Reluctant Smuggler (To Catch a Thief Series #3)
“Devotees of classic romantic suspense will love Jill Elizabeth Nelson’sReluctant Smuggler.Lots of bad guys, a handsome fiancé, a cool chick who’s not afraid to hunt for the truth, stolen artifacts, danger and delight, wedding plans and gangster schemes, it’s all here. Desiree and Tony are expertly-developed characters who are only larger than life when duty requires it. The rest of the time, they are just like the rest of us, and that makes them supremely likeable–and very deserving of this book’s very satisfying ending.”- Susan Meissner, author ofWidows and Orphans“Author Jill Elizabeth Nelson delivers the goods inReluctant Smuggler. Desiree Jacobs and Tony Lucano are daring, endearing protagonists portrayed in a lively and distinctive style sure to delight readers.”- Kacy Barnett-Gramckow, author ofThe Genesis Trilogy“Jill Elizabeth Nelson’sReluctant Smugglerwill steal your attention with its fast-paced action and your heart with its south-of-the-border romance. A real page-turner from a master writer.”- DiAnn Mills, author ofWhen the Nile Runs Red“Sassy security expert Desiree Jacobs faces her toughest challenge yet inReluctant Smuggler.Not only is someone out to wreck Desi’s business, she seems to have upset some very powerful bad guys whose influence reaches all the way from the Mexican underworld to her home in Boston. Jill Elizabeth Nelson delivers a fast-paced tale of danger, political intrigue, and a breathtaking dash through the jungles of Mexico. Blend all that with a satisfying touch of romance and the result is one terrific read.”- Virginia Smith, author ofStuck in the Middle,book 1 of the Sister-to-Sister Series“Jill Elizabeth Nelson has crafted an amazing tale of international intrigue, pulse-pounding drama, and sacrificial love, as well as one exceptional story line.Reluctant Smuggleris a great read and highly recommended!”- Mark Mynheir, homicide detective and author ofThe Void“Reluctant Smuggleris a must-read from romantic suspense author Jill Elizabeth Nelson! Security expert Desiree Jacobs will be sure to ‘steal’ your heart–all while she tries to track down art thieves in the exotic jungles of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.Reluctant Smugglertakes readers on the ultimate adventure–in love, in faith, and in danger! It’s just my kind of book.”- Christy Barritt, author of the Squeaky Clean Mystery Series“What a ride!Reluctant Smugglerhas everything–intrigue, adventure, exotic locations, wonderful characters, and through it all, the knowledge that God’s grace is sufficient. Jill Elizabeth Nelson has just become one of my very favorite authors.”- DeAnna Julie Dodson, author ofIn Honor Bound“Take one exotic location, add a beautiful woman, a dedicated FBI agent, a few missing artifacts, and mix at high speed and you have one nonstop thrill ride that will have you flipping the pages late into the night. Just when you think it couldn’t possibly get any worse, Jill Nelson manages to turn the heat up on her wonderful characters. You’ll find yourself gasping more than once and quickly turning the page to see how it turns out.”- Wanda Dyson, critically acclaimed author of The Shefford-Johnson Case Files