Life is spinning out of control, and a longing to escape becomes all-consuming. A rude client, an unfaithful boyfriend, and a thankless bossTrina Santo is unable to cope. Frustrated with life at the art museum where she works, she flees to a small beach town along Californias coast. While her aunt and uncle vacation for the summer, Trina manages their Hidden Treasure Gift Shop. Unforeseen challenges bring Daniel Taylor into the picture to help with repairs at the gift shop. Trina is intrigued by the high-handed but helpful Daniel. He may be bossy, but his actions help Trina when she needs it most. Careful to guard her heart after her recent break-up, Trina first takes the time to get to know Daniel as a friend. Her escape to the shores of Catamara land her in the midst of a plot of secrecy. Trina is fascinated by a missing painting of darkness and night, painted over one hundred years ago. The lost paintings twin of goodness and light hangs in the historic cathedral under renovation by Daniels company. Rumor says the evil painting is hidden in the old church. She must find her way through its maze of rooms to discover whos at the heart of the deception surrounding the priceless family paintings. Trina and Daniel work together to unravel the mystery around the missing painting and the strange goings-on in town. Daniel is patient with Trinateasing and challenging her to pray, forgive, and heal with Gods help.
An uneasy sense of impending calamity falls. An underhanded war crushes. As troubles beset the Flying Horse Ranch, lady veterinarian, Kat Lamar, teams up with newly hired ranch foreman, Cade Crocker, thwarting attempts aimed at forcing a land sale and stealing a runaway stallion. Cade, in dusty boots and cowboy hat, arrives under a cloud of suspicion, haunted by a past failure as he defends the Flying Horse under the mistrustful but tempting green eyes of the lady vet. Someone with inside knowledge is putting the Flying Horse Ranch out of business and setting off a series of sabotage mishaps. A stable fire puts Cade on the trail of the arsonist and horse thief. He finds little evidence, no answers, and plenty of suspects but no proof. Bad luck, sleuthing, and misfortunes abound for Kat, and riding into trouble, she comes across the terrifying reality of a wicked, inveigling hand grasping for what is rightfully hers. Her adversary is waiting and explodes in anger when crossed, terrifying Kat with his horrifying, crazy laughter. Cade, by her side, goes after the man who once outwitted him. Can he find his faith and reclaim the courage to fight a battle he once lost?
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