3 The Chain of Lies (37 page)

Kate checked her watch for the umpteenth time, feeling her heart thumping in her chest.
Come on, come on, come on, lady!
I have a plane to catch!
She tapped a staccato beat with the heel of her shoe.

Finally, the ticket agent offered up her pass. Kate grabbed it, tossed her long blonde hair over her shoulder and turned abruptly to run for the security gate.

Splat!
 

Kate normally considered herself a controlled, refined, twenty-eight-year-old woman. But here she was, sprawled out face first on the hard floor, having tripped over a child’s rolling backpack that she neglected to see in her haste. A manly, well-groomed hand reached down and helped her up. Mortified, her cheeks flushed a bright red.

The helpful hand belonged to an attractive man who looked to be in his early thirties. Kate could not help noticing his deep green eyes, thick brown hair and the broad shoulders filling out his fleece pullover.

“Are you okay?” His voice was warm and deep.

“Yes,” she replied, a nervous giggle escaping her lips. “All, except my pride. Thanks for the help.”

She scrambled to gather up her purse and coat and made a beeline for the security gate.

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This book is dedicated to my wonderful husband, Tim, who loves me and encourages me every day to do what I love – writing.

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From the onset of her career, book reviewers have written that Debra Burroughs writes with intensity and power, that her characters are rich and her stories of romance and suspense are highly entertaining.
 

With the encouragement of her husband, Debra can be found most days sitting in front of her computer in her home in the Pacific Northwest, dreaming up exciting new stories and developing interesting characters for her next book.

THE CHAIN OF LIES

A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book Three

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Copyright © 2012 by Debra Burroughs.

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Published 2012 by Debra Burroughs

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First eBook Edition: 2012

First Paperback Edition: 2012

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