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HE’S PLAYING GAMES...Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up on their first date, Rylann never expected to see him again. So when she finds herself face to... read more
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Characters edit
- Rylann Pierce: Senior Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Chicago U. S. Attorney's office, transferred from the San Francisco office, amber eyes and raven hair
- Kyle Rhodes: The "Twitter Terrorist"; sentenced to prison for shutting down Twitter for two days after his girlfriend broke up with him via a tweet; was released and is now a witness in a case Rylann was assigned to, resembles Sawyer from the TV show Lost
- Jordan Rhodes: Kyle's twin sister; she made a deal with the US Attorney's office so Kyle could be released early from prison
- Nick McCall: Jordan's boyfriend; FBI Special Agent
- Grey Rhodes: Kyle and Jordan's father, billionaire
- Cameron Lynde: Rylann's boss; U.S. Attorney, engaged to Jack Pallas
- Gavin Dexter: "Dex"; Kyle's best friend
- Cade Morgan: Assistant U.S. Attorney
- Rae Mendoza: Rylann's friend and law school roomate
- Mark Whitehead: Kyle's lead defense attorney
- Sam Wilkins: FBI Special Agent; in charge of the investigation of Rylann's case
- Jack Pallas: Cameron's fiance; FBI Special Agent
- Jon: Rylann's ex-boyfriend
- Helen Pierce: Rylann's mom
- Miles: Kyle's doorman
- Manuel Gutierrez: Prisoner who is a witness in Rylann's case
- Darius Brown: Inmate who was killed at MCC
- Adam Quinn: Prison Guard; accused of planning the murder of Darius Brown
- Michael Channing: Quinn's defense attorney
- Ray Watts: Darius's cellmate who beat him to death
- Greg Boran: Watt's defense attorney
- Gil Newport: Consulting candidate
- Troy Leopold: Consulting candidate
Quotes edit
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“Not bad? Counselor, there are two things I've got mad skills at. And computer science is the other one.”
Kyle Rhodes -
“Christ, you are a law geek. I'm not rescinding anything. I don't mind hot and spicy. Actually find that appealing in a girl." "And chicken wings.”
Kyle Rhodes -
“We were in court, in front of a hundred reporters. What was I supposed to do? Write my phone number on his hand and tell him to call me?”
Rylann Pierce -
“We were in the middle of a courtroom-I wasn't checking out her rack. My eyes were on hers the entire time.”
Kyle Rhodes -
“Sorry, counselor, but I looked all around the penthouse and found only one Kyle Rhodes." "And he will be at your office tomorrow at two o'clock. Expect lots of prickliness.”
Kyle Rhodes -
“Right." "Thanks again for meeting with me. I promise to stay out of your freakishly lustrous, shampoo-commercial hair. At least for a while.”
Rylann Pierce -
“Please don't ruin the nice moment. It's so rare that we actually have one.”
Rylann Pierce -
“There are some things a girl never forgets, Ry. And one of those is a kiss from the right guy.”
Rae Mendoza -
“Just because we haven't met Mr. Right doesn't mean we're doing anything wrong.”
Rylann Pierce -
“Yep, it was official. He was falling for her.”
Kyle Rhodes -
“I will never, ever, regret stopping you from walking out of my life a second time.”
Rylann Pierce
Setting & Locations edit
- Chicago, Illinois: Setting for the story
- Metropolitan Correctional Center: "MCC"; the federal prison where Kyle served four months of his sentence
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: School both Kyle and Rylann attended
- Clybourne: Campus bar where Kyle and Rylann first meet
- Firelight: An upscale nightclub Dex is opening
- DeVine Cellars: Jordan's wine store
First Sentence edit
She had survived.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 35
Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 4 in FBI / US Attorney. (standard series)
Preceded by A Lot Like Love, and followed by Love Irresistibly.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julie James (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 3, 2012
ISBN: 0425246957
Page Count: 304
Publisher: Berkley
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 3, 2012
ISBN: 0425246957
Page Count: 304
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- Dewey: 813
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Julie James: Author's website
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