What do you think?
Rate this book
Running Scared
A heinous murder leaves a prominent politician dead… and his teenage daughter an orphan. A witness to the crime, Sydney Easterling’s life is in grave danger. Ordered to take refuge under the protective custody of the Federal Witness Protection Program, Sydney flees town at once … with a handsome US Marshal in tow. The sudden loss of her father and identity leaves her conflicted and grieving, and all she really needs in this time of confusion is a shoulder to lean on.
Christopher Ralston is up for just about any job, and with no one and nothing to lose or leave behind, he jumps at the opportunity to escort a young witness into hiding. Under his constant surveillance, he’ll offer Sydney the peace of mind, comfort, and security she desperately needs during her first Christmas away from home.
But in a new town, especially a small one, secrets are hard to keep. And when the witness begins to fall for her protector, the lies become increasingly hard to maintain. With danger lurking around any corner, not to mention her newly developed crush, Sydney fears that she and Christopher will never be able to maintain the brother-sister façade they’ve worked so hard to create.
Christopher Ralston is up for just about any job, and with no one and nothing to lose or leave behind, he jumps at the opportunity to escort a young witness into hiding. Under his constant surveillance, he’ll offer Sydney the peace of mind, comfort, and security she desperately needs during her first Christmas away from home.
But in a new town, especially a small one, secrets are hard to keep. And when the witness begins to fall for her protector, the lies become increasingly hard to maintain. With danger lurking around any corner, not to mention her newly developed crush, Sydney fears that she and Christopher will never be able to maintain the brother-sister façade they’ve worked so hard to create.
ebook
First published June 28, 2015
1 person is currently reading
95 people want to read
About the author
Tracie Puckett
32 books560 followersTracie is an award-winning stage actress, an international bestselling author, and the proud mother of two beautiful boys.
Her debut novel, Breaking Rules, was selected as one of iBooks Best of 2014 in Young Adult.
In the rare occasion that she's not playing matchmaker to fictional characters, you can likely find Tracie zooming down the hills of America's greatest roller coasters!
Her debut novel, Breaking Rules, was selected as one of iBooks Best of 2014 in Young Adult.
In the rare occasion that she's not playing matchmaker to fictional characters, you can likely find Tracie zooming down the hills of America's greatest roller coasters!
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
February 20, 2016
In the back of my mind I've always wondered if Tracie Puckett would ever write more of a suspense story; the Just a Little series had elements of suspense, and they were so well done, I hoped to see more of this side of Tracie. Running Scared did not disappoint! I was intrigued from the beginning, running from chapter to chapter. Running Scared kept me wondering, and while there are still things I'm anticipating, it was an excellent story.
I really sympathized with Sydney, and enjoyed the diverse cast of characters. Tracie Puckett is so good at creating believable, flawed characters.
Finally, I rooted for Sydney and Chris really hard! Their relationship builds slowly as Syd learns to trust him. These two are so cute together. Chris is the sweetest!
I'm more than looking forward to the next book in this series.
I really sympathized with Sydney, and enjoyed the diverse cast of characters. Tracie Puckett is so good at creating believable, flawed characters.
Finally, I rooted for Sydney and Chris really hard! Their relationship builds slowly as Syd learns to trust him. These two are so cute together. Chris is the sweetest!
I'm more than looking forward to the next book in this series.
April 2, 2016
Tracie Puckett has been a guilty pleasure of mine for about a little over a year now. I read and enjoyed her "Little" series and was waiting patiently for her next book. After delay after delay it finally came out and I gobbled it right up. This is a YA suspense story in my opinion and looks like it is going to be it's own series. I would definitely recommend it and hope that book 2 isn't going to take forever to be able to get.
February 21, 2016
What a really good read. The story line kept you on your toes, wondering what might happen next and trying to figure out the bad guy, love stories like this that keep you. Wanting more. I am so looking forward to the next book. The characters become almost real to you. This little lady writes a fine book. Bring on some more. Thank you for such a good read
May 7, 2016
2.5 stars
Not bad but a little dull. Felt like it was a prequel to the series rather than the starter. Could've been quite a bit shorter, and still read fine. And I really wish we'd gotten he Hero's point of view.
Not bad but a little dull. Felt like it was a prequel to the series rather than the starter. Could've been quite a bit shorter, and still read fine. And I really wish we'd gotten he Hero's point of view.
April 17, 2016
Love this author
I really like this author. I wish this book wasn't a cliff hanger. But I would definitely recommend it. The story is good and the writing is good...I will read on.
I really like this author. I wish this book wasn't a cliff hanger. But I would definitely recommend it. The story is good and the writing is good...I will read on.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews