Casting the Dice

This should be easy... Former Navy deep-sea diver turned bounty hunter, Hal Guidry, needs to collar a fugitive now. Not yesterday. Right now. But inside the New Orleans mansion, he instead finds a woman who fires his blood. A woman who knows only her name. A woman definitely in danger. As her memory returns, girl-next-door librarian, Annie Swanson, questions how she knows the oh-so-handsome hunk calling himself a friend. Then she discovers he's a bounty hunter like the men who killed her father, and she flees... ...only to be nearly kidnapped...in broad daylight...in the French Quarter. She runs to Hal with questions and they're both nearly killed in a fiery explosion. Now, he needs answers of his own. But as the sexual attraction between them heats up, can Annie cast the dice in his favor? Or will they become victims of the deadly forces intent on keeping secrets? Hal and his brothers have the skills to keep dangerous criminals off the streets and protect the women they love. They don't need easy. Praise for Sue Ward Drake's novels: 5 Stars! "… an engaging, exciting and entertaining novel of love, intrigue and family. [Sue Ward Drake] pulls you into the story on page one, with an edge of your seat thrill ride." --Dianamcc, reviewer, Amazon, for Casting the Dice 5 Stars! "...story started with an adventure that kept going. Jack with his corky mannerisms meets Grace & soon reality knocks. Grace is so strong yet trust isnt easy for her...their journey is full of suspense & romantic tension." --Bec, Goodreads, for Fleeing the Storm "…a gripping work of romantic suspense…simmering sexual tension grows into a strong, convincing emotional bond in the face of adversity, and the vibrant background of Mardi Gras adds intensity to the action." —Publisher's Weekly for Walking the Edge "The premise is edgy; the romance is tender; the characters are colorful and energetic." —The Reading Cafe, for Walking the Edge