Closer Than She Thinks

by Meryl Sawyer

A Woman Scorned
Alyssa Rossi never wanted to return home to New Orleans-too many memories-most of them bad ones. But when her successful costume jewelry company is acquired by TriTech, her only choice is to leave Italy-and return to the scene of a crime that nearly destroyed her life...

A Mystery Unsolved
TriTech CEO Jake Williams is all business-and determined to find out the real reason why his partner acquired Rossi Designs. His investigation uncovers a first love's betrayal, a missing baby.and the mysterious Alyssa in the center of a storm of gossip and controversy that has raged for more than a decade.

A Deadly Obsession
Shunned by New Orleans society, yet coveted by her former lover, Alyssa tried to focus on her jewelry...and Jake. But her past-and a new murder-haunt her every waking moment. Now, amid the chaos of Madri Gras, Alyssa and Jake's attempts to uncover the truth bring them closer to one another-and to a killer who will stop at nothing to destroy them...

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Contemporary Romance, Suspense

415 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one of my favorites by Sawyer

[Sylvia Mailhot-Bryant · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't finish the book which is very rare for me, but I thought this book was a poorly written, harlequin Romance trashy novel!

[Bea Tea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of those random charity shop buys by an author I had never heard of, that I ended up absolutely loving.

I mean it was a bit mad, the plot was non stop mad things going on, but damn it that's why I read thrillers!

And the hero. Ah be still my heart. I love these dominating, bulldozer types that are a bit brash and jokey on the outside but on the inside are brim full of emotion and heart. He fell, hard, and was all knotted up and jealous and distracted by our heroine. Love love love it.

[Sherry V Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story!

This is a great book with wonderful believable characters. I haven't read any other books by this author but I certainly intend to find some of her other work. The story was well thought out and beautifully written.

[cynthia ali shah · Rating 4 out of 5]

How money and biases could ruin you.

Interesting story about class consciousness, money,greed.
An insight into New Orleans and what Mardi Grad is all about. Loved
the characters Jake and A!yssa.

[Pam Sexton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Romantic suspense - parts very trashy and too descriptive sex but rest good mystery and plethora of suspects and twists

[Varshaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My very first novel from this author which lead to many more...

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another stellar story written by Meryl Sawyer. Good suspense, strong plot, great mystery and lovable characters. While the dark sides were disturbing, there was also some menage-a-trois, which I didn't like and some creepy, twisted parts. The strength in Sawyer's writing shows as the characters come to life and makes the reader continue to read every page until the end. I wish Sawyer were writing a story on Rueben Sanchez though. Definitely recommended. 4/5 stars.

[Lizpeveto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alyssa is a successful jewelry designer living in Italy. She accepts a buyout to move her business back to her hometown of New Orleans. The action begins when her old boyfriend (who is married to her cousin) anonymously arranges the sale, old scandals are revived and new intriques begin. Kept reading to see what happens in the end even tho this is not a mystery. Would read another book by the author.