Unlocking Her Chances — Karen L. Abrahamson

When her kind-hearted support of a friend destroys the career and reputation of Victoria Angelucci, daughter of a noble Italian family, she takes refuge in Peachland, her friend's idyllic, beach-front home. Victoria wants her life back, but a certain silver bracelet makes that impossible for someone pursues the bracelet locked on her wrist and they'll do anything to get it back. Then the police assign none other than the handsome, infuriatingly brash police officer Danny Forester to watch over her. As the danger surrounding the bracelet mounts, Victoria finds herself torn: can rough-hewn Danny possibly be the man she loves -- or is he the one who will take her life?In the idyllic town of Peachland danger threatens the magical circle of friends as something sinister comes to the door of the Okanagan's favorite jewelry store.