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The only safe harbor for Natasha Ioannou is her grandfather and his seafront taverna on Naxos. But now, deadly secrets cast a heavy shadow on this Greek Island paradise.
When Angelos Dimitriou—a devastatingly handsome prominent attorney from Athens—finds Natasha unconscious on the steep rocks of a remote beach, he is caught in a web of conspiracy, extortion, and greed. But the feisty and brave young woman with the emerald eyes captivates his soul, and Angelos throws caution to the wind in order to protect her.
Naxos is a blissful paradise, but inside it lurks the malicious intent of a ruthless enemy. Caught in the eye of the storm, Natasha finds it hard to trust anyone. Will she ever open up to Angelos? And will he be able to save the blonde beauty from the threat hovering over her?
Angel Sefer
Multiple award-winning, bestselling author Angel Sefer was born in Athens, Greece and has studied and worked on both sides of the Atlantic. She holds a degree in Economics and divides her time between the corporate world and her true passion: writing mystery, thriller, and suspense romances where passion flares and danger lurks around every corner. Angel lives in Athens, Greece, with the two loves of her life—her son and her husband—and is a member of several writers groups. The Greek islands—alluring destinations that cast a spell on the visitor from the very first moment—are among her favorite settings. She has written a series of standalone mystery romance novels—The Greek Isles Series—each taking place on a different island. In this series, dark mysteries mingle with sizzling romances while the exquisite beauty of the enchanting Greek Islands will steal the reader’s heart away. Angel has also started a new collection of novellas full of passion, danger, and intrigue—The Alluring Love Collection.
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Deadly Paradise - Angel Sefer
Deadly
Paradise
A novella of
The Alluring Love Collection
Angel Sefer
Copyright © 2017 Angel Sefer
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to similarly named places or to persons living or deceased is unintentional.
Dedications
In memory of my late mother, Helen, a wonderful mother and my best friend, who will always be remembered for her love, kindness, and wisdom. She will live in my heart forever.
In memory of my late grandmother, Lili, whose unconditional love and encouragement inspired me throughout the years.
Dedicated to my beloved family in Greece and the USA for all their love, guidance, and support—especially to my wonderful husband, Bill; my loving father, Dimitris; my amazing Aunt Angie; and my adorable son Dimitris.
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Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Epilogue
About the Author
Chapter One
Angelos Dimitriou brought the car to an abrupt stop and jumped out. Cautiously stepping closer to the edge of the cliff, his eyes roamed over the rocks below. He was scanning for something that had caught his attention while driving around a curve. It’s just a garbage bag washed ashore; I’m just wasting my time, he reasoned with himself. But then again, he couldn’t brush off an eerie feeling in his stomach.
What the hell?
the words escaped his lips the moment he spotted a mass of blond hair spread over the rock below. He flattened himself on the ground, his head hanging over the edge to get a better look. Yes, his intuition was right. A body was lying on the rocks...a woman with long, blond hair, wearing a white dress.
He gasped and searched the area for some way to get down there. A little farther to his right, he spotted a winding, rough path leading to the beach. Pulling himself away from the edge, he jumped to his feet and pulled out his cell phone.
Stelios picked up on the first ring. In a few words, Angelos told his cousin, Stelios Dimitriou—Chief of Police on the Greek Island of Naxos—where he was and what had happened. As soon as he ended the call and placed his cell phone in his pocket, he went searching for the path he’d spotted from the edge of the cliff.
A few minutes later, all sweaty and scratched up, he kneeled down next to the body. Grabbing the limp hand hanging on the side of the rock, Angelos was thrilled to feel a pulse. Thank God, she’s alive. He glanced up the steep rock. If she’d fallen from up there, how on earth is she still alive?
The body was lying face down on the rock. Angelos moved closer to the head and gently removed a tangled mass of blond hair from her face. His breath caught in his throat to see her face covered in blood. I hope the paramedics get here soon, he thought, sure that his cousin must have already called them.
Taking off his T-shirt, he soaked it in the water and gently washed her face. He breathed a sigh of relief; except some scratches and bruises, there didn’t seem to be any serious damage to it. His eyes roamed over the slender figure. Her soaking wet, white dress clung to her body like second skin. He was not a doctor, but he could tell that her arms and legs didn’t seem broken. Scratching his head, he glanced up the cliff again. It’s highly unlikely that she fell from up there; she would be dead by now. Then, he looked towards the sea. The small cove was deserted. Did she get here by boat? But if she did, where is it?
Angelos was puzzled by all this, not to mention that the girl seemed too young to have reached this remote area on her own. She didn’t look older than sixteen, maybe seventeen years