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Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just finished her residency at a busy metropolitan hospital. While jogging in a nearby park, she witnesses the shooting of an FBI agent as he pursues the wanted criminals known as the Landrys. As the only person who saw the shooter’s face, Ellie suddenly becomes central to the investigation.
Agent Max Daniels takes over the Landry case. A determined and no‑nonsense lawman, Max is far from the man Ellie has imagined, yet she feels an unexpected attraction to him.
The novel blends suspense, romance, and a woman’s perspective on crime and investigation.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Julie Garwood
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