A Heartbeat Away — Maureen Smith

DEA investigator Samille Broussard has been tasked to look into a series of mysterious illnesses targeting affluent Washington, D.C. teenagers. Her involvement in the high-profile case could take her career to the next level and help her make a name for herself. There's just one problem: She's been teamed up with dark, brooding FBI agent Brant Kincaid, who makes it clear that Samille lacks the training and experience to handle the dangerous case. Further complicating matters is the fierce attraction that simmers beneath the surface of their adversarial relationship.As Brant and Samille delve into the investigation, they find themselves up against a criminal mastermind bent on destruction. Can they stop the predator before more teenagers fall prey to the deadly drug known only as Utopia?Praise for the Romantic Suspense Novels of Maureen Smith“…keeps you guessing and hoping that these two will get together and find the perpetrators responsible…one of the best romantic suspense stories I’ve read in a long time” — The Romance Readers Connection on A Heartbeat Away“Few authors pen work that is so thoroughly engrossing the characters leave a lasting impression” — RT BOOK Reviews on With Every Breath“With a deft touch and solid cast of characters, Smith gives equal credence to spicy romance and nail-biting suspense on her way to an explosive conclusion” — Publishers Weekly on Whisper My Name“Smith weaves a captivating tale of mayhem and murder…a romantic suspense thriller that will stay with you long after you turn the final page” — San Antonio Express-News on Whisper My Name“…a tense page-turner that will further enhance Smith’s reputation in the romantic suspense genre—a reputation that is well deserved” — RT BOOK Reviews on Like No One Else“…a haunting, suspenseful story that documents Maureen Smith as a writer of considerable promise and ability” — Midwest Book Review on Ghosts of Fire