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I appreciate the fact Iris Johansen is a hugely popular author, but this is the first book of hers I've read, and I don't see it. Never mind the entire premise of the book is a tad beyond believable; I'm wondering why on Earth did she create this intriguing action-hero type female and she never gives her any action! Even the male hero, Jake, does all his heroism as an after-thought.
("Jake, please be careful while rescuing other hero guy! I'll be so worried as you undertake this incredibly suspenseful mission that will require all your unparalleled counterintelligence techniques, and you still are unlikely to both return alive from the middle east!" So, can't wait to hear all about this mission, right? How's Iris going to lay this out? Well,let's see...
Cut to....
"Jake! You're both back and safe! Got your postcard...")
Anyway, I suppose if you want a female action hero whose only real action is between the sheets (plenty of that, but again, most merely discussed ex post facto-- no literotica here), then this is the book for you. It's an interesting story that seems to take the wrong path to resolution.
("Jake, please be careful while rescuing other hero guy! I'll be so worried as you undertake this incredibly suspenseful mission that will require all your unparalleled counterintelligence techniques, and you still are unlikely to both return alive from the middle east!" So, can't wait to hear all about this mission, right? How's Iris going to lay this out? Well,let's see...
Cut to....
"Jake! You're both back and safe! Got your postcard...")
Anyway, I suppose if you want a female action hero whose only real action is between the sheets (plenty of that, but again, most merely discussed ex post facto-- no literotica here), then this is the book for you. It's an interesting story that seems to take the wrong path to resolution.
Helpful Score: 3
Over the last few years, when I've seen an Iris Johansen book I've automatically assumed it would be an Eve Duncan thriller. I was wrong about ON THE RUN, but I'm still glad I picked it up. A quick read full of passion and suspense, this book is written in the typical Iris Johansen style and is still a really good read.
Nine years ago, Grace Archer worked for the CIA under the direction of Jake Kilmer. Their job was to infiltrate the compound of Marvot, an evil kingpin who ruled El Tariq, Morocco with an iron hand. Disappoint the man once, and he might give you another chance. Do it a second time, and you'll end up dead. Jake's job was to recover something from Marvot that he prized more than anything--the Pair. Known collectively as a single unit, the Pair consisted of two white Arabian horses, a stallion and a mare, with blue eyes and destructive personalities. Their mission failed nine years ago, and Grace left the CIA--alone and pregnant.
Now she's found a home for herself and her daughter, Frankie, on a horse farm in Tallanville, Alabama. Frankie is devoted to horses, but she's also a child prodigy when it comes to playing the piano and composing. Grace, who hates to be compared to horse whisperer even though she does have a remarkable affinity with horses, is content with her new life. Until the forces she's feared for nine years, Marvot's men, come to town and tear her world apart.
Suddenly, Kilmer is there, whisking Grace and Frankie away to a farm far from Alabama, and Grace finds that the old passion is still as strong as ever. As Kilmer tries to keep his former lover and his daughter safe, he plans retribution upon Marvot--which is brought to a halt when Frankie is kidnapped and blackmailed into going back to El Tariq to work, once again, with the Pair.
ON THE RUN is a fast-paced read with lots of suspense. I agree that some cliches are used in this story, but that doesn't make it any less of an entertaining read. Iris Johansen's writing style reminds me a lot of that of James Patterson. Although Johansen's chapters are novel-length compared to Patterson's two or three-pagers, the action hurries along at a fast clip.
If you enjoy romantic suspense, you'll like ON THE RUN.
Nine years ago, Grace Archer worked for the CIA under the direction of Jake Kilmer. Their job was to infiltrate the compound of Marvot, an evil kingpin who ruled El Tariq, Morocco with an iron hand. Disappoint the man once, and he might give you another chance. Do it a second time, and you'll end up dead. Jake's job was to recover something from Marvot that he prized more than anything--the Pair. Known collectively as a single unit, the Pair consisted of two white Arabian horses, a stallion and a mare, with blue eyes and destructive personalities. Their mission failed nine years ago, and Grace left the CIA--alone and pregnant.
Now she's found a home for herself and her daughter, Frankie, on a horse farm in Tallanville, Alabama. Frankie is devoted to horses, but she's also a child prodigy when it comes to playing the piano and composing. Grace, who hates to be compared to horse whisperer even though she does have a remarkable affinity with horses, is content with her new life. Until the forces she's feared for nine years, Marvot's men, come to town and tear her world apart.
