Now Mark must find the shooter before he strikes again. But their reunion is cut short by a sniper. Just weeks away from returning to Quantico, Mark has a chance encounter with his first love, Emily Lawson. Louis to work as a field agent and get his bearings while the bad press settles. From the Back Cover:Ĭan their relationship survive a killer with vengeance in his heart?Īfter an accidental shooting during a tense standoff, FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Mark Sanders is sent to St.

The next thing she knew, Mark lunged at her, taking her to the ground with a powerful thrust.Īs her body slammed against the unforgiving pavement, the bizarre reality slammed into her with equal force. The distinctive crack of a rifle shot shattered the early morning stillness, cutting her off in mid-sentence. Sidestepping it, she flapped her hand to shoo it away. 'No comment.'Īs he angled away from her to shade the face from the sun, a persistent yellow jacket buzzed her. With a chuckle, he lifted his arm to check his watch. How about we settle on a time for that cold drink?' 'I think I'm going to employ those verbal judo techniques you mentioned. 'Just short-term ones, hmm?' She switched back to banter mode, hoping that would help ease the ache in her heart that memories of Grant always stirred up. My career hasn't been conducive to long-term relationships.' 'How about you, Mark? Do you have a wife back in Quantico?' He was a good man.' She swallowed and summoned up her smile again. I lost him five years ago, less than six months after we were married. Her smile faded, and with it the lighthearted mood. But just to cover my back, is there a husband I should be concerned about?' His gaze flicked to her ringless left hand. 'Mark Sanders! Are you flirting with me?' Emily felt the flush on her cheeks deepen.

An eye for an eye by irene hannon