The Turquoise Talisman — Marilyn Marshall

A GEM-CROSSED ROMANCE

When collector Justin Sinclair walked into the Russell family's shop, all he wanted was a jewel appraisal. Then he met lovely Suzanna Russell, a gem specialist only too willing to let Justin monopolize her time. What began with an antique necklace and Persian turquoise became a precious romance for Suzanna, until the night a misunderstood phone call shattered her dreams of a future with Justin.

Trying to forget him, Suzanna buried herself in work. But when her father died unexpectedly and she was forced to offer his collection for sale, Justin suddenly came back into her life, making her an offer she couldn't refuse.

This time, Suzanna vowed, business, not Justin, would be the only thing on her mind. But for all her resolution, she had forgotten how easily her heart could betray her to the man she'd never stopped loving...