title: Barefoot with a Stranger
author: St. Claire, Roxanne
description: ** Nominated for the Romance Writer’s of America prestigious RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense!Francesca Rossi might be the youngest in a long line of badass siblings, but this computer whiz would rather hack a database than pack a pistol for the family business in Barefoot Bay. When an assignment forces her out of her comfort zone and into the field, Chessie decides to amp up the excitement quotient and has her first one night stand with a smokin' hot stranger she'll never see again.Former CIA agent Malcolm Harris is fresh out of prison for a crime he didn't commit, and knows the government is watching his every move, waiting for him to slip up. But the only mistake he makes is to assume the sexy, sassy woman he seduces on the way to Barefoot Bay is a spy. He learns too late that the beauty he's bedded is really his best friend's sister...and his undercover partner on a risky mission.Chessie and Mal have to stay one step ahead of the CIA, navigate their way through a perilous country, and fight the insane chemistry that sizzles between them. It doesn't take long for this hacker and spy to discover the power of their unplanned partnership...and learn that falling in love might be the riskiest business of all.About the Barefoot Bay Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Roxanne St. ClaireOn these sun-washed shores of this tropical paradise, you’ll meet heroes who’ll steal your heart, heroines who’ll make you stand up and cheer, and characters who quickly become familiar and beloved. Some are spicy, some are sweet, but every book in the Barefoot Bay series stands alone, and tempts readers to come back again and again. So, kick off your shoes and fall in love with billionaires, brides, bodyguards, silver foxes, and more…all on one dreamy island.Every book in the series is a stand-alone romance!1 – Secrets on the Sand2 – Seduction on the Sand3 – Scandal on the Sand4 – Barefoot in White5 – Barefoot in Lace6 – Barefoot in Pearls 7 – Barefoot Bound 8 – Barefoot with a Bodyguard 9 – Barefoot with a Stranger 10 – Barefoot with a Bad Boy 11 – Barefoot Dreams 12 – Barefoot at Sunset 13 – Barefoot at Moonrise 14 – Barefoot at Midnight Critical Reviews of Roxanne St. Claire Novels “St. Claire, as always, brings a scorching tear-up-the-sheets romance combined with a great story: dealing with real issues starring memorable characters in vivid scenes.” — Romantic Times Magazine “Non-stop action, sweet and sexy romance, lively characters, and a celebration of family and forgiveness.” — Publishers Weekly “Plenty of heat, humor, and heart!” — USA Today’s Happy Ever After blog “The writing was perfectly on point as always and the pace of the story was flawless. But be forewarned that you will laugh, cry, and sigh with happiness. I sure did.” — www.harlequinjunkies.com “The Barefoot Bay series is an all-around knockout, soulsatisfying read. Roxanne St. Claire writes with warmth and heart and the community she’s built at Barefoot Bay is one I want to visit again and again.” — Mariah Stewart, New York Times bestselling author “This book stayed with me long after I put it down.” — All About RomanceAbout the AuthorPublished since 2003, Roxanne St. Claire is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty romance and suspense novels. She has written several popular series, including The Dogfather, Barefoot Bay, the Guardian Angelinos, and the Bullet Catchers.In addition to being an ten-time nominee and one-time winner of the prestigious RITA™ Award for the best in romance writing, Roxanne has won the National Reader’s Choice Award for best romantic suspense four times.