Synopses & Reviews
In the new contemporary romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood, a detective and a lawyer are falling in love— and making a federal case out of it.When FBI agent Grayson Kincaid first encounters Olivia MacKenzie, she makes quite an impression.
The beautiful, tough, young attorney has stumbled into the middle of an FBI sting operation and has reduced it to chaos. Months of surveillance and careful planning down the drain, Kincaid’s partner is furious and lets Olivia know that she’s ticked off the wrong guy. After all, he’s FBI.
Olivia isn’t intimidated by his partner’s bullying because she’s something even scarier . . . she’s IRS.
And working for the IRS isn’t for the faint of heart. She’s on the trail of an elaborate Ponzi scheme, one that threatens to ruin the lives of naive and unsuspecting victims, and one she has personal reasons to be angry about. But after she asks questions of the wrong people, her life is suddenly endangered. She’s accustomed to fighting for the underdog but being vulnerable herself is a very different story. Smart enough to know when to call for reinforcements, she contacts Grayson Kincaid.
Together they make an excellent team to fight corruption but Olivia is also fighting the immediate and intense attraction she feels for Agent Kincaid, and that may be a battle she is bound to lose.
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"Julie Garwood creates masterpieces every time she writes a book. Indeed, she is the Rembrandt of romance novels."
—The Kansas City Star
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"Julie Garwood has become a trusted brand name in romantic fiction."
—People magazine
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"It's [Garwood's] timely subjects set against a timeless background that attract so many modern readers."
—USA Today
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"Julie Garwood, a first-class writer of romantic suspense, has created another compelling mystery with likable characters and a thrilling plotline. It's a fast read, since you can't put it down once you start reading."
—Freshfiction.com
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“When it comes to striking the perfect balance between sexy romance and spine-tingling suspense, the consistently best-selling Garwood is unrivaled.”
—Booklist
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“[An] intrigue-laden, passion-filled romantic thriller…A great plot with strong characters and red-hot romance.”
—Publishers Weekly
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Praise for Julie Garwood:
“...it's those timely subjects set against a timeless background that attract so many modern readers.” — USA Today on Julie Garwood
"A trusted brand name in romantic suspense." - People
“...gripping escapism of the tallest order.” —Kirkus Reviews on Julie Garwood
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Praise for
Sweet Talk:
“A great plot with strong characters and red-hot romance.” — Publishers Weekly on Sweet Talk
“When it comes to striking the perfect balance between sexy romance and spine-tingling suspense, the consistently best-selling Garwood is unrivaled.” — Booklist on Sweet Talk
“Garwood knows how to create soul-stirring characters.” — Huffington Post on Sweet Talk
“This riveting page-turner draws readers into a character-rich adventure that sensitively addresses family issues and highlights the importance of loyalty and long-term friendship.” — Library Journal on Sweet Talk
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Praise for HOTSHOT
"Julie Garwood is an old hand at romance. When she's on, you can expect snappy dialogue, a fast-moving plot and a believable romance. She delivers in "Hotshot." - Kansas City Star Julie Garwood
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Praise for
Hotshot
"Garwood delivers a novel that is at times clever, original, and sigh-worthy." - Kirkus Reviews
"A swift pace, electric sexual tension, an abundance of fascinating characters, and an engaging plot with plenty of action and a touch of humor make this a perfect summertime page-turner." - Library Journal
"Julie Garwood is an old hand at romance. When she's on, you can expect snappy dialogue, a fast-moving plot and a believable romance. She delivers in "Hotshot." - Kansas City Star
"An excellent cast of characters rounds out this tale of childhood neighbors discovering a love that won't be denied. It's terrific!" - Romantic Times
"The best she has written in years...The writing is crisp and smart." - Fresh Fiction
"Her stories always have a way of tugging at your heart long after the last page and Hotshot is no exception." - WeReadRomance.com
"Julie Garwood has certainly hit a homerun with HOTSHOT...HOTSHOT is the perfect mix of comedy and drama with a great cast of enthralling characters." - Romantic Reviews Today
"Garwood fans will not be disappointed with Hotshot - it delivers a solid story and likable characters with amazing chemistry." - CS Maxwell
"Very teasing, sexy, funny, engaging, and smartly crafted.” - Crystal Book Reviews
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Praise for Julie Garwood
“The Rembrandt of romance novels.”—The Kansas City Star
“A trusted brand name in romantic suspense.”—People
“Its [Garwoods] timely subjects set against a timeless background that attract so many modern readers.”—USA Today
“If a book has Julie Garwoods name on it, its guaranteed to be a meticulously written…and thoroughly engaging story.”—Sun Journal (ME)
“A must read.”—The Romance Reader
“Ms. Garwood excels at writing characters who endear themselves to readers.” —Joyfully Reviewed
“WOW, was I amazed at how good [Julie Garwood] is…just pure brilliant writing.”—Bitten by Love
“Garwood is a pro.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Red-hot romance [that] will keep readers engaged.”—Publishers Weekly
“[A] riveting page-turner.”—Library Journal
“A wonderfully exotic book with both grand characters and grand deception.”—The News-Commercial (Collins, MS)
“The talented Ms. Garwood keeps you enthralled.”—Rendezvous
Synopsis
A woman’s life and love are compromised in this pulse-pounding new thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood... Dr. Ellie Sullivan has witnessed the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of a ruthless modern-day Bonnie and Clyde known as the Landrys. The only person to see the shooter’s face, Ellie is suddenly thrust into the center of a criminal investigation spearheaded by the no-nonsense, by-the-book, and tantalizingly handsome agent Max Daniels.
