this. Really.” “Oh, yeah, I can see that.” His smile was cold. “This was a mistake, Gabe. I told you that when you talked me into letting you sign on with Private Arrangements. I explained that it probably wouldn’t work out well. But you refused to take no for an answer.” Which was hardly a major shock, she thought. It was a good bet that Gabe had not overcome his wild Madison family legacy to build Madison Commercial, a very successful venture capital firm, by taking no for an answer. Only a Harte, such as herself, could fully appreciate the magnitude of his accomplishment. Only a Harte knew just how far Gabe had had to go in order to live down three generations of spectacularly failed potential to rebuild an empire. Her father had frequently speculated that Gabe had been successful bec...
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Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name, as well as futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. There are more than 35 million copies of her books in print.
