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A Fiery Secret

“A Fiery Secret” by Diane Craver

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ISBN: 1-59998-235-8
Price: 5.50
Length: Novel
Publication Date: November 21, 2006
Cover art by Anne Cain

While investigative reporter Catherine Steel looks for Mr. Right, she tries to learn if someone murdered the janitor from her old high school.

Catherine Steel is an investigative reporter for a newspaper in Ohio. To supplement her income so that she can buy clothes and gifts for her small godchild, she writes fluff pieces for women’s magazines. Two recent articles are: “What To Wear to Get Noticed” and “Catherine’s Ten Simple Dating Rules.”

When Jake Michaels fills a sports editor’s spot on the paper, Catherine wonders if he is man enough to fulfill her fantasy. And does she want him to be the one? After all, he broke her heart ten years ago in high school when he failed to show up for their prom date. And now that he’s back in town, he wants to date her. Catherine refuses to go out with him but he keeps asking. Should she give Jake another chance?

When it appears the high school janitor, Max, was murdered, Catherine is determined to learn the truth about his death. Catherine’s list of suspects for Max’s death include: the school secretary with her intense dislike of Max, the charismatic mayor, the mayor’s unbalanced girlfriend, the angry school principal, and a strange math teacher.

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  1. Reviewer Rating: 5 “Author Diane Craver has a way with mystery. This enchanting Chick Lit voiced novel will have you suspecting just about everyone when it comes down to just who killed the janitor? And why? She keeps investigative reporter, Catherine Steel on the chase, not just for her story, but her hot co-worker, Jake Michaels, as well.”

    — JoEllen Conger, Gotta Write Network

  2. Overall Rating: 4.0! “...it’s not the classic chick-lit book. It has more depth than that…
    I believe there are a lot of different types if secrets in A Fiery Secret. Some are evil, some are wrong and some are through choice. It is a sweet, modern romance where the normal everyday complications of life meet a mystery head on. But above all, this book has a nice feel good ending that makes you smile.”

    — Janet Davies, Once Upon A Romance

  3. 4 Angels! “Diane Craver sure knows how to write mystery yet add a tinge of romance to it. From the start the authors grips you into the mystery of Max. Here is a janitor who always worked in the boiler room and one day is dead. I loved the fact that each chapter contained more information about Max’s life and the woman he loved. Diane Craver did a beautiful job with this book and I hope to read more of her books.”

    — Lena C., Fallen Angel Reviews,

  4. A FIERY SECRET is a wonderful small town journalistic investigative mystery starring two likable protagonists and a horde of eccentric Midwesterners. The whodunit is fun to follow as an over-worked Catherine begins to uncover long held secrets that culminated in her mind with the janitor’s murder though law enforcement believes au contraire. Her relationship with Jake is fascinating as they knew each other back then, but find refreshing surprises about each other. With a great cast, a strong final twist, a delightful investigation, and two fine prime time stars lead to a terrific entertaining romantic mystery.

    — Harriet Klausner, Midwest Book Review