Last Chance

Kaylie Brooks #2

by Kate Bold

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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Kaylie Brooks, a modest Midwestern girl out of place amongst the wealthy of Palm Beach, has decided to use her brilliant mind and pursue her passion for profiling, working for the police. When a wealthy divorcee turns up dead, floating face down in the pool of her mansion, suspects abound. But to find the killer, Kaylie will have to return to the world of the uber wealthy, and unearth their darkest secrets.

LAST CHANCE is book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Kate Bold, whose books have received over 600 five star ratings and reviews.

A page-turning and harrowing psychological suspense thriller, the KAYLIE BROOKS series is a riveting crime mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Rachel Caine and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.

Books #3-#5 in the series—LAST WISH, LAST SHOT, and LAST MISTAKE—are also available.

“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading.

Genres: Thriller

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2022

About the author

Bestselling author Kate Bold is author of the ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising eight books (and counting); of the HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising ten books (and counting); of the KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting). Kate loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.kateboldauthor.com to join the mailing list, receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.

BOOKS BY KATE BOLD

EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER

IN HIS BLOOD (Book #1)

IN HIS SIGHTS (Book #2)

IN HIS REACH (Book #3)

IN HIS MIND (Book #4)

IN HIS WAY (Book #5)

(and counting)

KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER

LAST BREATH (Book #1)

LAST CHANCE (Book #2)

LAST WISH (Book #3)

LAST SHOT (Book #4)

LAST MISTAKE (Book #5)

(and counting)

HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER

NOWHERE SAFE (Book #1)

NOWHERE LEFT (Book #2)

NOWHERE TO RUN (Book #3)

NOWHERE LIKE THIS (Book #4)

NOWHERE GIRL (Book #5)

NOWHERE TO HIDE (Book #6)

NOWHERE CERTAIN (Book #7)

NOWHERE PURE (Book #8)

NOWHERE SOUND (Book #9)

NOWHERE SANE (Book #10)

(and counting)

CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER

NOT ME (Book #1)

NOT NOW (Book #2)

NOT WELL (Book #3)

NOT HER (Book #4)

NOT NORMAL (Book #5)

NOT AGAIN (Book #6)

NOT SAFE (Book #7)

NOT TODAY (Book #8)

(and counting)

ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER

THE KILLING GAME (Book #1)

THE KILLING TIDE (Book #2)

THE KILLING HOUR (Book #3)

THE KILLING POINT (Book #4)

THE KILLING FOG (Book #5)

THE KILLING PLACE (Book #6)

(and counting)

ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER

LET ME GO (Book #1)

LET ME OUT (Book #2)

LET ME LIVE (Book #3)

LET ME BREATHE (Book #4)

LET ME FORGET (Book #5)

LET ME ESCAPE (Book #6)

(and counting)

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the first book in this series, Last Breath, and gave it 5 stars so was really hoping that this one would continue the "5-star streak". I was a bit disappointed. Not that it was exactly a bad book...it just lacked the "reality" that the first book had. The main character, Kaylie, is not a police officer and she doesn't even have her degree yet in "criminal behavior" yet the Chief of Police calls her in to investigate the murders? Really??? My husband spent 10 years in two Florida police departments and 22 in years with a department in Michigan. When I asked him if this would ever happen, he looked at me like I had grown an extra head and then said .."oh, you're reading "cop fiction" again.". Kylie did scatterbrained things and was way too reckless when confronting possible murder suspects. I thought she had a latent death wish. I know that many authors like to draw a reading audience for their next book by leaving their current book readers with a cliff hanger...which I don't particularly like. This one has one of those...but then so did the first one. I want to know how the story that I'm currently reading ends and not having to wait sometimes a year or more for the next one.

[Reviews.with.Bianca · Rating 2 out of 5]

After reading the first book, Last Breath and gave it 4 stars as I throughly enjoyed it. Therefore, I was really excited to continue reading the next book in the series and hoped it would be just as good. Sadly, I was disappointed and at times, bored. It's not a terrible book but it just lacked depth for me compared to the first book and at times, felt like there was unnecessary details that prolonged the story getting to the main point.

[Jenn McEvoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has been awhile since I read the first one so I wasn’t sure how I would feel about listening to the second one but, I enjoyed it a lot!

This series is so fun! I can’t wait to listen to the rest of it to see what happens!

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaylie is working hard in the FBI Academy to reach her goals but she is having problems with the physical part as she was never fond of exercising. Even so, she has been given an unusual chance to help in a case as there is a shortage of profilers in the state. It's a rocking start, her partner does not trust her and does not wish to work with her and the case is one of those difficult ones. She is under pressure from the personal side and also from her supervisor who is about to take her out of the case if it's not solved soon. Good story, entertaining, and it left unanswered questions for the following book.

[Patty U. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book

I read this right after the first book, and it sure makes a difference. Last Chance will pull you in from the start and keep you glued to the pages! It has a lot of surprises, suspense, and some great writing. Kaylie gets pulled from the police training Academy to help a rookie detective solve a murder in Kaylie's neighborhood. Kaylie and Joshua do not get along for the most part, but do try to pull together to solve this murder.

[Johanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The characters are interesting and I enjoyed the progression of growth of each one and in the different relationships in the story. The book took several turns I didn't expect. The ending was a bit anticlimactic, but wasn't bad. I wished there was a little more character development with the character that ended up being the focus at the end.

(Two or three swear words.)

[Sheri Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unstoppable

A strong female character , flawed still learning and not giving up. Life got in the way for Kaylie. What she thought was going to be a perfect marriage to the perfect guy ended up catapoling her into an entire different life.Fact paced and action packed.

[Hazel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kaylie Brooks is determined to finish her training at the police academy so that she can realize her dream of becoming a profiler. An unexpected opportunity to help solve a Palm Beach murder finds her embroiled in a complex case, while facing the wrath of the Brooks' family.

[Christine J. Dolejs · Rating 5 out of 5]

well done mystery

Another book in the series gave more details and challenges Kaylie was facing in her new environment. The new character was interesting and am looking forward to learning about him.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reading

This is another great example of books by Kate Bold. Her books keep you wanting to read more...and read the next book!

[Barbara Ardoin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great writing

[Kelly Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series. I like the quicker read!

[Chérie A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Similar to the first book, lots of eye-roll inducing moments and unrealistic circumstances. It was okay, but doesn't make me want to continue reading the series.

[Kathy O’Neal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Suspense but a bit flat.

[susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this story and i loved the characters.

[Mary Banks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average

This is an okay storyline. I am going to read the last book in the series but I wouldn't recommend to a friend.

[Jillian · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just... stupid. Kaylie has been at the police academy for all of what - a few weeks, and yet she's the only one available in the ENTIRE state of Florida to assist on a high profile murder case? Because she's an expert profiler?! .. even though she's never had a job in the field, hasn't used her psychology degree at all. She gets paired up with a detective, who might as well have waited in the car or back at the station for the entire case, as he essentially does nothing. Kaylie, not a cop... is the one asking the questions, chasing suspects, etc. Stated over and over, Kaylie feels she MUST solve the case. She alone. There's even a long, rambling scene where a suspect runs... the real cop chases him, but all Kaylie is focused on is how SHE can be the one to catch him, how she can get ahead of her "partner" and take the perp down. I have no interest in continuing this series, 2 books was more than enough.