Carla Cassidy - Scene Of The Crime - Means And Motive

Two hardheaded investigators chase danger—and each other—in New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy’s newest Scene of the Crime case

Gabriel Walters didn’t need some know-it-all FBI agent charging in on his territory. But Jordon James wasn’t about to let some local police chief derail her, not with three unsolved murders over at the Diamond Cove B and B. If she just immersed herself in the investigation, she could avoid the troubles she’d left back home…and run head-on into some new ones with Gabriel. He didn’t want to discover a fourth victim, which, if the note slid under Jordon’s bedroom door was to be believed, would be her. Now it will take their full cooperation to catch a killer—before he strikes again.

“There is also a killer using this bed-and-breakfast as his personal playground.”

“All the more reason for me to stay here,” she replied.

Gabriel frowned. “I really don’t like the idea. I think it would be much better if you stayed somewhere else.”

“I’ll be fine here. I’m armed and I’m trained. Just get me a key and point me to a room.”

The burn in his gut intensified. Even though he barely knew Jordon, he recognized the stubborn upward thrust of a chin, the resolute shine in her eyes.

The killer was savvy enough not to leave any evidence behind. In savagely murdering three people, he hadn’t made any mistakes that Gabriel had been able to find.

The last thing Gabriel wanted was for FBI Special Agent Jordon James to become the fourth victim.

Scene of the Crime: Means and Motive

Carla Cassidy

www.millsandboon.co.uk

CARLA CASSIDY is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author who has written more than one hundred and twenty novels for Mills & Boon. In 1995, she won Best Silhouette Romance from RT Book Reviews for Anything for Danny. In 1998, she also won a Career Achievement Award for Best Innovative Series from RT Book Reviews. Carla believes the only thing better than curling up with a good book to read is sitting down at the computer with a good story to write.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Title Page About the Author CAST OF CHARACTERS Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Epilogue Extract Copyright

Jordon James—An FBI agent who has come to Branson to solve a trio of murders. She quickly becomes marked by the killer as the next victim.

Gabriel Walters—Chief of police. Can he protect Jordon from the killer and still hang on to his heart?

Kevin Rollings—The former owner of Diamond Cove. Has his need for revenge turned him into a cold-blooded murderer?

Ed Rollings—Is the handyman really doing his brother’s dirty work?

Ted Overton—Has the present owner of the bed-and-breakfast hatched an evil plot to get his family back where they belong?

Billy Bonds—The groundskeeper has secrets… Is one of them deadly?

To Bob and Jenny Offutt, thanks for the wonderful hospitality we received when we stayed with you at your beautiful resort, Crystal Cove Bed and Breakfast in Branson.

Contents

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Back Cover Text Two hardheaded investigators chase danger—and each other—in New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy’s newest Scene of the Crime case Gabriel Walters didn’t need some know-it-all FBI agent charging in on his territory. But Jordon James wasn’t about to let some local police chief derail her, not with three unsolved murders over at the Diamond Cove B and B. If she just immersed herself in the investigation, she could avoid the troubles she’d left back home…and run head-on into some new ones with Gabriel. He didn’t want to discover a fourth victim, which, if the note slid under Jordon’s bedroom door was to be believed, would be her. Now it will take their full cooperation to catch a killer—before he strikes again.

Introduction “There is also a killer using this bed-and-breakfast as his personal playground.” “All the more reason for me to stay here,” she replied. Gabriel frowned. “I really don’t like the idea. I think it would be much better if you stayed somewhere else.” “I’ll be fine here. I’m armed and I’m trained. Just get me a key and point me to a room.” The burn in his gut intensified. Even though he barely knew Jordon, he recognized the stubborn upward thrust of a chin, the resolute shine in her eyes. The killer was savvy enough not to leave any evidence behind. In savagely murdering three people, he hadn’t made any mistakes that Gabriel had been able to find. The last thing Gabriel wanted was for FBI Special Agent Jordon James to become the fourth victim.

Title Page Scene of the Crime: Means and Motive Carla Cassidy www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author CARLA CASSIDY is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author who has written more than one hundred and twenty novels for Mills & Boon. In 1995, she won Best Silhouette Romance from RT Book Reviews for Anything for Danny. In 1998, she also won a Career Achievement Award for Best Innovative Series from RT Book Reviews. Carla believes the only thing better than curling up with a good book to read is sitting down at the computer with a good story to write.

CAST OF CHARACTERS CAST OF CHARACTERS Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Title Page About the Author CAST OF CHARACTERS Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Epilogue Extract Copyright Jordon James—An FBI agent who has come to Branson to solve a trio of murders. She quickly becomes marked by the killer as the next victim. Gabriel Walters—Chief of police. Can he protect Jordon from the killer and still hang on to his heart? Kevin Rollings—The former owner of Diamond Cove. Has his need for revenge turned him into a cold-blooded murderer? Ed Rollings—Is the handyman really doing his brother’s dirty work? Ted Overton—Has the present owner of the bed-and-breakfast hatched an evil plot to get his family back where they belong? Billy Bonds—The groundskeeper has secrets… Is one of them deadly?

Dedication To Bob and Jenny Offutt, thanks for the wonderful hospitality we received when we stayed with you at your beautiful resort, Crystal Cove Bed and Breakfast in Branson.

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Epilogue

Extract

Copyright

Chapter One

FBI Special Agent Jordon James hated two things—winter and murder—and she was about to be immersed in the middle of both. She frowned and stared out the small window of the helicopter that had carried her from Kansas City to the rousing tourist town of Branson, Missouri.