Deadly Rumors

by Cheris Hodges Narrated by Shari Peele

Overview

Elite investigator Zoe Harrington isn't about to be fooled twice. She knows all the tempting by-any-means-necessary games FBI agent Carver Banks will use to close a case. So when he needs her help with a missing person case, she's happy to charge him double the fee-and keep his sizzling moves at arm's length. But when the search strikes too close to home, Zoe finds the passion between them reigniting past the danger point. Carver doesn't want to deceive Zoe again. He's never stopped wanting the sexy private detective who can match him play for passionate play. But she's at the top of a hit list. And he'll do whatever it takes to keep her out of harm's way-until Zoe uncovers his true agenda. Now, how can he prove his love for her is real? And with time running out, will their one chance to survive mean losing each other forever?

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

09/25/2017
Readers looking for action, witty conversation, sensual heat, and feisty and captivating characters will eagerly embrace this exhilarating third (after I Heard a Rumor) in Hodges’s Rumors series. FBI agent Carver Banks knows hot-blooded private investigator Zoe Harrington would rather shoot him than work with him. A few years back, he seduced her while undercover, and after they shared a steamy night, he had her arrested (in connection with crimes committed by her then-sister-in-law) and almost ruined her family’s business. But when Carver learns that Zoe’s being targeted by a ruthless criminal—and is unaware of the threat—he requests her help with a case so he can protect her without her knowledge. Zoe balks at what she calls his “savior complex” and would be furious if she knew he was trying to save her. She becomes suspicious when the ambitious workaholic Carver isn’t bothered by the lack of progress in the case. When Zoe’s family is put in danger, Carver struggles to deal with the aftermath of his deception. Strong characters and good sexual chemistry make it easy to overlook the implausibility of Carver falling so hard for Zoe after only a few interactions. (Nov.)

Kirkus Reviews

2017-09-04
When a private investigator and an FBI agent with a sexual history work together, she might think they're trying to solve a cold case, but he's mostly trying to keep her alive.When Carver Banks shows up at Zoe Harrington's doorstep, she wants nothing to do with him. After their history, both in bed and out of it, Carver knows it will be hard to get the PI where he wants her, but her life is on the line. Unfortunately, he doesn't think it's a good idea to tell her that, so he brings her in to "help" with an FBI cold case. As the pair face continued exposure, old feelings return to the surface, leading to a constant struggle between work and lust. But as they jump across the country, the imminent danger to Zoe grows while Carver continues to keep her in the dark about his true purpose. Meanwhile, a leak in the Bureau and threats from old enemies leave them both in even more danger. And Carver is gradually wearing down Zoe's resistance to opening her heart to him. With the third book in the Rumors series, Hodges (I Heard a Rumor, 2015, etc.) moves the story out of North Carolina but not away from some familiar characters. With problems ranging from overly quick declarations of love to slow progress in other areas of the story, the novel doesn't quite live up to its predecessors. A readable addition for fans of the series.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171170042
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	10/31/2017
Edition description:	Unabridged

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