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SWEET ROMANCE: Mystery, and Book 4 in "Paradise: The Northern Michigan Series." Kate and her family vacationed in Northern Michigan–– where the rich and famous flew in from all over the world to do their thing in and around Harbor Springs––play in the deepest harbor in all of the Great Lakes. Others contented themselves with drives through the beautiful Tunnel of Trees to have dinner at Legs Inn in Cross Village or camp at Wilderness State Park near Mackinaw City. Cottage owners in the area came to know who owned what even though they kept the information among themselves. “We should always protect our own,” grandfather reminded his family, “these city-folk are part of us now.” Legend had it Native American ghosts stood guard fifty miles either side of Devil’s Elbow on M-119. Whether true or not, since 1968, armed property owners and caretakers were suspicious of trespassers and didn't hesitate to protect their families and pricey retreats. Between them and the redneck militia’s watchful eye, the area was once again considered safe. But Kate wondered. Was it really?