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by CJ Lyons


  “You better not have traded in my Subaru for a Harley—I told you I have more common sense than to be racing around at ninety miles a hour with nothing between me and the pavement except freezing cold air and a wish.”

  “No. Well, not yet. Maybe when the weather gets warmer. I’ll make an old lady out of you yet.”

  “Then what?”

  “You don’t have to worry about your mom trying to subpoena your medical records or sabotaging your career.”

  Now it was her turn to stop short. “What? How did you do that?”

  “I have a new friend over at the IRS. And I realized that an audit on your mom’s accounts would probably turn up enough tax evasion felonies that she’d be facing longer federal time than she would if she took the state’s plea bargain for the homicide.”

  “You had your friend blackmail my mother to save my career?” She was stunned. Amazed.

  His expression dampened. “Are you upset?”

  Now it was her turn to hug him. “Hell no. I’m kicking myself for not thinking of it first. Jake Carver, you are amazing!”

  “That’s what all the ladies say.”

  “Really? And who are all these ladies? Maybe one of them can give you a ride home.”

  “Nope. There’s only one lady I’d trust to drive me anywhere, and she’s right here.”

  “And not going anywhere, so don’t you forget it.” They passed outside, shivering as the Baltimore March wind cut through their thin clothing. Jake wrapped his arm around her, sharing his warmth. Sharing so much more.

  Caitlyn snugged her arm around his waist, giving it right back. Together, their steps in synch, they headed home.

  ALSO BY CJ LYONS

  Blind Faith

  Black Sheep

  Praise for Blind Faith

  “This story is so fast-paced with so many mesmerizing characters, ‘fantastic’ is not high enough praise. Lyons proves once again that she is a master of suspense.”

  —RT Book Reviews (TOP PICK! 4½ stars)

  “Blind Faith is a haunting, intense, and multi-layered thriller that adroitly combines an action-packed plot and delicately drawn relatable characters.”

  —Night Owl Reviews

  “This stand-alone story starts slowly like an extreme roller coaster, but once it crests its first peak, it rolls and twists and turns with non-stop page-turning adventure … With its multi-layered secrets and betrayals, readers who love romantic suspense are sure to find this a compelling read!”

  —Fresh Fiction

  Praise for CJ Lyons and her bestselling novels

  “Everything a great thriller should be—action-packed, authentic, and intense.”

  —#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

  “Compelling … I love how the characters come alive on every page.”

  —New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver

  “A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush.”

  —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author

  “The perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.”

  —Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author

  “A high-stakes adventure with dire consequences.”

  —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author

  “Packed with adrenaline.”

  —David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author

  “Tense, whip-smart medical scenes … gripping.”

  —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

  “Harrowing, emotional, action-packed, and brilliantly realized … an irresistible read.”

  —Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author

  “Exciting … engrossing, intriguing.”

  —Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author

  “An adrenaline rush and an all-around great read.”

  —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author

  “Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions.”

  —Newsday

  “Breathtakingly fast-paced.”

  —Publishers Weekly

  “An intense, emotional thriller [that] climbs to the edge.”

  —National Examiner

  “Thrilling … you won’t be able to put this one down.”

  —RT Book Reviews

  “A powerful, taut thriller.”

  —Mystery Gazette

  “A master.”

  —Pittsburgh Magazine

  “Simply exceptional. The action never lets up … keeps you on the edge of your seat.”

  —Roundtable Reviews

  “Explodes on the page … I absolutely could not put it down.”

  —Romance Readers Connection

  “Sure to keep readers enthralled … a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won’t want to miss this one.”

  —Romance Reviews Today

  “Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes … one great roller-coaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon.”

  —Bookreporter.com

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  CJ LYONS is a pediatric ER doctor and New York Times bestselling author. Among other adventures, she has assisted police and prosecutors in criminal investigations; worked as a crisis counselor, victim advocate, and flight physician; and drawn from her life experiences to write acclaimed novels of medical suspense. She is the author of several cutting-edge series including Angels of Mercy, Hart and Drake, and most recently, Rock Bottom with Erin Brockovich. Her books have earned her numerous awards including the Golden Gateway, National Readers’ Choice, and Daphne du Maurier Awards.

  You can visit CJ at www.cjlyons.net

  This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

  HOLLOW BONES

  Copyright © 2013 by CJ Lyons.

  All rights reserved.

  For information address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

  www.stmartins.com

  eISBN: 9781250015365

  St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / September 2013

  St. Martin’s Paperbacks are published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

  Table of Contents

  CHAPTER ONE

  CHAPTER TWO

  CHAPTER THREE

  CHAPTER FOUR

  CHAPTER FIVE

  CHAPTER SIX

  CHAPTER SEVEN

  CHAPTER EIGHT

  CHAPTER NINE

  CHAPTER TEN

  CHAPTER ELEVEN

  CHAPTER TWELVE

  CHAPTER THIRTEEN

  CHAPTER FOURTEEN

  CHAPTER FIFTEEN

  CHAPTER SIXTEEN

  CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

  CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

  CHAPTER NINETEEN

  CHAPTER TWENTY

  CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

  CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

  CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

  CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

  CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

  CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

  CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

  CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

  CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

  CHAPTER THIRTY

  CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

  CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

  CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

  CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

  CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

  CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

  CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN

  CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT

  CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

  CHAPTER FORTY

 

 

 
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