Book One of The Getaway Series
“You,” she told him, struggling for calm, “are worse than a menstruating woman.”
He stopped what he was doing and turned, very slowly, to look at her. “What did you just say?”
“You heard me,” she hissed softly. “You snarl and snap and order us around as if we are a herd of cattle. You lie, you keep secrets, and you demand trust when you give none back. I have had … and you demand trust when you give none back. I have had it with your moodiness and your militant attitude, and if you do not have it in you to be a decent and respectful human being to me, you will be a decent and respectful human being to them, or so help me, I will make you regret ever laying eyes on us.”
He only stared at her, unmoved, his face that cold mask she was beginning to hate, and unable to help herself, Lucia reached out, gripped his t-shirt and gave him a good shake. For all the good it would do. “Do we understand each other, cabrón?”
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Lucia Sanchez has stolen two children. Two children who don’t belong to her; two children she will do anything to save. Driven by the dark, inescapable shadow of her past, Lucia will make any sacrifice necessary to be certain history doesn’t repeat itself. She has given up everything, and nothing will stop her from completing her mission.
U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam Steele is tired. Tired of chasing fugitives; tired of breathing. When he’s drawn into the kidnapping plot of a woman he has no desire to help, it’s just one more nail in his coffin. But duty calls, and Sam knows his duty. When the plea of a close friend makes it impossible to walk away, Sam must make a choice—follow the rules and play it safe, or follow his heart and risk it all.
She is willing to die for her cause; he is trying desperately to keep them alive. Thrust together in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Sam and Lucia must work together if they want to free two children from a sickening legacy and out-maneuver a man who will hunt them to the ends of the earth…
A steamy thriller with characters you won’t forget…romantic suspense at its best.
◆◆Aequitas, Book Two of The Getaway Series, is available as a free download.◆◆
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The Getaway is a very dark romantic suspense story focusing on Sam, a U.S. Deputy Marshal, and Lucia, who has stolen two children from her extremely rich boss after finding out he has sexually abused one of them. Sam must decide if he should turn Lucia over to the authorities and return the children, or help keep the children from their depraved father. I am glad I decided to read this book by Hope Anika and will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
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This wasn’t my usual read but I thought it was suspenseful, dramatic and intriguing. The story was fast paced with palpable danger and an exceedingly intense storyline. It was a very good story.
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This is not my first book by Hope Anika and it will not be the last. She tells an amazing story, it is graphic when it needs to be. This is the story of Lucia and Sam. One is a fugitive for kidnapping, she has her reasons and Sam is the marshall that is tasked with bringing her in. He sees that there is more to the story and helps her. People are hired to track them down and the law is looking for them too. They will go to great lengths to save the children. This is a powerful and gripping story. The characters are well rounded and you get to know their motivation for what they do. This is just an all around gripping tale.
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A romance will suspense and danger that keeps you glued to the pages to see what happens next. The story captivates you and has you sitting on the edge of your seat at times making it hard to put the book down. Lucia is saving 2 abused children as an act of courage and their abuser just happens to be her boss. Sam is sent to find her and the children and bring them home. Even though he’s a no nonsense type of guy, he can be compassionate and wants to help Lucia and the children.
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I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. Sam and Lucia have a romance full of suspense and danger. She has taken the kids and run. They are sending Sam after her and he is not too happy about it. They have an attraction that cannot be denied. Her goal is to protect the children. Sam plans on keeping them all safe.
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In an act of supreme courage, Lucia Sanchez is trying to save two children who are not hers. She will sacrifice everything for them. When she discovers her very powerful boss, Donovan Cruz, is sexually abusing his 10-year-old son, and no one in authority will respond to her pleas to help them, she takes the two children and runs.
U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam Steele is burned out, tired of chasing fugitives. They want him to capture Lucia and return the children. Working on some woman’s kidnapping plot is of no interest to him. But his friend’s plea wins him over. It doesn’t take long to realize there is more going on here and the situation is not as it first seemed.
Both of them have different ideas of the goal. Where she is willing to die for her cause, he just wants to keep them alive. But the children come first and their safety and freedom is the driving force of Lucia and Sam’s commitment. Only by working together can they free the two children and get them away from the man who has the means and determination to hunt them to the ends of the earth. Will they survive? And can they keep the children away from the monster who is determined to have them?
The Getaway by Hope Anika. This is one of the best stories I have read this year! It is engaging and full of turbulent drama, suspenseful action, and heartfelt chemistry and passion. Sam is a great character, no nonsense but at the same time compassionate and genuine. Lucia was spirited, smart, and trying her hardest to do the right thing. I loved these two and enjoyed the wicked banter and push and pull in their encounters. I would recommend this story and author to others looking for something new and full of sparks, adventure, and steam. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book has great character’s and a really good storyline that pulled you in right from the first page and I couldn’t put it down and a plot that had me turning the pages to see what would happen next. This book contains delicate situations but it is written in such a sensitive way by Hope Anika which readers will definitely appreciate. I have read many books now by Hope Anika who is an amazing an amazing author and writer and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. I recommend you read this book and others by Hope and you will not be disappointed.
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A nanny kidnaps two children and you’re hooked. A US Marshall intercepts them on the run and gets involved. With sad kids – keep the tissues handy – damaged adults – more tissues – and romantic pairings, the author’s superlative writing moves the reader through the plot at breakneck speed. I will be reading lots more of her work.
Tightly written, seat-of-your-pants excitement, layered character development, believable romantic relationship.
I liked this book and others by same author.