Stuart Woods' Smolder, A Stone Barrington Novel Book 65 BY Brett Battles

In the latest installment of Stuart Woods' #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington finds himself thrust into yet another pulse-pounding adventure filled with intrigue and danger. Enjoying a rare moment of relaxation in Santa Fe, Stone's peaceful interlude takes an unexpected turn when he accompanies a friend to an art exhibit. There, he meets a captivating woman who is hot on the trail of a sophisticated ring of art thieves.

Always eager to assist, Stone offers his expertise and soon discovers that the investigation hits closer to home than he anticipated. The focus shifts to rare Matilda Stone artworks—paintings created by Stone's own mother. As the investigation unfolds from Santa Fe to Los Angeles, Stone realizes that his family's legacy and personal history are entangled in the dangerous web of art theft and revenge.

Complicating matters further, old vendettas resurface, forcing Stone to confront a familiar adversary from his past. With time running out and threats closing in, Stone must leverage all his skills and connections to outwit those who seek to harm him and protect his loved ones.

Stuart Woods' narrative prowess shines in this adrenaline-fueled thriller, where the stakes are high and the action is relentless. Fans of the series will be drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and redemption as Stone Barrington navigates through a labyrinth of danger, driven by his trademark wit, charm, and resourcefulness. As the tension mounts and the plot twists unfold, readers are in for a gripping ride alongside one of fiction's most enduring and charismatic protagonists.