Malicious Pursuit

by K.G. MacGregor

Desperate to protect her daughter, Ruth Ferguson kidnaps the four-year-old and flees Maine in the dead of night. She has two days to put distance between herself and the child’s abusive father – two days to make a new life far from everyone she knows. That same night, on the outskirts of the nation’s capital, computer programmer Spencer Rollins stumbles upon a horrifying murder. Confused and frightened, she bolts, not knowing whether the federal agents giving chase want her in custody as a suspect – or dead as a witness to their crime. A former lover is her only chance for clearing her name, but the fed are standing watch, knowing she has now where else to turn. Injured and on the run, Spencer encounters Ruth, who must overcome her fear of being discovered – and of losing her daughter forever – to help a total stranger fight a battle for her life. With trust at a premium, the two women join forces to thwart their pursuers. Their uneasy alliance give way to conviction that each is the other’s only hope for unraveling the conspiracies that have made them the quarry in a deadly chase.

Genres: Lesbian, LGBT, Romance, Crime, Mystery, Fiction, Childrens

285 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

A former teacher and market research consultant, KG MacGregor holds a PhD in journalism and mass communication. Infatuation with Xena: Warrior Princess fanfiction prompted her to try her own hand at storytelling in 2002. In 2005, she signed with Bella Books, which published the Goldie Award finalist Just This Once. Her sixth Bella novel, Out of Love, won the 2007 Lambda Literary Award for Women's Romance, and the 2008 Goldie Award in Lesbian Romance. In 2009, she picked up Goldies for Without Warning (Contemporary Romance) and Secrets So Deep (Romantic Suspense).

Other honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Royal Academy of Bards, the Alice B. Readers Appreciation Medal, and several Readers Choice Awards. An avid supporter of queer literature, KG currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Lambda Literary Foundation.

KG MacGregor divides her time between her homes in Miami and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. When she isn't writing, she's either on a hiking trail, a golf course, or if she's really lucky, a cruise ship.

Reviews

[Linda]

An engaging read with 2 different plots which intertwined towards the end ... Difficult to put down once you start reading especially if you are a fan of action, crime and mystery...

[Kennedy]

I must get myself and my daughter out of this awful situation. We deserve better than this. I did not murder my best friend. I must get out of here so I can figure out what happened and why I am to blame. Several lives collide in the most weird yet interesting way. The story build up was engulfing and the ending was quick.

[Susanne]

A gripping story.... this book is very hard to put down once you start.

[Lady Avalon]

3,5

[Morgan]

A far fetched story with a ridiculous resolution, but still an entertaining commute/beach read.

[Jodie L.]

Good solid story

I have read many KG books & really loved all of them. Malicious Pursuit is one of my favorites, though. The story starts with a bang and zoom! We're off to the races with a very exciting story with a he'll of slot of action and some very sweet romance. Also, some LOL , spit your coffee out, dialogue! love this book. Do yourself a favor - own a copy😉

[Kathleen Wills]

I enjoyed this one. Very smartly written with plenty of intrigue and complex plot twists.

[Eel]

MP had me...

On the edge of my seat...I didn't want to put it down...but life interfered and I had no choice, but it wasn't down for long.
A great read. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Ruth's situation...Spencer's mess...plausible...

[Princessccamy]

This my favorite book from this author. I’ve read almost all of the books she’s ever written. I wish she wrote more thrillers like this. Strong characters, logical situations, down to earth, every day issues.

[M]

I picked this book up last night and didn't put it down till 6am this morning...I just had to finish it!=) Good characters, fast paced story, overall pretty good book.

[Julia]

Well built plot and characters. Enjoyable crime reading with a light family romance.

[Stephanie]

Fun read. Decently developed plot, likeable main characters, slowly developed sweet romance. Definitely worth the read!