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July 1st, the most dangerous day of the year...A gripping behind-the-scenes drama of four women who face life and death every day…Click to buy the book critics called "all the best episodes of ER and Grey’s Anatomy squeezed into one breathtaking novel" (HHI Magazine).New ER doctor Lydia Fiore finds herself losing the wrong patient—the Chief of Surgery's son. To save her career, Lydia must discover the truth behind her patient’s death, even if it leads her into unfamiliar—and risky—territory, finding new friends, new love, and new enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her.Drawing from her own experiences as a pediatric ER doctor, New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons reveals the secrets of an urban trauma center in a novel Lisa Gardner called "a pulse-pounding adrenaline rush" and Publishers Weekly proclaimed "a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller."Want more Angels of Mercy Medical Suspense? Check out the complete series:LIFELINESCATALYSTTRAUMAISOLATIONAnd download the Free Angels short story, TOXICITY, at CJLyons.netPraise for CJ's Thrillers with Heart:“CJ Lyons scores a major triumph...Totally absorbing and impossible to put down.” ~Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author “A heroine you'll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed. It's easy to see why CJ Lyons is a perennial on the bestseller lists." ~Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"A compelling new voice in thriller writing…I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"CJ Lyons continues to mesmerize readers…pulse-pounding." ~Fresh Fiction Lyons "is a master within the genre." ~Pittsburgh Magazine “This exhilarating medical thriller gets the blood pumping …This is a terrific thriller and fans of Michael Palmer will enjoy this fine tale.” ~The Mystery Gazette "A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons’ characters are dynamic and genuine. Readers need only shut their eyes to imagine this group on the big screen." ~Suspense Magazine "Sure to keep readers enthralled…a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won’t want to miss this one." ~Romance Reviews Today "A great fast-paced read….Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict "Lyons delivers a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller." ~Publishers Weekly "A winner!" ~Romantic Times, Top Pick "Simply superb…riveting drama…a perfect ten." ~Romance Reviews Today "Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions." ~Newsday "A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush!” ~Lisa Gardner "Packed with adrenalin. I can't recall a hospital novel that so thrilled me." ~David Morrell "…Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense, passion and friendship into an irresistible read." ~Susan Wiggs "An intense, emotional thriller…(that) climbs to the edge of intensity." ~National Examiner"Fantastic, fast-paced." ~Genre Go Round "The characters are real and I'm now addicted to this series. Five stars!" ~Readaholic "Fast-paced & exciting, the characters are compelling." ~Jenn's Bookshelves A "gripping narrative full of suspense, complex relationships and real, honest human emotion." ~ Pittsburgh Magazine "Adrenalin pumping." ~The Mystery Gazette "Riveting." ~Publishers Weekly “A cinematic…high-speed thriller.” ~Kirkus Reviews A “suspenseful thriller laced with medical intrigue.” ~Booklist

"A great fast-paced read….Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." ~4 ½ Stars, Book AddictA medical student investigating the mysterious deaths of patients begins to experience the same deadly symptoms herself.Click to start reading!On rotation at Pittsburgh ’s Angels of Mercy Hospital and struggling to finish medical school, Amanda Mason can’t afford to make any mistakes—or to reveal a troubling secret. Mysterious symptoms that defy diagnosis have been affecting her performance, and as she struggles to keep control, the only person who seems to notice is the irritatingly observant and sexy Dr. Lucas Stone.But when one patient showing the same strange symptoms dies and another slips into a coma, Amanda realizes the clock is ticking on her own survival. With the help of her friends—Gina, a roommate recovering from her own trauma; Lydia, a streetwise ER attending; and Nora, a by-the-book charge nurse—Amanda must solve this medical mystery before she becomes the next victim...(previously published as Warning Signs)Want more Angels of Mercy Medical Suspense? Check out the complete series:LIFELINESCATALYSTTRAUMAISOLATIONAnd download the Free Angels short story, TOXICITY, at CJLyons.netPraise for CJ's Thrillers with Heart:“CJ Lyons scores a major triumph...Totally absorbing and impossible to put down.” ~Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author “A heroine you'll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed. It's easy to see why CJ Lyons is a perennial on the bestseller lists." ~Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"CJ Lyons continues to mesmerize readers…pulse-pounding." ~Fresh Fiction Lyons "is a master within the genre." ~Pittsburgh Magazine “This exhilarating medical thriller gets the blood pumping …This is a terrific thriller and fans of Michael Palmer will enjoy this fine tale.” ~The Mystery Gazette "A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons’ characters are dynamic and genuine. Readers need only shut their eyes to imagine this group on the big screen." ~Suspense Magazine "Sure to keep readers enthralled…a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won’t want to miss this one." ~Romance Reviews Today "A great fast-paced read….Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict "Lyons delivers a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller." ~Publishers Weekly "A winner!" ~Romantic Times, Top Pick "Simply superb…riveting drama…a perfect ten." ~Romance Reviews Today "Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions." ~Newsday "A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush!” ~Lisa Gardner "Packed with adrenaline. I can't recall a hospital novel that so thrilled me." ~David Morrell "…Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense, passion and friendship into an irresistible read." ~Susan Wiggs "An intense, emotional thriller…(that) climbs to the edge of intensity." ~National Examiner"Fantastic, fast-paced." ~Genre Go Round "The characters are real and I'm now addicted to this series. Five stars!" ~Readaholic "Fast-paced & exciting, the characters are compelling." ~Jenn's Bookshelves "Adrenalin pumping." ~The Mystery Gazette "Riveting." ~Publishers Weekly “A cinematic…high-speed thriller.” ~Kirkus Reviews

This New Year’s resolution? Stay alive...“Harrowing…irresistible.” ~New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsClick to start reading the exhilarating Angels of Mercy finale! With Pittsburgh snarled by a New Year’s Eve blizzard and Angels of Mercy Hospital cut off from the outside world, staff and patients are at the mercy of armed gunmen. Their target is Dr. Gina Freeman, who is holding vigil over her wounded fiancé, Detective Jerry Boyle.Trapped inside with her are ER charge nurse Nora Halloran and fourth-year medical student Amanda Mason, on the last night of her ICU rotation—if not her life. Stranded outside the hospital walls is ER physician Lydia Fiore, whose past holds the secret the hitmen are willing to kill for.With patients, staff, and loved ones held as hostages, the power out, and cold-blooded killers in control, who will live to see the New Year?(previously published as Critical Condition)Want more Angels of Mercy Medical Suspense? Check out the complete series:LIFELINESCATALYSTTRAUMAISOLATIONAnd download the Free Angels short story, TOXICITY, at CJLyons.netPraise for CJ's Thrillers with Heart:“CJ Lyons scores a major triumph...Totally absorbing and impossible to put down.” ~Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author “A heroine you'll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed. It's easy to see why CJ Lyons is a perennial on the bestseller lists." ~Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"CJ Lyons continues to mesmerize readers…pulse-pounding." ~Fresh Fiction Lyons "is a master within the genre." ~Pittsburgh Magazine “This exhilarating medical thriller gets the blood pumping …This is a terrific thriller and fans of Michael Palmer will enjoy this fine tale.” ~The Mystery Gazette "A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons’ characters are dynamic and genuine. Readers need only shut their eyes to imagine this group on the big screen." ~Suspense Magazine "Sure to keep readers enthralled…a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won’t want to miss this one." ~Romance Reviews Today "A great fast-paced read….Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict "Lyons delivers a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller." ~Publishers Weekly "A winner!" ~Romantic Times, Top Pick "Simply superb…riveting drama…a perfect ten." ~Romance Reviews Today "Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions." ~Newsday "A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush!” ~Lisa Gardner "Packed with adrenalin. I can't recall a hospital novel that so thrilled me." ~David Morrell "…Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense, passion and friendship into an irresistible read." ~Susan Wiggs "An intense, emotional thriller…(that) climbs to the edge of intensity." ~National Examiner"Fantastic, fast-paced." ~Genre Go Round "The characters are real and I'm now addicted to this series. Five stars!" ~Readaholic "Fast-paced & exciting, the characters are compelling." ~Jenn's Bookshelves A "gripping narrative full of suspense, complex relationships and real, honest human emotion." ~ Pittsburgh Magazine "Adrenalin pumping." ~The Mystery Gazette "Riveting." ~Publishers Weekly “A cinematic…high-speed thriller.” ~Kirkus Reviews A “suspenseful thriller laced with medical intrigue.” ~Booklist