Suddenly, Kilmer is there, whisking Grace and Frankie away to a farm far from Alabama, and Grace finds that the old passion is still as strong as ever. As Kilmer tries to keep his former lover and his daughter safe, he plans retribution upon Marvot--which is brought to a halt when Frankie is kidnapped and blackmailed into going back to El Tariq to work, once again, with the Pair.
ON THE RUN is a fast-paced read with lots of suspense. I agree that some cliches are used in this story, but that doesn't make it any less of an entertaining read. Iris Johansen's writing style reminds me a lot of that of James Patterson. Although Johansen's chapters are novel-length compared to Patterson's two or three-pagers, the action hurries along at a fast clip.
If you enjoy romantic suspense, you'll like ON THE RUN.
Helpful Score: 2
She is great at spinning a tale of mystery, love, and excitment. If you have not tried this Author before, now is your chance!!
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great book
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If you like Iris Johansen's other books, chances are you'll like this one too. This book is an easy read, but it's interesting and definitely a page turner. Johansen's books are equally as much about relationships as they are about the suspenseful plot, so if you're just in it for the mystery this may not be the book for you. If you're looking for a horse book, this is probably not for you, either, since they are not really involved.
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Johansen has a very formulaic style...tough girl loves tough guy no one wants to admit it blah blah and throw in some fast-paced story and there you have it. Having said all of that, I enjoy her books. I am drawn in almost immediately and despite the simple (sometimes silly) dialogue between the main male and female characters, I enjoy the struggling push and pull of their relationship. All in all, nothing to blow you away but a quick enjoyable read nonetheless.
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Thrilling, fast moving story of suspense --- and a little romance.
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Great book. Mystery, suspense, and just a touch of romance. My first by Johansen, definitely won't be my last!
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Another very good book from Iris Johansen.
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Fast paced story till the end. Typical book of Johansen's style and worth the read.
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Great read -- a bit slow at first; then can't put it down!! Interesting plot - with horses at the center of a suspense and romance story.
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Great mystery. About a woman on the run from a real bad guy who is trying to capture her to train two wild horses known as the pair that have been trained to find a treasure in the desert. I had a problem putting it down. Good read.
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Wherever you stop, he'll be waiting...
The picture was a warning: they'd found her. For eight years Grace Archer hoped this day wouldn't come-and knew in her heart that it would.
She'd taken her daughter, Frankie, to a rural Alabama horse farm that might just as well have been at the end of the earth. But the man out to kill them would gladly follow them that far. And now, it seems, he had.
A woman with a highly classified past, Grace has never run from anything in her life. But as a mother, she'd do anything to keep eight-year-old Frankie safe. Now that safe world has been shattered, and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Suddenly the agency that owed Grace its gratitude and protection has abandoned her and only one ally remains: a man even more dangerous than her worst enemy.
She hasn't set eyes on Jake Kilmer since the catastrophic events of eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him with the one thing more precious to her than life itself. But with a ruthless criminal kingpin determined to make her pay for the past, Grace and her daughter's lives on the line, and time running out, she just may have to put her faith in a man who she believes has already betrayed her once.
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An excellent read, I couldn't put it down. Iris Johansen at her best.
The picture was a warning: they'd found her. For eight years Grace Archer hoped this day wouldn't come-and knew in her heart that it would.
She'd taken her daughter, Frankie, to a rural Alabama horse farm that might just as well have been at the end of the earth. But the man out to kill them would gladly follow them that far. And now, it seems, he had.
A woman with a highly classified past, Grace has never run from anything in her life. But as a mother, she'd do anything to keep eight-year-old Frankie safe. Now that safe world has been shattered, and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Suddenly the agency that owed Grace its gratitude and protection has abandoned her and only one ally remains: a man even more dangerous than her worst enemy.
She hasn't set eyes on Jake Kilmer since the catastrophic events of eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him with the one thing more precious to her than life itself. But with a ruthless criminal kingpin determined to make her pay for the past, Grace and her daughter's lives on the line, and time running out, she just may have to put her faith in a man who she believes has already betrayed her once.
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An excellent read, I couldn't put it down. Iris Johansen at her best.
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Definetly one of Johansen's best! Couldn't put it down.
