Nat Quinn and Jake Conroy are just doing their job—robbing a bank! But when Nat sees Pinkerton agent Abigail MacKay is already there, he knows something isn’t right. Is she on the trail of The Innocents again, or has she turned up in Everlasting, Wyoming, by coincidence?
Abi can’t believe her bad luck! Nat and Jake are about to make her true identity known, and botch the undercover job she has carefully prepared for—a job she’s been working on for months. When Jake discovers she’s cooperating with a sadistic bounty hunter who never brings in his prisoners alive, he suspects Nat might be the next target. How could Abi betray them like this?
On top of everything else, someone has dumped a frozen corpse after disguising it as a tramp. The town is snowed in and the killer isn’t going anywhere, but can Abigail’s forensic skills solve the murder before anyone else is killed? Abi and Nat manage to admit their feelings for one another, but will that be enough to overcome the fact that they’re on opposite sides of the law?
The Innocents and Abigail MacKay must work together to solve the murder case, but they’re still best enemies. It’s an emotional standoff, and they’re all INNOCENT AS SIN…
EXCERPT
It took another half-hour before Jake saw her neat, feminine figure approaching, her light blue dress standing out against the sun-parched dust of the streets. By this time, his breath came in rapid, shallow pants until his fingers prickled and his head spun. The everyday sounds of the town swamped his senses until they crashed around his skull in an echoing cacophony. Her voice reverberated, unusually strident and harsh, echoing between the screaming and shouting from years ago in his head.
"Jake?" Abigail's eyes darted around drinking in the surroundings, looking for danger. Why greet her openly in the street, near her gate? His glazed eyes sparkled and the pupils looked enormous, but he didn’t seem drunk.
"Abi, come with me. It's urgent."
Congratulations on the next story. What great characters you have here. Doris
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Deletesqueee!!! I don't know if you know this... but I stinkin' LOVE LOVE LOVE Abi and Nat and Jake's story!! And I'm so thrilled it's out there now for everyone to enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteHappy book birthday to you!!
Thank you for your support and your wonderful reviews. You really have a way of capturing a story without spoilers.
DeleteChristine, I loved Innocent As Sin as much as The Innocents! You tell a wonderful story, and I read a LOT of stories! LOL Best of luck with your new release, and CONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteI thought I'd replied to you earlier and it disappeared! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. It means a lot to me.
DeleteThank you Livia and Cheryl for all your help and support!
ReplyDeleteOur great pleasure, Christine!
DeleteIt looks like you've spun a winner of a story again! So many intriguing parts. Congratulations on your new release. Wishing you much success.
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DeleteI love mysteries, always have, from the time I was a child and got hooked on Trixie Beldon, Bobbsy Twins, Nancy Drew and graduated to Perry Mason. I look forward to reading a western spin on mysteries and wish you loads of success with this intriguing series.
ReplyDeleteMe too. We are kindred spirits in our love of mysteries. I hope you enjoy them.
DeleteDangerious crimes, heated romance— it can’t get better than that.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !
Oh, yes. Love a spot of bad-boy romance!
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ReplyDeleteI've been looking forward to this second book in your series. ;-) You have a 'hit' on your hands with your storyline and your returning characters. Congratulations.
Thank you so much.I really hope it lives up to expectations!
DeleteI read your other book and so very much look forward to this one. Wishing you much success. Sounds awesome, and a big winner.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beverly. I really appreciate your kind words and support.
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