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Maximum Exposure #3
Zero Escape
To survive, Charlene must accept that her whole life was a lie.
For twenty years, Charlene Bailey has been living by the same mantra: pay in cash, keep only what you can carry, trust no one and always be ready to run. That is until her father is brutally murdered in New Orleans by a woman screaming a language Charlene doesn’t understand. When police reveal the man she’d known all her life was not her biological father, Charlene is swept up in a riptide of dark secrets and deadly crimes.
The key to her true identity lies in a dangerous Cuban compound run by a lethal kingpin, but Charlene can’t reach it alone. After a life of relying on herself, she’ll have to trust Marshall Crow, a tough-as-nails ex-Navy man, to smuggle her into Havana.
The answers to Charlene’s past are as dark as the waters she and Marshall must navigate, but a killer in the shadows will stop at nothing to drown the truth.
Zero Escape is action-packed romantic suspense full of drama, danger, and passion. It features a determined heroine and the rugged-yet-mysterious ex-navy man who steals her heart. One-click to download today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, with a happily ever after guaranteed.
For twenty years, Charlene Bailey has been living by the same mantra: pay in cash, keep only what you can carry, trust no one and always be ready to run. That is until her father is brutally murdered in New Orleans by a woman screaming a language Charlene doesn’t understand. When police reveal the man she’d known all her life was not her biological father, Charlene is swept up in a riptide of dark secrets and deadly crimes.
The key to her true identity lies in a dangerous Cuban compound run by a lethal kingpin, but Charlene can’t reach it alone. After a life of relying on herself, she’ll have to trust Marshall Crow, a tough-as-nails ex-Navy man, to smuggle her into Havana.
The answers to Charlene’s past are as dark as the waters she and Marshall must navigate, but a killer in the shadows will stop at nothing to drown the truth.
Zero Escape is action-packed romantic suspense full of drama, danger, and passion. It features a determined heroine and the rugged-yet-mysterious ex-navy man who steals her heart. One-click to download today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, with a happily ever after guaranteed.
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Kendall Talbot
97 books456 followersKendall Talbot is a thrill seeker, hopeless romantic, virtual killer, and award-winning author of stories that’ll have your heart thumping from the action-packed suspense in exotic locations and the swoon-worthy romance.
Kendall has sought thrills in all 46 countries she’s visited. She’s abseiled down freezing waterfalls, catapulted out of a white-water raft, jumped off a mountain with a man who spoke little English, and got way too close to a sixteen-foot shark. When she isn’t writing, she’s enjoying wine and cheese with her crazy friends, and planning her next thrilling international escape.
She lives in Brisbane, Australia with her very own hero and a fluffy little dog who specializes in hijacking her writing time. Meanwhile, Kendall’s two sons are off making their own adventures – look out world.
Kendall’s book, Lost in Kakadu won the acclaimed title of Romantic Book of the Year 2014, and her books have also been finalists for Best Romantic Suspense, Best Crime Novel, Best Continuing Series, and Best New Author.
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Kendall has sought thrills in all 46 countries she’s visited. She’s abseiled down freezing waterfalls, catapulted out of a white-water raft, jumped off a mountain with a man who spoke little English, and got way too close to a sixteen-foot shark. When she isn’t writing, she’s enjoying wine and cheese with her crazy friends, and planning her next thrilling international escape.
She lives in Brisbane, Australia with her very own hero and a fluffy little dog who specializes in hijacking her writing time. Meanwhile, Kendall’s two sons are off making their own adventures – look out world.
Kendall’s book, Lost in Kakadu won the acclaimed title of Romantic Book of the Year 2014, and her books have also been finalists for Best Romantic Suspense, Best Crime Novel, Best Continuing Series, and Best New Author.
I love to hear from my readers!
Find my books and chat with me via any of the contacts below:
Website: http://www.kendalltalbot.com.au/
Email: kendall@universe.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KendallTalbo...
Or you can follow me on any of the following channels:
Amazon Author Profile: https://www.amazon.com/Kendall-Talbot...
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June 28, 2019
The life she had known ended abruptly when her father Peter was killed. Shocked, grieving, with a feeling of guilt that she hadn’t done anything to stop the killing, Charlene Bailey had no idea what she would do next. But she wasn’t prepared for what Detective Chapel discovered.
For more than twenty years, Charlene and her father had stayed off the grid, moving every six months or so, always paying with cash, carrying very few possessions. Charlene couldn’t remember a time when she hadn’t been happy. Peter had made their lives an adventure but now he was gone, and she was alone, she needed answers. Was her whole life a lie?
Marshall Crow took fishing charters out into the waters around Key West. He mostly enjoyed the lifestyle on his boat, Miss B Hayve, but he missed his old life in the Navy. When unexpectedly faced with a young woman needing to get to Cuba – under the radar - he didn’t hesitate. But he didn’t expect the violence and danger they would be faced with once they landed on Cuban soil…
Out of Luck is the 3rd in the Maximum Exposure series by Aussie author Kendall Talbot. Each able to be read as a standalone, this one was fast paced and violently intense with some great twists, lots of bodies and a strong, kick-ass main character. An enjoyable romantic suspense novel, Out of Luck is one I recommend.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
For more than twenty years, Charlene and her father had stayed off the grid, moving every six months or so, always paying with cash, carrying very few possessions. Charlene couldn’t remember a time when she hadn’t been happy. Peter had made their lives an adventure but now he was gone, and she was alone, she needed answers. Was her whole life a lie?
Marshall Crow took fishing charters out into the waters around Key West. He mostly enjoyed the lifestyle on his boat, Miss B Hayve, but he missed his old life in the Navy. When unexpectedly faced with a young woman needing to get to Cuba – under the radar - he didn’t hesitate. But he didn’t expect the violence and danger they would be faced with once they landed on Cuban soil…
Out of Luck is the 3rd in the Maximum Exposure series by Aussie author Kendall Talbot. Each able to be read as a standalone, this one was fast paced and violently intense with some great twists, lots of bodies and a strong, kick-ass main character. An enjoyable romantic suspense novel, Out of Luck is one I recommend.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
May 31, 2020
OUT OF LUCK (title has now changed) is the third in the Maximum Exposure series. Each of these edge of the seat Romantic Suspenses can be read as a stand alone.
