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Reviews"Written by a top White House staffer,Final Finesseis a first-rate thriller packed with marvelous insider knowledge and richly drawn characters. I couldn't put down this electrifying, authentic, and well-crafted novel."--Douglas Preston,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofThe Monster of Florence "Karna Bodman gives us an insider's view of a frightening situation that seems all too real. Fast-paced and suspenseful, romantic and ultimately hopeful, this is up-all-night reading at its best."--Susan Wiggs,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofFiresideonFinal Finesse "Final Finesseis a political thrill ride with unpredictable, hair-raising roller-coaster turns, made even more spellbinding by the authentic White House details provided by Karna Small Bodman. A White House insider's look at terrorism that will keep you up all night!"--Joan Johnston,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofA Stranger's Game "I loved this book! Authentic and tense,Final Finesseis a can't-put-down read by an author to watch. Karna Small Bodman has written a winner!"-Carla Neggers,New York Timesbestselling author ofCold Pursuit, "Written by a top White House staffer, Final Finesse is a first-rate thriller packed with marvelous insider knowledge and richly drawn characters. I couldn't put down this electrifying, authentic, and well-crafted novel."--Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of The Monster of Florence "Karna Bodman gives us an insider's view of a frightening situation that seems all too real. Fast-paced and suspenseful, romantic and ultimately hopeful, this is up-all-night reading at its best."--Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of Fireside on Final Finesse " Final Finesse is a political thrill ride with unpredictable, hair-raising roller-coaster turns, made even more spellbinding by the authentic White House details provided by Karna Small Bodman. A White House insider's look at terrorism that will keep you up all night!"--Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of A Stranger's Game "I loved this book! Authentic and tense, Final Finesse is a can't-put-down read by an author to watch. Karna Small Bodman has written a winner!"-Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author of Cold Pursuit "This exciting political romantic suspense thriller takes off from the onset . . . and never slows down. . . . Fans will appreciate this exhilarating tale as Karna Small Bodman once again combines strange bedfellows: romance and politics."--Harriet Klausner
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SynopsisSamantha Reid, the White House Deputy Director for Homeland Security, deals with national security threats on a daily basis. When a natural-gas pipeline explodes in America's heartland, she senses pending disaster and tries to convince reluctant officials to take action.After several more explosions, Samantha teams up with Tripp Adams, Vice President of GeoGlobal Oil & Gas, owner of the pipelines, to investigate.As they race to solve the mystery of the explosions and determine the motives of the shadowy group behind the havoc, Samantha and Tripp spend days . . . and nights . . . together, growing ever closer. Then Tripp is sent on a business trip to South America - and disappears.Now Samantha must deal with political intrigue at the highest levels, finesse international plots, and break all the White House rules as she races to find Tripp and stop the team of foreign agents before they carry out their final deadly scheme., Samantha Reid, the White House Deputy Director for Homeland Security, deals with national security threats on a daily basis. When a natural-gas pipeline explodes in America's heartland, she senses pending disaster and tries to convince reluctant officials to take action. After several more explosions, Samantha teams up with Tripp Adams, Vice President of GeoGlobal Oil & Gas, owner of the pipelines, to investigate. As they race to solve the mystery of the explosions and determine the motives of the shadowy group behind the havoc, Samantha and Tripp spend days . . . and nights . . . together, growing ever closer. Then Tripp is sent on a business trip to South America---and disappears. Now Samantha must deal with political intrigue at the highest levels, finesse international plots, and break all the White House rules as she races to find Tripp and stop the team of foreign agents before they carry out their final deadly scheme. Samantha Reid, the White House Deputy Director for Homeland Security, deals with national security threats on a daily basis. When a natural-gas pipeline explodes in America's heartland, she senses pending disaster and tries to convince reluctant officials to take action. After several more explosions, Samantha teams up with Tripp Adams, Vice President of GeoGlobal Oil & Gas, owner of the pipelines, to investigate. As they race to solve the mystery of the explosions and determine the motives of the shadowy group behind the havoc, Samantha and Tripp spend days . . . and nights . . . together, growing ever closer. Then Tripp is sent on a business trip to South America---and disappears. Now Samantha must deal with political intrigue at the highest levels, finesse international plots, and break all the White House rules as she races to find Tripp and stop the team of foreign agents before they carry out their final deadly scheme.