Publishers Weekly
08/31/2020
The prescient third romantic suspense novel in Hunt’s action-packed Steele Ops series (after Lethal Redemption) focuses on a deadly virus with the potential to circle the globe. Dr. Isabel Santiago, one of the world’s leading experts on infectious diseases, hires the Steele Ops security team to investigate after a sample of a dangerous virus disappears from her lab. When the terrorists who stole the virus begin to test ways of transmitting it, Isabel and the Steele Ops team, including Isabel’s strong, tortured love interest, Roman Steele, are forced into the field to prevent a pandemic. Though Isabel advocates social distancing, she and Roman still find moments to get super close and even meet each other’s families. The plot is gripping, but Hunt relies on some frustrating contrivances to create suspense, as when smart, savvy Isabel breaks character to wander off alone and naively follow a stranger after Roman advises her to make sure a member of his team is always with her. Coronavirus will color the reception of this novel and may turn off readers looking for escape, but Hunt’s talent is clear and readers will be pleased to note that there are plenty more Steele brothers and associates to match up in future installments. Agent: Sarah Younger, Nancy Yost Literary. (Nov.)
From the Publisher
"Hunt's talent is clear."—Publishers Weekly
"Fast-paced and action-packed, this swoon-worthy nail-biter is sure to keep readers hooked."—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Lethal Redemption
"Hunt's pace and tension are spot-on. High-stakes, sizzling romantic suspense."—Kirkus Reviews on Lethal Redemption
"Fans of military and private security series with brave and vulnerable men and women will enjoy this gritty romantic suspense."—Library Journal on Lethal Redemption
"Sizzling heat, heart, and humor—April Hunt's romantic suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat with every turn of the page."—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
"Once again, April Hunt nails it! Expect masterful storytelling interwoven with sizzling tension and high-stakes suspense."—Cristin Harber, New York Times bestselling author, on Deadly Obsession
"Deadly Obsession is a page turner full of sizzling passion, gritty action, and thrilling danger!"—Rebecca Zanetti, New York Times bestselling author
"With a spunky heroine, a hero to die for, and thrilling action, Deadly Obsession is a keeper!"—New York Times bestselling author Paige Tyler
"Hunt gives readers plenty of zippy action and sizzling chemistry."—Publishers Weekly on Deadly Obsession
"4 stars! Entertaining and satisfying."—RT Book Reviews on Hard Justice
"Hard Justice was all kinds of romantic suspense goodness with a side of sexy alpha male."—Herding Cats & Burning Soup
"Intriguing, passionate, sexy, suspenseful, and at times angst-ridden and funny, Hard Justice is April Hunt at her best. A wonderful, well-written, and addictive romantic suspense read that pulls you in and doesn't let you go. Excellent characters, entertaining plot, stellar romance."—Okie Dreams
"4 stars! The suspense is ever-present...and the heat between the hero and heroine is intense."—RT Book Reviews on Holding Fire
"Smartly balances slow-burning passion and explosive high-stakes danger. This book kicks off an adventure-packed romance series, and readers will eagerly anticipate the next installment."—Publishers Weekly on Heated Pursuit
"4 stars! Fast paced and intriguing."—RT Book Reviews on Heated Pursuit
"Sassy and sexy! Heated Pursuit will leave you breathless with each action-packed page."—Cristin Harber, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
"A fantastic, fast paced, and well developed debut! A hot alpha saving a feisty woman...what's not to love?"—Sidney Halston, USA Today bestselling author, on Heated Pursuit
"Heat, humor, and heart-pounding action! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!"—Annie Rains, USA Today bestselling author, on Heated Pursuit
