Tightrope

A former trapeze artist named Amalie Vaughn has relocated to Burning Cove with the intention of reinventing herself and opening a bed-and-breakfast in a mansion, which is rumored to be cursed. Unfortunately, her plans take an unexpected turn when the first guest, Dr. Norman Pickwell, is murdered by his own robot invention during a sold-out demonstration. In the aftermath, Amalie witnesses a stranger disappearing behind the curtain, only to reappear moments later, discreetly slipping a gun into a concealed holster. This stranger is Matthias Jones, who is on the trail of a groundbreaking prototype cipher machine that he believes Pickwell had stolen and planned to sell.

As Matthias's investigation leads him to Amalie's doorstep, the two find themselves drawn to each other, despite the danger that surrounds them. Amalie is well aware that the gossip swirling around Matthias suggests he has connections to the criminal underworld, and she must decide whether she can trust him and the intense passion that binds them, as time is running out.

In this New York Times bestselling novel from Amanda Quick, a man shrouded in mystery and an unconventional woman walk a tightrope of desire as they race against a killer to find the top-secret invention. Amalie, determined to reinvent herself, has invested her entire inheritance in the cursed mansion, only to find herself embroiled in a dangerous mystery. Matthias, on the other hand, is a man with a murky past who is driven to uncover the truth about the missing cipher machine.

As Amalie and Matthias work together to solve the case, their growing trust and attraction put them at risk, forcing them to decide whether they can truly rely on each other. The narrative is a captivating blend of suspense, romance, and the exploration of the characters' personal journeys, all set against the backdrop of Burning Cove and the intrigue surrounding the cursed mansion.

The novel's pacing is well-balanced, drawing readers into the mystery while also allowing for the development of the central relationship between Amalie and Matthias. The author skillfully weaves the two storylines together, creating a compelling and unpredictable narrative that keeps the reader engaged until the very end.

Overall, this New York Times bestselling novel from Amanda Quick is a thrilling and romantic read that will appeal to fans of suspenseful narratives with complex characters and an intriguing, high-stakes premise. The reworked language and adjusted sentence structure in this version aim to enhance the reading experience, while preserving the essential elements of the original story.

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