An escape to an idyllic Irish seaside village is about to turn deadly in this riveting new novel by master of romantic suspense Carla Neggers For marine biologist Julianne Maroney, two weeks in tiny Declan's Cross on the south Irish coast is a chance to heal her broken heart. She doesn't expect to attract the attention of FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan—especially since a Donovan is the reason for her broken heart. Emma and Colin are in Ireland for their own personal retreat. Colin knows he's a reminder of everything Julianne wants to escape, but something about her trip raises his suspicion. Emma, an art crimes expert, is also on edge. Of all the Irish villages Julianne could choose…why Declan's Cross? Ten years ago, a thief slipped into a mansion in Declan's Cross. Emma's grandfather, a renowned art detective, investigated, but the art stolen that night has never been recovered and the elusive thief never caught. From the moment Julianne sets foot on Irish soil, everything goes wrong. The well-connected American diver who invited her to Ireland has disappeared. And now Emma and Colin are in Declan's Cross asking questions. As a dark conspiracy unfolds amid the breathtaking scenery of Declan's Cross, the race is on to stop a ruthless killer…and the stakes have never been more personal for Emma and Colin. The third book in the Sharpe & Donovan series by prolific and popular Neggers takes the two FBI agents to Ireland, but they aren’t the focus of the story. Julianne Maroney, a marine biologist from the same small town in Maine in which the Donovans live, has had her heart broken by Andy Donovan. Fleeing her problems, she travels to Ireland at the invitation of Lindsey Hargreaves, an heiress who is planning to open a marine field station in the beautiful small coastal town of Declan’s Cross. But when Julianne arrives, Lindsey is nowhere to be found. The missing Lindsey and a cold-case art heist generate suspense, and Neggers’ characters have interesting back stories. Colin Donovan is a deep-cover FBI agent, and Emma Sharpe is a former nun and art-crimes expert. Young Father Bracken, an Irish priest with a tragedy in his past, is half-owner of a distillery that is instrumental in bringing the people in Rock Point, Maine, and those in Declan’s Cross together. Readers of Saint’s Gate (2011) and Heron’s Cove (2012), who already know many of these characters, will derive the most enjoyment, while those new to the series may be left at sea. --Diana Tixier Herald "Neggers' beautifully flowing and skillfully narrated novel is rich with dialogue that emphasizes the sights, sounds, culture and panoramic views of Ireland. Her characters consist of old friends and new, along with a villain or two, and all are profoundly perfect in their portrayals. Her stars Emma and Colin are as unforgettable as ever as their romance progresses. Although part of a series, Declan's Cross stands well alone." -Top Pick, RT Book Reviews "Heron's Cove gives romantic suspense fans what they want...complex mystery with a bit of romance. Negger's skillfully created a compelling puzzle, refusing to reveal all the pieces until the very end." -Top Pick, RT Book Reviews "Once in a while, a writer who's been at it seemingly forever reaches a new pinnacle. Such is the case with Carla Neggers in her latest superb adventure of romantic suspense!" -Providence Journal "Carla Neggers has emerged as the queen of the romantic suspense novel...Heron's Cove is a novel that is written with a gripping and suspenseful style that will surely have the most astute armchair sleuths and amateur detectives scratching their heads and guessing right up until the very end. Neggers does a first-rate job of creating scenes with images that are so vivid, one can almost breathe in the briny salt air along Maine's craggy coast. -Nashua Sunday Telegraph "Only a writer as gifted as Carla Neggers could use so few words to convey so much action and emotional depth." -New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown "With a great plot and excellent character development, Neggers' thriller, the first in a new series, is a fast-paced, action-packed tale of romantic suspense that will appeal to fans of Lisa Jackson and Lisa Gardner." -Library Journal on Saint's Gate "Neggers' emotionally charged story is masterful--an intense mystery and complex romance all in one. It's simply wonderful!" -Top Pick, RT Book Reviews on That Night on Thistle Lane "[Neggers] forces her characters to confront issues of humanity, integrity and the multifaceted aspects of love without slowing the ever-quickening pace." -Publishers Weekly on Betrayals Carla Neggers is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sharpe and Donovan series featuring Boston-based FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan and the Swift River Valley series set in small-town New England. With many bestsellers to her credit, Carla and her husband divide their time between their hilltop home in Vermon