Pursuit

by: Elizabeth Jennings

Published by: Grand Central Publishing (April release)

Reviewed by Caryn St. Clair

“Eight billion dollars.” This first line of Pursuit is the perfect hook to reel you into Jennings’ emotionally suspenseful book of wealth and greed, lust and love.

Robert Haine was not a wealthy man–but he wanted to be. He had spent his life watching the wealthy, and while he envied their money, he had grown to despise their disregard for the very people who allowed them to keep their wealth. He was the CEO of ourt Industries and had managed to save the company from sure bankruptcy. But Charlotte Court resisted Robert’s attempts to woo her, thereby foiling his “Plan A” to join the ranks of the wealthy. Robert soon decided that if he couldn’t marry money, he’d have to find another way. Philip Court was an old sick man, so he’d be out of the way soon enough anyway, but Charlotte was still a problem…..

Philip Court is found smothered in his hospital bed and then a nurse is killed. Charlotte is wanted by the police for questioning. Realizing she’s being framed and fearing for her life, an injured Charlotte leaves New York and starts driving across country.

Meanwhile, in another part of the country, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Sanders, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, come out of his coma. These two broken people, with virtually nothing in common, eventually meet in Mexico. What follows is a mixture of romance and suspense as they try to help each other clear up their pasts and move forward. The problem is, as long as Charlotte is alive, Haine can’t get the eight billion dollars.

Told from multiple points of view, you follow Robert, Matthew and Charlotte in a cat-and-mouse game that at times becomes just a wee bit tedious. That, along with some improbable happenstances hinder the building suspense. However, for a beach read or a long car trip, this book is a good choice.

Armchair Interviews says: Enjoyable light read with good characters.

Author’s Web site: http://www.Elizabeth-Jennings.com