Witchcraft »

A former librarian with a degree in history, Jayne Ann Krentz is a prolific, bestselling romance novelist and a passionate advocate of the genre.

A story of mystery and passion from a best-selling romance author - Mystery writer Kimberly Sawyer lives alone and likes it that way. But when she is threatened by a hooded figure, and a blood-red rose with a needle thrust into its heart is left on her doorstep, she knows she needs protection. So it seems like perfect timing when Napa Valley vineyard owner Darius Cavenaugh returns to Kimberly’s life, offering help and a place to stay. But how did he know she needed him? Was it the deep, intuitive intimacy of a soulmate . . . or was it witchcraft?

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Until she receives the single red rose, Kimberly Sawyer had no intention of calling Darius Cavenaugh. Actually, it isn't the rose so much that prompts Kimberly to contact him as the needle hidden inside it. This is the first clue that the people running around in monk's robes with silver daggers are serious, and Darius is not taking any chances with Kimberly's safety. The next thing Kimberly knows, she has been whisked away to Darius' Napa Valley winery with nothing to worry about except how to finish her latest book. Kim could only see one potential problem with calling in a favor from Darius. As a writer, she is used to telling her characters exactly what to do, but when it comes to their relationship, Darius isn't taking orders from anyone but himself. With its beguiling blend of snappy dialogue, sharply delineated characters, and unfailing suspense, this classic Krentz, available in hardcover for the first time, is a guaranteed winner.