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St. Barth’s has a murder rate of zero. But that’s about to change.

When Audrey Collet’s ex Tyson calls, threatening to expose the skeletons in her closet unless she helps him figure out who is blackmailing him, she wants nothing more than to refuse. Though their relationship ended over a decade ago, the scars are deep. And since his tech company made him a billionaire, he’s become more than a little eccentric . . . and paranoid.

But a foot has washed ashore in the Everglades—that’s right, an actual human foot, encased in an Air Jordan—and Tyson is quick to remind Audrey that it’s one whose long-dead owner they both have a connection to. A connection that could prove problematic, if it got out.

Audrey reluctantly agrees to meet Tyson at his home on the swanky Caribbean island of St. Barth’s to help him figure out who in his entourage is extorting him and what they know about the secrets he and Audrey share. Once there, she realizes that each person staying at Tyson’s lavish estate has a reason to wish him harm. Could the culprit be the gorgeous Belgian wife whose wings he’s clipped? The celebrity business partner he’s essentially holding hostage? The older brother who’s always been in his shadow? Or the sexy French butler he seems to trust more than he should?

Audrey has only just scratched the surface of what’s going on behind closed doors when Tyson’s birthday dive turns deadly, and she realizes that one of the seven people trapped on his yacht with her is not just a blackmailer but a murderer. If Audrey can’t catch the killer in time, she might become the next victim.

Adele’s Review:

Sunburned is a well-written, well-paced novel that kept this reviewer engaged until the final page. The characters are an intriguing assortment of personality types we might meet anywhere that seem harmless on the surface but soon reveal their deeper selves. The sweeping island landscape creates a beautiful mental visual.

Audrey, the protagonist, uncovers the ulterior motives behind each guests’ invitation to St Barth by their eccentric host, Tyson. Old resentments among Tyson and his guests simmer to the surface, raising the stakes and the tension. A bit of romance between Audrey and one of Tyson’s staff makes us question her judgment and his trustworthiness. The result is a thriller that’s filled with surprising twists and turns and offers a satisfying ending. I really liked this book. Recommended.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7593194002

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DJQBHS7P