Callaway Cousins Box Set, Books 1-4 by Barbara Freethy

Author:Barbara Freethy [Freethy, Barbara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fog City Publishing

Market Lane Books took up the entire first floor of a three-story, turn-of-the-century building whose décor had been inspired by the Gold Rush. While the exterior of the building was gray granite, the interior boasted mahogany walls, porcelain-tiled floors, and carved marble pillars. But the opulent architecture and design was definitely showing signs of age and strain, Kate thought, noting serious cracks in the marble and gouges in the floor, hence the fundraiser to restore the building to its former glory.

"This must have been magnificent in its day," she said to Devin as they wandered around the tall shelves of books. The aisles were crowded with the San Francisco elite, who appeared to be more interested in mingling and sipping on champagne than talking about books. She suspected that most of the attendees were not actually readers but probably more interested in being at the fashionable fundraiser, which was hosted not only by Gerilyn Connors's architectural firm but also the mayor's office.

"It's a cool space," Devin commented, his gaze fixed on the man signing books at the front of the store. "Let's get in line."

"We can't ask Ron Dillingsworth questions in an autographing line," she said. "Let's wait until he's done and catch him then." She glanced down at the program she'd been given. "It says here the signing will go until eight. That's twenty minutes from now."

"He could disappear right after. We might miss our chance."

"We'll block him. Don't worry. We won't let him go without a conversation."

"All right." His gaze swept the room, and he tensed. "Brad Connors is here."

"Really? I thought he and Gerilyn had a bitter divorce. Why would he be here?"

"No idea. At one point, Gerilyn had a restraining order against Brad."

"They look pretty friendly tonight," she said, following his gaze.

Brad Connors appeared to be in his mid-forties. He had sandy brown hair and a thick moustache. His build was sturdy and solid. He looked like a man who'd be comfortable rushing opponents on a football field. According to the bio Devin had worked up on him, that's exactly what he'd done until he was about twenty-five-years old. Then he'd gone into firefighting and had excelled at the job until a growing problem with drugs and alcohol eventually ended his marriage and his career.

"Let's say hello," Devin said.

She had a feeling it wasn't going to be a friendly hello, but she followed Devin across the room. Devin had interviewed Brad and Gerilyn after Sam's death, and judging by the way the couple tensed when they saw Devin, the memory of those interviews was not a good one.

"What are you doing here?" Brad demanded. He then turned to glare at his ex-wife. "Did you know he was coming?"

"No, of course not," Gerilyn said nervously.

Gerilyn was a thin woman with blonde hair and brown eyes. She wore a form-fitting sheath dress with heels and gave Devin a wary look. "Why are you here?"

"I like books about fires," he said.

"You need to leave," Brad said. "This is my wife's event.

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