Part of FBI Thriller, book 5
First published 2001
Political speechwriter Becca Matlock crafts words for New York's governor when anonymous calls shatter her world. "Stop sleeping with the governor or I'll kill him," the voice threatens. Becca isn't having an affair, but the caller won't listen. The threats escalate. Police dismiss her fears until the stalker kills someone to prove his deadly intent. When bullets find the governor's neck, Becca runs. She heads for Riptide, a small Maine coastal town where a college friend lives. The quiet refuge should offer safety from both the stalker and suspicious authorities. Instead, Becca discovers new dangers lurking in this seemingly peaceful place. FBI agents Savich and Sherlock arrive to help, drawn by an old family connection that surprises everyone. Becca must navigate deadly games where enemies hide behind friendly faces and nowhere feels truly safe.
Genres: romance, crime, action, mystery-thriller, political-thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Maine, New York, Riptide
Period: Contemporary
412 pages · Paperback · J'ai Lu
Content warnings: violence