Monday, April 5, 2010

Beguiled By Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand

Beguiled is written by Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand and published by Bethany House Publishers

Rylee is a dogwalker for wealthy clients who live "South of Broad" in Historic Charleston, South Carolina. She has a ring of keys that would rival a jailer's with her at all times. She loves animals, and the dogs and their owners alike trust her with their lives and possessions. As a matter of fact, they have come to rely on her at any time of the day or night.

Rylee's been walking dogs for years, and, having grown up in Charleston, has never been afraid of the streets, even after dark. As a matter of fact, she can frequently be seen walking a dog as late as 2 am. But all this is about to change. A series of burglaries and a stalker put Rylee in fear for her safety and ultimately her life for the first time.

Logan Woods is a reporter. He's following the burglaries in hopes of getting material for his true crime book. As he digs into the mystery of the "Robin Hood Burglar" (dubbed this because the burglar donates the stolen objects to local charities), Logan finds out that Rylee seems to be in the middle of everything.

As the attraction between Logan and Rylee grows, Logan must proceed carefully. How should he go about his investigation? What if it all points to Rylee? Should he even pursue the story at all?

Is Rylee involved? Why is she being stalked? Is she the beguiler or the beguiled?

Read Beguiled to find out.