Designs on Daisy

Daisy, a children's fashion designer, knows Chase is in love with her. However, she is attracted to Rick, a suave older man who offers her advice in business strategies. She is ecstatic when she learns Rick's feelings for her go deeper than those of a mere mentor. He is upfront about his troubled past - but it is his future that interests Daisy. Chase, trapped within his feelings, is unable to switch into friendship mode. Assigned to the sidelines he sets out to dig up dirt on his rival, managing to plant seeds of doubt into the minds of Daisy's family. While juggling an arduous workload with her new relationship, Daisy continues to support older sister, Eva, who lies bitter, broken and silent after a failed suicide attempt. Eva's hate and resentment towards everyone has Daisy wanting to walk away, leaving her to dwell in her self-imposed pain and misery. A shocking family secret revealed by a seemingly flawless family member, causes Eva to re-evaluate her situation. With their middle sister, Carmel, Eva and Daisy begin to repair their shredded family ties. However, more trouble lies ahead. When Daisy finds one of her own dolls slashed and mutilated in her shop doorway, she fears it may be a message from someone bent on ruining her business. Chase's suspicions spread deeper into her family, until she herself begins to question his integrity and intentions. A horrifying life-or-death incident exposes the ulterior motive of one of her suitors, and the true love of the other. Designs on Daisy will appeal to readers who enjoy quirky characters, humor, and drama woven into their romance stories.