Karly James gives up a promising career as a Coast Guard investigator to join Danica and Cameron Williston on a quest to find Blackbeard’s treasure. Though it sounds like a myth, her friends have already found Henry Jennings' treasure, using the pirate's journal passed down through Danica's family. The journal mentions the location of where Blackbeard's gold is buried. Karly doesn't want to miss out on the discovery of a lifetime.
When Danica’s cousin, Simon Jennings, joins the team, Karly learns he had once served time and sets out to prove he can’t be trusted and could be dangerous. He doesn't hide the fact that he' doesn't like her.
After someone tries to kill Simon, Karly’s inner sleuth takes over, and she works to solve the mysteries of his dark past. As they work together, Simon becomes harder to resist, but he is someone her family would never accept. Their mission becomes a dangerous race to beat others to the treasure as they dive into darkness.
Trust your friends as much as you trust your enemies. Edward Teach, Blackbeard
Elaine Meece is an active member of RWA and belongs to the River City Romance Writers and the Music City Romance Writers.
She has been a finalist and won many contests sponsored by RWA chapters for best romantic suspense.
She resides in Bartlett, Tennessee with her husband, Geoffrey. She has three daughters-Valencia, Alicia, and Francesca. She also has three granddaughters-Alyssa, Sophia, and Amelia.
Elaine is a former school teacher. Besides writing, she loves to sing, hike, and go inner tubing on the Current River in Missouri. Life can't get any better than floating down a scenic river. Last year, she hiked to the bottom of Bryce Canyon and back up. Her favorite hiking place is Petite Jean Mt. in Arkansas.
She is a member of the Memphis Scottish Society. She belongs to Clan Wallace. She has sung at several Celtic festivals around the South. She does programs for the group such as Haunted Scotland and Loch Ness Monster.
She is a member of Bartlett Methodist Church and sings in the choir.