In Happens in Threes
by
Denise Robbins
Once burned, twice learned, did she
dare trust again?
Seeking to escape her
stalking ex-fiancé, savvy computer
expert, Ruby Goodman, flees to her
family's vacation home. Always a healing
place, Florida is the best spot for her
to reassemble the crumbling pieces of
her personal and professional life in
safety. But somehow her high school
sweetheart and first love, Michael
Augustson, always appears when she least
expects-but needs-him most. This time
the only man she's ever truly loved
needs her help to catch an international
thief. But can she risk her life by
becoming involved in his scheme? And
does she dare to lay her heart on the
line for a man who may disappear at any
time?
Forced into some 'R
and R', unflappable special operative,
Michael, takes refuge in Florida where
he runs into his old love, Ruby.
Brilliant and a whiz with computers,
Ruby is the answer to his prayers. He
needs someone to crack the computer
systems of an elusive money laundering
thief. While working with her, Michael
finds it a challenge to keep his
distance from Ruby because he fears his
passion for her may endanger both their
lives. The only way to keep Ruby safe is
to keep her close. Is it because of the
threat to her life? Or is it because the
stubborn, independent and infuriating
but passionate Ruby has become a threat
to his heart?
Reviews:
"It Happens in Threes is
packed with scorching romance,
nail-biting suspense, and nonstop
action. The chemistry between Ruby and
Michael sizzles and Robbins gives the
reader quite the tease along with a lot
of fun as she adroitly brings Michael
and Ruby together only to pull them
apart through their own misperceptions.
The characters are engaging, from the
sensual Ruby to hot-tempered Michael to
the deliciously evil yet debonair LaRue.
The story moves at a fast pace and keeps
the reader entertained throughout.
Consider this book one rollicking good
read. "
- Cristy
Timmery French for
Midwest Book Review, February 5, 2009
"Denise Robbins'
delicious debut novel begins with a bang
and doesn't let up. fuels by a heady mix
of action, suspense, humor, and
romance--and a couple of thoroughly
engaging protagonists--the book kept me
turning pages (and hping that the
wild,sexy ride wounldn't end!). It
Happens in Threes marks the launch
of a career to watch."
- David
Daniel, author of Reunion and The
Marble Kite
About the Author
Denise Robbins,
born and raised in the Midwest, migrated
to Florida, and finally settled down to
her home in New Hampshire. From
her back deck she sits outside and
listens as the old roller coaster from
the local amusement park inches its way
up the wooden structure on its clanking
chains and waits to hear the kids scream
in terror and delight. The best mental
therapy a girl could ask for.
Always a lover of writing and books,
true crime and mysteries, Denise never
even read a romance novel until five
years ago when she was out of work from
her day job as a software engineering
manager. During that time she not
only discovered a love for
romantic-suspense, she started her own
chocolate business. Some say Denise
found her passion.
Denise
pursues her passion for learning by
writing more romantic-suspense,
delivering pixie dust and cocoa powder
to chocolate lovers, and going back to
college. She's back at her day job
of managing software engineers and is
grateful for the story ideas she gets
from it.
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