Book excerpt: is a romantic suspense novel set in present day Connecticut about a man and woman who meet and are drawn to each other by a strange sense of familiarity.Jeremiah Ainsworth, heir to the Ainsworth Foundation, commissions Devon Richards, an accomplished author and research analyst, to write a historical narrative of his ancestral home, Ainsworth Manor. The property has a rich history that dates back to the 1800s, and he wants its story preserved for his descendants and future generations. When Jeremiah and Devon meet, they sense a strong connection. Is it coincidence, or something more? The intrigue begins when they become romantically involved and are consequently pursued by a man bent on revenge. He has been fixated on Devon for some time and becomes incensed when she falls in love with Jeremiah. She has disappointed him like every other woman he has known, and he is determined to make her pay for her betrayal. The man is predatory by nature and enjoys toying with his victims. As the threats intensify, Devon is caught in a seemingly endless nightmare with no way out. the gripping conclusion, Jeremiah initiates a daring rescue to save Devon, but her survival depends on her ability to outwit her captor. Time is running out. Will Devon escape the stalker who has been terrorizing her?