Rebecca Forster - An Author Interview in the HBS Author's Spotlight

Today our blog puts the Spotlight on USA Today best selling Author Rebecca Forster. She is the author of the Josie Bates Thriller - The Witness Series.

Author Genre: Mystery & Thrillers, Literature & Fiction, Romance

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Author Description:
I marketed a world-class spa when it was still called a gym and did business in China before there were western toilettes at the Great Wall. Then I wrote a book on a crazy dare and found my passion.

Now, I am a USA Today best selling author with more than 20 books to my name - and if you ask me where all those words came from I'd be hard pressed to tell you. All I know is that I wake up with a story in my head and go to bed the same way.

My specialty is legal thrillers and The Witness Series, featuring my beach-rat, volleyball playing attorney Josie Bates and her teenage ward, Hannah, have really captured readers' imaginations. But I also like to stretch the thriller genre a bit. Before Her Eyes, for instance, has a fantasy element intertwined with a murder mystery. Wilde's Gamble is a romantic suspense.

I teach at UCLA Writers Program and work with The Young Writers Conference, a program that helps motivate middle school children to explore the power of words. I am particularly drawn to kids who want to write because both my sons have always had a passion for it. Eric is a playwright and Alex is in film.

When I'm not writing I'm traveling, on a tennis court, working a sewing machine or reading. Thank you so much for taking a look at my author page. You can find out more about me - and leave me a note - at www.rebeccaforster.com


SPOTLIGHT Questions and Answers with the Author

Congratulations on your book: Dark Witness. Do you have another book on the horizon? Can you tell us the timeline for its release and give us a little tease?

The Witness Series has taken a path that surprised even me and I love the twists and turns. I actually thought Dark Witness would end the series, leaving the future of the characters to the readers' imaginations. However, I've received enough mail to know that there needs to be another book. Unfortunately, the next Witness book will have to wait because I have a few projects to finish.

This summer, I'll be publishing the Bailey Devlin trilogy. My mom asked me to write something fun for her. Mom will be ninety-one in September, so Bailey is her birthday present. Hopefully, readers will enjoy seeing my lighter side. Think My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I hope to release the first one in August and the next two by September.

After that, I have a new detective duo - Greg Dalton and Cory Anderson - in a book called Severed Relations. I hope to release before Christmas. I'd love to invite readers to my website, Twitter or Facebook. News of releases will be there. I'll also be posting the first chapter of The Day Bailey Devlin's Horoscope Came True.

There is also a lovely lady who started a Facebook for Fans of Rebecca Forster and I always let those folks know what's going on first thing.

You have a good following on twitter. Since you started before the social media buzz, what impact has social media relationships had on your current success? How did you build your following in your niche? How much has it changed your book launch process?

I can't tell you how odd it is for a long time traditionally published author to go indie and suddenly be faced with things like social media. Promotion used to be rather sedate and predictable, now it's like the Wild West of information. When I first went indie I thought I would gain followers simply by telling people about my books. After a while that was even boring for me. I realized this was like any other social situation. People followed people who had the same interests. I started tweeting about things I love - travel is a big one for me, along with tennis, bargain shopping, sewing, film and reading. What I found is that people who share my passions in life often share my passion for books. In terms of book launch, I confess I need to have a better strategic plan, but I combine my cover reveal with specially priced pre-orders and then keep my fingers crossed that my Tweeple and Facebook friends will be kind enough to pass along both the news and the excitement of a new book.

You have great covers. They carry a theme and your brand with them. How does your book cover creation process work? Do you hand over the basic theme or do you have more of a hands-on approach? Do you get your readers involved in its development?

That question couldn't be more timely. I am especially proud of the Witness Series. I worked closely with Createspace designers on those books. The challenge was to create a sustainable 'look' for 7 current books and who knows how many in the future. I gave the designers information on the main character, place, and theme. They came back with two choices and the one you see here knocked it. We had trouble finding the right image for Forgotten Witness but in the end it turned out to be one of the most beautiful.

