In the Arms of the Enemy [Paperback]

Patricia A. Guthrie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2007

When law enforcement fails him, horseman Adam Blakely goes undercover to search for a killer. Only problem he falls in love with his prime suspect. Maggie McGregor leaves the tumultuous world of horse racing determined to never train again, until a handsome boarder moves his horse into her father s barn. And that s when the accidents begin. Maggie and Adam find themselves drowning in a sea of deception and lies to uncover an insurance scam so insidious it could rock the foundations of an established horseracing empire and bring the killer too close to home. Adam and Maggie must learn to trust each other before they face extermination.

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In the Arms of the Enemy is dedicated to those horses lost to man's greed and inhumanity, and to those humanitarians who make it their mission to save and protect them.

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When law enforcement fails him, horseman Adam Blakely goes undercover to search for a killer. Only problem--he falls in love with his prime suspect.

Maggie McGregor leaves the tumultuous world of horse racing determined to never train again, until a handsome boarder moves his horse into her father's barn. And that's when the accidents begin. Maggie and Adam find themselves drowning in a sea of deception and lies to uncover an insurance scam so insidious it could rock the foundations of an established horseracing empire and bring the killer too close to home. Adam and Maggie must learn to trust each other before they face extermination.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: LSP Digital; 1st edition (February 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979203007
• ISBN-13: 978-0979203008
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,717,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars In the Arms of The Enemy, February 16, 2007

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June P. Baker "The Writer" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Arms of the Enemy (Paperback)

In the Arms of the Enemy is the first offering by new Romantic Suspense Author, Patricia A. Guthrie. It is written like a seasoned writer. A definte page turner, It will open your eyes to how money and power are obtained at the cost of innocent horses. While this book is fiction, The reality of this story is real. Ms. Guthrie gives new meaning to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Adam Grant is covinced that former horse trainer Maggie McGregor is the enemy,but is she? Far be it for me to tell you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars IN THE ARMS OF THE ENEMY, February 17, 2007

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Suzanne Valente "leoroars" (Hammond, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Arms of the Enemy (Paperback)

For a short time in my life I became interested in Romantic Suspense. Patricia Guthrie has renewed this interest a bit if only to eagerly await her next book.

Authors today seem to have an excess of sex, violence and curse words in their books. IN THE ARMS OF THE ENEMY has none of these things overdone. As a matter of fact the curse words that others seem to think are necessary to writing are absent from Ms. Guthrie's book. The other two are done to a level adequate to this grand read, which delights me to no end.

Ms. Guthrie uses a storm to set the scene for big troubles to come and she has a spinning wheel of suspects that keeps one actively involved in the plot.

In short spurts you grow to dislike a character and then in a brief scene you begin to see another side and then the author kills the character. At the moment I found this character was dead, I screamed and hollered at Patricia with all the fury within my soul. She evoked such emotion in me that I for one cannot wait to read her next book. I also thank her for sharing her creative soul with us. Great job, Patricia.

Suzanne Valente

5.0 out of 5 stars In The Arms is a Winner!, September 20, 2008

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Glenda A Bixler "Glenda" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Arms of the Enemy (Paperback)

"But don't go leaving here with the idea that I don't love you. That would make your leaving way too easy...If it's a case that you're expected to marry a Kentucky Blueblood socialite rather than a good, Scottish woman, that's a different story. Then, be on your way"...(p. 154)

Meet the fiery and beautiful Maggie McGregor, horse trainer extraordinaire, in Patricia A. Guthrie's wonderful first novel, In the Arms of the Enemy. Guthrie's book is an exciting blend of suspense and sexy romance, within the sometimes dangerous world of horse racing.

When Maggie's fiancé, Ricky Lane, showed up with a beautiful woman on his arm, along with George Blakely, owner of the horse, Black Autumn, she was suspicious and jealous. But her feelings quickly turned to anger when he left her alone to attend Black Autumn during the race. Then when the horse she had trained won, Ricky was quick to identify himself as the winner's trainer!

It didn't take any more than that for Maggie to finally end her engagement, quit and leave.

Even so, when Black Autumn, Ricky Lane and George Blakely, were all murdered within a week, it was Maggie that was most suspected--especially by Blakely's son, Jonathan Adam!

As may be expected by the title, Adam and Maggie were instantly attracted to each other. Adam had come to investigate Maggie, posing as, first, a novice who wanted her to train his horse, and then later as a private investigator and also, sometimes, as an owner of a software company, aka a playboy entrepreneur. The clumsiness with which Adam tries to be undercover provides a thread of humor for readers since Maggie is quite adept at seeing the many mistakes he makes. But Maggie seems quite willing to play along with his various roles, at least until she figures out why he's really there!

Guthrie's inclusion of Maggie's father as an important minor character also provided an unusual perspective to the emerging relationship between his daughter and Adam--whoever he was!

Fortunately while this antagonistic couple is falling in love, there are sufficient, real lawmen that are working to solve the murders of the two men and high-priced horse! Adam had at least been able to feed his friend and FBI agent important information, even as he struggled between wanting to prove who destroyed his father and his growing love and need for Maggie.

And then a series of accidents start--with Maggie as the intended victim! Adam now found himself the protector, rather than the investigator out to prove her guilt, as he strives to keep safe the woman he must admit to himself he loves. A scene between Adam and his former mother-in-law was one of the best in the book and revealed the author's sensitivity to detail about her characters' lives that was especially impressive, in my opinion.

Guthrie has a fast-paced, fluent writing style that makes reading her book fun! Only problem...I wanted more! Maybe there will be a series coming up, or at least a sequel. Maggie McGregor is too good a character and too good a horse trainer not to find another mystery to solve in her life, especially as Adam's wife!

So, readers, are you planning a quiet Sunday afternoon for yourself sometime in the future? Grab a cup of tea and Patricia Guthrie's, In the Arms of the Enemy! And Enjoy! You'll be so glad you did!