A single woman — A double life
High fashion model, Sadie Stewart, is a dedicated undercover CIA agent used to getting her man. But this time she’s chasing a power-hungry international arms dealer stealing ancient Egyptian amulets. Brilliant, ruthless and slightly wacko, he’s a hard catch. She’s willing to risk everything to stop him, but the handsome Sebastian Wilde, who looks like a modern Viking, keeps getting in her way. Her independence is shaken as he stirs feelings in her that she thought only existed in fairy tales. Can she put their attraction aside and get the job done?
When Sebastian sees Sadie in a high speed motor-boat flying down the Grand Canal in Venice, with the Italian military police hot on her tail, her beauty and courage intrigue him. He has a personal vendetta to stop the trading of looted art, and when it looks as though she’s involved in that shady world, he decides to stop her. Could the femme fatale really be that evil?
Their adventure spans the globe with scenes in Venice, Florence, Amsterdam, Cairo and New York.
Can they work together and stop the heist planned for the Met Museum of Art? Protecting the relics becomes their shared goal, but it’s not all about ancient magic and power. Love hangs in the balance.
A cross between Indiana Jones and Covert Affairs
Award Winning
Smart Sexy Suspense
Excerpt #1: Sadie conning her fence, Delilah, to get closer to her mark:
“Sadie, sweet Sadie, do you really think you can keep evading the police by sneaking around, or leading them on spectacular boat chases? Get a grip, woman. I give you six months as a jewel thief
and then you’ll be in some cold European jail cell with Bessy.”
“Bessy?”
“A big girlfriend you don’t want to meet.”
“Oh. You gotta help me, Delilah. You know people. There’s got to be a better way. I figure I need twenty million Euro to retire in style. That’s all—twenty mill.”
Delilah smiled her gotcha-smile. “If you’re not going to marry it, honey, you’re going to have to steal it or…”
“Or what?”
“Smuggle it.”
I’ve lived most of my life on islands off the the west coast of Canada, surrounded by snow covered mountains, lush rain forests and pristine beaches. While I enjoy traveling, I’m most at home on the edge of the Pacific Ocean.
In my twenties I wanted to become a writer, but being practical I chose a career in teaching. I loved working with children for many years.
Time flew by, but the writing itch stayed with me, as much a part of me as my skin. My family has grown up and I’m retired. Now I spend my days spinning sexy, suspense stories edged with adventure.
Presently, I’m working on the Mata Hari series.
I couldn't be a spy. I'd be terrified the entire time.
Mary
I feel the same way, but Sadie the heroine, lives for the adrenalin rush. I think that's why she's stuck in my head .
Thanks so much for commenting.
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Jo-Ann Carson,
Smart, Sexy, Suspense
Mimi
What a beautiful post. You rock! Thank you for this.
Best always
Jo-Ann Carson
Smart, Sexy Suspense
I'm happy to help 🙂 Gotta say – those covers are really gorgeous. They should sell themselves xo
Thank you.
Jo-Ann
Congrats on your big day! Love the covers, the books sound great. Wishing you the best of luck,
Jacquie Biggar
Jacquie
Thank you. I really appreciate your support.
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Jo-Ann
Everything about this makes me want to read the book. Fortunately I have a copy. Congrats Jo-Ann
Pat
Thanks. It's great getting positive feedback. I hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by.
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Jo-Ann
Whoo-hoo. It's all coming together.
Hi Anna
Everything but me. LOL. But I'm having a great week. Thanks for stopping by.
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Jo-Ann
Terrific excerpts. Covert Danger looks like a fun reading adventure!
Carole
Thank you. It's been fun to write about Sadie. She gets herself into all sorts of trouble.
Thanks for stopping by
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Jo-Ann
who would love to hear how you like the stories.
Congrats on your multiple new releases, Jo-Ann! Love your covers and your excerpts.
Jacqui
Thank you. Your support means the world to me.
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Jo-Ann
Hi Jo-Ann,
Congratulations on your triple release. That's a huge job and it all looks wonderful,
Sylvie
Sylvie
It was huge. Thanks for understanding and supporting. You rock as a writing buddy.
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Jo-Ann
Mimi
Just came back and was wonderfully surprised by so many wonderful comments. Can't thank you enough for all your promo, your advise and your encouragement. You help so many of us newbies along. You are amazing, dear friend.
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Jo-Ann
Aw!! I remember the days when I floundered out there in newbieland and others reached out to me. Just payin' it forward, my dear XO
thanks so much for hosting Mimi!