The Dark Horse - Softcover

Simpson, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0765353245 ISBN 13: 9780765353245

Publisher: Tor Paranormal Romance, 2005

Synopsis

Claire Coulter’s brother is dying. To Claire’s astonishment, her boss offers to pay for the the risky operation that might save him. The catch? Claire must accompany Tobias Benton on a search for the Fountain of Youth.
Despite believing Tobias is on a wild goose chase, Claire agrees—she’ll do anything to save her brother. The trip is a disaster: Tobias doesn’t just want Claire’s company—he wants Claire. But Claire is drawn to Jack, their mysterious and sexy guide.
Although the strange and beautiful deck of tarot cards she’s carrying with her predicts a positive outcome, Claire suspects everyone around her is hiding something. Especially Simeon, an urbane older man who claims to be studying snakes, but whose dark demeanor hints at a terrible past.
Claire’s psychic sensitivity alerts her that all is not what it seems, but can she figure out who to trust before it’s too late?

About this title

About the Author

Until recently, Patricia Simpson hailed from the moody shores of the Puget Sound, where writing paranormal suspense novels was a natural consequence of living in the mist and rain. When not at home, Ms. Simpson could be found shaking out her bumbershoot at the local Starbucks Coffee House.

Since her marriage to a Scotsman (yes, a real livewire Scot just like those heroes in her novels!), she resided in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, where she is learned to rollerblade and rediscovered the sun. She currently lives in Alabama.

Reviews

Claire Coulter expects the worse when she is called into the office of Tobias Benton, the billionaire owner of the company she works for; however, he offers her a chance of a lifetime instead. Tobias will fund the kidney transplant her brother needs if she helps him find a fountain of youth in California. He has an ancient map and has hired a guide through the mountains. Jack Hughes does not want to lead an expedition, but he needs the money. As the journey on horseback proceeds, Claire is uncomfortable with Tobias' unwanted attention, and finds herself attracted to Jack even though he ignores her. Claire finds comfort in the unusual tarot cards her friend gave her before the trip, and before the journey is over, Claire and Jack must learn to trust each other if they are to survive. Simpson creates an engaging supernatural romance in which modern heroes confront an ancient form of evil. Patty Engelmann
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Edition details

• Publisher: Tor Paranormal Romance
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0765353245
• ISBN 13: 9780765353245
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 384