by
Audrey
J. Cole
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GENRE:
Thriller
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BLURB:
Bridgett is enjoying an idyllic summer as the nanny for Leo, the son of a famous Seattle couple. Not only is she generously compensated to care for Leo at the couple’s Seattle waterfront estate, but she also develops a close bond with the boy.
When a masked intruder breaks into the home and takes Leo hostage, Bridgett will do anything to save the boy’s life. She soon discovers that her and Leo’s lives aren’t the only ones at stake when she learns the masked madman is not just a burglar—but a killer.
Will Bridgett be able to meet his demands and save the boy’s life?
It’s the Fourth of July. Detectives Blake Stephenson and Tess Richards are celebrating at a private charity event at the Space Needle where Tess is being honored for her volunteer work. Their evening is cut short when Tess’s younger brother, Chris, fails to show up for the event. His mysterious absence leads to more questions than answers. They leave the party early, hoping to learn the reason behind Chris’s puzzling disappearance…
Get ready for chills and thrills in this Emerald City Thriller Novella!
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EXCERPT:
There
was nowhere to hide. The footsteps had almost reached the doorway to
the kitchen. Bridgett reached for the handle of a large cast-iron
pan. In her panic to pull it down, the pan caught on the edge of the
metal hook that suspended it.
The
footsteps rounded the doorway behind her. She let go of the handle
and dove to the floor. The pan swung like a clock pendulum and
clamored against the other hanging pots and pans.
Bridgett
crawled behind the kitchen island. She scanned the dining and living
room for a better hiding spot. She heard the killer's boots enter the
kitchen. Seeing no better option, she scurried on all fours to the
dining room and tucked under the dining table.
She
tried to quiet her breathing as she looked toward the kitchen. The
killer stood behind the island. He reached his gloved hand in the air
to still the pan that was clanging against the other pots. He didn't
appear to see her under the table. He turned around as if he'd heard
a noise behind him.
Bridgett
watched him walk straight toward the pantry door and pull it open.
Seeing it was empty, he turned and marched past the kitchen island
toward the living room.
It
wouldn't take long for him to find her. There weren't many places to
hide.
She
could only see him now from the waist down. The blade in his left
hand looked even bigger up close. She focused on his boots. They
moved in the direction of the dining room. Bridgett's heart beat so
hard against her chest she was afraid the killer would hear it. His
feet stopped when he'd halfway closed the distance between them.
Bridgett watched them turn away from her, and she knew it was now or
never.
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AUTHOR
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Website:
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The
book is on sale for $0.99.
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MY REVIEW:
MY REVIEW:
This fast-paced novel had me on the edge of my seat. The heroine, Bridget, is a resourceful, strong character. She is babysitting for a summer for a wealthy family. Her boyffriend, the gardener, comes to visit one evening and she meets him outside. He tells her to remember to "set the outside alarms", and she goes in meaning to do that - but she hears a noise upstairs. After that, everything moves fast and the book is nonstop action. I definitely need to find out what happens bext - because the book ended before the story was fully wrapped up. Perhaps there is a scond book? At any rate, it was a fast, good read. If you like thrillers, this one is for you!
GIVEAWAY
INFORMATION:
Audrey
J. Cole will be awarding a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a
randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Thank you, Jennifer, for the great review! I'm glad you enjoyed the read. :)
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