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Lady Liberty
The fate of a country lies in one woman’s hands...
U.S. Vice President Sybil Stone, code-named Lady Liberty, has proven she can hold her own against some of the world’s most influential power brokers. But now, negotiating a vital peace agreement in Geneva, Switzerland, Sybil receives an urgent message calling her back to American soil.
In seventy-two hours disaster will strike, catapulting the United States into a war that will cost millions of lives. Only Sybil Stone holds the key to stopping it. Yet between Sybil and success lies a minefield of intrigue, betrayal, twisted motives, and three merciless enemies. Her only hope of survival--and the world’s--rests with Agent Jonathan Westford, a judiciously ruthless operative with one in the face of overwhelming odds, to keep Lady Liberty alive.
Time is running out and trust is running thin. But Lady Liberty and Agent Westford know they must succeed--or the first-strike missile will launch...
U.S. Vice President Sybil Stone, code-named Lady Liberty, has proven she can hold her own against some of the world’s most influential power brokers. But now, negotiating a vital peace agreement in Geneva, Switzerland, Sybil receives an urgent message calling her back to American soil.
In seventy-two hours disaster will strike, catapulting the United States into a war that will cost millions of lives. Only Sybil Stone holds the key to stopping it. Yet between Sybil and success lies a minefield of intrigue, betrayal, twisted motives, and three merciless enemies. Her only hope of survival--and the world’s--rests with Agent Jonathan Westford, a judiciously ruthless operative with one in the face of overwhelming odds, to keep Lady Liberty alive.
Time is running out and trust is running thin. But Lady Liberty and Agent Westford know they must succeed--or the first-strike missile will launch...
- GenresRomance
448 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 29, 2002
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About the author
Vicki Hinze
102 books329 followersVicki is the USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of nearly 40 novels, 4 nonfiction books and hundreds of articles. She's recognized as an author and as an educator by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. For seven years, she was a columnist for Social-In Global Network; before then, a radio-talk show host for Everyday Woman.
The former VP for International Thriller Writers, consultant to the RWA Board of Directors, and a consultant to multiple other writing organizations. She's a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., ALLi, and Southern Independent Booksellers Assn.
The former VP for International Thriller Writers, consultant to the RWA Board of Directors, and a consultant to multiple other writing organizations. She's a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., ALLi, and Southern Independent Booksellers Assn.
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November 6, 2023
Whoo boy
This was my first dive into the stereotypical white-lady adult romance sector, and it was kind of a doozy. No badly written smut, so that was a plus. The story itself was quite riveting, it would have made a good movie plot or several-episode saga of "The West Wing." My heart was definitely beating a little faster than usual during the climax.
The romance felt weird and forced, and the feminist ideals of a badass female VP did not translate well to the oddly helpless and emotionally inept character.
My biggest problem was that the writing was super dense, and it became hard to keep track of all the characters, especially in the middle.
I wasn't expecting great things, and I got less than great things.
This was my first dive into the stereotypical white-lady adult romance sector, and it was kind of a doozy. No badly written smut, so that was a plus. The story itself was quite riveting, it would have made a good movie plot or several-episode saga of "The West Wing." My heart was definitely beating a little faster than usual during the climax.
The romance felt weird and forced, and the feminist ideals of a badass female VP did not translate well to the oddly helpless and emotionally inept character.
My biggest problem was that the writing was super dense, and it became hard to keep track of all the characters, especially in the middle.
I wasn't expecting great things, and I got less than great things.
August 7, 2019
U.S. Vice President Sybil Stone, aka Lady Liberty, has been pulled away from delicate peach negotiations between two warring countries because the most top secret facility in the U.S. has been compromised and a major bomb has been activated. She has 72 hours to get back to the U.S. and disarm it with whatever is in the briefcase attached to her wrist. Her flight leaves with a skelaton crew and no staff, which proves fortunate when it explodes over the Everglades. Sybil successfully ejects with Special Agent Jonathan Westford and together they evade capture from those who want her dead. Jonathan was her secruity detail, but transferred when he became emotionally involved. Now her ex-husband, a brilliant security expert wants her dead and has involved two terrorist organizations to help him.
Fast paced, unusual and very well done. No sex, but a romance developing/being exposed under great pressure. Good book!
Fast paced, unusual and very well done. No sex, but a romance developing/being exposed under great pressure. Good book!
July 5, 2018
This book is a top favorite of mine. I loved the power and vulnerability that came with Vice President Stone, and the steadfastness of the head of her protection detail Jonathan. They both resist each other for professional and personal reasons, which make so much sense but ultimately don't matter in the end. The constant danger and survival tactics they face kept me on edge right along with them. I loved how real the characters were, with sudden emotional mood swings and doubts plaguing them both, when both have so much confidence and experience in so many other situations. It's a great adventure to experience.
November 21, 2021
One of her best
For some reason I had not read some of Hinze’s books. When I rediscovered one I had not read, I dived into it. Lady Liberty exemplified what we all want politicians to be— real, authentic,
honest. On a whirlwind of catastrophe events, she takes the reader in some scary scenarios and manages to throw romance into the mix. I loved this one!
For some reason I had not read some of Hinze’s books. When I rediscovered one I had not read, I dived into it. Lady Liberty exemplified what we all want politicians to be— real, authentic,
honest. On a whirlwind of catastrophe events, she takes the reader in some scary scenarios and manages to throw romance into the mix. I loved this one!
October 2, 2014
The plot was pretty good, and the main character was very likable, but the underlying romance element was ridiculously repetitive. The author did not need to dedicate half the book to telling us over and over again that the main character is afraid to love again. We get it.
June 28, 2009
Fun read, but nothing too strenuous.
May 14, 2010
My first book by this author - pretty decent.
August 30, 2010
This is a great book, lots of mystery and intrigue and a healthy dose of romance too (not too much not too little)
September 4, 2010
Excellent mystery with a touch of romance and little fluff.
February 19, 2010
Like this author alot. She has numerous books out and their all about US espionage
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