A matter of circumstance
(Book)

A matter of circumstance first published in 1986; The new deputy in town first published in 2007.

Includes the novel The new deputy in town by B. J. Daniels.

"After an easy day studying coral in the Bahamian ocean, Amanda Blayne returns to shore looking forward to a cool drink and a lazy afternoon. But the tranquil waters turn dark and treacherous when Amanda is ruthlessly abducted in broad daylight. With her captors demanding a ransom that no one can pay, Amanda's hope dims and she begins to panic. Sean Ramiro, an undercover cop from Miami, is tasked to covertly observe the safe arrival of the senator. Instead, he witnesses Amanda's abduction and immediately throws himself into danger, pretending to be Amanda's lover to try to protect her. The two are playing a perilous game but find it's easy to play along when irresistible [SIC] tension builds between them..."--Back cover.