Eva's Gift

Chris Nielson and Jane Murphy are both in their forties, and both have reached the point where they feel they can no longer put off living fully. A rash decision drags them into the murky underworld of child trafficking. They join forces to rescue Eva, a young refugee, from a criminal gang. With little certainty about which side of the law they, or the people they encounter, are really on, the two grow closer, and their friendship gradually becomes something more.

The subject matter turns dark at times, but the book is lighthearted overall, with plenty of humor. Its strong female characters drive a fast-moving mystery adventure.