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#1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood proves she is a master storyteller in this classic romantic suspense novel featuring FBI agent Nick Buchanan.

In the still shadows of the confessional, the penitent kneels and makes a bone-chilling disclosure: Bless me father, for I will sin.... Slowly, tauntingly, the man describes his murderous past—how he stalked his victim, worked his way into her life, and then took that life in a violent rage—and his plan to kill again. Only this time, he has raised the stakes in his twisted game, daring authorities to catch him if they can. And this time, he has revealed the name of his next intended victim.

Agent Nick Buchanan has come face-to-face with society's worst monsters and depraved minds in his work for one of the FBI's most elite units, but The Heartbreaker threatens to hit close to home. The intended victim, Laurant Madden, is his best friend's sister.

Soon he is caught up in an intricate chase with one of the most devious psychopaths of his career. But as the danger grows, so does an electrifying attraction between Nick and Laurant.

One false move will cost both of them everything that matters.

About The Author

Charles Bush

Julie Garwood (1944--2023) was the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Fire and Ice, Shadow Music, Shadow Dance, Murder List, Killjoy, Mercy, Heartbreaker, Ransom, and Come the Spring. There are more than thirty-six million copies of her books in print.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Pocket Books (February 21, 2001)
  • Length: 432 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780743419321

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Raves and Reviews

San Antonio Express-News Frightening....keeps you guessing until the end.

The Kansas City Star Will leave your heart pounding....The suspense builds nonstop.

New York Post Heartbreaker moves along at a racehorse pace, its plot swerving and darting with sudden turns and jolts....Garwood's characters are well drawn.

USA Today Heartbreaker dances between suspense and romance.

The Kansas City Star Just when it looks like the ride is over, the action ratchets up again and doesn't let up until the final shot has been fired.

Publishers Weekly In her first contemporary suspense thriller, Garwood explodes out of the narrative gate....

The Anniston Star (AL) Engrossing....addictive...by turns explosive and unpredictable....You cheer for the good guys and are glad when the bad guys get caught....[Garwood] has found a niche for herself in contemporary romantic fiction.

Kirkus Reviews Moves rapidly to a shattering climax....the frank sensuality of the love scenes is sure to please.

Port St. Lucie News (Stuart, FL) A heart-stopping romantic suspense story.

BookPage Garwood employs all the senses, creating vivid characterizations and unexpected twists and turns.

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