While vacationing in Jamaica with her mother, seventeen year-old Tawny is forcefully abducted by the wealthy son of a notorious leader of the Russian mafia. Convinced that Tawny holds the key to enormous treasure hidden centuries earlier, the Russian and his terrifying conspirators force her to lead them to a secret cave on a remote island in the Great Lakes region. As this captivating and romantic tale unfolds, so does the intense and stirring love story of Tawny and her heroic Native American friend, Takoda. The timeless magnetism and unique atmosphere of Mackinac Island serve as a...

Just when it looks as if eighteen-year old Tawny Randolph's life is finally settling down and she can enjoy her last summer on Mackinac Island before going off to college, her archrival, "Ice Blue," escapes from prison. In this gripping finale to the Mackinac Trilogy, Tawny's world is turned upside down. Takoda, her Native American boyfriend, retreats to his tribe and his boat restoration business, as he tries to bolster the self-esteem he lost at the hands of his ruthless kidnappers. At the same time, Tawny's friendship with Todd takes a surprising turn. Our constant hero in the Trilogy,...