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Lethal Distraction
Zoe Wisnewski would do just about anything to become an investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune, even if that meant riffling through the trash cans of the current investigative reporters, looking for any discarded leads. Little did she realize that following up on one particular discard would not only drop her in the middle of a murder investigation, but also put her smack dab in the crosshairs of an assassin’s gun.
Will her burgeoning relationship with Sergeant Tom O’Reilly, her assigned protector, guide her to success as a reporter? Or will their attraction prove to be a lethal distraction?
Will her burgeoning relationship with Sergeant Tom O’Reilly, her assigned protector, guide her to success as a reporter? Or will their attraction prove to be a lethal distraction?
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2018
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About the author
Terri Reid
105 books831 followersTerri Reid is the author of the Mary O’Reilly Paranormal Mysteries. An indie author, Reid uploaded her first book “Loose Ends” in August 2010. By the end of 2012, “Loose Ends” had sold over 82,000 copies and, as of the writing of this bio, was the number one bestselling book in Amazon’s ranking of Ghost Stories in the Book/Literature & Fiction/Genre Fiction/Horror/Ghosts section and the number two in the same area in the Kindle eBooks section. She has eight other books in the Mary O’Reilly Series and has enjoyed Top Rated and Hot New Release status for many of them in the Women Sleuths category through Amazon US. Her books have been translated into Spanish and Portuguese and are also now available through CreateSpace and Amazon in print versions. She is also working on an audiobook for “Loose Ends.”
Reid has been quoted in several books about the self-publishing industry, including “Let’s Get Digital” by David Gaughran and “Interviews with Indie Authors: Top Tips from Successful Self-Published Authors” by Claire and Tim Ridgway. She was also honored to have some of her works included in A. J. Abbiati’s book “The NORTAV Method for Writers—The Secrets to Constructing Prose Like the Pros.” She has also had the distinct privilege of guest blogging for Joe Konrath.
Reid is from Northwest Illinois, near the town of Freeport, the home of her fictional characters. Her background is in marketing and public relations. She is married, the mother of seven children, and the grandmother of twenty-three.
She has her grandchildren convinced that she talks to fairies and animals - and they talk back.
Reid has been quoted in several books about the self-publishing industry, including “Let’s Get Digital” by David Gaughran and “Interviews with Indie Authors: Top Tips from Successful Self-Published Authors” by Claire and Tim Ridgway. She was also honored to have some of her works included in A. J. Abbiati’s book “The NORTAV Method for Writers—The Secrets to Constructing Prose Like the Pros.” She has also had the distinct privilege of guest blogging for Joe Konrath.
Reid is from Northwest Illinois, near the town of Freeport, the home of her fictional characters. Her background is in marketing and public relations. She is married, the mother of seven children, and the grandmother of twenty-three.
She has her grandchildren convinced that she talks to fairies and animals - and they talk back.
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February 11, 2018
Zoe is just awesome, seriously awesome, cute, funny with a brilliant mind and a shoe collection to die for or in Tom's case boggle the mind...lol
Tom O'Reilly the last O'Reilly to get his own story it's been a loooooooooong wait for die hard Terri Reid fans such as myself but it was really worth the wait and even if it was a short story it was a freaking awesome first story, I just loved it so much action, chemistry and wow all rolled into so few pages I seriously can't wait for more.
Zoe is a perfect addition to the O'Reilly clan and I can't wait until Tom takes her home :-)
Tom O'Reilly the last O'Reilly to get his own story it's been a loooooooooong wait for die hard Terri Reid fans such as myself but it was really worth the wait and even if it was a short story it was a freaking awesome first story, I just loved it so much action, chemistry and wow all rolled into so few pages I seriously can't wait for more.
Zoe is a perfect addition to the O'Reilly clan and I can't wait until Tom takes her home :-)
May 31, 2019
Absolutely adorable!
January 21, 2018
Love it!!!
Terri has another hit on her hands here. I hope this is just the beginning of Tom’s and Zoe’s adventure. They have great chemistry together. Zoe is the perfect combination of book smarts but real life naiveness. I found laughing and I hanging on to the edge of my seat to with the suspense of will they get caught. Tom has the protectiveness and gentleman’s personality of the O’Rileys I look forward to more of their adventures. Highly recommend this book.