Before Her Eyes is a book of mine, it's very personal, and so finding the right artist to create a thrilling yet sensitive cover was my goal. H.O. Charles in England designed that one as well as The Mentor and Character Witness. I tell him what makes the books unique, he sends three or four different concepts and then we work together to build the elements. Before her eyes is a beautiful melding of three images and interesting typeface.

For the Bailey Devlin series I needed someone with a sense of humor and a good eye for a truly female driven genre. Paul Ziomek, a graphic artist/cartoonist out of New Mexico was my choice. He was very open to image suggestions to get the feel of what I was envisioning. Then he came back with truly happy covers that I think embody the tone of these books. When all three are done I think there will be a sense of movement that will make readers realize these are lively, fast paced books.

I have tried to get readers involved in development through Fans of Rebecca Forster on Facebook. Twice I've found that the input was evenly split!

I like the idea of bundling a series of novels. You have put together a set of your novels called Serial Thrillers: 4 Bundled Thrillers. What was the impact on your other sales? What was your main objective in bundling your novels?

I had two thoughts when it came to bundles. The first was that many readers didn't know about my stand-alone books and this was a wonderful way to introduce them. The second thought was that there are many readers who love to literally click from one book to the next and bundling made satisfied that 'serial'. I haven't noticed a huge impact on individual sales. I think I learned that there are those who love bundles and those that prefer to sort of dip their toe in the water when it comes to an author they haven't read.

The Witness Series recently as a promotion for Mother’s Day, and it was huge success. I still offer it on iBooks, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.com for Kindle Readers. Amazon has restrictions that make it difficult for me to offer it there but no matter what device readers have, it is available.

What has been your experience in giving your books away free [Hostile Witness]? Have you been involved in any other type of giveaways and how did that work out? What was your main goal in doing this? Did you run into any obstacles?

Offering Hostile Witness free is my way of introducing myself. I always hope a new reader will enjoy that book and look for others I've written. If they don't care for that book, then they have only invested time and I have gained a bit of good will.

I think it's a win/win situation. I have never run into obstacles by doing this. Readers appreciate the gift; I appreciate the time they give my book.

Do you maintain a reader list? What are the methods you use to find your readers and create the list and the relationship? Do you use social media, forums, newsletters and/or support groups to build your list?

I have a modest list. When people contact me through my website I ask if they would like to receive updates. I should probably do more to grow it. Usually, I send a newsletter out when a new book is coming out and catch people up on what I've been doing.

I don't ever want to be annoying by dropping too much in my readers' mailboxes. I do participate in LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter forums now and again when a topic interests me or I think I have something to offer. I learned early that forums, while fun, are terribly time consuming. I am a huge fan of personal contact.

I am pen pals with the first reader who wrote me a fan letter twenty-eight years ago. Since the digital revolution, I have met incredible folks and write to on a regular basis. It's amazing that writing a novel can spark discussions and friendships across the globe. I feel really blessed when people reach out.

You have a great blog. You do a great job keeping readers informed, marketing your books and providing useful information to other writers. What is your primary goal? And where in the world do you find the time to create great novels, take care of the social media and maintain your blog?

I'm a workaholic - but not a crazy one. I come from a corporate background and always feel best when I have a schedule. I have been writing at the same local coffee shop for over fourteen years. My hours are usually 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Then I run errand or sneak in a tennis game and finish the workday at home. Home is where I answer email, write blogs, update the website. My children are grown so it's a little easier now than it was when they were toddlers.

I am pretty passionate regarding blogging for writers. Early in my career, publishing was incredibly competitive. It was hard to break in and information on industry and craft were almost impossible to come by. I promised myself that I would always share what I knew. Today, It is easy to publish but hard to get noticed. It is harder still to turn out a quality novel without the benefit of nurturing by New York editors.

I share what I learned during twenty-five years writing for the big five, I share my contacts and strategies. Digital or traditional, readers still want and deserve a quality novel. The bottom line is this. We could all have the same idea, but none of us will ever write the same book so there is no downside to sharing.

You have published a book in German. Do you have an audience abroad? Does marketing online help in this situation? Do you plan on doing more of your novels in another language?

