Cold Comfort
begins in December during the long nights leading up to the Solstice. Claire
Spencer is attacked, but why? A friend calls in a favor, and burned out PI Ben
Riley reluctantly checks it out. His protective instincts compel him to help
when he witnesses the next attack, and in spite of their differences, he and
Claire work together to uncover the old secrets that turn her life into a lie.
Will she gain more than she loses, or will the result be . . . Cold Comfort?
Here's a short excerpt.
She pressed her
fingers to her forehead. "I have a problem."
"What is
it?"
"Well, ah,
it's difficult to explain. Someone’s been following me—at least, I think so. And last night someone tried to—" Tried
to what? Kill her?— "attacked me when I got out of my car."
"Did you call
the police?"
"Yes, of
course, but there isn't much they can do. They suggested a—a stalker."
"Ms. Spencer,
I assume you're trying to hire me. I'm not a bodyguard."
With his rough
voice and terse questions, he sounded more like a junkyard dog.
"I hadn't
even thought of a bodyguard. I want to find out who it is." This wasn't
going well. Her pain pill had worn off, and she couldn't muster the energy to
think. "Mr. Riley, I'm finding this very awkward. Could we meet and discuss
it?"
"Sorry. I'm
not in that business anymore. If you still have the problem in a week or so,
maybe I can refer you to someone. By the way, who gave you my name?"
"Ray
Bonney." Ben Riley's a jerk. Her
grim tone promised retribution, and the jerk could probably hear it. Tough.
"Thanks for returning my call." She hung up without waiting for a
reply. So she was in this by herself—now what? Should she buy a gun? A
rottweiler?
5 comments:
I'm not posting for a copy. I already have mine, read it, and it's a terrific book. Everything a romantic suspense should be.
I am hoping to win Cold Comfort. I've been wanting to read it, but book budget is so empty:( I really enjoy reading suspense and it sounds like an engrossing story. A little romance adds spice and voila! A great read! Thanks so much for the giveaway Ellis!
laurathomas61@att.net
Ellis,
I can't wait to read the rest. How generous of you to offer 2 books!
Hugs
LA
Laura and Leslie Ann,
You should receive the eBooks from Amazon. Let me know if you don't. And if you'd like Haunting Refrain too. :-)
Polly, I always appreciate your support. You all should check her books too. They're great stories!
Cheers!
Ellis
Ellis,
How exciting. I can't wait and I'll find Haunting Refrain and Polly's books as well.
Thank you for the gift!
~LA
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