Sizzle

A Novel

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Susan Denaker

Whether it's exhilarating historical romance or spine-tingling contemporary suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood weaves magnificent stories of passion, adventure, and intrigue. Now she raises the heat and spices up the action with a sexy, smart, daring new heroine and a smoldering thriller that's classic Garwood—and pure Sizzle.

Lyra Prescott, a Los Angeles film student, is closing in on graduation and facing important decisions about her future. She's already been offered a job at her hometown TV station, an opportunity that could ultimately launch her dream career as a film editor. But heading back home would also mean dealing with her overprotective brothers, social-climbing mother, and eccentric grandmother. Unsure of her future, Lyra dives into work on her final school assignment: a documentary transformed by a twist of fate into a real-life horror film.

After she unwittingly captures a shocking crime on camera, a rash of mysterious, treacherous incidents convince Lyra that she's trapped in a sinister scenario headed for a violent ending. Running scared, she turns to her best friend, Sidney Buchanan, whose connections bring dauntless and devilishly handsome FBI agent Sam Kincaid into Lyra's life. As the noose of deadly intrigue tightens and the feelings between them deepen, Lyra and Sam must place their faith in each other's hands—and stand together against the malevolent forces about to break loose.

No one mixes life-and-death suspense with feverish desire better than Julie Garwood. In Sizzle she burns hotter and brighter than ever, keeping the action and passion blazing till the incredible, unforgettable end.©2009 Julie Garwood; (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

“Excellent adventure . . . [An] element of quirky humor provides a nice lift to the story and is the quintessential Garwood touch.”—RT Book Reviews

“Sizzle most satisfying . . . If a book has Julie Garwood’s name on it, it’s guaranteed to be a meticulously written, well thought out, and thoroughly engaging story [with] captivating characters.”—Sun Journal

Lovely listen on a quiet weekend.

As usual, Garwood entertains in fine style. Both the story and the reader move along smoothly.

Take one Alphabet Soup Agency Agent, add one.........

Garwood whips up another delicious concoction for the discriminate listener and uses ALL the right ingredients! She starts with the staples: A robust and hearty male FBI Agent uniquely flavored with a Scottish burr; a Texan spiced female beauty with a soft drawl; a lively granny who stirs the pot and subtly saves people not her wealth; a roommate steeped in fresh, fruity wiles and 6 brawny brothers; a mushroom bumbling bad guy; and the flat, almost bitter influence of a bevy of crooks! Susan Denaker does a superb job of Master Chef and with her reading expertise, serves up a banquet! The best dish? The laugh out loud, tears in the eyes humor! Garwood and Denaker have the best offering on the Romance, Comedy, Mystery-Adventure Menu. Spend a credit and order up!!

Sizzle by Julie Garwood

An excellent FBI story with the hero being Sam. Sam is a man who has lost his wife and is afraid to fall in love again. In this book he tries to avoid the heroine, as she is the perfect woman to him, but he must be close to protect her from someone who wants to kill her. He has ambivalent feelings for her. This book not only has the romance, but has the mystery and suspense as to who is trying to harm the heroine. Great book. Great narration.

Greatly Satisfied

I loved everything about this book. The Narrator was great, she was able to transform from one character to another so smoothly with different dialects. I would highly recommended this book to everyone. Two thumbs up for the narrator!!

Wonderful

Another great book in the series. I am looking forward to the next book. The narrator did a wonderful job.