Even though I handle all my English rights, I still work with Trident Media Group on foreign rights. They negotiated the translation of Hostile Witness in France.

Amazon Crossings approached me to do the German translation. I do have an audience in Germany - I think it's mostly my mother's relatives - but I would love to have more of a presence. I travel so much that it would be cool to combine an overseas trip with a readers' event. I doubt I will ever handle the translation of my books personally. I would have no intelligent way of overseeing the project.

Several of you novels have been converted into audio books. What has been the impact on your regular sales? Has the audio books gained a new audience for you?

Audio books were way out of my comfort zone, so I partnered with a producer and a professional voiceover to create them. I only had two of the Witness Series converted. That voiceover artist no longer reads novels and it will be hard to find a new voice. Still, I'd like to continue with the Witness Series. I think the audio audience is devoted to that medium so the impact on book sales is minimal. I'm actually planning on doing the Bailey Devlin trilogy in audio. The books are shorter and not as intricate in terms of characterization as the Witness Series novels. I think a voiceover will have a ton of fun with them.

I like the section on your website: I LOVE BOOK GROUPS. Tell us how the group idea works? Do you get involved in the discussion groups directly? Has the idea give your sales a boost?

As a newbie, there was nothing more exciting than to be in a room of people who wanted to discuss my books. It was inspiring for me to get feedback; I was often surprised at readers' interpretations of what I'd written. Unfortunately, getting to book groups can be expensive and time consuming. When I was traveling so far that I needed a hotel room to spend the night, I knew I had to set limits. I now try to keep to 50 miles or so from my home - exclusive of the military. Any military book group that I can reasonably attend, I am there. I am always open to ideas of how I can be personally involved with book groups. I did a twitter book group - that went so fast it made my head spin - and one on Facebook. I offer book group guidelines. If a group chooses to read the entire Witness Series, I send a Hermosa Beach gift box of fun things from Josie's turf. If a book group purchases one of the witness books, I also have a small gift - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Witness Series - that also can keep the conversation going. I hope the little and big things I offer will let group readers know how much I appreciate them choosing my work.

I would love to hear from more book groups. Even if I don't hear from them, I hope they do find food for thought in all of my work.



Author's Book List
Dark Witness - A Josie Bates Thriller - The Witness Series Book 7
As the edge of winter slices through Washington D.C., Josie Bates testifies before Congress about the Albanian blood feud that sent Hannah Sheraton and Billy Zuni fleeing for their lives while Archer reluctantly abandons a trail that has gone cold in his search for the teenagers.?Determined to stay one step ahead of the authorities who want Billy back and a blood feud that will only be satisfied when he is dead, Hannah and Billy head north. There they will hunker down in the darkest corner of earth they can find and wait for the danger to pass.Though the journey is treacherous, they finally find themselves isolated, safe, and as far from Hermosa Beach as they can get. But their relief is short lived. When the perpetual winter dark turns to inky black, they realize they have taken refuge in hell. Now the fight in front of Hannah and Billy is not only for their lives, but their very souls.


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FORGOTTEN WITNESS - A Josie Bates Thriller - The Witness Series Book 6
Appearing before the Senate Select Committee on Eastern European crime, Josie Bates testifies passionately about the brutal Albanian blood feud that has sent Hannah into hiding with Billy Zuni and Archer on a quest to find them. While Senator Patriota, the man sure to be the next president of the United States, promises his patronage Josie isn’t convinced he was even listening – but someone was.

Charging through the crush of bodies, evading security, a frantic man launches himself at Josie. Toppling her to the ground, he pushes something into her hands, puts his lips against her ear and whispers five words that will send her from the icy winter of Washington, D.C. to the tropical warmth of Hawaii in search of Hannah. What Josie finds is a horrific, long buried truth that will change her life forever - if she stays alive long enough to live it.