With the Landrys captured, she’ll be called to testify. But the Landrys have been caught before, and each time the witnesses are scared into silence—or disappear. Now Max vows to be Ellie’s shadow, promising never to leave her side until the trial. But that could be dangerous for both of them, and it isn’t long before the sparks—and the bullets—fly.
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Daughter of a controlling mother, Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking at a nightclub and allowing a strange manandrsquo;s seductive Russian accent lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever.
Twelve years later, the woman known as Abigail Lowery lives on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she designs sophisticated securityand#160; systemsandmdash;and supplements her own security with a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. But Abigailandrsquo;s reserve only intrigues police chief Brooks Gleason. Her logical mind, her secretive nature, and her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. He suspects that Abigail needs protection from somethingandmdash;and that her elaborate defenses hide a story that must be revealed.
With a quirky, unforgettable heroine and a pulse-pounding plotline, Nora Roberts presents a riveting new read that cements her place as todayandrsquo;s most reliably entertaining thriller
authorandmdash;and will leave people hungering for more.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood returns with a novel of family drama, suspense, andof courseromance.
Peyton Lockhart and her sisters have inherited Bishops Cove, a small, luxurious oceanfront resort, but it comes with a condition: The girls must run the resort for one year and show a profitonly then will they own it.
A graduate of a prestigious French culinary school, Peyton has just lost her job as a food critic. Out of work and in a bad place personally, a year doing something completely different sounds wonderful.
There are countless challenges and too many people who want to stop the sisters from succeeding. Among them are Peytons contentious cousins, who are outraged that they didnt inherit the resort, as well as a powerful group of land developers who have been eyeing the coveted beachfront property.
Its soon apparent to Peyton that their efforts are being sabotaged, but she refuses to let the threats scare heruntil shes nearly killed. She calls on her childhood friend and protector, Finn MacBain, now with the FBI, and asks for his help. He saved her life once; he can do it again.
Julies previous two titles, The Ideal Man and Sweet Talk, both debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list.
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New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood delivers a contemporary romance that's pulse-pounding in every sense of the word. Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just completed her residency at a large urban hospital. While jogging in a park nearby, she witnesses the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of wanted criminals, a couple identified as the Landrys. The only person to see the shooter's face, Ellie is suddenly at the center of a criminal investigation.
Agent Max Daniels takes over the Landry case. A no-nonsense lawman, he's definitely not the ideal man that Ellie has always imagined, yet she's attracted to him in a way she can't explain.
Ellie heads home to Winston Falls, South Carolina, to attend her sister's wedding. Shortly after she arrives, though, she receives a surprise visitor: Max Daniels. The Landrys have been captured, and she'll be called to testify. But they've been captured before, and each time the witnesses are scared into silence-or disappear before they can take the stand. Max vows to be Ellie's shadow until the trial, and it isn't long before sparks fly.
Synopsis
Peyton Lockhart and her sisters have just inherited Bishops Cove, a charming oceanfront resort. But it comes with a condition: They must run the resort for one year and show a profitonly then will they own it.
Peyton welcomes the challenge, yet has no idea how many people want to sabotage her successincluding her vindictive cousins and the powerful land developers who have an eye on the coveted beachfront property. But when the threats against Peyton escalate into dangerous territory, she enlists the help of her childhood friend, FBI agent Finn MacBain.
Finn saved her life once before. Peyton has no choice but to trust him to do it again.
About the Author
JULIE GARWOOD is among the most critically acclaimed -- and popular -- romance authors around, with thirty-six million copies of her books in print. She is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Hotshot, Sweet Talk, The Ideal Man, Sizzle, Fire and Ice, Shadow Music, and Shadow Dance. She lives near Kansas City.