Cross My Heart by Carly Phillips

Rather than let her uncle continue to abuse her, Lilly Dumont faked her own death with the help of her boyfriend, Ty Benson and ran away to the big city at the age of 16. Ten years later her uncle is about to declare Lilly legally dead and claim her trust fund. Ty decides that the choice really belongs to Lilly, so he tracks her to the city and brings her back only get her involved in the middle of a conspiracy. Now Lilly and Ty have to find out who’s behind the nefarious scheme before they find a way to make Lilly disappear permanently.

This is a must read book for all of Carly’s fans. Great characters, plus a solid plot make for an interesting summer read. The sequel to this book, Sealed with a Kiss is already available in hardcover. What are you waiting for? Go get this book.

Details: HQN, June 2007

Excellence Rating: Great

Steaminess Factor: Yummy