Going, Going, Gone! — Bess Shannon

The battle was on

As vice president of a prestigious New York auction house. Connie Nathan was used to challenges. Appraising the late Marquise de Vernay's possessions meant she'd have to contend with tough-minded curator Kenneth Considine--whatever he couldn't claim for his museum, Connie would auction at a tidy profit. She hadn't anticipated his smooth Southern charm would soon have her appraising more than antiques.

She and Ken made a great team--on the job, and after hours. But Connie couldn't jeopardize her career and her son's future for a fling. If their personal interests were exposed, they would each have to reevaluate what the partnership was worth .. . .