Welcome to Tarpon Cove.Dying in the Middle of Summer is Sweaty Business... Quirky property owner,Madison Westin inherits a whole lot more than her aunt's quaint beach front cottages. Taking on a slew of colorful and shady tenants, Madison navigates a whole new world of drunks, ex-convicts, and fugitives. But all new businesses have their hang-ups. With a ruthless lawyer and the former property manager out for blood, Madison is forced to enlist her Glock-rocking bestie to help her take down vile enemies. But can the feisty Madison ace her crash course in blackmail, murder, and drugs before it's too late? Deborah Brown's Crazy in Paradise is packed with Action, Romance, Intrigue, Mystery and Suspense. Oh...did I forget to mention the humor makes for a fast and enjoyable read? This book will be difficult to put down! Excerpt:Zach turned to me. "Can I stay?"I nodded, trying hard not to stare at his bare chest and broad shoulders. Call me crazy, but I was looking to having him as a house guest, a diversion from the sadness."You did a good job at the funeral getting rid of everyone," Doc Rivers said to me, giving me the once over. "Elizabeth was proud of you.She left you a lot. Try not to screw anything up." Doc hugged me."Liz and I were the best of friends. Call me if you nee anything. I better not have to come back here." He glared at Zach, then left through the same gate he entered.Now What? I asked myself. "Zach?" I sat down again next to him on the chaise. He opened his eyes, hooked his arm around my neck, wound his fingers in my hair and pulled me into a kiss. "Lightning shot through my body."Zach, stop," I murmured, though stopping was the last thing I wanted. " I was thinking about what it would be like to have sex with him right here on the chaise."No. I'll recover faster.""You can't sleep out here on the patio," I said between kisses. A small moan escaped my lips, embarrassing me. I pushed away slightly. "That guest room bed will be much more comfortable.""Can I sleep with you?""No, and behave yourself, or I'll call your mother.""Good threat," he laughed. "I'm a grown man and she still scares me sometimes. This is one of those situations she definitely wouldn't like.""Sit up. We're going to get you upstairs while you're high on drugs. Lean against me, and I'll help you up the stairs."He got up slowly off the chaise. I put my arm around his waist and guided him into the house and upstairs."The first door on the right." I pointed."Where's your bedroom?""I'll be across the hall."I helped him into the bedroom and, while I pulled the comforter off and the sheets down, I realized Zach was still fully dressed.He saw me looking at him and seemed to read my thoughts. "Take my clothes off.""Are you out of your mind?""You might've said yes," he said."Whatever." I knelt down and removed his black boots, and pulled off his socks. "You're on your own with the jeans. You can sleep in them for all I care." I peeled off the pieces of what was left of his shirt."When I ago out tomorrow I'll get you another sort.""That door goes into the bathroom," I pointed. "If you need anything, yell.""Damn doctor. I didn't want the sedative, and how I can't keep my eyes open. Thanks for letting me stay. I'll be leaving in the morning.""No you won't. You promised Doc Rivers," I reminded him. "You leave and I'll tell. Besides it'll give you plenty of time to tell me how you knew Elizabeth, and why she would've helped you." I gave him a soft shove as he sat back on the bed. "Now take your pants off and get into bed," I told him. READ THE WHOLE PARADISE SERIES:Crazy in ParadiseDeception in ParadiseTrouble in ParadiseMurder in ParadiseGreed in ParadiseRevenge in ParadiseKidnapped in ParadiseSwindled in ParadiseExecuted in ParadiseHurricane in ParadiseLottery in Paradise
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