PLAYING FOR KEEPS

by Marcia Evanick

Description Two years running detective Reece Carpenter solved the Montgomery Clan’s annual family reunion fake murder mystery. His most competitive adversary, Tennessee Montgomery was infuriatingly beautiful and bound and determined to prove she was the better sleuth. When Reece encountered his tempting rival this time, all he wanted to win was her heart. Tennie had come prepared to beat her nemesis but they were tricked into working as a team. Tennie and Reece struggled with the enforced closeness of the game and the challenge of keeping their hands off of each other. As the clues added up to a crime of passion would they finally agree that this year the winner would take all in the name of love?

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Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
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