The previous two books have taken us to South American Jungle and a blizzard ridden mountain top. Now we’re off to Cuba.
Charlene’s life has not been a normal one. Since her mother died she and her father have been moving every few months, used cash only, and had only those possessions they could carry in bags.
The book opens with her father being stabbed to death in front of her by a woman at a cafe in New Orleans. She finds that her whole life has been lie. To find out who she is she needs to find out who they have been running from, and to do that she needs to go to Cuba. Not easy when you don’t know who you are, have no identification and certainly no passport!
Enter Marshall Crow, ex Navy, recovering alcoholic and now trying to get his life back together by running a fishing charter boat. He is shocked when he is asked to smuggle Charlene into Cuba - her toughness and naivety compels him to help her and together they are plunged into a high energy, deadly adventure as Charlene discovers who her parents are - and proves that sometimes you really shouldn’t go poking in the past.
My only gripe was the stupidity of her decision to go to Cuba undercover - no identity if she got into trouble (which she did) only Marshall knew she was there - and he wasn’t there legally. She didn’t even speak Spanish! Of course it eventually worked out without her, or Marshall, getting killed (though was a close thing) but it really left me a bit concerned as to why she thought that was the way to do it.
Other than that niggle - this was another great romantic thriller - and hope there is going to be more soon!
The previous two books have taken us to South American Jungle and a blizzard ridden mountain top. Now we’re off to Cuba.
Charlene’s life has not been a normal one. Since her mother died she and her father have been moving every few months, used cash only, and had only those possessions they could carry in bags.
The book opens with her father being stabbed to death in front of her by a woman at a cafe in New Orleans. She finds that her whole life has been lie. To find out who she is she needs to find out who they have been running from, and to do that she needs to go to Cuba. Not easy when you don’t know who you are, have no identification and certainly no passport!
Enter Marshall Crow, ex Navy, recovering alcoholic and now trying to get his life back together by running a fishing charter boat. He is shocked when he is asked to smuggle Charlene into Cuba - her toughness and naivety compels him to help her and together they are plunged into a high energy, deadly adventure as Charlene discovers who her parents are - and proves that sometimes you really shouldn’t go poking in the past.
My only gripe was the stupidity of her decision to go to Cuba undercover - no identity if she got into trouble (which she did) only Marshall knew she was there - and he wasn’t there legally. She didn’t even speak Spanish! Of course it eventually worked out without her, or Marshall, getting killed (though was a close thing) but it really left me a bit concerned as to why she thought that was the way to do it.
Other than that niggle - this was another great romantic thriller - and hope there is going to be more soon!
May 13, 2019
I opened this book , never having read this author or any of her books ! I am so thrilled I found s new author to read!
Charlene has lived a nomad life, constantly moving and forever staying off the grid, after Charlene’s dad is murdered right before her eyes, she starts to ask herself the tough questions, why? And who is she really? Having moved every few months , she has no birth certificate, nor ID, and now she is all alone in the world
Marshall is retired military , a true loner. Charlene hires him to smuggle her into Cuba.
This book had it all romance, mystery, action and adventure as Charlene and Marshall unravel the past to secure her a future.
This book was so unexpected ( in such a good way ) for me. I loved the story and Charlene and Marshall were a great combination! This book moved fast and I had to fight myself to slow down, I didn’t want it to end .
While this is my first Kendall Talbot book, it will not be my last, as my plan is to binge read her previous books !
Charlene has lived a nomad life, constantly moving and forever staying off the grid, after Charlene’s dad is murdered right before her eyes, she starts to ask herself the tough questions, why? And who is she really? Having moved every few months , she has no birth certificate, nor ID, and now she is all alone in the world
Marshall is retired military , a true loner. Charlene hires him to smuggle her into Cuba.
This book had it all romance, mystery, action and adventure as Charlene and Marshall unravel the past to secure her a future.
This book was so unexpected ( in such a good way ) for me. I loved the story and Charlene and Marshall were a great combination! This book moved fast and I had to fight myself to slow down, I didn’t want it to end .
While this is my first Kendall Talbot book, it will not be my last, as my plan is to binge read her previous books !
August 1, 2019
3.5/5
Un romantic suspense intéressant où l’on va de découverte en découverte, avec une héroïne forte qui n’attend pas d’être sauvée mais tente de se sauver seule malgré quelques moments limite TSTL. Dommage que l’histoire du couple soit aussi rapide.
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Un romantic suspense intéressant où l’on va de découverte en découverte, avec une héroïne forte qui n’attend pas d’être sauvée mais tente de se sauver seule malgré quelques moments limite TSTL. Dommage que l’histoire du couple soit aussi rapide.
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November 26, 2021
Been sitting on my TBR for too long! So glad I got to it this month!
If you like action, drama and twists and turns you will not be disappointed with Zero Escape!
Kendall Talbot is a must read author! Highly recommend!
If you like action, drama and twists and turns you will not be disappointed with Zero Escape!
Kendall Talbot is a must read author! Highly recommend!
June 19, 2019
Guaranteed suspenseful adventure, exotic locals, and characters showing their strength while falling in love! I love traveling the extreme locations with each of these books and, while the locales weren't extreme in this latest, the situation was. My book passport was stamped and I was primed to be off with a woman nearly Out of Luck.
Out of Luck is the third in a series of standalone romantic suspense tales that work in any order.
Her father is murdered before her eyes and Charlene discovers through the investigation that her life has been a lie. She's all alone and all she has now is hoping that discovering the truth will give her the answers about herself and her father's murder. The thin trail of clues lead her out of New Orleans to Key West to hire a boat captain who will smuggle her into Cuba.
Marshall is recovery from a past of losses including his Naval career. He washed up in Key West and now has slowly taken his life back as a boat charter captain. He has some insane stories about the people who charter him and his boat, but this latest might very well take the cake. A women of contrasting naivete who carries herself like a fighter hires him to smuggle her into Cuba. She's closed-mouthed and self-contained, but he's determined to get her story. When he does, he finds himself at her side for the adventure of a lifetime.
