Daring romantic thrillers!

  Aitken, Judie. (2004) Secret Shadows. New York: Berkley Sensation.  Annotation:  FBI First Nations secret agent Dane White Eagle is celebrating Christmas with his beloved dying sister, when she is tragically shot by an unknown killer. Framed for his sister's death, Dane ends up in jail and vows to find his sister's killer.  Once Dane is freed from jail, he aims to find and arrest dangerous drug makers while falling in love with reservation doctor Claire Colby. Will Claire ever believe that he is innocent and will Dane find justice?  Secret Shadows is a gripping, tense and deeply moving romantic thriller that readers will not forget. This hidden gem is one of award winning First Nations author Judie Aitken's older novels.  Warning: drug references, violence, character deaths, grief and loss Links for further information: Good Reads Amazon

  Alexander, Alyssa (2014). In bed with a spy. New York: Berkley Sensation.  Annotation:  Loyal and determined Lilias Fairchild fights with men at the Battle of Waterloo to wreak vengeance in her deceased husband's name. However, tensions rise as she faces a charming British spy who pursues her as she spirals into danger. This action packed, fast paced and intricately plotted novel will enchant old and new readers alike. A stunning regency debut and romantic thriller! Warnings: sexual references, non graphic descriptions of character deaths and violence, war.  This novel has 66 reviews on GoodReads, with an average of four star reviews, along with glowing reviews from Book List, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus.  Links for further information: Author's official website Good Reads

  Blackstock, Terri. (1995) Evidence of Mercy. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan.  Annotation:  A ruthless killer wrecks the plane that is carrying lawyer Lynda Barret and Jack Stevens. Now Jack and Lynda must work together to find and stop the killer, while struggling with their growing love and affection for each other. Fast paced, romantic, with likeable characters and suspenseful plot, Evidence of Mercy will put readers on the edge of their seats to find out what happens next. This is an underrated novel in romance and thriller fiction. A worthy first book in the Sun Coast Chronicles series.  Evidence of Mercy has an average of four stars out of 145 reviews on Goodreads.  Warning: non graphic violence, attempted murder, physical injury, plane crash Links for further information: Author's official website Amazon