Barefoot in Pearls — Roxanne St. Claire

As her two best friends settle into their happily ever afters, destination wedding designer Arielle Chandler is beginning to wonder if the promise of “The One” �" one true love, meant only for her �" is merely folklore passed down from her Native American grandmother. But when a mysterious man nearly mows her down on a hill overlooking Barefoot Bay, the legend of destined love suddenly feels very real. That is, until Ari learns of Luke McBain's plans to demolish a piece of land she believes is sacred. Luke isn't proud of the fact that he spent ten years as a mercenary warrior, fighting battles for another country. With those dark days behind him, he's focused on creating a new life instead of destroying others, so he's moved to Barefoot Bay to build a house for an old friend. But when an enigmatic dark-eyed beauty steals his attention and stops his progress with her announcement that he is about to flatten a native burial ground, Luke has a new battle to fight.While their immediate and potent attraction grows complicated, Luke and Ari discover the hills of Barefoot Bay could hide something far different �" and even more valuable �" than ancient art or graves. They are determined to discover the truth, but that will come at a cost. Will they risk their chance at once-in-a-lifetime love to uncover secrets that could change the landscape of Barefoot Bay forever?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.