Out of Luck was the story of a woman who is forced to unravel the mystery of her own past to find closure. What she discovers is an emotional journey that gets dangerous when she kicks over a couple bad ant hills. It felt like a treasure hunt adventure as she followed the clues through her dad's life and her mind started unlocking her own distant childhood memories.
I was of two minds about this particular adventure romance. I thoroughly enjoyed the clues, the twists, the danger and how they got through it all. I enjoyed the settings of NOLA, Key West, and Cuba. Charlene was one tough gal with her self-defense and martial arts training, always living off grid and kept moving, sure of making her way through life, and all. Marshall was also a fab character with his background in the Navy, his need to get his life back as a recovering alcoholic. He was tough and he knew his way about, but he respected Charlene's ability and didn't try to make her decisions for her.
Saying all that and without taking away from my very real enjoyment of this story, I struggled to buy into the heroine's motivation to go into an illegal, deadly adventure to get answers about her past. She didn't explore easier methods of getting answers first and she held back clues to the murder investigation because she wanted to track them down herself- on her own, without proper ID or passport, into Cuba, with no research or clue about Cuba including knowing any Spanish. I actually don't mention several other things she chose that could have got her or Marshall killed because of spoilers. Point is, her motivation and consecutive decisions made little sense to me.
Yep, and still I liked it. Go figure! I wanted the answers, too, I guess, and I love the author's writing and all the other elements worked together. For those who want great adventures of survival paired with their romance, I can heartily recommend this series.
My thanks to the author via Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange of an honest review.
COYER Summer Scavenger Hunt clue- cover with a body of water 3 pts.
Out of Luck is the third in a series of standalone romantic suspense tales that work in any order.
Her father is murdered before her eyes and Charlene discovers through the investigation that her life has been a lie. She's all alone and all she has now is hoping that discovering the truth will give her the answers about herself and her father's murder. The thin trail of clues lead her out of New Orleans to Key West to hire a boat captain who will smuggle her into Cuba.
Marshall is recovery from a past of losses including his Naval career. He washed up in Key West and now has slowly taken his life back as a boat charter captain. He has some insane stories about the people who charter him and his boat, but this latest might very well take the cake. A women of contrasting naivete who carries herself like a fighter hires him to smuggle her into Cuba. She's closed-mouthed and self-contained, but he's determined to get her story. When he does, he finds himself at her side for the adventure of a lifetime.
Out of Luck was the story of a woman who is forced to unravel the mystery of her own past to find closure. What she discovers is an emotional journey that gets dangerous when she kicks over a couple bad ant hills. It felt like a treasure hunt adventure as she followed the clues through her dad's life and her mind started unlocking her own distant childhood memories.
I was of two minds about this particular adventure romance. I thoroughly enjoyed the clues, the twists, the danger and how they got through it all. I enjoyed the settings of NOLA, Key West, and Cuba. Charlene was one tough gal with her self-defense and martial arts training, always living off grid and kept moving, sure of making her way through life, and all. Marshall was also a fab character with his background in the Navy, his need to get his life back as a recovering alcoholic. He was tough and he knew his way about, but he respected Charlene's ability and didn't try to make her decisions for her.
Saying all that and without taking away from my very real enjoyment of this story, I struggled to buy into the heroine's motivation to go into an illegal, deadly adventure to get answers about her past. She didn't explore easier methods of getting answers first and she held back clues to the murder investigation because she wanted to track them down herself- on her own, without proper ID or passport, into Cuba, with no research or clue about Cuba including knowing any Spanish. I actually don't mention several other things she chose that could have got her or Marshall killed because of spoilers. Point is, her motivation and consecutive decisions made little sense to me.
Yep, and still I liked it. Go figure! I wanted the answers, too, I guess, and I love the author's writing and all the other elements worked together. For those who want great adventures of survival paired with their romance, I can heartily recommend this series.
My thanks to the author via Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange of an honest review.
COYER Summer Scavenger Hunt clue- cover with a body of water 3 pts.
April 6, 2020
Oh my god, this book has sat on my digital shelf for 11 months, I am so glad I finally got to it because it was an action-packed read that kept me guessing until the end.
When Charlene's father is murdered in front of her it is the catalyst that sets of a series of events that after a while she has no control over, as secrets and lies begin to come unravelled, Charlene throws herself into the path of danger.
While I couldn't even begin to imagine running off to Cuba to hunt down my past, that is exactly what Charlene does. Her only saving grace is that she is lucky enough to have landed sexy ex-naval officer Marshall as her skipper to get her across from the US to Cuba, an illegal and potentially dangerous journey in itself.
These two have an instant connection, but both fight it as they have their own agendas and their own personal issues to deal with.
Charlene was one tough young woman, her father had given her lots of training over the years, and this is the only thing that kept her alive. While I thought some (most) of her decisions were really not the best idea, she was running completely on her emotions and to her, they seemed to be the only decisions to make.
While Marshall is determined not to care about Charlene, when she doesn't make the rendezvous, he is, of course, determined to try and save her.
There is plenty of action, suspense and chemistry in this fast-paced romantic suspense novel and I am going to try and hunt down the first book in the Maximum Exposure series. I remember reading and enjoying book 2 Out of Mind but it looks like these are being rereleased, so I might have to wait to read book 1 Out of Reach.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a digital copy of this novel in return for an honest review.
When Charlene's father is murdered in front of her it is the catalyst that sets of a series of events that after a while she has no control over, as secrets and lies begin to come unravelled, Charlene throws herself into the path of danger.
While I couldn't even begin to imagine running off to Cuba to hunt down my past, that is exactly what Charlene does. Her only saving grace is that she is lucky enough to have landed sexy ex-naval officer Marshall as her skipper to get her across from the US to Cuba, an illegal and potentially dangerous journey in itself.
These two have an instant connection, but both fight it as they have their own agendas and their own personal issues to deal with.
Charlene was one tough young woman, her father had given her lots of training over the years, and this is the only thing that kept her alive. While I thought some (most) of her decisions were really not the best idea, she was running completely on her emotions and to her, they seemed to be the only decisions to make.
