WITH
MURDEROUS INTENT
by
Maggi Andersen
Blurb
To
escape a deadly stalker, Caitlin Fitzgerald flees her home in Ireland
and takes a governess job in the top end of Australia. In her chosen
safe haven, she has poisonous snakes, spiders, and crocodiles to
contend with. And the very handsome and moody station owner, Jake
Monterey, to keep her awake at night. But not only is Caitlin at risk
of losing her heart to Jake and his two adorable children, the danger
she thought she’d left behind has found her again. Has she
unwittingly placed the lives of those she loves in jeopardy?
Excerpt
Dublin,
Ireland:
In ten
hours she would leave Ireland, possibly forever. Caitlin Fitzgerald
eased her stiff shoulders and stirred the froth in her coffee with a
spoon. The café was overheated, the air stuffy with the scents of
the overdressed crowd, sheltering from the weather. A heavy downpour
reduced the view through the window to a blur of moving shapes.
Caitlin’s
best friend, Rebecca Dunton, a teacher at the school where Caitlin
had taught until last week, furled her umbrella as she entered
through the door, her short brown hair curling damply around her
face.
She
ordered a drink at the counter and came and sat down.
“It’s
bad news,” she said without preamble.
Caitlin
huffed out a breath. Somehow she’d convinced herself there was
nothing seriously wrong with Becky. “Tell me.”
“It’s
breast cancer.”
“Oh my
God, Becky!” Caitlin leapt up to hug her. “They’re sure?”
Becky
nodded and, with a shaky hand, picked up the coffee cup just
delivered to the table. “They plan to remove the lump. I go into
the hospital next week.”
“I
can’t leave now. I’ll cancel.”
Becky
slammed the cup down, spilling froth onto the table. She reached over
the table and grabbed Caitlin’s hand. “You will go. You must.”
“But
you need support through this.” Caitlin swiped away a tear. “I
want to be here for you.”
Becky
adjusted her glasses with a finger, a gesture so familiar it tore at
Caitlin’s heart. “No, my sweet. You will go as planned. You know
you can’t stay here.”
“But—”
“If
you stayed in Dublin, I’d be worried about you the whole time. Now
that wouldn’t be good for me, would it?”
“I
guess not,” Caitlin said doubtfully.
“Good,
then it’s settled. We’ll keep in touch.”
“I
believe there’s some mobile reception there, although it’s
unreliable. I’ll ring you every day.”
“You
won’t. It would cost you a king’s ransom. Text me whenever you
can.”
“You
can believe it. I’m there at the end of the phone, anytime you want
to talk.”
Becky
gave a wan smile. “I know you will be, Cat. And God bless you for
it. But I won’t relax until you’re on that plane and safe.”
My Review
If you like romance and suspense put together, you will absolutely love this book. Wow, was I hooked right from the start!!
Caitlin flees Ireland to escape her stalker/ex boyfriend and to take a new position as governess to the children of a widowed man who is often away on business. His children are ages eight and six. This new boss of her's is named Jake and he actually has a girlfriend whom he visits while he is away on business, named Patricia. Occasionally, she also comes to Jake's house.
In the beginning, Jake and Caitlin don't really hit it off, and to say that they can be a little blunt and/ or short with each other is putting it nicely. But as time goes by, you can tell that they are starting to get some feelings for each other, which is sort of only natural with as much time as they are spending together. For instance they start to have regular talks after dinner which the children really start to enjoy as much as Caitlin and Jake realize that they are to.
Now, Caitlin isn't the type that would ever try and take another woman's man, and Jake clearly has a woman already....Patricia....and that's where the story really starts to get interesting. Also, there is still the whole stalker issue. He hasn't exactly just given up simply because Caitlin moved across the country. This is where all the suspense comes into play. I don't want to give any spoilers, but I will say that you will definitely want to get your own copy of this story and find out what happens.
Author Bio
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Maggi
Andersen and her lawyer husband are empty nesters, living in the
countryside outside Sydney with their cat and the demanding wildlife.
Parrots demand seed, possums fruit, ducks swim in the stream at the
bottom of the garden, and the neighbors chickens roam their yard
providing wonderful eggs. She began writing adventure stories at age
eight. Three children, a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts
in Creative Writing degree later, her novels are still filled with
adventure and suspense, but are also passionate romances. Georgette
Heyer among others, brought inspiration to her seductive Regencies
and she also writes darker, Victorian novels, contemporary romantic
suspense and young adult.
She
supports the RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to animals) and animals often feature in her books.
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