Books like Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood
Sophie Rose works as a reporter for a major Chicago daily when her editor asks her to write an expose on her own father, Bobby Rose, a notorious thief pursued by law‑enforcement agencies. Declining the assignment, she quits and takes a job at a small newspaper. While covering local personalities, she discovers that a runner named William Harrington—known for his red socks—has been killed near Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. A red sock left at the scene, containing Sophie’s business card, connects her to the murder. Following the lead north, Sophie encounters escalating danger, including an attempt on her life. The FBI assigns her bodyguard Jack MacAlister, and together they navigate the harsh Alaskan terrain, uncovering a sinister conspiracy that threatens both their lives and their growing attraction. The novel blends mystery, romance, and suspense while portraying Sophie’s independent journalistic drive and the intense partnership she shares with Jack.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Julie Garwood
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