Sapphires And Ashes

Laurel Marshall has a tender heart for hurt and lonely creatures. Her acceptance of a new position as a companion to a grieving widow sets her directly in the pathway of secrets, ghosts, and murder. When Laurel wears the once cherished gift of sapphire jewels, she unknowingly fuels a revenge that could threaten not only her future, but also her life. Two dark hearts join in a twisted plot to keep what they believe belongs to them, even if it means committing murder.

Matthew Arrington’s dream of traveling the seas becomes a nightmare, yet he never imagined that he would give up his dream a second time to return home, where his nightmare began. Rescuing his family and the family business becomes more complicated after he hired a new companion for his invalid mother. Miss Marshall seems to weave an enchantment, which no one can resist, least of all himself. he doubts even she can sweep away the dark secrets of his neglected house and bring life back into it.

A touch, a look, a breath is all it takes to ignite the spark of electricity that flows between Matthew and Laurel. They discover a strength in their brokenness and a tenderness in their need. Laurel Marshall is at the center of four families trying to deal with grief and conflict. She may be the key to whether they give in to their pain and destruction or let go of their anger and heal.