Adair Arlen

Paul Gregory's son, Nick, is a magnet for trouble. As Nick's problems begin to unfold, Paul is grateful for "the gift of Rose," for his daughter is as trouble-free as his son is trouble-prone. Activity begins in southeast Louisiana where Paul runs his fashionable saloon/restaurant and also where Rose begins her studies at the University of New Orleans. She is attracted to the son of one of Paul's natural enemies, who offers her more than platonic friendship. Fast moving events will keep readers engrossed as Rose's life is in jeopardy and she must find the inner strength to save herself. Paul's fears are almost realized while Rose struggles with the age-old dilemma of romantic love versus familial loyalty.

Paul Gregory is the owner of Palas, a fashionable supper club in the Southern Illinois University town of Carbondale. In his other life he works undercover for the Drug Enforcement Authority, a line of work for which he has a natural talent. Paul and Lily Greening, continuing characters from The House of Tomorrow, now married, exult in their perfect love and vow never to say goodbye. In a surprising and unforeseen turn of events, however, Lily irrationally leaves Paul. His new DEA posting takes Paul to various intriguing locationsaAntigua and Montserrat in the West Indies and New Orleansain his hunt for his erstwhile nemesis, Stephen Meredith. During his search, his commitment to Lily is strained when he encounters fellow agent and exotic beauty Connieaand later meets Glenda, a glamorous and successful businesswoman. When tragedy strikes, a devastated Paul must maintain his mental balance or plunge into the abyss of despair.