Better Than The Real Thing — Sue Haasler

Ever since she ditched her control-freak fiancé, Lia Bailey has avoided getting involved with anybody. Whenever a new man appears she can always think of a good reason why he isn't worth the bother. Then two come along at once to test her resolve. Exciting, dangerous Will Sheridan looks like a Pre Raphaelite hero and isn't like anyone Lia's ever met. Justin Salter is handsome, charming and successful. He's also going to be the best man at Lia's sister Jane's wedding. Can either of them break through Lia's defences? As well as worrying about whether Will might be an axe murderer and whether she can cope with Justin's taste in shoes, Lia has to deal with rebuilding her relationship with her mother and her sister in time for the wedding, and with a flatmate who doesn't seem too concerned about paying the rent. It's just as well she has the sanctuary of her job as an antiques restorer to keep her sane - until a valuable painting goes missing.