Always

Informationen zum Autor Iris Johansen is the New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including Killer Dreams, On the Run, Countdown, Firestorm, Fatal Tide, Dead Aim, and No One to Trust . She lives near Atlanta, Georgia. Klappentext #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen provides her trademark blend of seductive romance and pulse-pounding suspense in this classic tale of a woman who unexpectedly finds herself living-and loving-on the edge of danger. Lisa Landon makes her living with her voice-a voice fueled by a heartbreak she vows never to experience again. But despite her renown! Lisa's real ambition is to escape the memories that follow her from one sold-out engagement to the next. Perhaps that's what brings her to the exotic desert nation of Sedikhan and the nightclub where she meets Clancy Donahue. Clancy takes one look at the beautiful! vulnerable chanteuse and knows she is exactly the woman he's been searching for. The Sedikhan security chief needs to bait a trap for a terrorist moneyman! and Clancy is certain that Lisa will be irresistible. What he doesn't count on is that he won't be able to resist her either-and that he'll do anything to protect her! even if it means risking his own life. With deadly plans in motion and Lisa in the crosshairs! Clancy realizes that before their romance can get to always! it will first have to reach tomorrow. Leseprobe 9780553593488|excerpt Johansen: ALWAYS One Clancy Donahue leaned back in the plush visitor’s chair and stretched his long legs out before him. “So she arrived four days ago in Paradise Cay,” he commented. His eyes narrowed as Len Berthold nodded, then nervously shifted papers on the desk before him. “And what the hell’s wrong with you, Len? You’re acting skittish as the devil.” “I am skittish.” Berthold grimaced. “I don’t like being part of one of your games, Clancy. I’m an administrator now, out of the line of fire. I’d like it just fine if you set your little trap somewhere else.” “Too bad,” Clancy said, and shrugged. “Your safe haven was the most convenient place to put the bait.” His indolent position hadn’t changed, but he was suddenly exuding a force that was almost tangible. “Paradise Cay is one of Sedikhan’s possessions; this hotel casino is in Paradise Cay. I made you manage here two years ago because you’re tough, honest, and obey orders.” His voice lowered to a silky murmur. “Do I have to tell you what would happen if I found you lacking in any of those qualities?” Len moistened his lips. No, Donahue didn’t have to tell him. It was all right there in the expression in those ice-blue eyes. He had known Donahue; security chief and right-hand man to Alex Ben Raschid, reigning head of Sedikhan, for over six years. Personally he had never run across a situation that didn’t yield to the power Donahue wielded so effortlessly. But he had heard stories about the security chief’s more direct methods, a number of which were violent and ruthless. From the time word arrived that Donahue was flying in to handle personally the Landon matter, Len had known his comfortable berth here in Paradise Cay would probably heat up to a far from comfortable temperature. He cleared his throat. “It was just a comment, Clancy. You know I’ll cooperate fully. I’ve obeyed your instructions to the letter. The Landon woman has been singing in the cafe since night before last.” He frowned thoughtfully. “You know, she’s not bad. She’s got . . .” He hesitated as if searching for the appropriate word, then shrugged. “I don’t know. Something.” “I’m not here to enjoy her singing talents,” Clancy said a bit sarcastically. “Have you got Galbraith watching her?” “Of course; I’ve had her under total surveillance since the moment she checked in.” Berthold smiled faintly. “I haven’t gotten that soft in the head since I left your service. S...

Product details

• Authors: Iris Johansen
• Publisher: Bantam Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 22.03.2011
• EAN: 9780553593488
• ISBN: 978-0-553-59348-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 104 mm x 172 mm x 16 mm
• Series: Sedikhan; Sedikhan
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature