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From #1 Kindle, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday, whose books have been downloaded over a million times, comes a novel with the physiological thrill of Gone Girl and the suspenseful twists of Big Little Lies...

She faked her death to escape life in a war torn country. But now her enemies have tracked her down, and this time they want her to stay dead.

Anya Danielovich lives with the guilt of what she had to do to survive when her native country divided against itself. But that was a long time ago. Today she’s become Anna Smith, a single, thirtysomething woman living in San Francisco with a simple desire to lead a better life. Even if she is still haunted by her past—the enemies she made, the mentor she betrayed, the woman she was. She’s taken care to cover her tracks over the years, but she’s beginning to feel like she’s being watched…

Nick Dade is a hired gunman, the best of the best. He’s read Anya’s file, knows the unspeakable acts she committed, and after weeks of surveillance, he’s ready to pull the trigger on his latest target. That is until someone else beats him to the punch. With his agenda shattered, Dade is suddenly thrown together with the woman he’s been sent to eliminate. Who is she really? Who hired the second hit? And who can he trust?

What critics are saying:

"Exciting first in a thriller series replete with hit men, high-speed chases, and international crime."
—Publishers Weekly

"Starts with a bang and doesn’t let up. The action is gripping and the characters are compelling. Four stars!"
—RT Book Review

"Halliday combines investigation with the inevitable romance for a mystery that’s enjoyably 'by the book.'"
—Kirkus Review

Note: This is a second edition re-release of a work previously titled "Play Nice."

Length: 251 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Editorial Reviews

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“Halliday’s opening installment of her new mystery series will leave you breathless and anxious for the next. . . . you’re in for a high-octane read that’s as fun as it is fast.”—Linda Castillo, New York Times bestselling author of Pray for Silence

“Play Nice is captivating from start to finish. Every book Gemma Halliday writes is a keeper!”—Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author of Trust Me

"Play Nice starts with a bang and doesn't let up. The action is gripping and the characters are compelling. Anna is quite an interesting dark figure, but it's really Nick who stands out. Halliday has created characters who definitely are strong enough to withstand a long series."--RT Book Reviews

About the Author

Gemma Halliday is the New York Times, USA Today & #1 Kindle bestselling author of the High Heels Mysteries, the Hollywood Headlines Mysteries, the Jamie Bond Mysteries, the Tahoe Tessie Mysteries, the Marty Hudson Mysteries, and several other works. Gemma's books have received numerous awards, including a Golden Heart, two National Reader's Choice awards, and three RITA nominations. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her boyfriend, Jackson Stein, who writes vampire thrillers, and their four children, who are adorably distracting on a daily basis.
To learn more about Gemma, visit her online at gemmahalliday.com and sign up for her newsletter to receive a free ebook.

BOOKS BY GEMMA HALLIDAY

Anna Smith & Nick Dade Thrillers:
Play Dead

Marty Hudson Mysteries:
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Brash Blonde

High Heels Mysteries:
Spying in High Heels
Killer in High Heels
Undercover in High Heels
Christmas in High Heels (short story)
Alibi in High Heels
Mayhem in High Heels
Honeymoon in High Heels (novella)
Sweetheart in High Heels (short story)
Fearless in High Heels
Danger in High Heels
Homicide in High Heels
Deadly in High Heels
Suspect in High Heels

Hollywood Headlines Mysteries:
Hollywood Scandals
Hollywood Secrets
Hollywood Confessions
Hollywood Holiday (short story)
Hollywood Deception
Hollywood Homicide

Jamie Bond Mysteries:
Unbreakable Bond
Secret Bond
Bond Bombshell (short story)
Lethal Bond
Dangerous Bond
Bond Ambition

Tahoe Tessie Mysteries:
Luck Be A Lady
Hey Big Spender
Baby It's Cold Outside (short story)

Other Works:
Deadly Cool
Social Suicide
Viva Las Vegas
A High Heels Haunting (novella)
Watching You (short story)
Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit (short story)

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File Size: 2215 KB
Print Length: 251 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing; 2 edition (October 17, 2017)
Publication Date: October 17, 2017
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B0742KGNGK
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Word Wise: Enabled
Lending: Enabled
Screen Reader: Supported

Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #376,798 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Tiger08

Gemma has again scored a hugh success in an entirely new genre!

April 7, 2012

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

If there was a 6 rating, this book deserves it! Gemma Halliday is one of my favorite writers, barr none. And she has scored another winner in a completely new series--it is unlike anything series she has written before. She has set the stage for hopefully many more books with Nick Dale and Anna Smith (or Anna Jones, or Anya Danielovich--her real name in her former life as a highly trained assassin). She had abandoned that life 15 years earlier in her early 20's (after killing over 20 men as a trained assassin), and has been on the run for those 15 years. Nick is hired by an unknown person to kill Anna, but before he can count to 3 to pull the trigger, another group of assassins starts shooting at her--EXACTLY at the moment he is set to kill her.

