The Scent of Lies: A Paradise Valley Mystery (31 page)

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. Under any other circumstances, she would have been happy to linger and talk to the handsome stranger, but not today.

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Three Days in Seattle

by Debra Burroughs