Against the Odds
This case may prove to be too hot to handle. There's silver out there: Sabrina Eckhart is sure of it. And when she finds the hidden mine on that big piece of West Texas desert, all of her financial problems are solved. That is, if she can find it. The man with the skills she needs is private investigator Alex Justice—a former navy fighter pilot and a current pain in the neck.When mysterious “accidents” start to plague their search, it seems Rina's multi-acre inheritance might be more a curse than a blessing. And yet, there's still something sensual about the heat…his arrogance…her stubbornness…being thrust into each other's arms by danger…But the vultures are circling, and if they don't watch their backs, the relentless desert sun could be the last thing they ever see.
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This case may prove to be too hot to handle.
Thereâs silver out there: Sabrina Eckhart is sure of it. And when she finds the hidden mine on that big piece of West Texas desert, all of her financial problems are solved. That is, if she can find it. The man with the skills she needs is private investigator Alex Justiceâa former navy fighter pilot and a current pain in the neck.
When mysterious âaccidentsâ start to plague their search, it seems Rinaâs multi-acre inheritance might be more a curse than a blessing. And yet, thereâs still something sensual about the heatâ¦his arroganceâ¦her stubbornnessâ¦being thrust into each otherâs arms by danger... But the vultures are circling, and if they donât watch their backs, the relentless desert sun could be the last thing they ever see.
Praise for The Raines of Wind Canyon
Against the Wind
âThis is definitely a page-turner full of compassion and love shared by two unlikely souls. This is a âdonât missâ read⦠Kat Martin is a very gifted writer who takes you from the beginning to the end in total suspense.â
âFresh Fiction
Against the Fire
âAfter reading the first book about the Raine brothers, I knew Kat Martin would have to do something pretty amazing to make her second book as much of a joy to read. As soon as I opened the book, I realized that she has succeeded.â¦â
âSuspense Romance Writers
âThereâs something irresistible about a bad boy.⦠This sexy page-turner is a perfect blend of romance, mystery and action.â
âRT Book Reviews
Against the Law
âOnce you start Against the Law, be prepared not to stop until youâve reached the end. With its nonstop action, nail-biting episodes mixed with some sizzling love scenes, this is one I highly recommend.â
âRomance Reviews Today
â4 ½ quills! Ms. Martin has struck the motherlode⦠Against the Law is by far the most powerfully intense romantic suspense with its charismatic characters, [and] a story line that defies gravity.â
âRomantic Crush Junkies
Against the Storm
âIâve never read a book by Kat Martin that wasnât immediately headed for my keeper shelf. Historical or contemporary, sheâs a must-read for me. With Against the Storm she proves once again why I keep coming back for more.â
âJoyfully Reviewed
âFans of Martinâs Raines of Wind Canyon trilogy are going to love meeting more of this testosterone-and-honor-laden familyâ¦the romantic suspense is tautly compelling and the psychological terror ratchets up with each red herring. Readers arenât going to be able to put the light out until the last page.â
âRT Book Reviews
Against the Night
âKat Martin has done a fine job againâ¦The characters are edgier in one sense, which gives them an air of unpredictability that adds to the suspense of the storyâ¦Very nicely done, Kat Martin!â
âThe Best Reviews
âAgainst the Night is not like anything else Iâve readâ¦I love a good suspense story and this one packs one heck of a wallop.â
âLong and Short Reviews
Against the Sun
âIt doesnât matter what Martinâs characters are up againstâshe dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue in healthy doses, and fans are going to be the winners. Readers better set aside a block of time to finish this unputdownable tale of adventure and romance.â
âRT Book Reviews Top Pick
âTension sizzles in this contemporary story. As usual, Ms. Martin has come up with a plot that offers nonstop suspense mixed with the usual high-octane testosterone so prevalent in her books.â
âSanta Cruz Examiner
To my great friends in Bakersfield, California, who know what that scorching desert heat can feel like. Miss you all.
Contents
One
âMr. Justice! Mr. Justice, can you give us a moment of your time?â
Sabrina Eckhart stared at the news broadcast on KTRK-TV. She had watched the segment run on an earlier edition, but found herself watching it again.
The reporter, a small man with dark hair and a determined expression, hurried to keep up with Alex Justiceâs long strides as he walked out of the downtown Houston Police Department building. âMr. Justice!â At the sight of several TV cameras, Alexâs steps reluctantly slowed.
âEveryone in the city is grateful for what you did,â the reporter said. âPeople are calling you a hero. What do you think about that?â The man thrust a microphone into Alexâs handsome face. Six two, dark blond hair and blue eyes, always dressed as if heâd just stepped out of a GQ magazine, Alex Justice was an amazing-looking man.