While Marshall is determined not to care about Charlene, when she doesn't make the rendezvous, he is, of course, determined to try and save her.
There is plenty of action, suspense and chemistry in this fast-paced romantic suspense novel and I am going to try and hunt down the first book in the Maximum Exposure series. I remember reading and enjoying book 2 Out of Mind but it looks like these are being rereleased, so I might have to wait to read book 1 Out of Reach.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a digital copy of this novel in return for an honest review.
July 1, 2019
This was the surprise book of 2019. It looked intriguing but I wasn’t certain I would like it. The whole Cuban connection gave me pause. But the more I read the more interesting and intriguing it was. Charlene and her dad Peter were about as off grid as you could get and still get around in the United States. They moved every six months. Lived hand to mouth. Only took paychecks in cash. Didn’t use a bank or have a social security card or identification of any kind. Not sure that is realistic these days but I can over look it for a book plotline.
Marshall comes to Charlene’s aid in order to get to Cuba. Her father had been murdered and the police informed her that according to her DNA he wasn’t her father biologically. This set her out to find the truth. She sort of ran into Cuba just thinking she was going to get information and get out. But we know how these things go and things are just so much more complicated than we realize.
I don’t want to spoil too much but this book was good, Exciting and thrilling. There is a bit of what appears to be insta-love in this book as well. I don’t thinking Marshall and Charlene getting together romantically would have happened so fast.
It is one enjoyable read. Definitely check this one out.
Marshall comes to Charlene’s aid in order to get to Cuba. Her father had been murdered and the police informed her that according to her DNA he wasn’t her father biologically. This set her out to find the truth. She sort of ran into Cuba just thinking she was going to get information and get out. But we know how these things go and things are just so much more complicated than we realize.
I don’t want to spoil too much but this book was good, Exciting and thrilling. There is a bit of what appears to be insta-love in this book as well. I don’t thinking Marshall and Charlene getting together romantically would have happened so fast.
It is one enjoyable read. Definitely check this one out.
July 12, 2019
Out of Luck by Kendall Talbot
Maximum Exposure #3
Action-packed romantic suspense with mystery, murder and a whole lot more. I have never read a book by this author but hope to read many more of her books in the future!
What I liked:
* Charlene Bailey: She was a loner in many ways but strong, capable and a delight to have as the heroine in this book.
* Marshall Crow: I really liked him for and with Charlene
* Peter: Even though we did not meet him in the story he seemed to be a good man who was a splendid father for Charlene
* The threads of various stories as they overlapped and intertwined and were tied together
* The comeuppance of the bad guy(s)
* That the main characters were good people with simple desires
What I didn’t like:
* Noah: the more I heard about him the more I detested him
* The decision that Charlene made at one point that was so out of character and got her into so much trouble
Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books – Lyrical Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4.5 Stars
Maximum Exposure #3
Action-packed romantic suspense with mystery, murder and a whole lot more. I have never read a book by this author but hope to read many more of her books in the future!
What I liked:
* Charlene Bailey: She was a loner in many ways but strong, capable and a delight to have as the heroine in this book.
* Marshall Crow: I really liked him for and with Charlene
* Peter: Even though we did not meet him in the story he seemed to be a good man who was a splendid father for Charlene
* The threads of various stories as they overlapped and intertwined and were tied together
* The comeuppance of the bad guy(s)
* That the main characters were good people with simple desires
What I didn’t like:
* Noah: the more I heard about him the more I detested him
* The decision that Charlene made at one point that was so out of character and got her into so much trouble
Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books – Lyrical Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4.5 Stars
December 12, 2020
Zero Escape is book three in the Maximum Exposure series by Kendall Talbot. Charlene Bailey was happy moving around The United States with her father. However, Charlene Bailey life changed forever when a woman killed her father in a local cafe. Charlene Bailey started to investigate her life after New Orleans law enforcement told her that her father was not her biological father. The readers of Zero Escape will continue to follow Charlene to find out what happens.
Zero Escape is another fantastic book by Kendall Talbot. Zero Escape engaged me from the first page, and I could not put the book down. I love Kendall Talbot portrayal of her characters and the way they interact with each other throughout this book. Zero Escape is well written and researched by Kendall Talbot. I like the way Kendall Talbot describe the settings of Zero Escape that allow me to imagine being part of the plot of this book.
The readers of Zero Escape will understand the problems that people have when they suffer colour blindness. Also, the readers of Zero Escape will learn about running a boat charter business.
I recommend this book.
Zero Escape is another fantastic book by Kendall Talbot. Zero Escape engaged me from the first page, and I could not put the book down. I love Kendall Talbot portrayal of her characters and the way they interact with each other throughout this book. Zero Escape is well written and researched by Kendall Talbot. I like the way Kendall Talbot describe the settings of Zero Escape that allow me to imagine being part of the plot of this book.
The readers of Zero Escape will understand the problems that people have when they suffer colour blindness. Also, the readers of Zero Escape will learn about running a boat charter business.
I recommend this book.
March 23, 2021
Zero Escape is a romantic adventure with a bit of mystery and thrill thrown in. In this book you get a glimpse of Cuba and a look into the nomadic life of a girl who knew not to trust anyone and to keep moving, one who loses everything and has her world shattered.
It's an interesting read that keeps you hooked from the start.
It's an interesting read that keeps you hooked from the start.
August 1, 2019
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Reviewed by Rinou
Review Copy from the Publisher
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
3,5/5
In this romantic suspense, third volume in the Maximum Exposure series which can be read alone, we meet Charlene when, after her father’s death, goes to Cuba to discover her origins with Marshall’s help.
Charlene in a strong and smart heroine. Even if she needs some help to get herself out of some dangerous situations, she doesn’t wait twiddling her thumbs but fights to save herself. However she doesn’t hesitate to leave for a country of which she doesn’t speak the language and to follow people who don’t understand English at all; she’s quite TSTL at these times, even if she has second of hesitation while thinking she risks her life. Speaking of language, that’s a point I found illogical: Charlene’s father taught her how to manage in life, how to defend herself, how to live light and disappear in a few hours, but knowing they are from Cuba he didn’t find it useful for her to learn Spanish?
