Black Silk

by Metsy Hingle

MIRA Books

Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Romance: Romantic Suspense

March 1, 2006

ISBN-10: 0778322815

ISBN-13: 9780778322818

Available in: Paperback

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Black Silk
by Metsy Hingle

The victim was young, lovely and seduced by the wrong man...

Mere hours before her wedding the fiancee of real estate mogul JP Stratton is found strangled in her penthouse. New Orleans homicide detective Charlotte "Charlie" Le Blanc views the crime scene, finding a black silk stocking draped casually beside the body—a chilling calling card from the killer.

The dramatic clue leads Charlie to a world of privilege and wealth, and before long she singles out a suspect whose identity creates a furor in the city: Cole Stratton, JP's estranged son. But what she doesn't know is that Cole has been set up, and while she sets out to prove his guilt a real killer is on the loose—a man who now has Charlie in his sights, a man with yet another black silk stocking.



Metsy Hingle's Bio

Award-winning, best-selling author Metsy Hingle says writing romance novels seemed a perfect career choice for her since she grew up in one of the world's most romantic cities -- New Orleans. "I'm a true romantic who believes there's nothing more powerful or empowering than the love between a man and a woman. That's why I enjoy writing about people who face life's challenges and triumph with laughter and love."

Dubbed by Romantic Times as " . . . destined to be a major voice in series romance," Metsy has gone on to make that prediction a reality, with her books frequently appearing on national bestseller lists and garnering awards--among them the R.W.A.'s prestigious Golden Heart Award, and both a W.I.S.H. Award and a nomination for Best Silhouette Desire by Romantic Times Magazine.

Known for creating powerful, passionate stories and characters, Metsy's books are among readers' favorites, and with good reason claims New York Times best-selling author Sandra Brown who says, "Metsy Hingle delivers hot sex, humor and heart . . . everything a reader could wish for!"

As much as Metsy loves being an author, it's her role as wife and mother that she holds most dear. Recently she turned in her business suits and fast-paced life in the hotel and public relations arena to pursue writing full time. According to Metsy one of the greatest joys of being an author is hearing from fans. She would love to hear from you. E-mail Metsy at [email protected], or write to Metsy at P.O. Box 3224, Covington, LA 70433.