Exit Strategy

Romantic suspense author Diaz (the Deadly Games series) launches a series with this fast-paced and completely unlikely tale of pursuit. Sabrina Hightower moves to North Carolina to investigate the deaths of her brother and parents, as well as the mysterious disappearance of her grandfather. Before she makes any progress, she’s attacked by sexy assassin Mason Hunt. He never fails to take out his target, but when he realizes that Sabrina is not actually a terrorist, he snatches her in an effort to protect her from his employer, EXIT Inc., a well-intentioned but completely disorganized company of vigilantes. Once they’re on the run together from EXIT, Sabrina is improbably Mason’s match in valor and marksmanship, even without her glasses. Her skill is a powerful aphrodisiac that leads to romance despite the relentless pursuit that interrupts every clinch. The complete absence of a believable plot or convincing characters will not prevent fans of romantic thrillers from enjoying this sizzling, jeopardy-filled chase. Agent: Nalini Akolekar, Spencerhill Associates. (July)