Penelope Hunter loves her job as the events manager at one of Savannah's premier historic venues--until her ex-fiancé walks into her office with his new bride-to-be. To make matters worse, a scheming social matriarch is intent on seeing Penelope fired, especially if she insists on being seen with Tucker Westbrook.
Since returning from serving two tours in the Middle East, Tucker has built a thriving security company. His work is nearly as stabilizing as his friendship with Penelope, who has been by his side since childhood. But when the lone candidate for county sheriff goads him, Tucker loses his cool and ends up on the ballot--and on the receiving end of a smear campaign claiming the Westbrooks were traitors to the South.
To clear his name, Tucker and Penelope must join forces to find the truth behind a 150-year-old lost treasure. But the more time they spend together, the closer she comes to losing her job--and falling helplessly in love.
Penelope and Tucker have been best friends for twenty five years. Penelope leaves the impression with her ex-fiancé's fiancé that Tucker and her are an item. She does this because she wants Winston to know she has moved on from him leaving her at the altar. Tucker readily agrees. As he is running for sheriff, having an escort serves his purpose too. Also, Penelope has helped him with his campaign. A snag in his campaign happens when his apposer starts a smear campaign stating that Tuckers for bearers were traitors to the Confederate cause. In trying to find proof that they weren't, Tucker and Penelope come across a journal indicating there is a buried treasure somewhere. The hunt is on.
This is a nice cozy read. Not a lot of edge of your set mystery. More of a romance with a little mystery thrown in. But a good book.
I was given this book by Revell Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in anyway.
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