Firewall (FBI: Houston Book 1)
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2015 Christy Award finalist!2014 winner of a Genre Fiction award from Library Journal!After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they?re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn?t who he appears to be.Agent Grayson Hall?s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day?s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company?With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties. From Booklist Taryn Young is a brilliant software developer, but after she allows her heart to fool her head, she finds herself in more trouble than she could have ever imagined. She is now the sole suspect in a major FBI case and must convince the agents in charge that she, too, is a victim. Agent Grayson Hall has been assigned to her case, and despite his professional judgment and his partner?s instincts, he wants to believe Taryn and protect her. The two forge an uneasy alliance as she seeks evidence proving her innocence. The more they learn, the more danger they put themselves in, along with those around them. Mills (Attracted to Fire, 2011) takes readers on an explosive ride. The terror is all the more chilling because it could easily be a headline story on the nightly news, and Mills? characters spring to life through their fears, strengths, and quirks. A story as romantic as it is exciting, Firewall will appeal to fans of Dee Henderson?s romantic suspense stories. --Carolyn Richard Review ...VERDICT In her series launch, the Christy Award-winning Mills ("Call of Duty" series) skillfully builds a menacing overall tone, and the tension level rises as layers of lies are peeled away in multiple plot twists. This novel, which takes off at a breakneck pace with a narrative arc that could have been ripped from today's headlines, will greatly appeal to fans of James Patterson's "Alex Cross" series and readers who enjoy psychological thrillers. (Library Journal ?)Mills once again demonstrates her spectacular writing skills in her latest action-packed work. From the opening sequence that quite literally begins with a resounding bang, the story moves at a fast pace that will keep readers riveted until the climactic end. The cast of characters, including the villains, is diverse and well fleshed-out, particularly given the widespread scope of the story. It's great to see an intelligent heroine who's actually able to showcase her smarts. (4 Stars - Romantic Times)"Mills takes readers on an explosive ride. . . . A story as romantic as it is exciting, Firewall will appeal to fans of Dee Henderson's romantic suspense stories."--BOOKLIST"A fast-moving, intricately plotted thriller."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY From the Back Cover In a matter of minutes, Taryn Young?s happily ever after turns into her waking nightmare.AFTER A WHIRLWIND ROMANCE, software developer Taryn Young is en route to a dream honeymoon when a bomb decimates the airport terminal, killing dozens. Injured, she awakens in the hospital to discover her husband is missing, and they?re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn?t who he appears to be.Agent Grayson Hall?s first priority is to catch those responsible for the bombing. Despite the evidence pointing to Taryn?s guilt, Grayson?s gut tells him she?s in
2015 Christy Award finalist!2014 winner of a Genre Fiction award from Library Journal!After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they?re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn?t who he appears to be.Agent Grayson Hall?s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day?s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company?With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties. From Booklist Taryn Young is a brilliant software developer, but after she allows her heart to fool her head, she finds herself in more trouble than she could have ever imagined. She is now the sole suspect in a major FBI case and must convince the agents in charge that she, too, is a victim. Agent Grayson Hall has been assigned to her case, and despite his professional judgment and his partner?s instincts, he wants to believe Taryn and protect her. The two forge an uneasy alliance as she seeks evidence proving her innocence. The more they learn, the more danger they put themselves in, along with those around them. Mills (Attracted to Fire, 2011) takes readers on an explosive ride. The terror is all the more chilling because it could easily be a headline story on the nightly news, and Mills? characters spring to life through their fears, strengths, and quirks. A story as romantic as it is exciting, Firewall will appeal to fans of Dee Henderson?s romantic suspense stories. --Carolyn Richard Review ...VERDICT In her series launch, the Christy Award-winning Mills ("Call of Duty" series) skillfully builds a menacing overall tone, and the tension level rises as layers of lies are peeled away in multiple plot twists. This novel, which takes off at a breakneck pace with a narrative arc that could have been ripped from today's headlines, will greatly appeal to fans of James Patterson's "Alex Cross" series and readers who enjoy psychological thrillers. (Library Journal ?)Mills once again demonstrates her spectacular writing skills in her latest action-packed work. From the opening sequence that quite literally begins with a resounding bang, the story moves at a fast pace that will keep readers riveted until the climactic end. The cast of characters, including the villains, is diverse and well fleshed-out, particularly given the widespread scope of the story. It's great to see an intelligent heroine who's actually able to showcase her smarts. (4 Stars - Romantic Times)"Mills takes readers on an explosive ride. . . . A story as romantic as it is exciting, Firewall will appeal to fans of Dee Henderson's romantic suspense stories."--BOOKLIST"A fast-moving, intricately plotted thriller."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY From the Back Cover In a matter of minutes, Taryn Young?s happily ever after turns into her waking nightmare.AFTER A WHIRLWIND ROMANCE, software developer Taryn Young is en route to a dream honeymoon when a bomb decimates the airport terminal, killing dozens. Injured, she awakens in the hospital to discover her husband is missing, and they?re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn?t who he appears to be.Agent Grayson Hall?s first priority is to catch those responsible for the bombing. Despite the evidence pointing to Taryn?s guilt, Grayson?s gut tells him she?s in