New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden has killer instincts when it comes to breathtaking suspense!
Once the town troublemaker, Sheriff Hayden Black became the teen hero who saved young Jillian West from a savage kidnapper. He never got over their brief affair. Now the ex-SEAL and the burned-out FBI agent have reunited in their Florida hometown and rediscovered their powerful attraction. But as they hunt down a long-forgotten killer, will they get a second chance at happiness? When a series of accidents begins to plague Jill, Hayden won’t let her fall victim again. There’s too much history between them…and too much desire.
All day long, Hayden had been walking on a tightrope. That rope was way too close to snapping.
A man had come after Jill. He’d shot at her…
“You aren’t staying here alone tonight.”
Her eyes widened. “Uh, excuse me?”
“That intruder—”
“I think I did a pretty good job of defending myself.”
She didn’t get it. “Do you want me to stay sane?”
Her brow furrowed. “That would probably be a good plan.”
He thought so, too. Hayden nodded. “Then, you’re staying with me tonight. I’ll have a deputy keep watch on your place.”
She crossed her arms over her chest. “Did you just tell me I was staying at your place?”
“I did.” He inclined his head toward her.
“I’m not afraid, Hayden. If he comes back, I’ll be ready for him. I’ll be—”
“I know you’re not scared.” He got that. What she didn’t get… “I am.”
She laughed. “Right, the big, bad navy SEAL is afraid. You’re—”
“Absolutely terrified that something will happen to you.”
Abduction
Cynthia Eden
CYNTHIA EDEN is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. She writes dark tales of romantic suspense and paranormal romance. Her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, and one was named a 2013 RITA® finalist for best romantic suspense. Cynthia lives in the deep South, loves horror movies and has an addiction to chocolate. More information about Cynthia may be found at www.cynthiaeden.com.
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I want to dedicate this book to Elaine—the absolute
best mother-in-law that a girl could ever have! Elaine,
thank you so much for your support over the years.
This Intrigue is for you.
Contents
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
“Stay away from him, Jill.” Jillian West’s grandmother pointed toward the end of the long, wooden pier. A boy was there, gazing out at the distant waves, a boy who appeared to be just a little older than Jill. “He’s trouble.”
But he didn’t look like trouble. The boy’s blond hair blew in the wind and his faded T-shirt fluttered in the breeze.
“I’ll only be inside a minute,” her grandmother promised as she patted Jill’s shoulder. “Stay here.”
And then her grandmother was gone. She’d drifted into the little souvenir shop that waited near the pier, her voice drifting back to Jill as her grandmother called out a greeting to her friend inside the store.
Her grandmother had a lot of friends in Hope, Florida. It seemed that everyplace they went she met someone she knew. Jillian’s flip-flops slid