Author Description

Behind the guarded gates of Emerald Cove, the rich and elite of Southern California live privileged lives in paradise. But appearances are deceptive in this modern day Eden.Darcy Wallis is the total package - young, beautiful and smart - and is enrolled in an evening MBA program at UC Irvine. She is adored by her instructor, Glenn Dawson, and by a fellow classmate, Cash Blake, who has taken flirting to a new level. Neither stands a chance when Darcy meets Ed Watt, a resident of Emerald Cove, an older widower. They delight in the discovery that they have common interests and a shared sense of humor.Their blissful honeymoon is cut brutally short when Ed goes missing and Darcy discovers she is the prime suspect in his disappearance. Fearful, devastated, and under investigation by the FBI, Darcy knows it's up to her to find out what happened to Ed. When she convinces Agent Shirley Frederickson and her friend Glenn Dawson that she's innocent, the three collaborate to find the answers to Ed Watt's disappearance.Darcy realizes there are a number of persons who stand to benefit from Ed's disappearance, including her own twin sister Denise, who is so jealous of Darcy's lifestyle she'll stop at nothing to live in Emerald Cove. Cash Blake wants to replace Ed in Darcy's life and gets too close for comfort. But what really heats up the mystery is all the millions Darcy knew nothing about, and the banker who is taking millions from Ed's estate, while Ed's financial advisor is in a panic to cover up an investment debacle.Get ready to crash the gates and dip your toes into the sparkling waters of Emerald Cove.Book One in the Darcy Watt series