I liked that Marshal isn’t the one saving the heroine each time. Of course he has his moments, but he’s not systematically pushed to the forefront in dangerous situations, and he admires Charlene’s mental force and ability. There are several chapters before they meet but the attraction between them is immediate and the feelings way too fast. However there are a lot of things that happen in the novel so we notice less the short period during which their feelings appear. I also regret their first time is just after the heroine’s brush with death : as she first thinks she’s covered with bruises, I was more thinking about pain with each touch during this scene.
Concerning the plot the story adds up and we go from discovery to discovery. In spite of this there’s a too fast side to the final resolution that left me slightly disappointed. Also it’s too bad the author didn’t feel it necessary to translate the few sentences in Spanish told by the locals when the heroine arrives in Cuba. Not everybody speaks Spanish, as proved by the heroine created by the author, and I felt as lost as Charlene in front of these incomprehensible words. On the positive side some scenes are memorable, like the one where the heroine has to hide from the coastguards by clinging to the hull of the boat.
All in all a romantic suspense with which I had a good reading time in spite of some faults.
Reviewed by Rinou
Review Copy from the Publisher
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
3,5/5
In this romantic suspense, third volume in the Maximum Exposure series which can be read alone, we meet Charlene when, after her father’s death, goes to Cuba to discover her origins with Marshall’s help.
Charlene in a strong and smart heroine. Even if she needs some help to get herself out of some dangerous situations, she doesn’t wait twiddling her thumbs but fights to save herself. However she doesn’t hesitate to leave for a country of which she doesn’t speak the language and to follow people who don’t understand English at all; she’s quite TSTL at these times, even if she has second of hesitation while thinking she risks her life. Speaking of language, that’s a point I found illogical: Charlene’s father taught her how to manage in life, how to defend herself, how to live light and disappear in a few hours, but knowing they are from Cuba he didn’t find it useful for her to learn Spanish?
I liked that Marshal isn’t the one saving the heroine each time. Of course he has his moments, but he’s not systematically pushed to the forefront in dangerous situations, and he admires Charlene’s mental force and ability. There are several chapters before they meet but the attraction between them is immediate and the feelings way too fast. However there are a lot of things that happen in the novel so we notice less the short period during which their feelings appear. I also regret their first time is just after the heroine’s brush with death : as she first thinks she’s covered with bruises, I was more thinking about pain with each touch during this scene.
Concerning the plot the story adds up and we go from discovery to discovery. In spite of this there’s a too fast side to the final resolution that left me slightly disappointed. Also it’s too bad the author didn’t feel it necessary to translate the few sentences in Spanish told by the locals when the heroine arrives in Cuba. Not everybody speaks Spanish, as proved by the heroine created by the author, and I felt as lost as Charlene in front of these incomprehensible words. On the positive side some scenes are memorable, like the one where the heroine has to hide from the coastguards by clinging to the hull of the boat.
All in all a romantic suspense with which I had a good reading time in spite of some faults.
January 15, 2023
A suspenseful read with shocking surprises. While the NOLA police investigate her father’s murder, Charlene is stunned to learn the man she knew to be her father actually wasn’t related to her at all.
I was a little shocked at how off the grid Charlene and her father lived and that at 28 years old, she still relocated with him every 6 months. She loved a very lonely existence and the loss of her father leaves her entirely alone.
The story is intriguing and attention grabbing. From reading previous books by Kendall I know she tends to write what seem to be unrelated storylines that as the book progresses these separate stories intersect in an explosive and shocking manner that leave you breathless.
I really enjoyed the book; however, unlike some of her previous books I’ve read she kept the planning or consideration for the character’s next move concealed and only revealed them as they happened. In previous books her characters have had internal thoughts/dialogue outline their plan to give a better understanding of where the story is going. For example, Charlene is in New Orleans for the first portion of the book looking for clues about the man she thought was her father, and then she’s walking into the bar in Key West where Marshall hangs out looking to go on an illegal run to Cuba. Charlene planned out checking banks in New Orleans for a safe deposit box, but then turns up hundreds of miles away suddenly wanting to go to Cuba after seeing a videotape without thinking about it. It’s also a bit of a jump because she doesn’t speak Spanish.
The romance between Marshall and Charlene is as much physical attraction as it is a reaction to dangerous circumstances. The heat of their experience bonded them together quickly.
I enjoy Kendall Talbot’s suspenseful, and thrilling adrenaline rush style of writing!
I received a free ARC from the author and Hidden Gems; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
I was a little shocked at how off the grid Charlene and her father lived and that at 28 years old, she still relocated with him every 6 months. She loved a very lonely existence and the loss of her father leaves her entirely alone.
The story is intriguing and attention grabbing. From reading previous books by Kendall I know she tends to write what seem to be unrelated storylines that as the book progresses these separate stories intersect in an explosive and shocking manner that leave you breathless.
I really enjoyed the book; however, unlike some of her previous books I’ve read she kept the planning or consideration for the character’s next move concealed and only revealed them as they happened. In previous books her characters have had internal thoughts/dialogue outline their plan to give a better understanding of where the story is going. For example, Charlene is in New Orleans for the first portion of the book looking for clues about the man she thought was her father, and then she’s walking into the bar in Key West where Marshall hangs out looking to go on an illegal run to Cuba. Charlene planned out checking banks in New Orleans for a safe deposit box, but then turns up hundreds of miles away suddenly wanting to go to Cuba after seeing a videotape without thinking about it. It’s also a bit of a jump because she doesn’t speak Spanish.
The romance between Marshall and Charlene is as much physical attraction as it is a reaction to dangerous circumstances. The heat of their experience bonded them together quickly.
I enjoy Kendall Talbot’s suspenseful, and thrilling adrenaline rush style of writing!
I received a free ARC from the author and Hidden Gems; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
June 24, 2019
Out of Luck is the third book in the Maximum Exposure series and can be read as a standalone like its previous installations. While I understand the author’s intentions towards the plot and characters, I’m not the biggest fan of the final outcome.