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exciting story;
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Excellent book - grabbed my attention in the first few pages!
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Grace Archer has taken her daughter, Frankie, to a rural Alabama horse farm that might just as well have been at the end of the earth. But the man out to kill them would gladly follow them that far. And now, it seems, he had. A good suspence novel!
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Great read. If your an Iris Johansen fan you won't be disappointed.
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It was really good!
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One of the best Iris Johansen books I've read. Quite the page turner...
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Great msytery!
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If you like Iris Johansen's other books, you'll like this novel. I thought it was a fast read and it kept me highly entertained.
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OMG, why didn't she do any research on horses?? I've been around horses my entire life and I couldn't get past all the glaring errors, misconceptions and errant terminology. It really detracted from an otherwise good effort.
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A good fast read. This is the type of book my husband and I call "airplane" books; keeps your attention and can be finished by the time you land. J
This book started out good as is typical with Iris Johansen. After a while I felt like it would never end.
Fast paced, intriguing mystery. I LIKE these characters.
One of the best books I have picked up in a long time.. The heroine in the story is wonderful, and I felt like I was living the story!! Great Great BOOK.. 5 stars!!!!
Good, jittery, give you the creeps suspense story.
Another gem of a book by Iris Johansen with some of our favorite characters.
Grace Archer had started a new life and was doing very well. Her daughter loved horses and they had a wonderful life on a farm far from everyone.
This does not last. She is stalked and found and is on the run again. Jake Kilmer, the man she had hoped never to see again, is also in her life and she must accept his help if she hopes to live. Her daughter is too important for her not to accept his help as he is the only person she can "trust". It is one scare after another as she escapes her stalker, only to be found again.. A great read..
Grace Archer had started a new life and was doing very well. Her daughter loved horses and they had a wonderful life on a farm far from everyone.
This does not last. She is stalked and found and is on the run again. Jake Kilmer, the man she had hoped never to see again, is also in her life and she must accept his help if she hopes to live. Her daughter is too important for her not to accept his help as he is the only person she can "trust". It is one scare after another as she escapes her stalker, only to be found again.. A great read..
Couldn't put it down!!!
Very fast-paced book. Iris Johansen is a favorite author and I was not disappointed.
I found this book to be attention holding and the premise believable. It reads like a modern tv drama show. That is, there is action and adventure as well as believable characters and of course, a few cliff hangers. Worth the read.
I enjoyed this one. It had a lot of "action" and all of the elements we typically find in this genre. Iris Johansen is a great story teller and I really enjoy her characters. This was one of the best books I've read in awhile.
Another great one.
SUPER GOOD READ AS ALWAYS.
Hot and heavy adventure - never stopped. Sometimes I got irritated with the love part when I was following the stalking part, but it was good. Finished it in one day.
I love Iris Johansen! This was a very good suspense thriller.
I really enjoyed this book--good read.
very good read
Excellent fast paced book for I was just intrigued with Hope and Charlie and Mystro. I love horses and I hated the guy Marco for I loved the ending of this book and the poetic justice.
Excellent suspense involving a mother/daughter, two uncontrollable horses, mercenaries and a very evil stalker.
This was a good interesting story a little slow in middle but overall a good book.
The photograph was a warning.
He'd found them again.
Now she has no choice but to go...
ON THE RUN PRETTY GOOD STORY
He'd found them again.
Now she has no choice but to go...
ON THE RUN PRETTY GOOD STORY
Good One! Grace Archer and her little daughter, Frankie, have started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. For eight years they have lived peacefully, in spite of the fact that the man stalking them would try to follow them to the ends of the earth. One night the nightmare becomes real and Jake Kilmer, Frankie's father, is Grace's main link to safety for her and their daughter.
Good, romantic, thriller!
Good, romantic, thriller!
A GOOD READ A LITTLE MORE ON THE ROMANCE SIDE THAN SUM BUT A GOOD TALE
ANOTHER GOOD BOOK,GRACE ARCHER AND HER DAUGHTER FRANKIE HAD BEEN HIDING FOR EIGHT YEARS ON A RURAL HORSE RANCH,SHE'D HOPED THIS DAY WOULDN'T COME,BUT SHE KNEW IN HER HEART IT WOULD,THAT THE MAN WANTING TO KILL HER WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW HER TO THE END OF THE EARTH AND NOW IT SEEMS HE HAD!!!
