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<p><b>Love's a Mystery in Crooksville, Ohio</b> is the tenth book in Guideposts new romantic mystery series.</p> <p>In 1938... When Polly Matthews and her brother opened their own detective agency, she expected to be an equal partner, not a secretary. So, when they receive an assignment from the owner of a pottery manufacturing company, Polly jumps into action. Jasper Kane is determined to find out who's stealing his designs. He's surprised to find that the beautiful, intriguing new office clerk is actually the undercover detective he hired. Thrown together by chance, can they catch the culprit and shape a new life together?</p> <p>Today... Claire Derrick has built a successful career as a real estate professional in Crooksville, OH. She keeps busy...and keeps people at arm's length. But when acts of vandalism occur at her properties, she is forced to admit she cannot investigate alone.</p> <p>Jason Pierce is a military veteran, a volunteer firefighter, and a security expert. He has his own reasons for living a solitary existence, until his little sister's best friend, Claire, needs him. Can they figure out who is determined to destroy Claire's life...and allow their hearts to warm to each other?</p> <br>