USA TODAY bestselling author Regan Black thrills us with this adrenaline-fueled romance in her new series, Escape Club Heroes!
The stalker shadowing lawyer Julia Cooperâs every move is vowing to ruin her lifeâunless she discloses information about a major criminal case. For discreet help, she turns to the shadowy Escape Club, where investigative brainpower and brawn are for hire. Mitch Galway, a firefighter on leave, becomes Juliaâs round-the-clock bodyguard. All sculpted biceps, sexy bravado and conflicted past, Mitch works overtime to uncover the identity of the person hunting her. But as they track the creep getting way too close, Julia must share more of herself with the intriguing man protecting herâ¦which puts them both high on a lunaticâs hit list.
âWhy would anyone believe Iâd cave to this kind of intimidation?â Julia said.
Mitch preferred the defiance in her eyes. âEvery contact so far implies the stalker intends to use you as an inside source.â
âYeah, I got that loud and clear.â Julia pursed her lips. âWe both know I canât do what he wants. What happens then?â
âWeâll burn that bridge if we get there.â Somehow heâd make sure the stalker didnât push things that far. âYou wonât have to face that dilemma.â
âHmm. Your confidence is impressive, Mr. Galway.â
He shot her a grin. âHopefully itâs contagious, too, Miss Cooper. Take all you want.â
She smiled, genuinely amused despite the lingering worry shadowing her green eyes. âThanks.â
As they walked back, she slid her hand into his. That expression of budding trust slipped over him, made him feel ten feet tall and invincible. This wasnât the first time heâd made a promise with no foolproof plan for how to back it up.
He wouldnât let this be the first time he let someone down.
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Dear Reader,
Welcome to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a new adventure into the world of my Escape Club Heroes. The Escape, a riverside nightclub owned by a retired police officer, is known for hot bands, but it maintains a quieter reputation for helping people with problems that fall through the cracks of typical law enforcement.
When she becomes the object of an aggressive stalker, Julia Cooper seeks help from the Escape to unravel the threats to her career as well as her life. Unfortunately, she canât decide if being under the watchful eye of Mitch Galway makes things better or worse. Julia has hidden her true motivations for her career success from the world for so long that I knew it would take a special kind of hero to crack through the wall around her heart.
Mitch, a Philly firefighter currently moonlighting as an Escape bartender, is a remarkable guy and he intrigued me from the start. Firefighters are vital, everyday heroes in our communities and they have a place of honor in my heart. I am forever grateful for the swift response, expertise and compassion of the crew that saved our family home during a New Yearâs Eve party when I was a kid.
Julia and Mitch felt like dear friends to me as I was writing their story and I hope youâll soon feel the same way. Enjoy their story and keep an eye out for more Escape Club Heroes on the horizon.
Live the adventure,
Regan Black
REGAN BLACK, a USA TODAY bestselling author, writes award-winning, action-packed novels featuring kick-butt heroines and the sexy heroes who fall in love with them. Raised in the Midwest and California, she and her family, along with their adopted greyhound, two arrogant cats and a quirky finch, reside in the South Carolina Lowcountry, where the rich blend of legend, romance and history fuels her imagination.
To Mark, for twenty-five years weâve held hands through lifeâs roller coasters, speed bumps and temporary derailments. Youâve offered your belief when mine wanes, your humor when Iâm frustrated and your superb lasagna when Iâm on deadline. Thank you for being my forever hero every day!
Chapter 1
The crisp autumn breeze of a clear, late September day kissed Julia Cooperâs cheeks as she exited the Marburg Law Firm. It still gave her a happy thrill to know she belonged here in this historic limestone building with the impeccable Philadelphia-proper address.
Once again, as she walked up the street toward the Liberty Bell Center to have her lunch, she startled passersby with her persistent smile. Despite her valiant efforts, the expression couldnât be muted when she was out of the office. It was a side effect of being unexpectedly added to the major criminal case old man Marburg himself had just picked up.