Island of Deceit
Quest for the Golden Bowl #3
Kensington Publishing (Dafina)
Contemporary Romance
June 1, 2010
ISBN-10: 0758238029
ISBN-13: 9780758238023
Available in: Paperback
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Island of Deceit
by Candice Poarch
If Her Desire For Revenge Doesn’t Backfire...
Ex-Wall Streeter Barbara Turner wants revenge on the scam artist who swindled her grandmother out of her life savings and then killed her. Posing as a hair stylist, Barbara arrives in Paradise Island, shocked to discover that she’s related to the town matriarch—and that she’s one of the trustees of the family’s antique bowl, which has mysteriously disappeared. Determined to solve these mysteries on her own, Barbara refuses to ask the town’s sheriff for help...
It Could Lead To A Lifetime Of Love.
Unfortunately, Sheriff Harper Porterfield—Paradise Island’s most eligible bachelor—already suspects Barbara of hiding something. But that isn’t the only reason he won’t let the plus-sized beauty out of his sight. He finds her thoroughly irresistible, but her subterfuge could destroy any chance of a happily ever after—especially while there’s still a killer on the loose...
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Candice Poarch's Bio
Candice Poarch takes pride in crafting believable stories featuring African-American heroes and heroines. The characters in her books demonstrate a strong sense of community and family support. She firmly believes that everyday life in America (whether small town or major metropolitan city) has its own rich rewards. She also likes telling stories that will leave today’s busy reader feeling refreshed and hopeful—not always an easy task, she says, but well worth the challenge.
Her fourteenth book, BITTERSWEET, (Dafina, July, 2006) deals with the heart, family, extended family and community. "I really enjoyed Bittersweet... romance, comedy, mystery and intrigue...I would definitely recommend Bittersweet as a book club selection." —Karen Monroe, Woman2Woman Book Club member. Candice Poarch’s fifteenth book, SWEET SOUTHERN COMFORT, will be published by Kimani Press in November, 2006.
A native of Stony Creek, a small town in Southern Virginia, Candice Poarch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Virginia State University. Formerly a computer systems manager, writing is now her full-time career. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Multicultural Romance Writers, and Washington Romance Writers, where she served as publicity coordinator for three years and worked on market news for two years. Investing is her favorite hobby. She particularly wishes to teach children the value of investing, feeling that children can use these skills to help provide them with financial security and confidence in their adult lives.
Ms. Poarch is married and has three children. She currently lives in Springfield, Virginia.