Kidnapping in Hope Town

<em>They must trust each other</em><br><br><em>…to save two lives.</em><br><br> Responding to a crime scene, Corporal Gardner Fairhurst is shocked to find his rebellious teenage niece shoplifting. He’s been Sammy’s guardian ever since her mother—his sister, Dani—went missing. But rather than press charges, bakery manager Lia offers Sammy a job. She carries a secret that bonds her with the troubled teen. Now Gard must prioritize Sammy’s safety while he and Lia investigate Dani’s disappearance. When clues lead them into deadly danger­­—and unexpected romance—will Lia reveal her hidden past, which could make them all a family?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.</strong><br><br><strong>Discover more action-packed stories in the</strong><strong><strong> Hope Town Secrets </strong><strong>series. <strong>All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:</strong></strong></strong><br><br> Book 1: <i>Kidnapping in Hope Town</i><br>Book 2: <i>Hunted in Hope Town</i>