Terri has another hit on her hands here. I hope this is just the beginning of Tom’s and Zoe’s adventure. They have great chemistry together. Zoe is the perfect combination of book smarts but real life naiveness. I found laughing and I hanging on to the edge of my seat to with the suspense of will they get caught. Tom has the protectiveness and gentleman’s personality of the O’Rileys I look forward to more of their adventures. Highly recommend this book.
January 20, 2018
Great little story.
I chose this rating because I pretty much love all Terri Reids books. I enjoy reading more about the O'Reily family and eagerly await the next. Thank you
I chose this rating because I pretty much love all Terri Reids books. I enjoy reading more about the O'Reily family and eagerly await the next. Thank you
April 18, 2018
Leave it to Terri Reid to give us this this adorable character to match wits with Mary O'Reilly's brother Tom! Zoe is such a refreshing character, smart and funny with just enough naivety. And paired with Tom O'Reilly...Oh my!
I can't wait to read more of their adventures!
I can't wait to read more of their adventures!
February 3, 2018
Quick, easy read at around 120 pages. Another glimpse into the O'Reilly family that you get to know in several of Reid's series and for some reason, I will read any of them. I love that the female lead Zoe is described as "cute." Short, curvy, frizzy hair...normal. Especially with the idea of her catching the eye of another strong O'Reilly man. But, not just that. All of the stories that she writes about this family is entertaining and page turning. It's a family I feel like I know...and characters I love to learn more about. Glad to have found this and look forward to more.
May 2, 2018
The story might just be too hot for her
Loved it, although proofing needed a bit of work (it should have been Babcia not Babci). How can she get out of writing obituaries and into real journalism? By finding a lead. Okay it had been thrown in the trash but it did lead her to a dead body. Hitman, murder, police protection and a sweet romance are woven into a great little read. Nice tight plot and likeable characters. Hope there are more stories to follow the pair on future adventures.
Loved it, although proofing needed a bit of work (it should have been Babcia not Babci). How can she get out of writing obituaries and into real journalism? By finding a lead. Okay it had been thrown in the trash but it did lead her to a dead body. Hitman, murder, police protection and a sweet romance are woven into a great little read. Nice tight plot and likeable characters. Hope there are more stories to follow the pair on future adventures.
January 28, 2018
Another Book I Couldn't Put Down
I constantly search for new books from Terri and the only disappointment is that she can't write faster. Seriously, just keep them coming! I reread the O'Reilly series and now I'm rereading the others. Thank God the baby finally came! I really enjoyed this book about one of the O'REILLY brothers; Ian is another favorite character. Since my husband d died, I read a lot!!
I constantly search for new books from Terri and the only disappointment is that she can't write faster. Seriously, just keep them coming! I reread the O'Reilly series and now I'm rereading the others. Thank God the baby finally came! I really enjoyed this book about one of the O'REILLY brothers; Ian is another favorite character. Since my husband d died, I read a lot!!
January 25, 2018
Delightful!!
What a wonderful story!! I was hooked right from the beginning,. I love Zoe and have always loved Tom. Together they are perfect! Great characters, great story, and just the right amount of mystery, humor, and romance. Terri Reid has done it again...more Pierogies and Pumps, please!!
What a wonderful story!! I was hooked right from the beginning,. I love Zoe and have always loved Tom. Together they are perfect! Great characters, great story, and just the right amount of mystery, humor, and romance. Terri Reid has done it again...more Pierogies and Pumps, please!!
April 1, 2018
Terri and the O’Reillys do it again
Zoe meets Tom O’Reilly when she stumbles onto a murder while trying to advance her dead end journalism career out of writing Obituaries. I hope there will be more from these two as I would love to hear a story in Tom’s POV. Great introduction to a new story line.
Zoe meets Tom O’Reilly when she stumbles onto a murder while trying to advance her dead end journalism career out of writing Obituaries. I hope there will be more from these two as I would love to hear a story in Tom’s POV. Great introduction to a new story line.
February 2, 2018
Another sunken hook!
I have every Mary book, and was sad that it has ended, (hopefully to return). Loved this new off shoot as I have the others. I can only say.....write faster Terri, please!
