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Black Cipher Files
Series · 4 books · 2011-2014

Books in series

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The Encounter

2013

One sexy espionage agent on a mission. One smoking hot P.I. searching for a missing person. One combustible encounter. For the first time in print, the stunningly sensual first encounter of Jamie Hunt and Lucas Goodman from the novel Blowback. This short story is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. This short story is the prequel to Blowback and Betrayals, The Black Cipher Files Romantic Suspense series.... Blowback: a deadly unintended consequence of a covert operation Thirteen years ago, Jamie Hunt sacrificed everything to keep her sister protected and safe. Now she lives alone, works alone, survives alone. When a covert mission goes horribly wrong, suddenly she can trust no one. Not her boss, not her agency, not even herself. Lucas Goodman, former FBI agent turned PI, is on the trail of a missing teenager when his investigation leads him to Jamie. Despite her attempts to ditch him, Lucas tenaciously continues to shadow Jamie, realizing he doesn’t just want information...he wants her. When their investigations collide and her sister is in danger, Jamie is forced to team up with Lucas. Together they must expose the connection between agents’ murders, a missing teenager, and a sixty-year-old government conspiracy. But can she open her heart to find the truth within the lies? BLOWBACK is the first novel in the Black Cipher Files series. The Black Cipher Files is a fast-paced, edgy romance and espionage series that features hot, alpha heroes and kick-ass heroines, working to uncover long-buried secrets from the past so they can save their future.
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#1

Blowback

2011

Her cover blown and her mission FUBAR, Jamie Hunt’s exit strategy is thrown off when her super sexy hook up shows up to rescue her. Jamie trusts no one, including him... Jamie is the only link to Lucas Goodman’s current case. Sleeping with her wasn’t part of the plan. Falling for her even worse—he’s been lying to her since they met. With a mole in Jamie’s office and on the run from her enemies, staying alive becomes their biggest challenge. But when she discovers the truth, will she see a man who's proven he is worthy of forgiveness or one who belongs in her rearview? Blowback: a deadly unintended consequence of a covert operation Cold secrets, hot lies…the past holds the key to their future BLOWBACK is the first novel in the Black Cipher Files series. The Black Cipher Files is a fast-paced, edgy romance and espionage series that features hot, alpha heroes and kick-ass heroines, working to uncover long-buried secrets from the past so they can save their future
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#2

Betrayals

2012

STACI GRANT IS DEAD—OR IS SHE?He saw the photographs from Afghanistan, but Jordan Ramirez refuses to believe. His missing lover was the best CIA officer in the field. If anyone could find a way to stay alive, it was Staci. Now Jordan has to do the find Staci and convince her that trusting him means the difference between staying alive or staying dead.SOMEONE STILL WANTS HER DEAD...Staci Grant has been betrayed. Captured, imprisoned and tortured, it took all her skills to escape. Now she is determined to uncover who set her up and why, a mission that leaves no room for trust. Not even her lover....AND WON’T STOP UNTIL SHE IS.When Jordan finds her, he won’t take no for an answer, and together they enter a desperate race to unravel the truths behind a decades old secret. But each revelation brings fresh betrayals that threaten their love and their lives.Betrayals is the second novel in the Black Cipher Files series. The Black Cipher Files is an espionage and spy romance series that features hot, alpha heroes and kick-ass secret agent heroines, working to uncover long-buried secrets from the past so they can save their future. Betrayals is the story of a CIA NOC officer and a former HRT/FBI agent in a desperate race to discover who wants Staci Grant dead. Betrayals is a fast-paced, edgy romantic suspense. 96,000 words, approximately 400 pages. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18.\\\PRAISE FOR LISA HUGHEY AND BLOWBACK\\\Nanci K. I'm a huge fan of Sandra Brown, and Lisa Hughey is giving her a great run for her money....Kerri book kept me guessing to the end. Loved the characters and the story line.LGC Smith ...If you like Elizabeth Lowell, you'll like Hughey. Both the plot and the romance get equal attention, and Lucas is exactly the man for Jamie, even if she's really committed to shutting him out. She has good reasons, which keeps the tension high. Blowback is a super satisfying read.Fans of strong female heroines (especially CIA thrillers with female spies who engage in covert affairs) will likely find this spy novel entertaining. Authors who write similar books are Gennita Low, Elle Kennedy, and Shannon K. Butcher.
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#3

Burned

2014

BURNED is the third and final installment in the Black Cipher Files trilogy. Zeke Hawthorne, a programmer and hacker at the NSA, is in trouble. Red-badged and under investigation to make sure had hasn’t divulged national secrets, he’s sent on a boondoggle. All he has to do is keep an eye on Sunshine, from afar, and make sure she’s safe. Sunshine Smith’s entire world was blown apart thirteen years ago when her obsessive stepfather killed her grandparents. She and her mother changed their names and went into hiding to escape. For years they’ve been safe…until now. When Sunshine is threatened, Zeke cannot keep his distance. Only danger and betrayal are coming for Zeke too. Zeke and Sunshine must combine forces to stay one step ahead of the peril that stalks them, but trust between two people who grew up without faith is a difficult bond to form. Will fears from the past steal their future? The Black Cipher Files is a fast-paced, edgy romance and espionage series that features hot, alpha heroes and kick-ass heroines, working to uncover long-buried secrets from the past so they can save their future. Black Cipher Files: THE ENCOUNTER (A BLOWBACK PREQUEL) BLOWBACK BETRAYALS BURNED

Author

Lisa Hughey
Lisa Hughey
Author · 20 books

USA Today Bestselling Author Lisa Hughey started writing romance in the fourth grade. That particular story involved a prince and an engagement. Now, she writes about strong heroines who are perfectly capable of rescuing themselves and the heroes who love both their strength and their vulnerability. She pens romances of all types—suspense, paranormal, and contemporary—but at their heart, all her books celebrate the power of love. She lives in Cape Ann Massachusetts with her fabulously supportive husband, two out of three awesome mostly-grown kids, and one somewhat grumpy cat. Yoga, hiking, and traveling are her favorite ways to pass the time when she isn’t plotting new ways to get her characters to fall in love. You can find her on the web at http://www.lisahughey.com Instagram: @lisa.hughey FB https://www.facebook.com/LisaHugheyRo... Email: lisa@lisahughey.com She loves to hear from readers! Happy reading!

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