Homeport

<p>The Maine air was bitter cold and frigid as Dr. Miranda Jones returned to the family home after a busy lecture tour. But her blood turned to ice when, out of nowhere, she felt a knife held against her throat. The unseen assailant stole her bags, slashed her tires . . . and disappeared. Shaken and bruised, Miranda was nonetheless determined to put the assault quickly out of her mind. Then comes a welcome distraction&#58; a summons to Italy to verify the authenticity of a valuable Renaissance bronze of a Medici courtesan known as The Dark Lady. But it soon becomes frighteningly clear that the incident that day in Maine was not a simple mugging, and that The Dark Lady may possess as many secrets as its beautiful namesake once did. For Miranda, forced to rely on herself&#151;and an enigmatic partner who offers her suspicion and an intoxicating passion&#151;the only way home is filled with treachery, deception, and a danger that threatens them all.</p><h3>Margaret Ann Hanes, Sterling Heights P.L., Mich. - Library Journal</h3><p>Roberts will certainly continue her prolific track record of best sellers with this newest work. Employing just the right combination of romance, humor, and suspense, her heroine, Miranda, finally finds love and, perhaps more important, success and validation in her career. Miranda's Institute houses some of the most valuable and renowned art pieces in the world. Ryan, who is a thief, albeit a totally charming and captivating one, plans to steal a particularly special item with which Miranda is having her own problems. How these two characters meet, reveal the truth to each other, and then conspire to outwit the true bad guy (or should we say gal) is an irresistible page turner. Add an alcoholic younger brother, an amazingly varied cast of family characters, and a cliff hanger (literally) of an ending and you're on the way to the best sellers lists. Sure to please Roberts's legions of fans.</p>