Fatal Threat by Marie Force Series: Fatal, #11
Published by Harlequin Books Publication Date: July 25th 2017
Pages: 384
Also in this series: Fatal Chaos
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With a killer on the loose, it's the worst time to be on lockdown…
It's just another day at the office for Washington Metro Police lieutenant Sam Holland when a body surfaces off the shores of the Anacostia River. But before Sam can sink her teeth into the new case, Secret Service agents seize her from the crime scene. A threat has been made against her family, but nobody will tell her anything—including the whereabouts of her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano.
This isn't the first time the couple's lives have been at risk, but when a bombshell from Sam's past returns to haunt her, she can't help but wonder if there's a connection. With a ruthless killer out for vengeance, and Nick struggling to maintain his reputation after secrets from his own past are revealed, Sam struggles to tie the threat to a murder that can't possibly be a coincidence. And she has to get it done before her husband's career is irrevocably damaged…
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I love nothing more than when Sam gets her feathers ruffled. And boy…did she have them ruffled in FATAL THREAT.
As imagined, a threat against a high-ranking member of the White House would send those that protect our first and second families into high alert. But when one of those being protected is determined she doesn’t need it, sparks fly and the Second Lady is determined to find who would do it and make sure they paid (especially when the Second Lady if forced off the job and her family is scared).
As usual, Sam is taking names and kicking ass. But this time the threat is more personal and Sam has to learn how to deal with everything that is being part of the second family when this kind of threat comes in, but also how to deal with her Alpha male husband who wants nothing more than to protect her.
It was during the very early parts of this book that I’m reminded, yet again, why Nick and Sam are still my favorite couple after 11 books. They may argue, sometimes really fight, but all they never forgot how much they love each other. Sam may not always see Nick’s side of an issue right away while she’s too busy trying to make sure her feelings are known, but deep down she knows what they feel for each other. She may push his buttons, but she understands why he needs her to be safe.
Marie Force always does a great job of keeping us up to date with the other members of Sam’s team. Jeanine finally gets her HEA (she so deserves it). Tony is still dealing with his survivor’s guilt, but seeing him push through and really be there for Sam and Freddie gave me hope he’s going to make it through. And then there was Freddie. He’s Sam’s other rock and this book proved that.
Metro PD has my favorite group of police officers and I can’t wait for what comes next.
Book #11 in the Fatal Series
Release July 25th 2017 by Harlequin Books
Author Interview
A writing-themed Q&A with New York Times & USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Force
Q: How did you come up with your characters? How did you choose them? Did they come up even before you started writing them?
MF: Some of them come to me before, others during. I’m not really sure where they come from. I’m just glad they keep showing up, demanding I tell their stories!
Q: Which writing book/course taught you the most about writing?
MF: didn’t read a lot of writing books (I think I’ve read one–Stephen King’s On Writing) and I didn’t take a lot of writing classes. The one thing that really helped me to figure it out was writing more books, perfecting the craft, going back and applying lessons learned to earlier books, etc. There is really no substitute for hands on the keys, butt in the seat and just DOING IT. Over and over and over again until you get it right. And read a lot in the genre you are targeting. That also helps as long as you make sure your books are uniquely your own.
Q: When you start writing a series, do you know how far it will go or do the characters take over and that decides how many books will get written?
MF: No, I never know how a series or even a book will unfold. I don’t plan or plot anything. I just make it up as I go along. 🙂 As far as how long a series will go, my feeling is that as long as the readers are still loving it and showing up in droves to get the new book and it’s still fun for me, no end in sight. All my current series meet that criteria, so no end in sight for any of them.
Q: What do you do to relax after meeting your writing goal for the day?
MF: After I finish working for the day, I like to chill with my family and/or read a good book, float in the pool or sit by the fire pit and do nothing.
About Marie Force
Marie Force is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than forty contemporary romances, including the Fatal Series. Sixteen of her books have been New York Times bestsellers and she recently recorded her five millionth career sale. Find out more about Marie and her books at MarieForce.com.
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