<p><b>"Elusive Promise is a thrilling tale of dangerous love, heart-stopping action and haunting mind games" <i>Isha C. - Goodreads</i></b></p><p>When tragedy strikes an engagement party, Special Agent Parisa Maxwell becomes the sole survivor and the only witness to a kidnapping and the theft of a legendary diamond. With her friend now missing, Parisa makes a promise to save the other woman, no matter the cost.</p><p>Jared MacIntyre's entire life is a carefully cultivated set of lies. He wasn't looking for the beautiful brunette when he ventured into the private rooms at the consulate, but he couldn't ignore the woman fighting for her life. Now their lives are inexplicably intertwined. The kidnapping and theft may be part of a bigger, deadlier plot—one that he's on a mission to stop before someone else he loves ends up dead. </p><p>Two strangers, each with their own secrets. Two strangers who never expected to find love amidst the danger. Two strangers who will have to take the ultimate risk: trust each other—or lose everything. </p><p><i>Don't miss this thrilling, chilling, new romantic suspense by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. </i></p><p><b>Also Available in the OFF THE GRID: FBI SERIES</b></p><p>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 Targert #11<br><br><b>What the readers are saying…</b><br><br>"ELUSIVE PROMISE is <b>a fast paced read which has so many twists to it you don't want to put the book down</b> until you know who took Jasmine, who wants to kill Parisa, and who Jared really is. Once again Barbara Freethy does not disappoint her readers and leaves you counting the days to the next FBI Off the Grid 5th book." Patricia – Goodreads<br><br>"<b>Wonderfully intense, breath-catching action</b>, Barbara Freethy keeps getting better and better." R.J. – Goodreads on ELUSIVE PROMISE<br><br>"Ms Freethy is a genius when it comes to character development, and <b>these two were perfectly imperfect and as a reader you just fall in love with them</b>. Can’t wait for the next book!" Claire – Goodreads on ELUSIVE PROMISE <br><br>"Grab a drink, find a comfortable reading nook, and <b>get immersed in this fast paced, realistic, romantic thriller</b>! 5 STARS!" Perrin – Goodreads on ELUSIVE PROMISE<br><br>"For me a good romantic suspense book needs <b>a good story, strong characters, honest dialogue, chemistry between the hero and heroine and believable suspense</b>. Elusive Promise checks off all the boxes for me. Thank you Barbara Freethy for another great read!" Trude - Goodreads<br> </p>