“Words cannot explain how phenomenal this book was. The characters are so believable and relatable. The twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat and flying through the pages. This is one book you should be desperate to read.” Caroline Special Agent Wyatt Tanner has always worked undercover. He thrives in the dark of the night. He survives by turning himself into someone else. But living … night. He survives by turning himself into someone else. But living so long in the shadows can make a man forget who he really is. When people start dying, when he finds blood on his own hands, he questions the choices he has made, the people he is with.
Can he find his way back to the light? Can he trust the beautiful woman who needs his help? Or does she also have a secret life?
He’ll have to make one desperate play to find out…
Don’t miss this page-turning, heart-stopping romantic suspense novel by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy
Check out more books in the series!
Perilous Trust #1
Reckless Whisper #2
Desperate Play #3
Elusive Promise #4
Dangerous Choice #5
Ruthless Cross #6
What the readers are saying about the FBI Series…
“Barbara Freethy’s books never disappoint, and this one will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate the tangled web Avery and Wyatt find themselves in.” Stacey – Goodreads on DESPERATE PLAY
”DESPERATE PLAYis the 3rd book in Barbara Freethy’s Off the Grid series and it did not disappoint! I’ve read all the books and each one is amazing!” Mindy – Goodreads
”PERILOUS TRUST is a non-stop thriller that seamlessly melds jaw-dropping suspense with sizzling romance,and I was riveted from the first page to the last…Readers will be breathless in anticipation as this fast-paced and enthralling love story evolves and goes in unforeseeable directions.” USA Today HEA Blog
“What I love best about Freethy’s books are the characters and the depth she puts in them, the story can be as good as ever, but if you don’t care about the characters you can’t help but be unbothered by the events unfolding. This story has so many twists and turns that I read it in one sitting…a must read for everyone, I don’t want to ruin anything, so I will just say WOW” Booklovers Anonymous Blog on RECKLESS WHISPER
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Barbara Freethy is one of my go-to authors to read for pleasure. This doesn’t disappoint.
Wow another hang on to your seats we are going for a wild ride book. Desperate Play is book 3 in the Off The Grid: FBI Series by Barbara Freethy. Once you read the first paragraph you are hooked. The book is filled with so many twists and turns everyone is a suspect. Who do you trust, who is your enemy? There are surprises at every turn, you think you have it figured out and then bam another suspect. I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
I am loving the Off the Grid books. So far Wyatt is my favorite. The twists and turns in the book will keep you reading. I did not want the story to end. I love the mystery and how the books tie into to each other but there are no cliffhangers.
Love it
It’s a common trope so I felt like I’ve read this story before. Barbara Freethy writes a good story so it was a good read nonetheless.
Put this book on your must read list you will be so glad you did exciting page turner
Engaging and edgy, Barbara Freethy’s Desperate Play will keep readers guessing. This is book 3 in the Off the Grid: FBI series. Avery Caldwell is a “geeky scientist” who works as an educational director for the company Nova Star. Wyatt Tanner is an FBI agent working undercover in security for Nova Star. Avery and Wyatt cross paths when Avery’s friend Noelle is murdered and both begin investigating to discover who is responsible. There are lots of good clues and distraction clues woven in the story. It was not obvious who the guilty person. Wyatt’s emotional reflection after years of undercover work was insightful. “He lied every single day of his life.” It is helpful to have read the first two books in the series. I enjoyed having Bree from book 2 play an important part in this book. Interesting characters in this one.
I absolutely loved Desperate Play! I had been waiting to hear Wyatt’s story and this book did not disappoint. Wyatt and Avery are the main characters and they are a great duo. Wyatt protects Avery after a murder takes place and someone seems to be after her. If you are looking for an awesome, page turning summer read, you need to read this book! Barbara Freethy’s writing style keeps you coming back for more!
For those who have been following this series, Wyatt has been a wraith. Rarely seen, with no background, but an affinity for showing up when he’s needed, then blending back into the darkness.
Avery is a brilliant astrophysicist, with a dysfunctional family, a job she loves, and a now dead friend and co-worker.
Wyatt’s background opens up a bit in this book, and we learn his motivation for keeping a low profile. Avery continues to wonder why, and how she is involved in something so sinister.
Is espionage involved? Who killed Noelle and why? Is someone leaking proprietary knowledge to a foreign country? Desperate Play will keep you guessing until the very end!
Ms. Freethy does romantic suspense so well. The tension mounts as you read and when the person behind the horror is revealed…well…I sure didn’t see that coming!! I can’t wait for the rest of this series.
I LOVED this third installment of Barbara Freethy’s FBI series. I believe I like it the best so far. It is one of the best books I have read all summer. I especially enjoyed the back and for conversations between Avery and Wyatt as they got to know one another. They are both nice people. I actually wrote down 2 segments of their thoughts/discussions to save for myself that hit home for me. This series is best read in order, since there are situations and characters that are mentioned in each book. Don’t wait…try them out…enjoy!
Finally we learn more about the mysterious Wyatt! From the very beginning this book had me hooked with all the twists.
The chemistry between Wyatt and Avery was so strong! He brings out her bravery and determination and she helps him realize he’s ready to put down roots and ready for love. Wyatt is always there to save her, but will she be able to forgive him for his lies?
With murder, espionage, family betrayal, and of course a love story, Desperate Play has it all.
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Desperate Play is book 3 in the Off The Grid:FBI series by Barbara Freethy that is filled with suspense, twists, turns, emotional and keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages to find out what happens next.
Wyatt an FBI agent (who we met in the other books) is a loner and undercover agent and has been since he joined the FBI. He has been undercover so long he is not sure who he really is…Until he meets and has to protect Avery (an Astrophysicist) after she discovers her friend is dead and needs to know what happened and why…can Wyatt keep Avery safe? Find out who killed her friend? Who is behind it?
Once you start reading you will not want to put it down though it is a standalone, reading the previous books in this series will give you a better understanding of the agents and how they interact..can’t wait for the next book in this series!!!