Diamond of War

James Stonewarden is a playboy. He has been since the moment he first started to notice girls. He loves them all, and they all love him. Why would he want to get himself into a relationship?

Sasha Leadbetter''s a hot-headed young woman, known to the law for her quick temper and harsh ways. She isn''t one to mess with - especially with the way she keeps a blade in her pocket. To her, it''s her security. It''s something that makes her feel safe and comfortable. She''s had it for so long that it''s nothing for her to pull it out and hold it to someone''s throat without any conscious thought.

Unaware of who each other are, or how their families are distantly interconnected through crime, the chance of James Stonewarden meeting Sasha Leadbetter is slim. But it happens.

For the first time in the long histories of two families, a night is coming when both will be present with their eyes on the same prize.

On one side is a family who work theft with precision. They have the charisma and charm to create an image ... an illusion. When they''re around, something can be there one minute and gone the
next, never to be seen again.

On the other side is a family with members who are rash, impatient and violent. They won''t pretend to be what they''re not and they waste no time on such things as charm.

On one night, a clash of methods will result in an explosion and devastation for one family. Out of the horrific result, a friendship that has been slowly creeping up on two young people from opposing sides will reveal much. It''s an unlikely friendship that will heighten and flourish. The unthinkable happening will change both parties enough to make it easy for them to finally find common ground.