Keeping secrets can be murder..."A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons’ characters are dynamic and genuine." ~Suspense Magazine Click to start reading now! Angels of Mercy ER charge nurse Nora Halloran has been living with a painful secret for three long years. But when a coworker is brutally assaulted and killed, she knows she can no longer remain silent.Determined to unmask the murderer, Nora teams up with her friends— Lydia , an ER attending with a secret of her own; Gina, the once-cocky resident now struggling to strike a balance between her family and her job; and Amanda, a med student caught between her career and her conscience. As the victim count grows, Nora must face her deepest fears and reveal all her secrets to save the man she loves in order to stop a monster...before he returns to silence her forever.(previously published as Urgent Care)Want more Angels of Mercy Medical Suspense? Check out the complete series:LIFELINESCATALYSTTRAUMAISOLATIONAnd download the Free Angels short story, TOXICITY, at CJLyons.netPraise for CJ's Thrillers with Heart:“CJ Lyons scores a major triumph...Totally absorbing and impossible to put down.” ~Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author “A heroine you'll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed. It's easy to see why CJ Lyons is a perennial on the bestseller lists." ~Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"CJ Lyons continues to mesmerize readers…pulse-pounding." ~Fresh Fiction Lyons "is a master within the genre." ~Pittsburgh Magazine “This exhilarating medical thriller gets the blood pumping …This is a terrific thriller and fans of Michael Palmer will enjoy this fine tale.” ~The Mystery Gazette "A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons’ characters are dynamic and genuine. Readers need only shut their eyes to imagine this group on the big screen." ~Suspense Magazine "Sure to keep readers enthralled…a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won’t want to miss this one." ~Romance Reviews Today "A great fast-paced read….Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict "Lyons delivers a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller." ~Publishers Weekly "A winner!" ~Romantic Times, Top Pick "Simply superb…riveting drama…a perfect ten." ~Romance Reviews Today "Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions." ~Newsday "A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush!” ~Lisa Gardner "Packed with adrenalin. I can't recall a hospital novel that so thrilled me." ~David Morrell "…Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense, passion and friendship into an irresistible read." ~Susan Wiggs "An intense, emotional thriller…(that) climbs to the edge of intensity." ~National Examiner"Fantastic, fast-paced." ~Genre Go Round "The characters are real and I'm now addicted to this series. Five stars!" ~Readaholic "Fast-paced & exciting, the characters are compelling." ~Jenn's Bookshelves A "gripping narrative full of suspense, complex relationships and real, honest human emotion." ~ Pittsburgh Magazine "Adrenalin pumping." ~The Mystery Gazette “A cinematic…high-speed thriller.” ~Kirkus Reviews A “suspenseful thriller laced with medical intrigue.” ~Booklist

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons, a new installment in her award-winning thriller-suspense series featuring Lucy Guardino:Sometimes it's safer to stay hidden in the shadows...“Explosive. The tension keeps on building…enthralling.” ~BlogLovin Book Reviews on OPEN GRAVEShe's been on the run for almost half her life. Hiding from the law after a thoughtless act of juvenile delinquency goes horribly wrong. Gone dark was what they called it, falling so far off the grid, going so deep underground, no one could tie you to your old life. Forget who you are, what you were, where you came from…The world has changed since then, has forgiven her crime, has almost forgotten her...can Lucy find her to let her know she's free to reclaim her life before she makes another mistake? This time one that will destroy her life forever. If she leaves the dark, can she survive the light of day? Or is she simply making herself an easy target for an implacable enemy who never forgets or forgives?GONE DARK is the tenth Lucy Guardino novel, but they can be read out of order. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller from "a master of the genre." Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ’s Thrillers with Heart and grab your copy of GONE DARK today! Lucy Guardino Thrillers in order: SNAKE SKIN BLOOD STAINED KILL ZONE (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year) AFTER SHOCK: a Lucy Guardino novella HARD FALL (Thriller Award Winner) BAD BREAK: a Lucy Guardino novellaBeacon Falls Mysteries featuring Lucy Guardino:LAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEGONE DARKBITTER TRUTHPraise for CJ Lyons’ FBI Thrillers:"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"A compelling new voice in thriller writing…I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes…one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon." ~Bookreporter "Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic...(Lyons) delights and satisfies." ~National Examiner5 out of 5 stars: “CJ Lyons imparts such realism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy. Believable. Highly recommend!” ~Best Fiction Books on SNAKE SKIN TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. Fans of Lyons’ hospital-set series will love the change of setting and thrilling pace. One note: readers with a fear of snakes should pick up this story carefully. Regardless, you won’t be able to put this one down. ~RT Book Reviews on SNAKE SKIN “An action packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!” ~My Book Addiction on BLOOD STAINED

