Belinda
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They seemed destined to be together when they began a romance in Austin.
Belinda Larkin, never married, was a partner at a big law firm in Houston. Jay Jackson, also unmarried, was a partner who retired after he inherited his large family ranch in San Saba, Texas. But their romance was only a few weeks old when he disappeared and she returned to her successful life of thirty years, married happily to the law.
Then, two years having passed, they come together at a beach house in Mexico to rekindle their dormant romance. She is loath to compromise her independence again and he, unknown to her, has discovered that it may be impossible to retire from a spy career. For ten days each of them grapples with doubts and unexpected complications that threaten their lives.
An old mission comes back to haunt Jay and Belinda faces a mandatory retirement at her law firm. She must also deal with a misogynist New York lawyer and the rape of a young woman associate, while Jay is kidnapped by a man from his past.
Answers come together at the end, but the future is uncertain.
Praise
“Mark Zvonkovic has crafted a tale that draws you close and holds you there, with style, passion, and ever-present menace. You will keep turning pages not just for the pleasure of his writing, but because you simply have to know what happens next.”
— Mark Pryor, Author of Die Around Sundown and the Hugo Marston Series
“Belinda is a thrilling novel with gripping layers of legal and corporate intrigue, but it’s Zvonkovic’s character work and timely themes that propel the narrative to new heights. Part romance, part legal drama, Zvonkovic blends genres and defies expectations with each turn of the page, ultimately creating an emotional exploration of justice, purpose, and legacy.”
— James Wade, Spur Award-winning author of River, Sing Out
“A spy thriller meets legal fiction meets romance novel.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Belinda’s study in contrasts and opportunities will delight readers with a story that grabs on both an emotional and action-packed basis. It keeps readers wondering about many options until its end…”
— Midwest Book Review
“Belinda is a great choice for readers looking for a Texas-sized tale filled with a diverse cast of both likable and despicable characters and has a plot that does not give up its secrets too early or too easily.”
— Lone Star Literary Life