Our story follows Charlene Bailey, a 26-year-old woman, who is traveling with her father all her life paying in cash and switching places every six months or so. With her father’s murder, Charlene comes face to face with lies, secrets, and enemies she didn’t think of ever having. Marshall Crow is a man she gets to know and finally trust. Both of them try to unravel the mystery engulfing her life.
The biggest problem of this book was that the author didn’t know what information was valuable to the story and what was useless and just… blubbering. I lost count of how many times the story was halted in order for us to get details about the life, personality, and description of people who didn’t matter to the plot. The editor should have cut all the insignificant information and kept the important things that would help the story move forward. That didn’t happen and as a result the pacing was so off that I lost my interest and I couldn’t connect with any of the characters.
The main villain was stereotypical and cringy. He was the typical bad guy/womanizer/sexist with no depth whatsoever. Our main protagonists were likable but pretty much generic as well.
This e-arc was provided to me by NetGalley for review purposes.
Our story follows Charlene Bailey, a 26-year-old woman, who is traveling with her father all her life paying in cash and switching places every six months or so. With her father’s murder, Charlene comes face to face with lies, secrets, and enemies she didn’t think of ever having. Marshall Crow is a man she gets to know and finally trust. Both of them try to unravel the mystery engulfing her life.
The biggest problem of this book was that the author didn’t know what information was valuable to the story and what was useless and just… blubbering. I lost count of how many times the story was halted in order for us to get details about the life, personality, and description of people who didn’t matter to the plot. The editor should have cut all the insignificant information and kept the important things that would help the story move forward. That didn’t happen and as a result the pacing was so off that I lost my interest and I couldn’t connect with any of the characters.
The main villain was stereotypical and cringy. He was the typical bad guy/womanizer/sexist with no depth whatsoever. Our main protagonists were likable but pretty much generic as well.
This e-arc was provided to me by NetGalley for review purposes.
June 30, 2019
From New Orleans to Havana, Out of Luck is a top notched romantic suspense by Kendall Talbot. This is the third book in the Maximum Exposure Series. Each is well-written with more unexpected twists than you can shake a stick at. Also with surprises that you didn’t expect but afterwards you wondered why you didn’t see it coming.
What begins as seemingly unrelated incidents and insights in characters’ lives it may feel disconnected to some. For me I kept reading to see how it all fit together like a completed puzzle by the conclusion. Which it really does perfectly. With multifaceted, fully fleshed characters especially Charlene’s late father, Charlene and Marshall, the story reeled me like the Blackfin tuna caught in the first glimpse of Marshall and his boat. I was hooked until the very last page.
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres especially ones that are high on the suspense and danger, that has a genuine romantic relationship between the hero and heroine. Kendall Talbot delivers in all three books, no instant love or sacrificing the plot to add extra steamy scenes. This is a gem of a writer with Out of Luck being a true shining jewel of a story. She is quickly moving up the list of my favorite authors.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
What begins as seemingly unrelated incidents and insights in characters’ lives it may feel disconnected to some. For me I kept reading to see how it all fit together like a completed puzzle by the conclusion. Which it really does perfectly. With multifaceted, fully fleshed characters especially Charlene’s late father, Charlene and Marshall, the story reeled me like the Blackfin tuna caught in the first glimpse of Marshall and his boat. I was hooked until the very last page.
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres especially ones that are high on the suspense and danger, that has a genuine romantic relationship between the hero and heroine. Kendall Talbot delivers in all three books, no instant love or sacrificing the plot to add extra steamy scenes. This is a gem of a writer with Out of Luck being a true shining jewel of a story. She is quickly moving up the list of my favorite authors.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 28, 2020
From New Orleans to Havana, Zero Escape formerly titled Out of Luck is a top notched romantic suspense by Kendall Talbot. This is the third book in the Maximum Exposure Series. Each is well-written with more unexpected twists than you can shake a stick at. Also with surprises that you didn’t expect but afterwards you wondered why you didn’t see it coming.
What begins as seemingly unrelated incidents and insights in characters’ lives it may feel disconnected to some. For me I kept reading to see how it all fit together like a completed puzzle by the conclusion. Which it really does perfectly. With multifaceted, fully fleshed characters especially Charlene’s late father, Charlene and Marshall, the story reeled me like the Blackfin tuna caught in the first glimpse of Marshall and his boat. I was hooked until the very last page.
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres especially ones that are high on the suspense and danger, that has a genuine romantic relationship between the hero and heroine. Kendall Talbot delivers in all three books, no instant love or sacrificing the plot to add extra steamy scenes. This is a gem of a writer with Zero Escape being a true shining jewel of a story. She is quickly moving up the list of my favorite authors.
An ARC of the book was given to me which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
What begins as seemingly unrelated incidents and insights in characters’ lives it may feel disconnected to some. For me I kept reading to see how it all fit together like a completed puzzle by the conclusion. Which it really does perfectly. With multifaceted, fully fleshed characters especially Charlene’s late father, Charlene and Marshall, the story reeled me like the Blackfin tuna caught in the first glimpse of Marshall and his boat. I was hooked until the very last page.
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres especially ones that are high on the suspense and danger, that has a genuine romantic relationship between the hero and heroine. Kendall Talbot delivers in all three books, no instant love or sacrificing the plot to add extra steamy scenes. This is a gem of a writer with Zero Escape being a true shining jewel of a story. She is quickly moving up the list of my favorite authors.
An ARC of the book was given to me which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 23, 2020
Zero Escape. - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Charlene and the man known as Peter - and as her father - for 22 of her 28 years are living a semi-hobo life, in Kendall Talbot's A Maximum Exposure Novel #3, Zero Escape...until he's inexplicably, brutally murdered in front of her, as they dine together in a New Orleans restaurant.
Alone and inconsolable, Charlene's world is then turned upside-down by the revelations uncovered by police.
Who is Marshall Crow and why does Charlene hire him for a moonlit charter-boat trip?
What is the connection between Charlene and a celebrity with a damaged finger?
