Closer than she thinks

the long version

A Woman Scorned Alyssa Rossi never wanted to return home to New Orleans-too many memories-most of them bad ones. But when her successful costume jewelry company is acquired by TriTech, her only choice is to leave Italy-and return to the scene of a crime that nearly destroyed her life... A Mystery Unsolved TriTech CEO Jake Williams is all business-and determined to find out the real reason why his partner acquired Rossi Designs. His investigation uncovers a first love's betrayal, a missing baby.and the mysterious Alyssa in the center of a storm of gossip and controversy that has raged for more than a decade. A Deadly Obsession Shunned by New Orleans society, yet coveted by her former lover, Alyssa tried to focus on her jewelry...and Jake. But her past-and a new murder-haunt her every waking moment. Now, amid the chaos of Madri Gras, Alyssa and Jake's attempts to uncover the truth bring them closer to one another-and to a killer who will stop at nothing to destroy them...