Traci Hunter Abramson

Wow! Another amazing, edge of your seat, nail-biter in Traci’s Hunter Abramson’s Guardians series! Unseen takes us to the streets of Honduras where a ruthless gang kidnaps a young woman visiting her grandmother in the hospital. It’s up to Manuel, a member of the highly classified Guardian program to rescue her.

Manuel gave up everything to become a Guardian. As part of this secret government agency he’s charged with protecting U.S. operatives in Central and South America. He’s show more called “Ghost” because to anyone outside of the Guardian program, he’s presumed dead. Given a choice after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit to join the elite organization or face life in prison, he chose to become a Guardian. His death was faked and he became a highly-trained agent.

Laura’s a nurse practitioner from San Diego visiting her sick grandmother in Honduras. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, she’s captured by a deadly gang, Manuel sees what happened and launches a daring rescue. From there, it’s a deadly cat and mouse game as Manuel and Laura try to keep an injured man alive all while evading the gang intent on their demise. From car chases, to shootouts, to deadly escapes through the jungle, this book will take you on one wild ride as Manuel tries to help Laura get safely back to the U.S.

I loved Manuel & Laura! They were such amazing, relatable characters. I especially loved Manuel’s backstory. The author really shows the sacrifice and heart-wrenching decision he had when he joined the Guardians. While at first Laura doesn’t really know who Manuel is and knows him only as “ghost,” she quickly learns to trust her instincts about him. Their romance was born out of friendship and in the midst of jaw dropping suspense. Though it happened relatively quickly, it was completely believable and I loved every swoony moment.

The setting was fantasitc! The descriptions and feel for Central American culture really made this story come alive. I could easily picture all the gorgeous locations.

Highly recommend to all romantic suspense fans! Though it’s the seventh book in the series, it could easily be read as a standalone. Once you read this though, you’ll want to go back and read all the books in the series. It’s a clean, suspenseful read you won’t be able to put down. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given. show less

Another absolutely thrilling story from the queen of romantic suspense, Traci Hunter Abramson! Victim #8 kept me quickly turning the pages as Luke & Amberlyn are called on once again to combine their unique skills & work together; this time in Istanbul! I adore this Luke Steele series & couldn’t wait to follow these two endearing characters on another intriguing mission.

After suffering the loss of his mentor, Military Aide to the President Luke Steele’s trying to put his life back show more together. The only other person who understands his grief is FBI special agent Amberlyn Reiner who lost her best friend during the same mission. The spark of connection that existed as they worked together is still there, but neither one is willing to risk their friendship to push for more.

When an American journalist is suspiciously murdered in Istanbul, Amberlyn’s put on the case. His murder though has implications for the President’s upcoming visit to the country, & Luke & Amberlyn are asked to work together again. While Turkish police insist the journalist is the 8th victim of a serial killer, U.S. intelligence belives he may have been holding top-secret information with international implications. With lives on the line, it’s up to Luke & Amberlyn to unravel the mystery behind the journalist’s death & protect the President from a potential assassination attempt while avoiding a nuclear war.

This story was impossible to put down! The action-packed sequences kept me enthralled as Luke & Amberlyn face one dangerous situation after another. The chase through a Turkish bizarre had me on the edge of my seat! I loved the way the author really brought Instanbul alive & made me feel Iike I was right there with the characters.

The mystery was intense & seemed a frighteningly plausible scenario. I enjoyed having Amberlyn’s psychological analysis combined with Luke’s military expertise. They make such a great team & I can’t wait to see how their relationship continues to develop. There’s a hint of romance between them if only they can get past their grief & stay alive!

Highly recommend! Can’t wait for the next book! I received an advanced copy from the publisher with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily. show less

Wow! Another fast-paced romantic thriller from Traci Hunter Abramson! I know when I pick up one of her books, I won’t be able to put it down & Hidden Identities was no exception. From Thailand to Singapore, this story kept me jumping as Jia Wu & Erik (aka Rick) race to stay one step ahead of a ruthless group of criminals determined to unleash a deadly virus. Betrayal, a swoony fake relationship, close proximity, nonstop action, & hidden identities had me turning pages late into the show more night.

Jia Wu’s a CIA operative who uncovers a dangerous plot in a lab in Thailand. With little support from her superiors, she & her partner attempt a risky break-in to steal the virus spec, but everything goes wrong. Jia barely escapes with the intel, her partner Shaun is left behind, & a leak from inside the CIA puts her life in immediate danger. With nowhere else to turn, she reaches out to the one person she knows can help.

Erik is a “Ghost,” part of an elite guardian organization that protects intelligence agents when their missions go off the books. Officially dead but very much alive, Erik once helped Jia escape North Korea—and now he must get her to safety, uncover the traitors inside the CIA, & get the virus information to the right people before time runs out.

I loved this story. Along with the humor, romance, & high-octane action, I especially appreciated the Celiac disease representation. Erik/Rick’s struggle to find gluten-free food (and reliance on protein bars) felt so relatable as someone newly diagnosed. I only wish I had his gluten detector!

Jia & Erik’s relationship was a highlight. Erik can’t even share his real name because of his secretive role, & I loved watching him wrestle with that as they grow closer. Their instant attraction made the fake relationship & close-proximity moments absolutely sizzle. Bonus points for Spencer the puppy, whose adorable presence added even more charm.

This ripped-from-the-headlines thriller grabbed me from page one & never let go. Though it’s part of the Guardian series, it works perfectly as a standalone. Highly recommend!

I received an advanced copy from the author with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily. show less

Another brilliant, edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller from Traci Hunter Abramson! Staged Evidence, the second novel in the Pen and Dagger series, starts with a bang & doesn’t let go. Falsely accused of murder & fearing for her life, Tessa Seidel goes on the run, enlisting the help of a handsome playwright & her CIA operative sister. This nail-biting sequel had me turning pages late into the night!

Tessa is delivering costumes to a Manhattan television studio late one night when she show more stumbles onto a dead body, & the killer is still there. She escapes, but leaves behind her phone. When she heads to the police station, she spots the killer again & flees to a Hamptons beach house to find her undercover CIA operative sister…only to find Broadway playwright Parker Sawyer instead.

Desperate for inspiration, Parker is drawn in by Tessa’s mind-blowing story & by her. His protective instincts kick in as a frisson of attraction builds between them, & together they race to stay one step ahead of both the authorities & the killer.

I loved this fast-paced story! The first book blew me away, & this one picks up right where it left off. It was great to see Kimber & her partner Brandon again, both CIA agents undercover in the publishing world with ties to Tessa’s employer. Tessa & Parker’s instant attraction sizzles, & I loved watching them fall for each other while on the run.

The mystery is intense, with twists that make it hard to know who to trust. The evidence against Tessa feels insurmountable, & the cops aren’t buying her story. It’s a true cat-and-mouse game, with Parker, her sister, & Brandon walking a tightrope between helping an accused murderer & uncovering the truth. I especially loved the New York entertainment angle & how Parker cleverly feeds clues to his uncle & Kimber through his play.

Loved this exciting addition to the series & can’t wait for more! Definitely recommend for romantic suspense fans. It works as a standalone, but is even more enjoyable if you’ve read book one. I received an advanced copy with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are completely my own & voluntarily provided. show less