ONE OF MY FAVERITE AUTHORS.
Another terrific one by Johansen! I loved the horses and the exploits in the desert! ****
This book was hard to get into and kinda confusing at first, but by the end I couldn't put it down. I had to reread some of the begining to get the back story.
OMG, why didn't she do any research on horses?? I've been around horses my entire life and I couldn't get past all the glaring errors, misconceptions and errant terminology. It really detracted from an otherwise good effort.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth.
This is a really good book, but it is predictable in its ending.
This is a really good book, but it is predictable in its ending.
fast moving, good read
I really like this one.
Johansen had a good story line but found the daughter was portrayed unrealistically.
Great read! If you like horses, romance, and suspense, this is the book to read.
Another good read by Iris Johansen. Loved the book.
Really good book! I enjoyed it alot.
"Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them woule follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed..." An excellent read and keeps on giving you what you come to expect from Johansen-action, suspense and human drama.
The photograph was a warning. He'd found them again. Now she has no choice but to go ON THE RUN. Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleased. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Hake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter-one last chance to run for their lives.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleased. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter -- one last chance to run for their lives.
OMG, why didn't she do any research on horses?? I've been around horses my entire life and I couldn't get past all the glaring errors, misconceptions and errant terminology. It really detracted from an otherwise good effort.
The photograph was a warning.He had found them again.Now she has no choice but to run.
Great Book just finished was done in 2 days Could not put it down Great Reading
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd tken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleased. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. for time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter-one last chance to run for their lives.
This is the first book I've read by the author. Was not impressed. Was told some of her other books are good. Characters in this book were phony. Story repetitive, and boring in places.
OMG, why didn't she do any research on horses?? I've been around horses my entire life and I couldn't get past all the glaring errors, misconceptions and errant terminology. It really detracted from an otherwise good effort.
!! THE BEST FROM ONE OF THE BEST !!
As is usual with Johansen's book it certainly held my interest.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worse enemy.
"The photograph was a warning. He'd found them again. Now she has no choice but to go...on the run...Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter Frankie and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a sungle night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy..."
A tense read right to the end.
A tense read right to the end.
Grace Archer has been hiding for eight years from the criminal who will kill her if he finds her. The CIA has agreed to provide her cover, so that she can raise her daughter in safe surroundings. She is not aware of the true reason they have agreed to protect her, and is about to discover why.
Grace has a little girl named Frankie. she has been raising her by herself for 8 years.then one night both girls lives shattered. the bad guy who had been looking for grace finally found her and her daughter Frankie.Grace and her daughter are on the run.Grace is learning to trust Jake after 8 years to keep her and Frankie alive.The nightmare started 8 years ago and now its time for it to end.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her dauther--one last chance to run for their lives.
I enjoyed this book though at times felt it was repetitive and one could almost guess what was going to happen next. Of course, one could also be wrong!
I enjoyed this book though at times felt it was repetitive and one could almost guess what was going to happen next. Of course, one could also be wrong!
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter - one last chance to run for their lives.
About this title: For eight years, single mother Grace Archer has lived a picture-perfect life raising her daughter on a horse farm. When the ghosts of Grace's past violently shatter her peace, she must resume an identity she thought cast off forever, and join forces with a man she thought she'd never see again.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man staking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy.
Grace Archer and daughter Frankie started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them is following. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer for 8 yrs. and he's asking her to trust him again, even though he may have betrayed her once.
Great book that really kept me interested!
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, & started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered & a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake since the nightmare began 8 yrs. ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. Time is running out & Grace has 1 chance in a million to save her dau.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, & started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered & a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake since the nightmare began 8 yrs. ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. Time is running out & Grace has 1 chance in a million to save her dau.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed.
The photograph was a warning. He'd found them again. Now she has no choice but to go...ON THE RUN.
The photograph was a warning. He'd found them again. Now she has no choice but to go...ON THE RUN
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She's taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. but the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous thatn her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare begain eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter - one last chance to run for their lives.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She's taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. but the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous thatn her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare begain eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter - one last chance to run for their lives.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy....
This book doesn't have a dust cover.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chanve in a million to save her daughter, one last chance to run for their lives.
Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daugher, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's aksing Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter-one last chance to run for their lives.