Kendall Talbot has a genius that makes each and every one of her great books absolutely unputdownable...spot-on engaging characters in interesting and varied locations with lots of action, twists, revelations, a gradually developing romance and the hardships and dangers the MCs must face, while both are determined to bring a monster to justice and before there can be any chance of an HEA...the excitement and tension both ramp up exponentially with each page, to the very last.
Make sure you get copies of all three Maximum Exposure novels to enjoy the full extent of Charlene and Marshall's romance in Zero Escape, plus its backstory in Books 1 and 2... outstanding!
Charlene and the man known as Peter - and as her father - for 22 of her 28 years are living a semi-hobo life, in Kendall Talbot's A Maximum Exposure Novel #3, Zero Escape...until he's inexplicably, brutally murdered in front of her, as they dine together in a New Orleans restaurant.
Alone and inconsolable, Charlene's world is then turned upside-down by the revelations uncovered by police.
Who is Marshall Crow and why does Charlene hire him for a moonlit charter-boat trip?
What is the connection between Charlene and a celebrity with a damaged finger?
Kendall Talbot has a genius that makes each and every one of her great books absolutely unputdownable...spot-on engaging characters in interesting and varied locations with lots of action, twists, revelations, a gradually developing romance and the hardships and dangers the MCs must face, while both are determined to bring a monster to justice and before there can be any chance of an HEA...the excitement and tension both ramp up exponentially with each page, to the very last.
Make sure you get copies of all three Maximum Exposure novels to enjoy the full extent of Charlene and Marshall's romance in Zero Escape, plus its backstory in Books 1 and 2... outstanding!
October 8, 2019
This book's summary caught my eye and I am so glad I requested it. It is a romantic suspense with murder, mysterious identities and pasts. Charlene and her father lead a nomad life, moving every six months for years, never staying in the same city twice and always paying cash. Charlene's father always made sure she had everything she could want and was a loving and doting father. Until the day a woman stabs him to death on the street, shouting in a foreign language and leaving Charlene all alone in the world.. Charlene must find out the truth about her life, her father and secrets long buried in a journey that takes her to Cuba to find answers.
Out of Luck is a great read, full of twists and turns, danger, suspense and dread that keeps the reader engrossed to the end. Charlene is a strong and clever heroine and Marshall is a good match for her. Lots of surprises and a few moments where you wonder why you didn't see it coming. I really enjoyed reading this story and will add her other books to my TBR mountain as well.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Out of Luck is a great read, full of twists and turns, danger, suspense and dread that keeps the reader engrossed to the end. Charlene is a strong and clever heroine and Marshall is a good match for her. Lots of surprises and a few moments where you wonder why you didn't see it coming. I really enjoyed reading this story and will add her other books to my TBR mountain as well.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 20, 2021
Another heart-pounding adventure!
This is the third book in the Maximum Exposure Series but each one is a standalone story featuring different main characters so you don’t have to start with the first book – enjoy them in any order. In all honesty, if you appreciate romantic suspense and adventure, you will want to get them all. In this book, when Charlene Bailey learns that everything she thought she knew about her life is a lie, she needs answers. The search for those answers leads her to Marshall Crow and to Cuba. Her life will never be the same. Action, adventure, mystery, danger, suspense, and romance are all waiting in the pages of this book. Don’t think you’ll just read a few pages before going to bed. This story will not let you go – I was up reading until the early morning hours. It’s that good. Totally worth losing out on a little sleep. ❤️
I was provided with a free copy of this book for which I thank the author. My review, however, is completely voluntary and represents my honest and unbiased opinion.
This is the third book in the Maximum Exposure Series but each one is a standalone story featuring different main characters so you don’t have to start with the first book – enjoy them in any order. In all honesty, if you appreciate romantic suspense and adventure, you will want to get them all. In this book, when Charlene Bailey learns that everything she thought she knew about her life is a lie, she needs answers. The search for those answers leads her to Marshall Crow and to Cuba. Her life will never be the same. Action, adventure, mystery, danger, suspense, and romance are all waiting in the pages of this book. Don’t think you’ll just read a few pages before going to bed. This story will not let you go – I was up reading until the early morning hours. It’s that good. Totally worth losing out on a little sleep. ❤️
I was provided with a free copy of this book for which I thank the author. My review, however, is completely voluntary and represents my honest and unbiased opinion.
February 11, 2020
Kendall Talbot's Out of Luck - Maximum Exposure Series is a fitting ending to this thrilling trilogy
Charlene and her father are drifters who recently moved from Chicago to New Orleans. While dining in a restaurant her father is accosted by a Spanish speaking woman and she winds up stabbing & killing him. Thus begins a high intrigue mystery for Charlene to uncover her past and why her father had been attacked. This is really a damsel in distress who has to turn detective to unlock the keys to her past and resolve just who she really is. With no visible means of support Charlene enlists the aid of a young sea captain to smuggle her into Havana, Cuba. Now the intrigue really escalates and you'll have to read this terrific novel by Kendall Talbot - Out of Luck - to find out what transpires!!!
Charlene and her father are drifters who recently moved from Chicago to New Orleans. While dining in a restaurant her father is accosted by a Spanish speaking woman and she winds up stabbing & killing him. Thus begins a high intrigue mystery for Charlene to uncover her past and why her father had been attacked. This is really a damsel in distress who has to turn detective to unlock the keys to her past and resolve just who she really is. With no visible means of support Charlene enlists the aid of a young sea captain to smuggle her into Havana, Cuba. Now the intrigue really escalates and you'll have to read this terrific novel by Kendall Talbot - Out of Luck - to find out what transpires!!!
April 10, 2023
The secrets lie in a well guarded compound which she cannot infiltrate alone. Trust is hard for her, but it is the only way to get the answers she needs. So she is going to have to rely on our hero, even if she loses her heart in the process.
This is book three of the series, but it works just fine as a standalone.
This book is a romantic suspense story, filled with action and adventure with a dose of romance on the side in the midst of a perilous adventure. The story is well written and easy to read with an intriguing plot full of twists and turns, clues revealed and puzzles solved. The characters are well developed, smart and tough even if they don't always make the best decisions. Overall, a fun and engaging read and I am definitely looking forward to more from this author.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book from Hidden Gems for review purposes
This is book three of the series, but it works just fine as a standalone.
