What's interesting about a male FBI agent and a female IRS agent working together on a case? It's their steamy, mutual attraction they have for each other that is practically forbidden.
"Sweet Talk" by Julie Garwood is about just that.
The novel was published on Aug. 7 by Dutton Adult, apart of Penguin Group. It is a New York Times Bestseller, ranking #2 on Hardcover Fiction and #6 on the Combined Print & E-Book Fiction list.
It is described:
In the new contemporary romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood, a detective and a lawyer are falling in love- and making a federal case out of it.
When FBI agent Grayson Kincaid first encounters Olivia MacKenzie, she makes quite an impression.
The beautiful, tough, young attorney has stumbled into the middle of an FBI sting operation and has reduced it to chaos. Months of surveillance and careful planning down the drain, Kincaid's partner is furious and lets Olivia know that she's ticked off the wrong guy. After all, he's FBI.
Olivia isn't intimidated by his partner's bullying because she's something even scarier . . . she's IRS.
And working for the IRS isn't for the faint of heart. She's on the trail of an elaborate Ponzi scheme, one that threatens to ruin the lives of naive and unsuspecting victims, and one she has personal reasons to be angry about. But after she asks questions of the wrong people, her life is suddenly endangered. She's accustomed to fighting for the underdog but being vulnerable herself is a very different story. Smart enough to know when to call for reinforcements, she contacts Grayson Kincaid.
Together they make an excellent team to fight corruption but Olivia is also fighting the immediate and intense attraction she feels for Agent Kincaid, and that may be a battle she is bound to lose.
The cover of the book gives nothing away, but reveals an inner sexy-ness about the characters. The 368 page book has gotten rave reviews.
"As Grayson protects Olivia after further attempts on her life, they both become increasingly aware that the attraction and concern they feel for one another shows no sign of abating.Some cumbersome writing weighs down the story, but a great plot with strong characters and red-hot romance will keep readers engaged." - Publishers Weekly
"A valiant heroine with her own agenda clashes with a hero who won't take no for an answer in this dynamic mystery that tantalizes fans with plenty of red herrings, complex plotlines, and a delicious romantic relationship that isn't quickly resolved. VERDICT Don't be fooled by the sweet title! This riveting page-turner draws readers into a character-rich adventure that sensitively addresses family issues and highlights the importance of loyalty and long-term friendship." - Library Journal
The book also received good reviews from GoodReads, mainly given four to five stars.
Read an excerpt HERE.
"Sweet Talk" sells on Amazon for $15.90.
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