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Lost & Found
First published 2003 · 512 pages
A snappy, art-world romantic suspense where sharp banter and simmering chemistry meet a cozy but deadly mystery.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sleek, high-end gallery where danger lurks just behind the velvet ropes. It delivers that classic, comforting blend of romantic suspense where the stakes are high enough to keep the pages turning, but the central focus remains firmly on the crackling chemistry between two highly competent professionals. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, driven by sharp, wry dialogue and a heroine who is as smart as she is pragmatic. The atmosphere balances the cozy warmth of a blossoming romance with the intriguing chill of a murder mystery. It is a perfect comfort read for those who delight in equal-partnership romances, art-world intrigue, and a satisfyingly neat resolution.
- Mood
- intriguing
- cozy yet dangerous
- sleek
- warm
- Tone
- wry
- engaging
- romantic
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- mixing business and pleasure · family legacy · building trust · uncovering hidden truths
- The writing
- Snappy, accessible, and dialogue-driven, with a sharp wit that keeps the narrative moving effortlessly.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded professional boundaries to a thrilling, high-stakes partnership built on mutual respect and undeniable chemistry.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love competent, quirky heroines and protective heroes teaming up to solve a mystery while falling in love.
Content notes
- murder
- family death
- mild violence
About the book
Cady Briggs is useful to Mack Easton. Her expertise in art and antiques helps his low-profile company, Lost and Found, find missing treasures for high-paying clients. But Cady knows that being useful to a client is one thing—and being used is another. So no matter how alluring she finds Mack, she plans to keep business and pleasure entirely separate.
But then a sudden tragedy puts Cady in charge of Chatelaine’s, her family’s prestigious art and antiques gallery. Suddenly the roles are reversed, as strange developments at Chatelaine’s lead Cady to ask for help from none other than Mack Easton. And instead of tracking down missing masterpieces together, they’ll be hunting for a killer...
Description from Open Library.
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