Hidden Treasures by George A Bernstein

While sailing the eastern Caribbean, Derik Brand hunkers down on an uncharted isle during an unexpected hurricane. Safe in a hidden cave, he stumbles upon buried pirate treasure worth mega-millions. After the storm, his new-found loot hidden below decks, Derik sails to Martinique to refit the sloop and relax. At the beach, he finds gorgeous, redhead twins who join him in three days of torrid sex that somehow morphs into a mutually abiding love. Torn and unable to choose between the beauties, he’s forced into another option—depart alone, reluctantly sailing back to Florida, where with the aid of his best friend, Chick, he sneaks the booty safely ashore. Eight-years later, with his private equity firm fueled by periodic sales from his loot, he finances struggling ex-runway model Brita’s couturier clothing firm. After a rocky, interpersonal start, Derik and Brita become lovers—his first serious relationship since Martinique. Memories of the redhead twins had always blocked serious commitment … until Brita. Romantic bliss is shattered when Ukrainian thugs, coveting Brita's elegance for sex-trafficking, ensnare Derik in deadly clashes. A harrowing battle of wits and strength challenges Derik's resolve and his very life, forcing him to confront startling truths. Hidden Treasures weaves a tale of passion, peril, and unexpected twists, asking the ultimate question: Can love truly conquer all, even the darkest secrets of the heart?