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Rachel Jones had never sought adventure or a love interest, but the strand of fate that led her to the shore where a shot‑wounded man lay changed everything. Kell Sabin, badly hurt and barely conscious, presents Rachel with a dire choice: help him survive or let danger claim him. As she tends to his injuries, their bond deepens, and she finds herself drawn into a world of suspense and high stakes. With the stakes high and her own future hanging in the balance, Rachel wrestles with securing a fragile rescue in a landscape where danger lurks and emotions surge.
This entry, the second in the Rescues Series, blends romance, suspense, and an adventurous rescue narrative, set against a backdrop that hints at government intrigue and intense personal stakes.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Linda Howard
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