Tainted

Poppy Madsens not exactly in hiding. Yet. This trips a quick in and out of her home town to see where her grandpas buried and say her final goodbyes.

Grandpa banished her. Told her never to return, then pointed forensic accountant Poppy in the direction of her parents company, pushing her to bring them down. Family honour demands it. Now whispers are swirling about her role in their company, and government agencies are squabbling over jurisdiction for the impending court case.

Mitch Watkins, a small town lawyer and Ivar Madsens executor is now living in Ivars house. He bore witness to Ivars grief at Poppys abandonment. He doesnt trust Poppy. Shes the enemy—right?

Mitch and Poppy circle each other. Both have learned to ration trust, but cant deny their growing attraction. Daily, they cross boundaries they vowed not to cross, but cant resist.

Is Poppy tainted by her familys crimes, or has everyone mistaken her for something she isnt?

Award winning author Jennifer Raines always surprises. She consistently delivers sensual, emotional romance with relatable characters, but she likes to explore new ideas and places. Set in Northland, New Zealand, Tainted is a contemporary romance novel with suspense elements featuring a morally complex heroine, a guarded small-town lawyer, forced proximity, family secrets and a hard-won journey toward trust.