If you have not picked up HIDDEN GEMS, then go out and do this right away! Marissa Suarez has gone through her share of boyfriends through years. Meanwhile, her best friend and neighbor is Jamie Wilson, who's stood by while Marissa has had her string of failed romances. Jamie is good, kind and the best darn good friend in the world. So, why haven't they connected? Marissa returns from the Cayman Islands after yet another broken romance and Jamie is there to meet her at the airport. Before she can even exit the airport, an encounter with a stranger gives her the chills. An attempted mugging, and later, a break-in at her apartment has both Marissa and Jamie wondering who--or what--the thieves are after. To protect her, Jamie asks Marissa to move in with him into his small apartment. It doesn't take long before the two are doing the sheet tango together. But will their sizzling affair be the beginning of the end of their friendship? Meanwhile, everyone is buzzing about the missing White Star amulet, a rare piece of jewelry recently stolen. The charm and hustle of New York City plays a part in HIDDEN GEMS. Nowhere else could HIDDEN GEMS have taken place but in NYC. How do Marissa, Jamie and everyone else tie into the crime? As the threats against Marissa escalate, will Jamie keep her safe? Will their relationship move from a friendship to that of permanent lovers? Carrie Alexander provides readers with a story filled with colorful characters, snappy dialogue, and distinctive humor that will capture their interest. Marissa is smart, witty and full of life. Jamie is sexy, charming, and a good guy who's badly in love with Marissa. The question is: what took them so long to connect? Will the mystery of not only who has the White Star, but who took it, be revealed? A light, fun read that is pure enjoyment will have you smiling and wondering what happens next, HIDDEN GEMS is one you won't dare want to put down.
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