An average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock... An irresistible read that's "everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense" (Lee Child). With over 500 five-star reviews! Click to read it now!A loving mom and wife, dutiful daughter, consummate professional, and kick-ass federal agent, Lucy is living the perfect life as a Supervisory Special Agent running the FBI's Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement squad. Until the day she comes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she's ever tackled before, one who forces Lucy to choose between the life of the young victim she is fighting to save and her own daughter's....and Lucy's dream life is shattered. WARNING: the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers are NOT for the faint of heart! They depict adult situations, realistic violence with consequences, and delve deep into the darkness of the human heart and mind. SNAKE SKIN is the first novel in the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers series. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller. Lucy Guardino Thrillers in order: SNAKE SKINBLOOD STAINEDKILL ZONE (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year!)AFTER SHOCKHARD FALL (a Thriller Award winner!)BAD BREAKLAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEGONE DARKBITTER TRUTHPraise for CJ's Thrillers with Heart:“Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child“Compelling…I love how the characters come alive on every page.” —New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver“A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush.”—Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author“The perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.”—Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author“A high-stakes adventure with dire consequences.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author“Packed with adrenaline.”—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author“Tense, whip-smart medical scenes … gripping.”—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author“Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized … an irresistible read.”—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author“Exciting … engrossing, intriguing.”—Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author“An adrenaline rush and an all-around great read.”—Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author“Breathtakingly fast-paced.”—Publishers Weekly"Delves deep into the human soul." ~RT Book Reviews

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons. For fans of Lisa Gardner, Tami Hoag, and Jeffery Deaver:"Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee ChildAfter leaving the FBI, Lucy Guardino still feels like the new kid on the block with her team at Beacon Falls. But then a new case involving a young woman with amnesia searching for her lost memories shines a spotlight on a past case involving one of Lucy's team members.Dr. Tommy Worth left his job as a pediatrician ER physician to join the Beacon Group after his wife went missing, leaving him to raise their five-year-old daughter alone. Now the press is hounding him on the anniversary of his wife’s disappearance. Distracting himself with the newest case at Beacon Falls fails miserably after the woman he is trying to help becomes the target of an anonymous stalker. Because, when you can’t even remember who you are, how do you know who to trust? Or who to run from?DEVIL SMOKE is the eighth Lucy Guardino novel, but they can be read out of order. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller from "a master of the genre." Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ’s Thrillers with Heart and grab your copy of DEVIL SMOKE today! Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers in order: SNAKE SKIN BLOOD STAINED KILL ZONE (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year) AFTER SHOCK HARD FALL (Thriller Award Winner) BAD BREAK: a Lucy Guardino novellaBeacon Falls Mysteries featuring Lucy Guardino:LAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEGONE DARKBITTER TRUTHPraise for CJ Lyons’ FBI Thrillers:"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"A compelling new voice in thriller writing…I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes…one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon." ~Bookreporter.com "Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic...