At her graduation party 12 years ago, Sophie spent the most magical evening of her life with "bad boy" Hunt the night before he left for the Army. Sophie is now a journalist in Denver and for the past several months, she's been investigating the disappearance of a young woman. Megan's story of giving birth in prison and struggling to overcome drug addiction has touched Sophie's heart. Now, Megan and her seven-month-old baby are missing and Sophie's search leads her to Megan's brother, Marc Hunter, who's in prison for killing a federal agent.

As a former DEA agent, Marc had hoped to put away the scum who sold drugs to his mother and sister. But something went terribly wrong and he ended up in prison. Through a tip from a guard, Marc finds out his sister has disappeared. He must find a way to help her because she is in grave danger.

At the Colorado State Penitentiary, Sophie doesn't recognize Marc right away as the man she shared her unforgettable night with -- but Marc recognizes Sophie immediately. That night changed his life and made him strive to be a better man. Now he sees no other way but to use Sophie as a pawn in his plan to break out of prison and expose the man who's after his sister. Marc forces his way into Sophie's life at gunpoint, turning her world upside down. Now they're living every day on the edge.

Dangerous people do not want Megan found. There are too many secrets to uncover and shocking truths about the past that must stay buried. When passion ignites between Marc and Sophie, they have to find Megan more than ever. Marc will not be able to reclaim any part of his life until Megan speaks out.

UNLAWFUL CONTACT is a spellbinding, gut-wrenching, page- turner with a gripping plot. This story is unique and creative with an imperfect hero you can't help getting sweaty palms over. Pamela Clare's journalist background makes this story so real, but most of all, it is extraordinary writing. UNLAWFUL CONTACT is perfection from the first page with its mix of action, mystery, intrigue, passion, a vulnerable hero and a heroine who finds a strength she didn't know she had.

Pamela Clare is a remarkable storyteller. Don't miss EXTREME EXPOSURE and HARD EVIDENCE, the first two books in this extraordinary contemporary series. Treat yourself to Ms. Clare's historicals, also. Prepare yourself for all- nighters because everything she writes will make you sleep- deprived. She's the best.

Book Summary

Taken hostage by a convicted murderer while reporting at a prison, Sophie Alton has no idea that the man holding the gun to her head is the bad boy who was her first love in high school. Condemned to life without parole, Marc Hunter finds himself with no choice but to break out of prison after his younger sister disappears with her baby.

Though he regrets what he has to put Sophie through, he can’t let anything get in the way of his stopping the corrupt officials who are set on destroying what’s left of his family. But being near Sophie rekindles memories for both of them. As the passion between them heats up, so does the conspiracy to put both of them in their graves.

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