I have every Mary book, and was sad that it has ended, (hopefully to return). Loved this new off shoot as I have the others. I can only say.....write faster Terri, please!
February 5, 2018
Love TR books
I love the humor woven into Terri Reid's books. This is a fun quick read and continues with familiar characters from the O'Reilly paranormal series although this book is not a paranormal storyline.
I love the humor woven into Terri Reid's books. This is a fun quick read and continues with familiar characters from the O'Reilly paranormal series although this book is not a paranormal storyline.
February 24, 2018
Finally Tom!
Another great story about one of the O'Reilly bunch. I miss the paranormal aspect like in all the other books. This was still a great read. Who knows, maybe it will happen with future stories.
Another great story about one of the O'Reilly bunch. I miss the paranormal aspect like in all the other books. This was still a great read. Who knows, maybe it will happen with future stories.
April 8, 2018
Short and sweet.
A great story, but unfortunately no paranormal activity. It was fun to read, but not unusual enough for me to look for a next in the series, even though I would probably read it just because Terri Reid wrote it.
A great story, but unfortunately no paranormal activity. It was fun to read, but not unusual enough for me to look for a next in the series, even though I would probably read it just because Terri Reid wrote it.
April 18, 2019
This story is about Tom O'Reilly, Mary's brother and one of the twins. It's a short story, but very well done. Tom is the police officer assigned to guard the reporter who saw the murderer leave the scene of the crime. They literally ran into each other, so he's seen her too. She's been writing obituaries, but is determined to get a juicy story. She finds a tip about a possible lead in the garbage can of one of the reporters at the paper and follows up on it.
Now she has to get someone to believe her. Tom is used to believing the unbelievable and he decides to guard her as well as help her investigate. Great story.
Now she has to get someone to believe her. Tom is used to believing the unbelievable and he decides to guard her as well as help her investigate. Great story.
January 22, 2018
What a hunk
Tom O'Reilly is a major hunk and is on guard duty. What possibly go wrong
This an awesome short story that ended too quick. It definitely left me wanting more.
Tom O'Reilly is a major hunk and is on guard duty. What possibly go wrong
This an awesome short story that ended too quick. It definitely left me wanting more.
January 28, 2018
This little book was a fast, fun evening read. Great story!
January 29, 2018
Lethal Distraction
What a wonderful story. Love the O'Reilly family. Looking forward to the next book. Thank you Terri for sharing your wonderful stories. Love them so much.💕💕
What a wonderful story. Love the O'Reilly family. Looking forward to the next book. Thank you Terri for sharing your wonderful stories. Love them so much.💕💕
January 30, 2018
Great book
I'm a big fan of the Mary O'Reilly series. This is just a great story though not a part of that series. You have to love Zoe!
I'm a big fan of the Mary O'Reilly series. This is just a great story though not a part of that series. You have to love Zoe!
March 21, 2018
Love Terri Reid
Love it loved it loved well you get the idea! Read it in one sitting. I hope we get to see more of this combo!
Love it loved it loved well you get the idea! Read it in one sitting. I hope we get to see more of this combo!
March 29, 2018
Awesome
Another awesome book by Terri Reid . Is there going to be more of Zoe and Tom ..? Thank you Terri for another great story
Another awesome book by Terri Reid . Is there going to be more of Zoe and Tom ..? Thank you Terri for another great story
April 23, 2018
Novella
I love everything I read from Terri Reid. Anybody that has not tried to read one of her books, needs to start!
I love everything I read from Terri Reid. Anybody that has not tried to read one of her books, needs to start!
April 24, 2018
A Fun Re add
Totally enjoyed this exciting romance. If you need a beach read. You've found your book. Sit back with a cold beverage and enjoy.
Totally enjoyed this exciting romance. If you need a beach read. You've found your book. Sit back with a cold beverage and enjoy.
May 4, 2018
I am not a fan of short stories and or novellas. I got this because I wanted to know more about Tom. The story was meh.
May 10, 2018
Humor, romance, and action
I love how this author writes, so witty and fast paced. Great action and she makes the characters so real. Love her books.
I love how this author writes, so witty and fast paced. Great action and she makes the characters so real. Love her books.
March 24, 2024
Short and cute
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