He laughed. "We'll see about that. So, we skipped a few steps when we first met."

"I remember," I said, flushing a little at the heat flowing between us now.

"How about we start over, and I take you out on a date?"

A wave of happy joy ran through me. "Yes. Absolutely. Can we start now? Because it's going to be midnight soon, and I really want to kiss you again."

He put his hands on my waist and looked deep into my eyes. "I don't see any reason why we have to wait until midnight."

"I do like your no-rules lifestyle," I said, as I leaned in for the kiss I'd been wanting ever since the last one.

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ALL THE PRETTY PEOPLE

Ten years ago, I was seventeen, spending summers with my wealthy family and friends on Hawk Island. One terrible night, I blacked out. The next morning, my best friend, Melanie, was gone—vanished without a trace.

Today, I go back. To the island. To my sister's wedding. To a group of privileged people with whom I've never belonged. To my best friend's brother, a man who hates us all. To secrets that someone will kill to keep.

A storm is coming. A storm that will cut off the island from all hope of help. A storm that could allow a kidnapper to escape or a killer to murder again. A storm that will wash away all the lies and deception and reveal the true faces of All the Pretty People.

Will I be the next one to disappear? 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Barbara Freethy is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 77 novels ranging from mystery thriller to romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and women's fiction. With over 14 million copies sold, thirty-five of Barbara’s books have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists, including SUMMER SECRETS which hit #1 on the New York Times!

Known for her emotional and compelling stories of love, family, mystery and romance, Barbara enjoys writing about ordinary people caught up in extraordinary adventures.

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