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Eyewitness - A Josie Bates Thriller - The Witness Series Book 5
In the dead of night, Josie Bates is ripped from sleep by the sounds of an epic storm raging over Hermosa Beach and a man beating on her door begging her to help Billy Zuni who is drowning in the raging sea. She arrives at the shore just in time to see the teenager pulled from the water, battered and near death. Ready to kill Billy’s selfish, neglectful mother, Josie rushes to the Zuni house only to find someone has beaten her to it. Two men lie dead downstairs and Billy’s mother clings to life on the floor above. Spurred on by Hannah’s fear that Billy will be framed for the murders, Josie takes up his defense. But Billy is evasive, physical evidence points to his guilt, and the county counsel wants him committed to the state. With the clock ticking, Archer and Josie set out to find the mysterious man who can vouch for Billy’s whereabouts at the time of the murders. What they find instead is a web of intrigue and deceit that stretches half way around the world and an eyewitness who is blinded by a justice Josie cannot understand.


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Expert Witness - A Josie Bates Thriller (The Witness Series Book 4
It’s two in the morning when Hannah Sheraton slips into Archer’s Hermosa Beach apartment to see if Josie Bates sleeps in his bed. But Josie isn’t there. In fact, Josie isn’t anywhere. When her Jeep is found abandoned in a parking lot near the Redondo pier, the only clue to her whereabouts leads Archer to Daniel Young, an expert witness for the prosecution in the case that made Josie’s reputation as a defense attorney ten years earlier. Fighting to keep Hannah from being taken into custody by child protective services, racing against a clock ticking off the minutes of Josie’s life, Archer reluctantly partners with Daniel Young and a rogue Hermosa Beach detective, Liz Driscoll, to race down a winding road of intrigue. From the Hollywood Hills to the glitzy evangelical enclave of Orange County; the seedy side of Los Angeles to the pristine and remote California mountains, Archer bores into the past. What he finds is that the woman he loves was once a ruthless and hated defense attorney, that the system he believes in has released a double murderer, and that there is more than one person who would be happy if Josie Bates was never seen again.


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PRIVILEGED WITNESS - A Josie Bates Thriller - The Witness Series Book 3
Grace McCreary swears she tried to stop her sister-in-law from jumping from her penthouse balcony but the police have a different take on the situation. They arrest Grace for murder which puts her brother, Senatorial candidate Matthew McCreary, in a spotlight he doesn't relish. Nor is he thrilled when Grace seeks out his former lover, Josie Baylor-Bates, to act as her defense attorney. Josie, who has sworn off rich clients, agrees to defend Grace but even she isn't sure why. She swears she believes in the woman innocence but in her heart she wants to prove that Matthew made a mistake letting her go.

Stepping back into the world of privilege and power, forced to face her feelings for a man she once loved, Josie is determined to win this case - even if she looses everything she holds dear.


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SILENT WITNESS - A Josie Bates Thriller - The Witness Series Book 2
Josie Baylor-Bates has a full plate caring for a troubled teen, but it's about to get fuller when her ex-cop lover, Archer, is accused of murdering his disabled stepson - a son Josie never knew he had. When Timothy Wren died at California's oldest amusement park it appeared to be a tragic accident. But now Timothy's biological father and the district attorney are out for blood. Is this a criminal action with merit, a vendetta or is there a big cash settlement in the offing?

For Josie the stakes are higher - it's personal. Racing against time to prove someone is framing Archer, her faith in him is tested by his honesty regarding his feelings about his stepson. Finally, she finds the truth lies with not in Archer's words but with a long-forgotten silent witness.


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Hostile Witness - The Witness Series,#1
When sixteen-year-old Hannah Sheraton is arrested for the murder of her stepgrandfather, the chief justice of the California Supreme court, her distraught mother turns to her old college roommate, Josie Baylor-Bates, for help. Josie, once a hot-shot criminal defense attorney, left the fast track behind for a small practice in Hermosa Beach, California. But Hannah Sheraton intrigues her and, when the girl is charged as an adult, Josie cannot turn her back. But the deeper she digs the more Josie realizes that politics, the law and family relationships create a combustible and dangerous situation. When the horrible truth is uncovered it can save Hannah Sheraton or destroy them both.

"This story was inspired by a case my husband handled. As a superior court judge he had to sentence a minor to life in prison. It made me wonder how I felt about minors arrested for violent crimes. Are they most vulnerable among us - capable or horrible violence, perceived as adults and yet emotionally still children?"
Rebecca Forster

"An enthralling read, with colorful, well-developed characters and the unique atmosphere of the California beach communities."
Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

"Blending complex psychological character portraits with spot-on accurage courtroom drmaa, Forster's riveting legal thriller keeps the plot twists coming until the last, satisfying page."
- Alafair Burke


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Witness Series Boxes Set - 7 Josie Bates Thrillers
Josie Bates and her blended family face the dark side of the law, redefine true love, fight the intrusion of politics and stand strong in the face of evil that comes at them from all corners of the world in this suspense-filled, seven-book series.

Once a hot-shot criminal defense attorney, Josie Bates abandoned her fast-track career when her spectacular Los Angeles courtroom win became a devastating personal tragedy. Now, working at a small practice in Hermosa Beach, Josie cautiously rebuilds her life, opening her heart to Archer, an emotionally vulnerable ex-cop, and Hannah, a troubled teen. But the tranquility of the beach life is no guarantee of peace and Josie rises to meet the challenges of a world where the stakes are high and to lose is lethal. With twists and turns, cliff hangers and red herrings, this suspense-filled, seven-book series explores the dark side of the law, the strength of real love, the intrusion of politics, the unbreakable bonds of family, and the immense power of the righteous few who stand strong in the face of pure evil.

This set includes 7 Books from Rebecca's A Josie Bates Thriller Series:
Dark Witness - The Witness Series Book 7
FORGOTTEN WITNESS - The Witness Series Book 6
Eyewitness - The Witness Series Book 5
Expert Witness - The Witness Series Book 4
PRIVILEGED WITNESS - The Witness Series Book 3
SILENT WITNESS - The Witness Series Book 2
Hostile Witness The Witness Series Book1


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KEEPING COUNSEL
New Mexico attorney Tara Linley has always believed in the power and fairness of the law. All that changes when she takes on her best friend’s lover as a client. It is only after she reluctantly agrees to represent Bill Hamilton that Tara discovers the real reason he has sought her out and the shocking crime he has committed. Attorney/client privilege prevents Tara from warning her friend that her life is in danger and the District Attorney's political agenda blocks the only legal solution to her problem. Caught up in a web of escalating circumstances that threaten not only her professional reputation but her life, Tara finds herself at the mercy of her dangerously unstable client…a man who is growing more psychotic by the day.


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THE MENTOR
Novice federal prosecutor, Lauren Kingsley, has just been handed the opportunity of a lifetime - prosecuting a militia terrorist responsible for the devastating bombing of an IRS building. To Lauren, this case is her chance to prove to her longtime friend and mentor, Judge Wilson Caufeld, that she’s got what it takes to succeed in the high-stakes world of criminal justice. But when Caufeld is found shot to death, Lauren is suddenly in over her head, trapped in a maze of conspiracy, corruption, and secrets leading right up to the U.S. Supreme Court. Caught in the middle of a fierce tug-of-war between an FBI agent with his own agenda and a colleague whose loyalty is questionable, Lauren must decide who she can trust before she becomes the next mark of a vicious killer.


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BEYOND MALICE
Unlike her much younger sister Nora, attorney Amanda Cross has worked hard for everything she has - which isn't much. But the tables turn when the evidence in the grisly murder of a partner's wife at a prestigious law firm points to Nora. Abandoned by the legal community, Nora reluctantly turns to her sister for help. Armed with a tenacious spirit, no leads, no experience in defending a murder charge, Amanda has to free her sister from what the D.A. claims is an open-and shut case. With the help of a handsome assistant-for-hire with a chip on his shoulder, this outgunned lawyer peels away the protective layers surrounding some very upright types to reveal intentions that seem to be beyond reproach, but are, in fact, beyond malice.


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CHARACTER WITNESS
A shared cubicle in a strip-mall law office was not the kind of career Kathleen Cotter had dreamed of but all that changes when her uncle, legendary criminal defense attorney Gerry O'Doul, invites her to join his Beverly Hills firm.

