The Girl Who Knew Too Much

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Amanda Quick, the bestselling author of 'Til Death Do Us Part, transports readers to 1930s California, where glamour and seduction spawn a multitude of sins...
When Hollywood moguls and stars want privacy, they head to an idyllic small town on the coast, where the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel caters to their every need. It's where reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool...
The dead woman had a red-hot secret about up-and-coming leading man Nick Tremayne, a scoop that Irene couldn't resist--especially since she's just a rookie at a third-rate gossip rag. But now Irene's investigation into the drowning threatens to tear down the wall of illusion that is so deftly built around the famous actor, and there are powerful men willing to do anything to protect their investment.
Seeking the truth, Irene finds herself drawn to a master of deception. Oliver Ward was once a world-famous magician--until he was mysteriously injured during his last performance. Now the owner of the Burning Cove Hotel, he can't let scandal threaten his livelihood, even if it means trusting Irene, a woman who seems to have appeared in Los Angeles out of nowhere four months ago...
With Oliver's help, Irene soon learns that the glamorous paradise of Burning Cove hides dark and dangerous secrets. And that the past--always just out of sight--could drag them both under...

Reviews

Praise for 'Til Death Do Us Part
"A model storyteller of mystery and suspense mixed with an entrancing romance, Amanda Quick...once again holds the reader in rapt attention with 'Til Death Do Us Part."--Examiner.com
"Bestselling Quick knows what her readers want, and she delivers it in spades...The icing on this irresistible literary confection is Quick's distinctive sense of wit, which remains just as delicious as ever."--Booklist (starred review)
"Romantic suspense luminary Quick moves into edgy thriller territory with intelligence and aplomb...The plot is smart and tight and the characters complex, while the subtle wink of humor toward a successful mystery author's plight and romance subplots will make fans smile."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Quick's ambitious Victorian historical mixes witty, occasionally self-referential banter with gothic undertones and a solid thriller plot...This is a true delight for fans of historical romances and mysteries."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The whole plot was so well thought out and frankly amazing...Amanda Quick is still--after all these years--a magnificent writer."--Quite the Novel Idea
Praise for Til Death Do Us Part
A model storyteller of mystery and suspense mixed with an entrancing romance, Amanda Quick...once again holds the reader in rapt attention with Til Death Do Us Part. Examiner.com
Bestselling Quick knows what her readers want, and she delivers it in spades...The icing on this irresistible literary confection is Quick s distinctive sense of wit, which remains just as delicious as ever. Booklist (starred review)
Romantic suspense luminary Quick moves into edgy thriller territory with intelligence and aplomb...The plot is smart and tight and the characters complex, while the subtle wink of humor toward a successful mystery author's plight and romance subplots will make fans smile. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Quick s ambitious Victorian historical mixes witty, occasionally self-referential banter with gothic undertones and a solid thriller plot...This is a true delight for fans of historical romances and mysteries. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The whole plot was so well thought out and frankly amazing...Amanda Quick is still after all these years a magnificent writer. Quite the Novel Idea"
Praise for " Til Death Do Us Part"
A model storyteller of mystery and suspense mixed with an entrancing romance, Amanda Quick...once again holds the reader in rapt attention with "Til Death Do Us Part."..an intriguing read that keeps audiences entrenched in the lives of the characters. examiner.com
Best-selling Quick knows what her readers want, and she delivers it in spades with her latest mesmerizing historical romance. The perfectly realized Victorian setting adds just the right dash of gothic flavor to the story, and the smartly paced plot is filled with enough goose-bump-inducing chills and sexy, romantic thrills to have readers sighing happily with satisfaction. The icing on this irresistible literary confection is Quick s distinctive sense of wit, which remains just as delicious as ever. "Booklist" (starred review)
Romantic suspense luminary Quick moves into edgy thriller territory with intelligence and aplomb and uses the backdrop of gaslight-tinted, death-obsessed Victorian London to perfection. The plot is smart and tight and the characters complex, while the subtle wink of humor toward a successful mystery author's plight and romance subplots will make fans smile. Quick's appealing new direction somehow balances Gothic intensity and lighthearted wit. "Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)
Quick s ambitious Victorian historical mixes witty, occasionally self-referential banter with gothic undertones and a solid thriller plot...Along with the danger, Quick throws in a great deal of humor, a large cast of well-rounded characters, and lots of solid red herrings. This is a true delight for fans of historical romances and mysteries. "Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
The whole plot was so well thought out and frankly amazing...Amanda Quick is still after all these years a magnificent writer. Quite the Novel Idea"

Author Bio

Amanda Quick is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She writes historical romance novels under the Quick name, contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, and futuristic romance novels under the pseudonym Jayne Castle. There are more than 35 million copies of her books in print.