This book is a romantic suspense story, filled with action and adventure with a dose of romance on the side in the midst of a perilous adventure. The story is well written and easy to read with an intriguing plot full of twists and turns, clues revealed and puzzles solved. The characters are well developed, smart and tough even if they don't always make the best decisions. Overall, a fun and engaging read and I am definitely looking forward to more from this author.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book from Hidden Gems for review purposes
May 20, 2019
Charlene and her father have never lived in one place for too long. When he is stabbed, in front of Charlene, in New Orleans, she finds out her whole life was a lie. Now searching for the truth she must go to Cuba to find out about herself. Marshall was in the Navy but now he takes people out in the ocean to fish. Charlene hires him to take her on an illegal trip to Cuba. When she gets taken, Marshall will do anything to get her back, even though they just met. Can Charlene find out her past and who killed her father or will her past catch up to her?
Good story. Action, suspense, and sex. The only thing that confused me was about her father.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
Good story. Action, suspense, and sex. The only thing that confused me was about her father.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
April 24, 2021
I received a free copy of this book from the author. I really enjoyed this book as it had action, romance and a woman's quest to find out the truth about her past.
When Charlene's father is murdered and she has to tell the police all she knows about him and their life together , she realises that their lifestyle is not the same as everyone else's.
They have no ID, no bank account and no passports. When she needs to travel illegally to Cuba, Charlene enlists the help of ex-navy Marshall. The sparks begin to fly in more ways then one.
The answers come at a cost but are not what she expected putting her life in danger and exposing the truth about what had happened to her as a child.
A great read with plenty mystery and action to keep you engaged.
When Charlene's father is murdered and she has to tell the police all she knows about him and their life together , she realises that their lifestyle is not the same as everyone else's.
They have no ID, no bank account and no passports. When she needs to travel illegally to Cuba, Charlene enlists the help of ex-navy Marshall. The sparks begin to fly in more ways then one.
The answers come at a cost but are not what she expected putting her life in danger and exposing the truth about what had happened to her as a child.
A great read with plenty mystery and action to keep you engaged.
February 17, 2022
Zero Disappointment
This is the second Kendal Talbot book I read in as many days. The Bourne Identity meets Mission Impossible. This book was definitely action packed with refreshing dialogue. And filled with surprises and suspense. The plot was very unique. Talbot also has a distinctive way with both narrative buildup and character development. Although her main characters start from a base of strength, they appear to grow and change from their experiences. There is a certain synergy between the main characters that helps move the story forward. In addition, descriptions of places and references to historical events were used wisely. I read this book in one day as I could hardly put it down.
This is the second Kendal Talbot book I read in as many days. The Bourne Identity meets Mission Impossible. This book was definitely action packed with refreshing dialogue. And filled with surprises and suspense. The plot was very unique. Talbot also has a distinctive way with both narrative buildup and character development. Although her main characters start from a base of strength, they appear to grow and change from their experiences. There is a certain synergy between the main characters that helps move the story forward. In addition, descriptions of places and references to historical events were used wisely. I read this book in one day as I could hardly put it down.
June 21, 2019
Readers are taken on a adventure across the world to find redemption. Maximum Exposure series are all stand alone novels that readers can read out of order and still enjoy the books. The author creates likable characters. Readers will need to suspend their belief and motivation of why Charlene goes against everything to find answers of her past.
The story flows well enough but has moments that stop and start the story but in all if a ok summer beach read.
Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of Kendall Talbot Out of Luck
The story flows well enough but has moments that stop and start the story but in all if a ok summer beach read.
Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of Kendall Talbot Out of Luck
June 26, 2019
Charlene lived with her father Peter. They never stayed in one place more than 6 months. They always paid in cash to never leave a trail. Out to dinner one evening, a woman puts a knife into Peter and kills him. Charlene finds out that Peter is not her biological father. She investigates and finds the trail leads to Cuba. She finds Marshall and arranges an illegal trip by boat to Cuba. This novel is full of heart pounding action. Deep secrets of her family, blackmail, and murder. Once I started reading this novel, I could not put it down.
July 5, 2019
This was my first book by Talbot, each book in the series is a standalone. Immediately I was drawn into Charlene's world as her father is murdered and she discovers new information about him. Marshall is a boating captain that delivers her to Cuba. Charlene is a mixed bag of tricks, strong physically and mentally but very naive about her adventure and how she was living her life. Great story with tons of suspenseful moments and plot twists. With this kind of story writing I can't wait to read her other books. I received my copy from Netgalley, review was voluntary.
April 5, 2021
Exciting Action Adventure That Searches for Truth
This is a page-turner! I did not want to put it down once I started to read it. There is quite a bit of sex, but it fits the story. It is an exciting story that catches the reader by surprise at every turn. There are many questions, but the answers are difficult to hear. The characters are exciting and realistic. The plot keeps the reader more than involved. The action is non-stop. This book is part of a series of action adventures, but they can be read in any order. I highly recommend all of them.
This is a page-turner! I did not want to put it down once I started to read it. There is quite a bit of sex, but it fits the story. It is an exciting story that catches the reader by surprise at every turn. There are many questions, but the answers are difficult to hear. The characters are exciting and realistic. The plot keeps the reader more than involved. The action is non-stop. This book is part of a series of action adventures, but they can be read in any order. I highly recommend all of them.
June 26, 2019
First off- not a good idea to smuggle someone into Cuba. Just not. That said, Charlene is on a quest to find out the secrets in her past and she's hired Marshall, who has his own troubles, to do it. You know these two are going to start out picking at one another and then get together, right? It's a fast paced read with good guys, bad guys, and a plot that might make a good movie. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
June 24, 2020
Kendall Talbot has surpassed herself with this one. Charlene's father is killed by a woman assailant. Then he turns out not to be her father. That would explain moving every few months through her childhood. Then a clue leads her to Cuba. That's where Marshall Crow comes in and it is just as well he does because she needs his help to survive. You'll find out the facts if you read the book. I recommend you do.
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