Synopses & Reviews
Love is the most dangerous territory of all
Every day, bodyguard Owen Jackson puts his life on the lineand keeps his feelings for Penny Sandoval locked away. Assigned to protect Penny's father, a presidential candidate, Owen can't get emotionally involved. That is, until Penny and her young son, Cruz, are abducted and taken deep into the California badlands.
Owen knows the bleak territory from his childhood. Worse, he knows the gang leader making ransom demandshis own brother, Shane. When a terrified Penny escapes into the desert with Cruz, Owen has to save her: from the elements and from the gang in close pursuit. Owen has hidden the darkness in his past from Penny. Now his only chance of keeping her alive is to let her see the man he really iseven if it means losing the only woman he'll ever want.
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"Sorenson fuels this fast-paced romantic thriller with nonstop adrenaline....This twisty rollercoaster ride keeps the pages turning."
--Publishers Weekly on Aftershock (Starred Review)
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"You will be hooked from page one, as she blends equal doses of action, suspense and mystery. Add to that an intriguing plot, good pacing and the intense sexual tension between Hope and Sam, and you're left with one entertaining read."
-RT Book Reviews on Freefall
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"Sorenson makes her characters realistic, flawed, and appealing. Deftly handled violent action and red herrings rush this thriller to a believable ending."
-Publishers Weekly on The Edge of Night
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"One of the best books of the year...nonstop, heart-pounding excitement."
-RT Book Reviews on Stranded with Her Ex, Top Pick! 4.5 Stars
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"(A) high tension romantic thriller...culminating in a page-turning climax. Despite the mystery, the real tension comes from the emotional relationships, full of explosive sex and terrible secrets."
-Publishers Weekly on Crash into Me
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"This goes down as one of the best I've ever read. Bar none."
-New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks on Dangerous to Touch
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"It was definitely hot. Sooo hot. Jill Sorenson is my new favorite romantic-suspense author!"
-USA TODAY bestselling author Victoria Dahl on Crash into Me
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"Sorensen knocks it out of the park again. Her latest is like a fine wine- full-bodied romance with rich and complex characters...Couple that with the gripping plot, and Sorensen has another winner on her hands."
-RT Book Reviews on Set the Dark on Fire
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"Beautiful characters, true-to-life emotions, heart-stopping action and a bona fide bad guy-it doesn't get any better than this."
-RT Book Reviews on Crash Into Me
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"Taut with emotion, suspense and danger. Sorenson expertly weaves the two stories into a heart-wrenching conclusion."
-RT Book Reviews on The Edge of Night
About the Author
Jill Sorenson writes sexy action/adventure romance for HQN. Her latest release, Aftershock, was given a starred review by Publishers Weekly.
Jill lives in the San Diego area with her husband and two daughters. She draws inspiration from the diverse neighborhoods and spectacular scenery of Southern California. You can find her on Twitter much too often. Her other hobbies include reading, hiking, and going to the beach.