FIRST IMPRESSIONS - A Grace deHaviland Bounty Hunter Short Story
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"Former cop, Grace deHaviland is one tough cookie... fresh and appealing. She is the kind of woman every woman wants to be. Tough, savvy, and unafraid, Grace is a strong character to follow." -- Suspense Magazine
A Thrilling Introduction to the Grace deHaviland Bounty Hunter Series
When you're a bounty hunter, making snap judgments about people will often save your life. But what if those first impressions are wrong?
When Grace deHaviland chases a bail jumper to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a long way from her home turf of Columbus, Ohio, she may discover the answer -- with deadly consequences.
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