But O'Doul is old, his offices are on the wrong end of Beverly Hills, his glory days are over. It looks like another dead end for Kathleen until a new client walks through the door. Louise Booker wants her dead ex-husband's life insurance money but the suicide stipulation is stopping her. When the case goes to court, the judge challenges Kathleen to prove that the deceased did NOT commit suicide. The investigation leads Kathleen into scandal and murder as she follows a trail of lies and corruption. To save her own life, she must face something even more dangerous than the killer - she must face the truth.


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Before Her Eyes
In a remote mountain community, the execution of a grocer and the abduction of a world-renowned model leave the local sheriff searching for a connection, two killers and a woman who is running for her life. In the next 48 hours, Sheriff Dove Connelly will peel back the layers of intrigue beneath the tranquil camaraderie of his mountain enclave and find that nothing is what it seems.

As Dove sets his investigation in motion, Tessa Bradley, a hard assed Texas gal, faces off with her abductors. Her rangy beauty doesn’t mean a damn thing to the foreign men holding her at gunpoint. Just as one of them pulls the trigger, Tessa lashes out. Wounded but alive, she escapes her captors only to find greater peril lies ahead. As her life flashes before her eyes, Tessa struggles to stay alive, prays for rescue and fights for her soul's salvation.


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DREAMS
At the peak of her Hollywood career, actress Sass Brandt had everything she could ever want until a haunting novel about an Irishwoman torn between husband and secret lover touched a chord deep within her. She vowed to find the man behind the story that had changed her life...and to discover for herself what it truly means to love.

Holed up in a cabin in the Alaskan wilderness, all Shay Collier wanted was to forget the betrayal that had shattered his marriage, his trust, his beliefs. He built a wall around his heart to hold his secrets, and to keep people out...until a beautiful, reckless woman walked into his life. Sass aroused desire, even as Shay ran from what she offered him: a dream of love that would demand all they could both give.


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Rainbow's End
Life seemed perfect for Bridget Devlin. Her first nursing job had transported her from a provincial Irish village to the sophisticated world of San Francisco's moneyed elite. She hadn't anticipated that the family matriarch who had been placed in her care would become a warm and welcoming friend...or that Richard Hudson, the dowager's handsome grandson would return her affections. But when the elderly woman dies and leaves her estate to Bridget, the family's reaction is swift, cold and life isn't perfect anymore. Richard is suddenly unsure if this blue eyed Irish lass was a calculating fortune hunter all along as his mother believes or is simply an innocent thrown into an impossible situation. Richard and Bridget must face the consequences of his grandmother's legacy. But will they ever discover that her greatest bequest was love?


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SEASONS
Elizabeth MacMillan's husband needed some space and now he's disappeared, quitting his job and taking his last paycheck. Devastated to find that he has deserted her and their ten year-old-son, Elizabeth is distraught. Through her tears and terror, she can barely see to drive and almost runs over a construction worker on her way home. Nothing mattered anymore. Her life was over.

Max Marino won't let anyone put his crew in danger so when one of his men has a close call he takes off after the beautiful blond who is driving like a bat out of hell. Barging into her house, he gives her a piece of his mind only to realize something is terribly wrong in her life. With a tragedy of his own to deal with, Max bows out and leaves her alone.

But when Max and Elizabeth meet again, their attraction is undeniable. Still, there are forces working against them. With the change every season, their love is threatened. Will their hearts weather the storms or be destroyed before the spring?


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The Matthias Ring
When Lauren Malin goes to Budapest looking for adventure, she gets more than she bargained for. A chance meeting with an old man and then an assignation with Jamie Brenton, a handsome stranger, start a string of curious events. But when Jamie shows up on her doorstep in California, Lauren's delight turns to suspicion as her life is turned upside down when her home is ransacked, a friend acts suspiciously and Hungarian contacts become threatening. Was it only a coincidence that Jamie had come on the scene right before the trouble started? There simply had to be a logical explanation. If only Lauren knew whom to trust...."


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