Deadly Pursuit [Paperback]

Ann Christopher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2010

A woman driven to know the truth. . .

Criminal defense attorney Amara Clarke can't help but be hot and bothered by the handsome, enigmatic new cook at her local diner--and his seeming dislike of her. Until she finds herself in a dangerous situation--and the mysterious Jack Parker comes to her aid.

. . .The man who'll do anything to protect her.

Amara doesn't know that Jack is a DEA agent, evading death threats from a powerful drug lord. The last thing he wants is to endanger her by letting her get too close. But when fate puts her in his path, Jack's cover is blown wide open. Soon he and Amara are on the run--but they can't escape the smoldering chemistry between them. To keep Amara out of harm's way, Jack will have to take drastic measures--even if it means shattering her fragile heart. . .

Praise for the novels of Ann Christopher

"Trouble is a sultry romance..." --The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

"A brilliant and tasteful novel about love, tragedy, heartbreak and forgiveness." --Romantic Times on Risk

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Tough men find their soft spots for smart, beautiful women in Christopher's (Redemption's Kiss) exciting romantic thriller. DEA agent Jack Parker, quietly masquerading as a fry cook, helps brilliant criminal defense lawyer Amara Clarke stop a carjacking. When footage of his heroics hits the TV news, it alerts Jack's longtime enemy, drug kingpin Kareem Gregory, to his location. Forced to take Amara along for her safety as he attempts to stay underground until Gregory's next trial, Jack struggles to fend off their mutual attraction and Amara's investigative instincts, hoping she can someday go back to leading a normal life. Meanwhile, Kareem digs into his own difficult relationship issues and conflicted sexual tension with his good-girl wife, Kira. Rough romance interleaves smoothly with bloody, lethal confrontation en route to a thrilling conclusion. (Nov.) (c)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Kensington; 1 edition (November 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758235445
• ISBN-13: 978-0758235442
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In my previous life, I was a lawyer specializing in family law, especially divorces. Now I have a much happier job--writing about the beginnings of love affairs rather than helping end them. I live in Ohio with my family and two oversized cats. I love to hear from readers.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ann Christopher is indeed a master storyteller!, November 4, 2010

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Angie O - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deadly Pursuit (Paperback)

Few things you are sure will happen when you read any Ann Christopher's novels: (1) you will be entertained from the beginning to the very end, (2) there will definitely be one or two lol (laugh out loud) moments, and (3) you will be needing tissues before you get to the last chapter...., just to name a few.

The day I purchased Deadly Pursuit, I bought two additional books. I went ahead and read the other two first and saved Ms. Ann's for last. Have you ever read a book you hated to see come to an end? well, this one is up there on my list.

Amara and Jack were the perfect couple, best love story! I loved every scene they had together, and with their secondary characters. This book is different from others by this author, not her usual romance novel, only better! Deadly Pursuit has it ALL, romance, humor, (yeah there were few of those lol moments I mentioned earlier) thrilling and suspense; at one point my heart was beating so fast, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see what will happen next. I literally screamed when the verdict was read, the scene at the diner when Jack called Amara chocolate bunny, mmm! Go out and get this book! Deadly Pursuit is a must read and a keeper. If this is your first by this author, you will want to go back and read her other books, my personal favorite: Tender Secrets.

Ms. Ann I love your style, I've read all your books and I enjoyed Deadly Pursuit immensely, it will be my greatest joy to see this book turn into a movie. I can't wait to see what you had planned for 2011.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!, November 5, 2010

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YOLA "Yola" (Stamford, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deadly Pursuit (Paperback)

I have said this before but it is worth repeating, when you read an Ann Christopher book, satisfaction is guaranteed. This is another excellent example of feeling immensely satisfied that you are fortunate enough to take another ride with the characters in her book! Please read while in bed, when the kids are asleep and, on yes, keep a glass of water next to you... yes, it is hot!

On this journey, and oh what a journey from start to finish, you meet young and dynamic defense attorney Amara and undercover DEA agent Jack. Amara meets Jack in a diner, where he is hiding out as a cook. Jack's undercover work helped to take a dangerous kingpin off the street and with his testimony this criminal could go away for a long time but the problem is keeping Jack safe long enough to testify because the bad guy is killing everyone who is standing in between him and freedom.

Amara and Jack are totally unprepared for the intense and immediate attraction they feel for each other. Now, I won't give away the story but they both end up running for their lives as Jack's cover is blown and the assassin is always just a few steps away. Please be assured that somehow they do find the time to discover each other on every level - emotionally as well as sexually; and as willing voyeurs, we are right there to enjoy every moment.

I loved this couple but I also liked the secondary characters Kira, wife of the kingpin, and Dexter, Jack's boss. I hope there will be a book about those two because their chemistry was pretty interesting and I am curious to see if Kira remains unbroken.

Ms Christopher does not disappoint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Never-Ending Thrill, December 16, 2010

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Malaika Tamu "Sweet n' Sassy" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Deadly Pursuit (Paperback)

Another PLEASING mix of romance and suspense...the chemistry between Amara and Jack is off-the-chart...and the suspense is a never-ending THRILLING roller coaster ride throughout...and I would LOVE to see a sequel with Kira and Dexter or maybe even Kerry, who TOTALLY surprised me with his outrage at what Kareem did to his wife...KUDOS Mrs. Christopher...a definite MUST read!