“You saw the bomber?” she gasped. “How did you know it was him?” “I encountered The Ghost on one of my missions as a SEAL. I’m supposedly the only person who has ever eyeballed him.” He gave a rueful smile. “Unfortunately, he also eyeballed me.” “Ar...
Brian leaped off the bed and ran to the window. “Jaysus, Sharon. Your uncle’s shed is on fire.” He snatched his mobile phone from the nightstand and hit the button for the emergency services while he threw on a pair of jeans. Pulling on a shirt, he raced down the stairs and out the door. “Stay he...
He was hyperaware of the dilapidated farm buildings and the shabbiness of the main house. Jayme picked her way carefully over the uneven cobblestones in the yard. When they reached the back door, her brow creased in confusion. “Why aren’t we using the front door?” “The fro...
She wanted to scream. She wanted to put her head on the steering wheel and sob. But she had no time for hysterics. In five minutes’ time, she was due in the school hall with a hundred other parents, and she’d be expected to play the part of the responsible mother attending her daughter’s parent-t...
“Ugh. Don’t wanna get up.” “Rise and shine,” said a female voice before yanking the duvet off his bed. “Time to kick the booze and face reality.” He sat up, blinking. Fiona stood at the foot of his bed, Wiggly Poo at her side. She wore black from he...