Charmed by Karr Leona

Author:Karr, Leona [Karr, Leona]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Suspense
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-12-14T00:20:21+00:00

Chapter Nine

Minnequa Island was a flurry of activity as Brad docked the patrol boat. A white-crested rolling surf rose and fell against a stone jetty, and a rising wind whipped breakers in the incoming tide. The wharf was crowded with returning fishermen hauling their catches to various fish houses. A nearby business district was alive with late shoppers and early patrons of the cafés and restaurants.

Brad pointed to some nearby houses north of the harbor. “I’m going to interview a Mary Sandrow who lives over there. She worked as a personal maid to Samantha Langdon until the car accident.”

“And?” Ashley prodded, obviously curious.

“It’s possible that after all these years she may be ready to talk. Who knows, she may have information that is pertinent in finding out who attacked your sister.”

“I don’t see how something that happened over twenty-five years ago could have anything to do with an assault on Lorrie, but you’re the detective. The investigation is your call.”

“I don’t want to pass up any leads. I shouldn’t be very long. Why don’t I meet you at the Dolphin Inn in about an hour? They have good food and we can have our dinner without interruption.”

“Promise?” she asked in a way that challenged his ability to keep the evening strictly impersonal.

“Would I lie?” he asked in mock indignation.

“Maybe.” She gave him a knowing smile as she left him with a wave of her hand.

As she walked away, he felt a heat surging through him that was anything but indifferent to her sexual appeal. Her sensual walk, those long legs, supple hips and—

Whoa! he silently told himself and jerked his eyes away from her retreating figure. Until now, he’d managed to keep any romantic relationships on the light side. The truth was, he’d never met an independent, engaging woman like Ashley.

He’d only dated casually during his years on the mainland and since returning to the island, he’d stayed clear of female visitors who seemed ready to give him an inviting smile as he passed by. He certainly had more sense than to let down his guard and allow a California businesswoman play havoc with his emotions. Didn’t he?

He jerked his mind back to business and headed toward Mary Sandrow’s house. The attractive Cape Cod-style home was painted gray and had a picket fence around a small, fading flower garden. A tabby cat sat sunning itself on the front step as Brad let himself through a gate and approached the front door.

The woman must have been watching for his approach because she opened the door before he had even raised his hand to knock. Brad gave her his best disarming smile, but it did little to soften the scowl on her pudgy face.

“I’m Officer Taylor—”

“I know who you are,” she responded coldly. She was a large woman, overweight, with sagging jowls and cheeks that destroyed any hint of the attractive woman she might have been. Now in her forties, Brad had a difficult time picturing her as the personal maid Samantha Langdon had trusted with all her secrets.

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