by Marie Force
Part of Fatal, book 9
First published 2015
Lieutenant Sam Holland sits on forced leave, her mind replaying the violent attack that nearly destroyed her. The memories won't fade, despite attempts to fill her time with White House staff meetings. Her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, loses sleep night after night, consumed with protecting her from future harm. Inauguration day approaches, and the strain threatens to crack their marriage apart. Two college women disappear amid the chaos of the capital's biggest week. The police chief calls on Sam, the only detective he trusts to solve the case and protect the department's reputation. Sam must return to active duty despite her trauma. The investigation reveals disturbing secrets that force her to face what happened to her. She races against time to find the missing students while fighting to reclaim her strength and save her marriage before Nick takes his oath of office.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, crime
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Washington DC, White House
Period: Inauguration Day
282 pages · Kindle Edition · Carina Press
Content warnings: violence