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Cross My Heart
419 pages
A high-stakes blend of second-chance romance and breathless suspense where a hidden heiress must trust her childhood protector to reclaim her life.
What it feels like
Reading this romantic suspense feels like stepping into a classic, high-stakes thriller where the chemistry is just as explosive as the danger. The narrative moves at a brisk clip, balancing the tense, shadow-soaked mood of a deadly inheritance plot with the swoony, sunlit warmth of a second-chance romance. The prose is accessible and emotionally direct, keeping the focus tightly on the heroine's journey from guarded independence to vulnerable trust. It is a story about reclaiming stolen identity and the fierce, protective nature of true love. Fans of Linda Howard and Nora Roberts will devour this blend of danger and desire, delighting in a resilient heroine and a hero who will stop at nothing to keep her safe.
- Mood
- tense
- swoony
- high-stakes
- hopeful
- Tone
- suspenseful
- romantic
- earnest
- protective
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reclaiming identity · second chance romance · overcoming past trauma · protective love
- The writing
- Accessible, fast-paced, and emotionally direct, focusing on character chemistry and mounting tension.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded independence and lingering fear to vulnerable trust and triumphant reclamation of self.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic romantic suspense with a protective hero, a resilient heroine, and a dash of inheritance drama.
Content notes
- past child abuse
- parental death
- attempted murder
About the book
Lacey Kincaid is a classic New York success story. As the owner of Odd Jobs, she's gone from rags to riches...sort of. Because Lacey's harboring a secret: she was born Lillian Dumont, and spent her childhood with a silver spoon in her mouth, until the deaths of her wealthy parents and the evil schemes of an abusive uncle forced her to take drastic measures. She'd never planned to return to her former life or her abandoned identity, but when her childhood sweetheart, Ty, resurfaces and urges her to claim her rightful inheritance, she decides that maybe being the Dumont heiress wouldn't be so bad. Lacey's uncle doesn't see it that way, though, and he's willing to do anything to stop her.Now, it's up to Ty to protect Lacey before that silver spoon becomes a silver bullet. But if they live through this, the future's looking bright for this downtown guy and his brand-new uptown girl!
Description from Open Library.
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