Faraway Kingdoms - Sharp, Camille

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Résumé :
When trouble hits, it hits hard. Maiden's life has just been blown apart. All she wants is a chance to run far away and lick her wounds, but murder doesn't take a holiday. After a horrible breakup that leaves everyone reeling, Maiden Harlow finds herself lost and wondering what to do next. David is investigating a brutal murder and, for once, this amateur sleuth wants nothing to do with it. Yet, despite being publicly dumped, humiliated and generally miserable, there's one thing that Maiden simply never loses-her penchant for finding trouble. What was meant to be a relaxing escape to Aunt Bella's gorgeous house in Florida quickly turns into a hunt for a devious thief. Maiden must navigate the local socialites, an implausible crime and some remarkable new friends as her vacation gets turned on its head. But could there be any better way to distract herself from a broken heart than investigating a jewel heist? Well, perhaps another murder would do the trick. When Aunt Bella volunteers her help to an exotic and enigmatic jeweler, Maiden finds herself on the trail of a thief with some unexpected backup from a charming and sexy British bodyguard. Maiden is up to her ears in rich eccentrics, illicit gems and scandalous secrets. Is the situation distracting? Certainly. Is it deadly dangerous? Absolutely. Join Maiden and David as they use their different methods to work through very different cases. Friends, both old and new, meet in a cozy mystery thriller full of humor, family, raw emotion and plenty of twists!...

Biographie:
Writing murder mysteries and speculative fiction has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The earliest days were spent crafting alternate worlds and realities while sitting in the car listening to a mix of country, Motown and 80s hair bands. My serious storytelling began in my teens. I was typically hidden away in my room for hours. There in my secret lair I filled many notebooks with handwritten stories. I was about 19 when I saved up and bought my first laptop (I think I still have it shoved in a closet somewhere). It was incredibly heavy and had all the aesthetic charms of a brick. It was also a huge step up from eraser marks, crossed out lines and an aching claw-like grip from wielding my pencil. I write from many perspectives - heroine, hero, side characters and sometimes even villains. I like to write about heroines that are smart, sexy and basically kind. All the things I want to be if I ever decide to grow up. I love a good twisty murder mystery, and I also dabble in romantasy. While I weave romance into many of my books, I love to explore other relationships as well. Friendships and the many bonds within families are deeply important in writing. I firmly believe that books are vital, and that our imaginations need to be protected and cultivated. And that boredom, especially in the hands of resourceful children, breeds creativity and strength. One of the most useful lessons I've learned along the way is that if you're in a situation where you can't really conquer or surrender, stories give you the option to escape. Even if only for a few hours. Camille...