Beyond the Rules
Silhouette Bombshell
September 2005
ISBN 0373513739
A Hunter Agency Book
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Finalist for eHarlequin's Reader's Choice Award, "Favorite Book with Suspense Elements"
Sequel to Exception to the Rule
RULE #1: FAMILY COMES FIRST
RULE#2: IF YOU BELONG TO KIMMER REED'S FAMILY, IGNORE RULE #1
She'd never planned to see her so-called family again. But that didn't help Hunter Agency operative Kimmer Reed when her brother showed up on her doorstep, men with guns just minutes behind. Seemed he'd gotten in over his head and had decided to give his former mob "business partners" a new target: Kimmer.
Not so fast. Because Kimmer is no longer a scared teen--she's a highly trained covert agent wth things worth fighting for. A job she loves. A house that's truly a home. A sexy man who loves her and believes that family is sacred...uh-oh. It's time for...
RULE #3: WHEN YOUR LIFE, LOVE, AND MANGY BROTHER ARE AT STAKE, THERE ARE NO RULES...
"Doranna Durgin's BEYOND THE RULES (4) is action-packed from start to finish. Kimmer is so strong that readers won't doubt for even a minute that she'll come out on top in the end. And Rio is a hero any woman could love."
--Romantic Times, Four Stars
"BEYOND THE RULES is a fascinating addition to the Bombshell line. Part action-adventure, part family drama, this story explores how far someone will go to do what's right..."
--Jennifer Wardrip, Romance Junkies
"BEYOND THE RULES is one of those reads that leaves you saying WOW! Kimmer Reed is a truly amazing heroine...the story flows wonderfully and keeps you on the edge of your seat."
--Wendy Keel, Romance Reader's Connection
"...Filled with unrelenting danger, heart-stopping action plus a wonderful touch of romance...With Kimmer's sharp-edged nature and brazen wit, Ms. Durgin has created a dynamic heroine. The storyline of this book merges the ever-present action and suspense with a heartfelt romance,"
--Amelia Richard, CataRomance
" Filled with action and suspense...an exciting read."
--Jennifer Bishop, Romance Reviews Today
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Heavy Metal Honey
eHarlequin Weekly Read
Spring 2006
Hard-edged Hunter Agency operative Kimmer Reed has always had one goal when it comes to doing her job: nab the bad guys, no matter what. But over the past year, she's seen a different side to life, thanks to her lover and new partner, Rio Carlsen -- an ex-CIA agent with strong ties to his extended family.
On her first assignment with Rio, Kimmer tries to stay focused on the big picture: catching those responsible for bringing the makings of a dirty bomb in to the U.S. But with Rio by her side, she can't help but feel a twinge of compassion for a hapless woman caught up in the dangerous game...
