The Frailty of Things
by Tamsen
Schultz
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BLURB:
Independence. Kit Forrester is a woman who wears her independence
like armor. Despite keeping secrets and hiding her past, she’s built a life she
loves and is accountable to no one. Until, that is, one of the world’s most
wanted war criminals sets his sights on her and she must weigh the risk to one
against the chance of justice and closure for many—a decision Kit couldn't make
on her own even if she wanted to.
Certainty. As a man who makes his living in the shadows of governments and wars, certainty isn’t a part of Garret Cantona’s vocabulary, and he’s just fine with that. But when Kit walks into his life, he realizes he’s never before been so sure about anything or anyone. Suddenly, he finds he’s looking at the world, his world, in a different light. And now that he is, he’s determined to protect it, and her, in whatever ways he can.
Frailty. No one knows better than Kit and Garret that an appreciation for what is, or what was, or what might be, can be born from the uncertainty and fragility of life. But when a hunt for a killer leaves Garret no choice but to throw Kit back into her broken and damaged past, even his unshakable faith in what they have together might not be enough to keep it from shattering into a million pieces.
Certainty. As a man who makes his living in the shadows of governments and wars, certainty isn’t a part of Garret Cantona’s vocabulary, and he’s just fine with that. But when Kit walks into his life, he realizes he’s never before been so sure about anything or anyone. Suddenly, he finds he’s looking at the world, his world, in a different light. And now that he is, he’s determined to protect it, and her, in whatever ways he can.
Frailty. No one knows better than Kit and Garret that an appreciation for what is, or what was, or what might be, can be born from the uncertainty and fragility of life. But when a hunt for a killer leaves Garret no choice but to throw Kit back into her broken and damaged past, even his unshakable faith in what they have together might not be enough to keep it from shattering into a million pieces.
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EXCERPT:
“Tell me,” Kit said. “And you have five minutes to decide
because after that, I’m going to bed. And after that, you’ll be leaving.”
Doubt flickered across Caleb’s face. He didn’t believe her.
Fine.
She rose from her seat and headed toward the sink.
“You don’t want to know, Kit,” Caleb said.
She turned back and didn’t bother to bite back the harsh
laugh that escaped her. “I don’t want to know? How could you possibly know what
I want or don’t want, Caleb? Do you have any idea what my life was like after
you left? Do you have any idea what I know and what I’ve seen? Oh, I know you
think you have the corner on life’s horrors, Caleb, but you need to get over
that. Now, either tell me why you want to know or get out and leave me alone.”
She saw doubt flicker across his face and mentally she
started counting down from ten. If he didn’t speak by the time she reached
zero, she was done.
“It’s about Dad,” he said. Finally.
If he had expected to shock her, he fell far short. She let
out another not-so-nice laugh. “Dad?” she said.
He gave a hesitant nod.
“Just what is it you think you can’t tell me about our
father, Caleb?”
She paused and spared a glance at Garret who was standing,
arms crossed, watching them.
“Do you honestly think anything you have to tell me about
our father is going to shock me?”
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Review:
Kit Forrester is the daughter of a wealthy, now deceased, businessman. She is also very well-off financially as she is an award winning author. 40 year old Drew Carmichal is a business tycoon who has a secret life as a CIA agent. Carmichal's longtime friend, Jonathan, works for the British MI6, their version of the CIA. He has been fingered as the possible leak to "the bad guys", therefore compromising the identities of other operatives working undercover. Because of this leak, agents are dropping like flies. Drew enlists the aid of Kit in delivering highly classified information to Jonathan which can be used to prove his innocence. This information can also cause Drew to blow his cover and may get him arrested for treason. Kit is not afraid for herself but for Drew.
This book is full of interwoven plots and complex characters, all this in just the first chapter. Although I usually don't read spy, secret agent stories, this one had all the twists and turns that drew me into the book. There was enough breathless action that readers will be drawn in as well. This book both held my interest and entertained me and for that it earns 3.2 stars. ~JoEllen
Review:
Kit Forrester is the daughter of a wealthy, now deceased, businessman. She is also very well-off financially as she is an award winning author. 40 year old Drew Carmichal is a business tycoon who has a secret life as a CIA agent. Carmichal's longtime friend, Jonathan, works for the British MI6, their version of the CIA. He has been fingered as the possible leak to "the bad guys", therefore compromising the identities of other operatives working undercover. Because of this leak, agents are dropping like flies. Drew enlists the aid of Kit in delivering highly classified information to Jonathan which can be used to prove his innocence. This information can also cause Drew to blow his cover and may get him arrested for treason. Kit is not afraid for herself but for Drew.
This book is full of interwoven plots and complex characters, all this in just the first chapter. Although I usually don't read spy, secret agent stories, this one had all the twists and turns that drew me into the book. There was enough breathless action that readers will be drawn in as well. This book both held my interest and entertained me and for that it earns 3.2 stars. ~JoEllen
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Tamsen
Schultz is the author of several romantic suspense novels and American Kin (a
short story published in Line Zero Magazine). In addition to being a
writer, she has a background in the field of international conflict resolution,
has co-founded a non-profit, and currently works in corporate America. Like
most lawyers, she spends a disproportionate amount of time thinking (and
writing) about what it might be like to do something else. She lives in
Northern California in a house full of males including her husband, two sons,
four cats, a dog, and a gender-neutral, but well-stocked, wine rack.
Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamsenSchultz
Author Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tamsenschultz
Author Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Tamsen-Schultz/e/B009NVIEGO
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Tamsen
Schultz will be awarding a $30 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn
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