(Lyons) delights and satisfies." ~National Examiner5 out of 5 stars: “CJ Lyons imparts such realism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy. Believable. Highly recommend!” ~Best Fiction Books on SNAKE SKIN TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. You won’t be able to put this one down. ~RT Book Reviews on SNAKE SKIN “An action packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!” ~My Book Addiction on BLOOD STAINED “In true CJ Lyons fashion, this book pulls no punches. It’s an in-your-face, no-holds-barred story depicting the cruel world of murder and drugs. As with all of her other books, CJ Lyons never disappoints. This book was a true page turner and I didn’t want to put it down. She is a brilliant writer and storyteller both, which is not often found in an author. I am already looking forward to her next novel!” BookingIt.net on KILL ZONE “This tale is not for the faint of heart, for this is a tale of dark human emotions. A must read for anyone who enjoys high-octane emotions with realistic characters and an intriguing sto

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons. For fans of Lisa Gardner, Tami Hoag, and Jeffery Deaver:"Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child After leaving the FBI, life should be easy, right? Wrong—not if you’re Lucy Guardino. Lucy has always seen herself as a normal Pittsburgh soccer mom who happened to have a job chasing the worst of the worst. But after a violent predator targets her family and she’s injured, Lucy sacrifices her career with the FBI in order to keep her family safe. What is she now that she’s no longer a FBI Special Agent? she wonders as she begins her new job with the Beacon Group, a private consulting firm that specializes in cold cases and bringing justice to forgotten victims. Lucy fears she’s traded being a kick-ass law enforcement officer for being a civilian mother hen shepherding a team of amateurs. Her fears appear justified when she’s partnered with TK O’Connor, a former Marine MP struggling with her transition to life back home, and sent to rural Texas to investigate a case that’s more than cold, it’s already been closed with the killers behind bars for the past twenty-nine years. But…who really killed Lily Martin, her infant daughter, and husband? Why was an entire family targeted for annihilation? What price will Lucy pay when she fights to expose a truth people will kill to keep buried?LAST LIGHT is the seventh Lucy Guardino novel, but they can be read out of order. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller. Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ’s Thrillers with Heart and grab your copy of LAST LIGHT today! Lucy Guardino Thrillers in order: SNAKE SKIN BLOOD STAINED KILL ZONE (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year!) AFTER SHOCK HARD FALL (a Thriller Award Winner!) BAD BREAK: a Lucy Guardino novellaBeacon Falls Novels featuring Lucy Guardino:LAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEGONE DARKBITTER TRUTHPRAISE for CJ LYONS and her Thrillers with Heart:"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"A compelling new voice in thriller writing…I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes…one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon." ~Bookreporter.com "Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic...(Lyons) delights and satisfies." ~National Examiner5 out of 5 stars: “CJ Lyons imparts such realism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy. Believable. Highly recommend!” ~Best Fiction Books on SNAKE SKIN TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. Fans of Lyons’ hospital-set series will love the change of setting and thrilling pace. One note: readers with a fear of snakes should pick up this story carefully. Regardless, you won’t be able to put this one down. ~RT Book Reviews on SNAKE SKIN “An action packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!” ~My Book Addiction on BLOOD STAINED

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons, a new installment in her award-winning thriller-suspense series featuring Lucy Guardino:A secret buried in an open grave returns to haunt a small town…When divers discover an antique car with a skeleton inside, the Beacon Group dispatches TK O’Connor to lead the investigation into the sixty-year-old cold case. It’s TK’s first chance at lead investigator and the former Marine is determined not to let her team down. But, almost as soon as she arrives in the downtrodden rustbelt city, her challenges mount.First, there’s the issue of identifying the man inside the car. Who was he and why did he seemingly drive off a cliff into a quarry, leaving no trace of his life behind?Then, there’s the brewing racial tensions in the city. A white police officer is on trial for shooting a black man and the verdict is due any minute. When a second killing occurs, TK suddenly finds herself at the center of a new investigation while the town literally explodes around her.As protesters storm the once peaceful town, it’s up to TK and her boss, Lucy Guardino, to untangle the truth, both past and present. But is the truth powerful enough to stop the violence before any one else is killed?OPEN GRAVE is the ninth Lucy Guardino novel, but they can be read out of order. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller from "a master of the genre." Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ’s Thrillers with Heart and grab your copy of DEVIL SMOKE today! Lucy Guardino Thrillers in order: SNAKE SKIN BLOOD STAINED KILL ZONE (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year) AFTER SHOCK: a Lucy Guardino novella HARD FALL (Thriller Award Winner) BAD BREAK: a Lucy Guardino novellaBeacon Falls Mysteries featuring Lucy Guardino:LAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEGONE DARKBITTER TRUTHPraise for CJ Lyons’ FBI Thrillers:"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"A compelling new voice in thriller writing…I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes…one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon." ~Bookreporter "Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic...(Lyons) delights and satisfies." ~National Examiner5 out of 5 stars: “CJ Lyons imparts such realism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy. Believable. Highly recommend!” ~Best Fiction Books on SNAKE SKIN TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. Fans of Lyons’ hospital-set series will love the change of setting and thrilling pace. One note: readers with a fear of snakes should pick up this story carefully. Regardless, you won’t be able to put this one down. ~RT Book Reviews on SNAKE SKIN “An action packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!” ~My Book Addiction on BLOOD STAINED

Lucy Guardino, your average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock, is back!From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons, Book #2 in the critically acclaimed, international bestselling Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller series.Once a shining star in the FBI’s roster, Lucy finds herself sidelined, chained to a desk, until a mysterious letter forces her to return to the crime scene where she almost died at the hands of a serial killer, a killer she killed…or did she?BLOOD STAINED is the second novel in the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers series. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller. Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ’s Thrillers with Heart and grab your copy of BLOOD STAINED today! Lucy Guardino Thrillers in order: SNAKE SKINBLOOD STAINEDKILL ZONE (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year!)AFTER SHOCKHARD FALL (a Thriller Award winner!)BAD BREAKLAST LIGHT DEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEGONE DARKBITTER TRUTH Praise for CJ Lyons and her Thrillers with Heart:“Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child “Compelling…I love how the characters come alive on every page.” —New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver “A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush.”—Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author “The perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.”—Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A high-stakes adventure with dire consequences.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author “Packed with adrenaline.”—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author “Tense, whip-smart medical scenes … gripping.”—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author “Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized … an irresistible read.”—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author “Exciting … engrossing, intriguing.”—Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author “An adrenaline rush and an all-around great read.”—Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author “Breathtakingly fast-paced.”—Publishers Weekly "Delves deep into the human soul." ~RT Book Reviews

“A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra BrownDr. Cassandra Hart is fighting a war. And losing. A deadly drug epidemic, a killer stalking her hospital…meet the ER doctor who never gives up.Cassie’s Pittsburgh ER has been deluged by young patients who have overdosed on a new drug, FX. After Cassie discovers that the source of the FX on the streets is her own hospital, her best friend is killed, and Cassie's life is threatened. She is forced to place her trust in Detective Mickey Drake. Drake's irascible charm eventually penetrates the barriers Cassie has built around herself, and their relationship progresses from professional to passionate. After Cassie discovers the truth behind the thefts, she and Drake must confront a killer. In the end, their only weapons are their new found love and the courage that it gives them.Written by a pediatric ER physician, NERVES OF STEEL combines gritty realism with the adrenaline rush of the ER. New York Times Bestseller CJ Lyons uses her insider’s knowledge of life behind the scenes to reveal the hidden truth of the medical world: No one is immune to danger.Want more Hart and Drake? Check out their next adventure in SLEIGHT OF HAND!Want more of CJ's Thrillers with Heart? Go to CJLyons . net to get your FREE ebook and sign up for her mailing list.Did you enjoy Hart and Drake? Try CJ's other romantic thriller series, The Shadow Ops:CHASING SHADOWSLOST IN SHADOWSEDGE OF SHADOWSWant more medical suspense with a touch of romance? Check out the Fatal Insomnia Trilogy:FAREWELL TO DREAMSA RAGING DAWNTHE SLEEPLESS STARSWant something edgier? Meet Lucy Guardino, an average Pittsburgh soccer mom who's also a kick-butt FBI agent:SNAKE SKINBLOOD STAINEDKILL ZONEAFTER SHOCKHARD FALLBAD BREAKLAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEPraise for CJ's Thrillers with Heart:“Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child“Compelling…I love how the characters come alive on every page.” —New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver“A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush.”—Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author“The perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.”—Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author“A high-stakes adventure with dire consequences.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author“Packed with adrenaline.”—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author“Tense, whip-smart medical scenes … gripping.”—Tess Gerritson, New York Times bestselling author“Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized … an irresistible read.”—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author“Exciting … engrossing, intriguing.”—Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author“An adrenaline rush and an all-around great read.”—Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author“Breathtakingly fast-paced.”—Publishers Weekly"Delves deep into the human soul." ~RT Book Reviews

#1 NYT Bestseller Sandra Brown called NERVES OF STEEL, the first Hart and Drake novel, "A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read."In the second book, SLEIGHT OF HAND, you saw Hart and Drake risk everything to save a child and you knew they were meant to be together.Now, see what happens when they lose it all...Drake hunts a stalker with deadly intentions. Hart fights for justice for one special victim while also fending off her ex and his family as they try to destroy everything she holds dear.Neither realizes the real danger lies with an old enemy whose fury has grown and will not be satisfied with anything less than Hart and Drake's blood.New York Times Bestseller CJ Lyons explores the depths of obsession and passion in the third Hart and Drake book, FACE TO FACE.You are cordially invited to the Christmas wedding finale of Hart and Drake's story in EYE OF THE STORMHaven't fallen in love with Hart and Drake yet? Start with Book #1, NERVES OF STEEL. The series starts with their first meeting and progresses to their wedding in this order:NERVES OF STEELSLEIGHT OF HANDFACE TO FACEEYE OF THE STORMWant more of CJ's Thrillers with Heart? Go to CJLyons . net to get your FREE ebook and sign up for her mailing list.Did you enjoy Hart and Drake? Try CJ's other romantic thriller series, The Shadow Ops:CHASING SHADOWSLOST IN SHADOWSEDGE OF SHADOWSWant more medical suspense with a touch of romance? Check out the Fatal Insomnia Trilogy:FAREWELL TO DREAMSA RAGING DAWNTHE SLEEPLESS STARSWant something edgier? Meet Lucy Guardino, an average Pittsburgh soccer mom who's also a kick-butt FBI agent:SNAKE SKINBLOOD STAINEDKILL ZONEAFTER SHOCKHARD FALLBAD BREAKLAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEPraise for Hart and Drake:"A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read." ~New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown"Tensions sizzle in this hot new medical thriller by CJ Lyons. Think you know what's going to happen next? Guess again..." ~New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner"Pulse-pounding suspense and hair-raising chills...a story of danger and intrigue that defies any reader to put it down." ~New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs"A page-turner of a story. NERVES OF STEEL is taut, gripping and nonstop. Don't miss it!"~New York Times bestselling author Carla NeggersPraise for CJ's Thrillers with Heart:"Everything a great thriller should be--action packed, authentic, and intense." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child"Compelling...I love how the characters come alive on every page." --New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver"A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush."--Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author"The perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read."--Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author"A high-stakes adventure with dire consequences."--Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author"Packed with adrenaline."--David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author"Tense, whip-smart medical scenes ... gripping."--Tess Gerritson, New York Times bestselling author"Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized ... an irresistible read."--Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author"Exciting ... engrossing, intriguing."--Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author"An adrenaline rush and an all-around great read."--Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author"Breathtakingly fast-paced."--Publishers Weekly"Delves deep into the human soul." ~RT Book Reviews