Alaskan Christmas Escape

Juno Rushdan

Nov 2021 · Fugitive Heroes: Topaz Unit Book 2 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

With a death squad in pursuit…

A fugitive needs the help of a wounded warrior.

An elite CIA kill squad has located hacker Zenobia Hanley’s Alaska wilderness hideout. With commandos hot on Zee’s heels, she’s saved from capture by her neighbor John Lowry. Zee has kept her yearning for the SEAL, who has a disability, in check to shield him. But, despite her secrets, John’s determined to protect Zee regardless of the risks. Because there’s more at stake this Christmas than just their lives.

From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Discover more action-packed stories in the Fugitive Heroes: Topaz Unit series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:

Book 1: Rogue Christmas Operation
Book 2: Alaskan Christmas Escape
Book 3: Disavowed in Wyoming
Book 4: An Operative's Last Stand

Ratings and reviews

The action is non-stop and totally unparalleled since there is a hit squad from the CIA that is determined to kill the female protagonist. Zenobia Hanley once worked for the CIA but is now a fugitive after an operation went bad. Hiding in Alaska, she meets former SEAL John Lowery. When the hit squad tracks her down, her wits and partnership with John have to keep her safe as she tries to find out why the op went bad. The intense emotions that I felt when reading this book kept my heart racing as I cheered for John and Zee but also feared for their lives. Ryker Rudin is a villain, head of the hit squad, and someone I loved to hate because he is just that evil. He didn’t even sympathize when members of his own team were injured or killed; he just stayed focused on the mission to kill Zee. The plot was well-written, with some steamy love scenes between Zee and John later in the book. There were endearing characters too, especially Zee’s daughter Olivia, a firecracker like her mom and twice as smart as any tween should be. Survival is the only option and the author trapped me with the premise and kept me captured until the end. Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

About the author

Juno Rushdan is a veteran US Air Force intelligence officer and award-winning author. Her books are action-packed and fast-paced. Critics from Kirkus and Library Journal have called her work “heart-pounding James Bond-ian adventure” that “will captivate lovers of romantic thrillers.” Visit her website: www.junorushdan.com.