Trigger Words — Janice Kay Johnson

When words are her only weapon... Cape Trouble, a tiny Oregon Coast town, was named for the dangerous off-shore reefs. But some of its citizens seek refuge from their own troubles…which have a way of following them. When crisis negotiator and detective Rebecca Walker launches an investigation into the disappearance of a young mother, her discoveries tear open wounds she'd thought long healed. She must hide her turmoil and doubts, knowing her boss, Lieutenant B.J. “Will” Wilcynski, will yank her from the investigation if he finds out how close to home it strikes. Painfully aware that each passing day lessens the likelihood Mandy Shaw will be found alive, Rebecca fights for evidence to support her gut feeling about the abductor's identity. Her lieutenant has his own battles. His forbidden attraction to a woman whose warmth touches even the most troubled people is bad enough. But this isn't only attraction - she stirs emotions in him he doesn't understand. And when Rebecca herself becomes the focus of a killer who takes pleasure in taunting her, Will is desperate to keep her safe. His worst nightmare is being helpless to protect her. Driven to save lives, Rebecca faces an unthinkable choice. Can she bring herself to goad a man to his death? What people are saying about the romantic suspense novels of Janice Kay Johnson: "[G]uaranteed to have you looking over your shoulder more than once in this explosive, fast-paced thriller." - Linda Silverstein, ROMANTIC TIMES (on Dangerous Waters) "Studded with tension and skillfully riveting, [it] will capture you from the first page and won't let go until the end." - Kay Gragg, AFFAIRE DE COEUR (on Dangerous Waters) “Janice Johnson always delivers fine, strong writing with an emotional, heartfelt punch.” - Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times Bestselling Author "Janice Kay Johnson adds a special touch to a problem ripped out of today's headlines with memorable characters, strong interplay and a few heart-stopping moments." - Pamela Cohen, ROMANTIC TIMES (on Jack Murray, Sheriff) “I've never read Ms. Johnson's work before and all I can say is I will be finding everything else she's ever written. This story is so masterful it takes you inside this small town and really makes you think you are there.” - Sara HJ, HARLEQUIN JUNKIES (on Everywhere She Goes) Although this is a stand-alone novel, the reading order for the Cape Trouble series is: Shroud of Fog (Book 1) See How She Runs (Book 2) Twisted Threads (Book 3) Whisper of Revenge (Book 4) Trigger Words (Book 5)