{"product_id":"a-kiss-to-wake-paperback","title":"A Kiss to Wake - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMimi Gunn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is book one of the \u003cstrong\u003eMarda Loop Mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the story of an assault victim, \u003cstrong\u003e Louise Dubois\u003c\/strong\u003e, working with a detective who happens to be an old flame, \u003cstrong\u003eGregory Band\u003c\/strong\u003e, to solve a recent murder and her case simultaneously. As they work side by side, old feelings begin to emerge. At this point in her recovery, Louise is done with evenings spent on the sofa watching The Bachelor and ready to emerge into the world, have fun and live again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features \u003cstrong\u003eopen-door spicy scenes\u003c\/strong\u003e as the couple works to \u003cstrong\u003ecatch a murderer\u003c\/strong\u003e and falls in love in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is set in \u003cstrong\u003eCalgary, Alberta, \u003c\/strong\u003e in the adorable neighbourhood of\u003cstrong\u003e Marda Loop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a cast of loveable characters, including a busybody mother, some interfering best friends and a \u003cstrong\u003egrey tabby cat with divided loyalties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouise works through her past trauma to emerge stronger, more independent and with a life that feels more like her own then the one she was living before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is the book blurb: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou never forget the one that got away...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouise Dubois was tired of hiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter being attacked by an unknown assailant three years ago, she is moving on with her life. As if on cue, officer Gregory Band - an old university flame - calls upon Louise to revisit her own cold case and give him new leads to follow in a local murder. Louise dusts off old memories, willing to do anything to help Gregory catch the Marda Loop Murderer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe similarities between the recent murder and Louise's unsolved case cannot be ignored. Single women, minimal traces of DNA, and the signature red dress at the scene. But these connections aren't the only thing making Louise's heart race. A resurgence of feelings for her former lover has her pulse pounding too. She wonders if she can trust their fragile connection or if the past will come back to haunt her once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Gregory's help, Louise takes charge of her own destiny, using her fragmented memories to lead them to the killer threatening the citizens of Marda Loop. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Louise find the strength to face the past in order to build a brighter future? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr will the murderer finally silence the one who got away? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753248620832,"sku":"9781068951909","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5613093e669b851aedb066b72f6f1f94.webp?v=1780015583","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-kiss-to-wake-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}