In Seconds

Praise for the novels of Brenda Novak

“I felt a real connection to the characters…

It was an exciting, intriguing read.”

—First for Women magazine on Killer Heat

Novak “builds her characters and plot by adding genuine and

recognizable feelings—from angst to passion to terror and

beyond… A great end to a wonderful series.”

—Suspense Magazine on Killer Heat

Body Heat “is a definite page-turner.”

—RT Book Reviews

“With such a heart-stopping hero and plucky heroine,

what could I do but give this book a Perfect 10?”

—Romance Reviews Today on Body Heat

“Novak expertly blends romantic thrills, suspenseful chills, and

realistically complicated characters together in a white-knuckle

read that is certain to keep readers riveted to the last page.”

—Booklist on Body Heat

“Brenda Novak has written the best high-action thriller

of 2010…. From page one I was immediately hooked on this

fast action plot that was like solving a Chinese puzzle box.”

—Midwest Book Review on White Heat

With “distinctive characters and a nail biting plot, Novak’s

White Heat is flawless and easily a Best of 2010 contender.”

—Suspense Magazine

“A fast-paced romantic thriller guaranteed to keep you

entranced to the climactic end.”

—Fresh Fiction on White Heat

“Novak writes gripping romantic thrillers.”

—Library Journal

Also by BRENDA NOVAK

INSIDE

KILLER HEAT

BODY HEAT

WHITE HEAT

THE PERFECT MURDER

THE PERFECT LIAR

THE PERFECT COUPLE

WATCH ME

STOP ME

TRUST ME

DEAD RIGHT

DEAD GIVEAWAY

DEAD SILENCE

COLD FEET

TAKING THE HEAT

EVERY WAKING MOMENT

Look for Brenda Novak’s next novel

In Close

available November 2011

BRENDA NOVAK IN SECONDS

To Larry and Gloria Morrill—

Thank you for opening your home and your hearts.

Dear Reader,

Last November, when one of my best friends suggested I go with her to Montana to spend a few days with her parents, I agreed. It wasn’t like me to take the time. I have a family, tight writing deadlines and lots of travel for speaking and conferences. But I’d never been to Montana. I wanted to see it and believed it would be therapeutic to have some “girlfriend” time.

I flew into Kalispell, which has a tiny but attractive airport, and met Dara there. I was looking forward to a quiet, scenic getaway and that’s exactly what I got. I didn’t realize that in these modern times, places still exist where there’s no cell service for miles, but I have to admit I really like the idea and hope it never changes—it stirs my imagination to think technology hasn’t completely tamed the Wild West.

We stayed in the Chain of Lakes area, right on Crystal Lake, which was so beautiful (especially in the mornings with the mist coming off the water) it stole my breath. Even better than the scenery was being able to