<p><b><i>"Critical Doubt is as intense as it is haunting. Freethy proves she has staying power with a mind bending, heart-stopping, captivating tale." Isha - Bookbub</i></b><br><br><b>They met in a war-torn city on the other side of the world and shared an anonymous night of passion. They didn't intend to meet again. Nor did they think they'd be reunited by sinister secrets... </b><br><b> </b><br>Five years later, FBI Agent Savannah Kane is headed to a small town in Georgia for the funeral of her best friend's husband. Going home is fraught with complications, but Savannah never imagined one of those would be Ryker Stone, the stranger she'd shared an unforgettable night with.<br> <br>Haunted by an ambush that took the lives of two men in his unit, Ryker now copes by living a solitary civilian life. Attending the funeral of yet another soldier, this one lost to a senseless accident, he is shocked to run into the beautiful stranger he has never forgotten.<br><br>When another man in Ryker's former unit dies under suspicious circumstances, it's clear that someone is targeting his team. He's determined to get the truth; Savannah is just as determined to get answers for her friend. Neither wants to work with the other, and as they struggle with trust and attraction, the truth grows murkier...and more dangerous. Will finding answers reveal secrets neither one of them is ready to know? <br><br><i>Don't miss this twisting, suspenseful, romantic page-turner by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy!</i><br><br><b>Also Available in the Off The Grid: FBI Series</b><br>Perilous Trust #1<br>Reckless Whisper #2<br>Desperate Play #3<br>Elusive Promise #4<br>Dangerous Choice #5<br>Ruthless Cross #6<br>Critical Doubt #7<br>Fearless Pursuit #8<br>Daring Deception #9<br>Risky Bargain #10<br>Perfect Target #11<br><br><b>What the readers are saying about CRITICAL DOUBT</b><br><br>"My gosh...what an exhilarating ride CRITICAL DOUBT was... <b>I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than losing myself in one of Barbara Freethy’s books</b>. I love the Off The Grid series but I honestly think this one is my favorite. What makes Barbara's books so brilliant is her character development and skill with words. I have no doubt her next book will be awesome, too!" Booklovers Anonymous<br><br>"CRITICAL DOUBT is <b>an adrenaline rush from the first page until the last</b>. Barbara Freethy knows how to hook her readers to keep their attention with a cleverly plotted story full of false leads, questions, lots of action, and, yes, romance. This is a wonderful addition to Ms. Freethy’s FBI series." Jane – Goodreads Reviewer<br><br>"Amazing book! I truly enjoyed this <b>engaging & moving suspense thriller</b>. Great characters with some intense & incredible scenes. It will hook you from the very beginning wanting to know what happens next. A MUST READ!!" Doni – Goodreads Reviewer<br><br>"Intense, filled with quick action, suspense, questions, emotion, searching for answers, and romance. <b>Romantic suspense at its best!</b> Barbara Freethy has a talent for pulling her reader into the intensity of the story, with all its twists and turns. Gripping and compelling, I had a hard time putting it down!" Kristen - Goodreads<br><br>"This is my favorite so far in this series. I say that a lot after reading a Barbara Freethy book...it's the mark of a good writer that each book is better than the last, but I really, really loved this book! <b>Full of surprises and a twist at the end.