Book Synopsis
Marine Captain Luke Steele and FBI Special Agent Amberlyn McDowell must work together to unravel a deadly conspiracy before times runs out while also navigating their undercover fake relationship that is becoming all too real.
Booklist Starred review: "Abramson kicks off her newest series with a bang! Fans of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard will be delighted to find another author who writes edge-of-your-seat, inspirational, romantic suspense with strong female characters."
When a terrorist attack grips the nation, Luke Steele, a military aide to the president of the United States, is reassigned to track down the suspect because the alleged bomber was spotted wearing a state championship ring from Luke’s hometown. Luke has desperately tried to forget his high school years, but he can’t run from them now. Instead, he must face his most formidable assignment yet: leave his post by the president’s side, return to Pine Falls, Virginia, and face every demon from his childhood—including every person and every thought that told him he wasn’t worth anything.
FBI Special Agent Amberlyn McDowell has spent years tracking domestic terrorism. When she catches a break that could pinpoint the key player in the antigovernment group responsible for dozens of needless deaths, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the information she seeks—even if it means going undercover as Luke Steele’s plus-one at his high school reunion. Though Amberlyn found Luke arrogant and aloof during their time together at Quantico, it doesn’t take long for her to discover that there’s much more to him than she realized. But even as the line between fact and fiction in their relationship blurs, the countdown to danger accelerates. Time is running out, and with the threat of another terrorist attack looming, the stakes are higher than ever.
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Book Details
- Publisher : Shadow Mountain (October 1, 2024)
- Series: Book One Luke Steele Series
- Genre: Suspense Thriller
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1639932984
- ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
On a scale between 1-10,how excited was I that one of my favorite authors started a new series? I would rate it a solid 100! Hometown Vendetta is gripping, full of suspense, and moves quickly, and kept me up until 4:00 a.m.
The book introduces Marine Captain Luke Steele and FBI agent Amberlyn McDowell. They are working together on a case involving an attack on a Federal building by a group called Forever Freedom. Luke, who works for the U.S. president, finds himself caught up in a situation he didn’t expect.Luke and Amberlyn arrive in Pine Falls, Virginia, where Luke confronts his troubled past with bullies from his youth. While there they gather clues about the attackers while pretending to be a couple. Their fake relationship soon develops into something deeper. Fans of forced-proximity fake dating will enjoy this story. I appreciated how well both characters excelled in their roles and supported each other on the case. Even though Luke is quiet and prefers not to be in the spotlight, he stands firm in his beliefs and fights for what is right.
The last quarter of the book is especially intense. As Luke and Amberlyn sort through clues and narrow down suspects, the action picks up, making your heart race. There’s a constant feeling of urgency as they realize another disaster is looming. Abramson knows how to raise the stakes and keep readers on the edge of their seats.The ending is packed with surprises, making this thrilling story impossible to put down.
I can't wait for the next book in this exciting series because I feel the romance will continue to grow, and I look forward to learning more about Luke and Amberlyn. Hometown Vendetta is an amazing start to a new series.
****Meet Author Traci Hunter Abramson****
Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She loves to travel and recently retired after twenty-six years coaching her local high school swim team. She has written forty-five best-selling novels and is an eight-time Whitney Award winner, including 2017 and 2019 Best Novel of the Year. You can find out more about Traci and her books at www.traciabramson.com, on her various social media pages, and in her Facebook group, Traci’s Friends.
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