Marie Ferrarella - Cavanaugh's Missing Person

Does she have the key to solving a murder?

A Cavanaugh is on the (cold) case!

Kenzie Cavanaugh strives to prove herself to her legendary law enforcement family. But when her missing persons case grabs the attention of infuriating—gorgeous—Detective Hunter Brannigan, she grudgingly collaborates with her work rival to catch a killer. As the partners uncover a lethal conspiracy, they must learn to trust their instincts, and one another, to stay alive.

USA TODAY bestselling and RITA® Award–winning author MARIE FERRARELLAhas written more than two hundred and fifty books for Harlequin, some under the name Marie Nicole. Her romances are beloved by fans worldwide. Visit her website, marieferrarella.com.

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Cavanaugh’s Missing Person

Marie Ferrarella

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ISBN: 978-1-474-09425-2

CAVANAUGH’S MISSING PERSON

© 2019 Marie Rydzynski-Ferrarella

Published in Great Britain 2019

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“What interest do you have in John Kurtz?” Kenzie wanted to know.

Hunter’s shimmering green eyes skimmed over her from top to bottom before he answered. “I don’t.”

He could make her lose her patience faster than any human being she had ever encountered, and that included Billy. Kenzie struggled now to hold on to her temper as she asked, “Then why would you be going to the scene where he was found?”

He slowly smiled at Kenzie, knowing that it annoyed her. He couldn’t explain why, but he really liked getting under her skin. “Let’s just say I have a real interest in the person who did this to him.”

“Why?” Kenzie demanded.

Hunter saw no reason to keep this a secret. Teasing Kenzie took a back seat to possibly solving a case—or at least getting one step closer to solving it.

“Because I think that my cold case might have been this guy’s first murder.”

* * *

Be sure to check out the next books in this

exciting miniseries:

Cavanaugh Justice—Where Aurora’s finest are always in action

* * *

Dear Reader,

I’m not sure if anyone is keeping count out there, but this marks my fortieth Cavanaugh Justice series book. What had started out as a limited, five-book series refused to fade away. To be honest, the idea of a law enforcement family, whose first allegiance was to each other and then to the law they had all taken an oath to uphold, fascinated me. Possibly because I had grown up with a family that could have easily fit inside a cereal box, I always wondered what it would be like to have cousins and uncles and aunts to add dimensions to my life. Creating them on paper was the next best thing. And, like Mickey Mouse creating helpers for himself in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice , once I got started, I couldn’t stop myself. And I was further encouraged by wonderful letters from you, telling me how much you enjoyed the last Cavanaugh book and asking me if there would be more coming. Ask and ye shall receive (or careful what you wish for, take your choice).

I hope you enjoy this latest entry in the Cavanaugh Justice series. As ever, I thank you for taking the time to pick up one of my stories to read, and from the bottom of my heart, I wish you someone to love who loves you back.

All the best,

Marie Ferrarella

To

Nancy Parodi Neubert,

Who patiently let me

Try out my stories on her

More years ago

Than either of us

Care to remember.

Thank you, Nance.

Love,

Twinkles

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Note to Readers

Introduction

Dear Reader

Dedication

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Epilogue

About the Publisher

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