I do not want to give many more details about the story per se. Play Nice is an action packed, fast moving
thriller from the first chapter. I read most of it the day I downloaded it. I could not find a place to stop, until my eyes could no longer stay open at 2 am. When I got up the next morning. I finished it first thing!

Gemma has set the groundwork for the new series--while telling the story in a very fast-paced, thrilling way. The story NEVER lags. This departure from her earlier style proves what a fantastically talented story teller she is. Play Nice propells her into the top rung of writers anywhere ( she was only one rung down from the top already)

Of course, her High Heels mysteries series, the Hollywood Headlines mysteries, and numerous novellas and short stories displays her talent for comedic mysteries, if you have not read these wonderful books, get them and read them now. The first 5 books in the High Heels series is sold in a bundle on Amazon for $9.99 and the Hollywood Headlines trilogy is selling right now as a set for $.99, get them before the price changes!

I cannot wait for the next book with Nick and Anna as they become crime fighters partners of a sort, rather than assassins on the run with targets on their backs from more than one group. Anna grabs your heart from the first scene. You want to really feel sorry for the way she was trained to be a killer, starting at the age of 14--but Anna does not want any pity from anyone. And Nick grows in statue and integrity throughout the book. I am excited to see how they regain their humanity in coming books in the series (as well as becoming lover partners, hopefully!)

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Jodi Hendrickson

Love Love Love the characters and story

November 10, 2017

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

At first I wasn't sure this book was one I would enjoy. I started reading it and thought - hmmm maybe I should wait on this one. Things have been stressful for me and I wasn't sure I wanted to read anything to heavy. After the first chapter I was hooked. Holy cow. Anna is a diverse character that makes you feel for her all around. Dade, love him and hate him all in the same page. I honestly could not put it down and now cannot wait for the next one.

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Stacey

Like adventure, twists and turns with well developed characters? Then this is a read for you!!!!!

November 14, 2017

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Gemma Halliday has done it again! A suspenseful book with lots of twists and turns; a page turner that is so difficult to put down. Put 2 unique characters together and watch what happens...Dade, a professional hit man and Anna (or should I say Anya), a retired assasin, a match waiting to happen! Lots of excitement as they dodge bullets and try to outsmart the "bad guys." Enjoy the ride with these two!

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Margaret I. Biro

different, but excellent reading

May 5, 2012

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This book is a change from her High Heel Mysteries and Hollywood scandals stories (which I thoroughly enjoyed). It was an excellent book and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading a fast moving book. You never know what's going to happen next. It was so good that I couldn't put it down until I finally reached the end. She left is open to a sequel and I'm looking forward to that ones release. Gemma, I commend you for a job well done!!!

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Kindle Customer

Couldn't put it down!

October 27, 2017

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Great new series I take it. Twists, turns, adventure, never stopped. Couldn't put it down, read it in one sitting, dosent dissapoint. Anna and Dade make a great team, and the common thread, well you just have to play dead to end up not being dead. Easy if someone's not trying to kill you.

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Dizzydaff

New direction for Gemma Halliday, and a real winner! Read it, you won't regret it!

January 27, 2018

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I always love anything written by Gemma Halliday, and this one is no exception. Her characters are vivid and female leads are always interesting, but this one is by far the best so far! Will be avidly waiting on the next book in this series!

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Lyn J

Catch 22

November 5, 2017

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Brilliantly clever. Play Dead is a total change up for Gemma Halliday and not a bad one. Anna, Dade and Lenny certainly find themselves in the thick of it when one is hired to kill the other, one wants a new life and the third just wants a full belly.

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This is a fast paced book with great characters that you will not want to put down ...

October 17, 2017

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Any book either published or written by this author is sure to be a winner. This one is no exception.

This is a fast paced book with great characters that you will not want to put down until the end. Can't wait to read the next one!!

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Couldn't put it down!!

Well written to draw the reader into the story. Action, adventure, and intrigue, with great, well developed characters!!! Couldn't put it down :)

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S Langstroth

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So excited to read more books with these characters! Book was fast moving and fun with twists and turns! Loved it!

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stampy

Not that I don't enjoy the Maddie Springer books

This was quite a departure for the author. Instead of ditsy females, a serious tale. Not that I don't enjoy the Maddie Springer books.Read more

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sandy d

Edge of your seat thriller

Anna, retired assassin, has been found and is being followed by not one but two assassins to kill her.Read more

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Caroline

Good book

Enjoyable book - when is the next one in the series coming out?

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Jules0125

Awesome start of a series!

This is an amazing start to a great new series. I have been an avid fan of Gemma's books. This one did not disappoint. The characters pull you into their lives.Read more

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