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In the harsh Arizona desert, private investigator Skylar Grady is left for dead while pursuing a case about a deadbeat father. She discovers the investigation has frightened powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her. Despite warnings from former patrol agent Jonas Sampson to abandon the hunt, Skylar remains determined to keep her mission alive. Together, they confront hidden dangers and risk more than just their lives, while Skylar's growing bond with Jonas presents a romantic twist to the suspenseful chase.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Shirlee McCoy
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