From the heat of summertime Italy to the icy winter of upstate New York, the stories in this collection feature one common element: strong woman who stand up and face their fears. Whether to protect themselves or loved ones, to fight injustice and right a wrong, they find ways to prevail. Includes the story "The Scent of Amber and Vanilla," which was called a "nail-biter" by Publisher's Weekly and received an honorable...