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It’s been three years since anyone has seen or heard from Holly Cambridge. But when she surfaces, she doesn't return home to the loving arms of her family. Instead, she heads straight to the FBI offering information that will destroy the Cambridge crime family.

Special Agent Alex Orton sees Holly Cambridge as nothing more than the next commendation standing between him and the ultimate promotion. What he doesn't bargain for is the shy, damaged, but feisty little woman that convinces his superiors to let her infiltrate a rival family, with Alex heading up the mission.

Holly and Alex clash at every turn, but Alex is intrigued by Holly’s sharp mind and boundless courage and must constantly fight his burgeoning feelings for his lovely informant. Alex is a strict disciplinarian of the rules and can’t reconcile the girl who can’t play by them.

As Holly carries out the sting and insinuates herself into the enemy’s camp, she develops a close and common bond with the middle Mayhue son, the exotically good looking and charismatic Victor. The very man who could end her life, if he were to discover her secret.

Hands tied, Alex must stand back, for the good of the team, and watch the tragedy play out.

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2014

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H.K. Carlton

41 books119 followers
H K Carlton is a multi-genre Canadian author of romance—From naughty to nice, historical to contemporary, time travel to space travel, and everything in between.

H K has over thirty titles in publication including Editor's Choice [historical romance] The Devil Take You, and Fan Favorites [romantic suspense, mafia romance saga] The Always Cambridge Series, and [forbidden love, erotic rom], Swap.

Variety is creativity’s playground—It’s where you’ll find me

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Author 16 books217 followers
July 12, 2014
Enjoying this series very much. I've not been able to guess which way the author is going with the story and am constantly surprised and delighted. Looking forward to book 3. I still haven't made up my mind which hero to cheer for.
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February 7, 2017
Holly has been on the run and now she has come out of hiding to not only bring down the Mayhue's but the Cambridge family as well with the help of the FBI. She has another protector agent Alex Otrton; they challenge each other but she still is lost without Randy and now she is drawn to the man she intended to bring down Victor Mayhue. Things from Holly's past were not the way she thought they were, but her corse is set and she does not care if she makes it out to love another day.
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Author 11 books52 followers
July 9, 2014
After finishing ALWAYS CAMBRIDGE, I couldn't wait to start this next book in the series and see what the future held in store for Holly.

I was surprised to find it narrated from Alex's point of view, but certainly not disappointed. Alex's insights and reactions to Holly rounded out her character beautifully.

Holly is playing a dangerous game, and I can't wait to read MISFORTUNE OF BIRTH to see how the game plays out.
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50 reviews1 follower
July 20, 2014
Love this series

Just finished book 2 and I have book 3 ready to go. I love the full length novel length and they are anything but boring. I highly recommend this series!
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August 10, 2014
This book was a great read!
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