A Dance with Danger in the Roaring Twenties
Hot Springs, 1920s—Bethany craves freedom, but her strict guardians have other plans: a forced engagement. A fateful encounter at the Arlington Hotel draws her into the orbit of Al Capone’s men, putting her in grave danger. Detective Paul Tollick is her only hope—but saving her could cost everything. Amid jazz, danger, and forbidden desires, can Bethany escape before it’s too late?
Hot Springs Arkansas
The 1920s
On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Bethany is eager to celebrate at the Arlington Hotel. More than anything she wants to cut her long hair into a bob, raise her hemline, and learn to do the Charleston.
Unfortunately, every aspect of her life is strictly controlled by her aunt and uncle who want to keep her–and her inheritance–stiflingly close. If they have their way, she will return from her holiday engaged to her uncle’s new business partner.
Little do any of them know Al Capone has rented the fourth floor of the Arlington, and one of his men has taken a liking to Bethany. All that stands between the innocent young woman and the hardened gangster is Detective Paul Tollick.
Instantly drawn to Bethany’s enchanting beauty, Paul will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Between deadly criminals and oppressive family ties, can he help her claim the freedom to follow her heart?
