A break-in goes awry when Louis discovers an elderly woman at home. Unfortunately for him, the woman has decided she doesn’t want to go on living since her husband has died. The love of his life is Joanna, his partner’s sister. He doesn’t want Joanna to discover that he and her brother are in the business of stealing and dealing antiques. If Joanna finds out, about the business and the old lady, he’s sure she’ll leave him.

Carrie Knowles is a veteran freelancer and has written hundreds of articles, book reviews for the American Library Association, served as restaurant reviewer for the News & Observer, and published dozens of short stories and essays as well as a non-fiction book about Alzheimer’s. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, Jeff. They have three children.More…

Originally posted 2012-01-13 06:30:12.

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