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- When State Department attorney Vivian Steele witnesses two ambassadors collapse as if poisoned at a diplomatic dinner in Washington, DC, she is recruited to be a member of a joint FBI task force assigned to investigate.
- About the Author: Rachel Dylan is an award-winning and bestselling author of legal thrillers and romantic suspense.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
- Series Name: Capital Intrigue
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Recruited to join an FBI task force after witnessing an attack, Vivian Steele finds her by-the-book ways clashing with Diplomatic Security Agent Jacob Cruz. When Vivian's past comes back to haunt her and secrets hidden by the government thrust her into a web of danger, can she accept Jacob's reckless ways as exactly what she needs to stay alive?Book Synopsis
When State Department attorney Vivian Steele witnesses two ambassadors collapse as if poisoned at a diplomatic dinner in Washington, DC, she is recruited to be a member of a joint FBI task force assigned to investigate. But she soon finds her by-the-book ways clashing with a special agent in the Diplomatic Security Service, Jacob Cruz. A former Navy SEAL and in charge of the event's security, Jacob takes the attack personally and is driven to act quickly, even ahead of the rules and regulations.As Viv starts to work her diplomatic sources, her past as a State Department lawyer comes back to haunt her, and secrets held tightly by the government thrust her into a web of danger. Afraid, Viv turns to the one man bent on protecting others. But can she accept Jacob's reckless ways as exactly what she needs to stay alive and to discover the truth behind the attacks?
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Trapped in a dangerous game, can she counter the enemy's deadly power play?When Vivian Steele, an attorney at the State Department, witnesses two ambassadors collapse as if poisoned at a diplomatic dinner in Washington, DC, she is recruited to be a member of a joint FBI task force assigned to investigate. But she soon finds her by-the-book ways clashing with a special agent in the Diplomatic Security Service, Jacob Cruz. A former Navy SEAL and in charge of the event's security, Jacob takes the attack personally and is driven to act quickly, unhampered by rules and regulations.
As Viv starts to work her diplomatic sources, her past as a State Department lawyer comes back to haunt her, and secrets held tightly by the government thrust her into a web of danger. Afraid, she turns to the one man bent on protecting others. But can she accept Jacob's reckless ways as exactly what she needs to stay alive and to discover the truth behind the attacks?
"Power Play is a riveting look into political intrigue, lies, and half truths with a bit of revenge thrown in. Readers will be pulled into the storyline as we watch various well-written characters come together to solve the two diplomatic deaths. . . . Power Play is filled with a lot of intrigue, the workings of "diplomacy," unexpected dangers, touches of faith, a bit of sweet romance and enough twists and turns that will have you unable to put it down."--Fresh Fiction
About the Author
Rachel Dylan is an award-winning and bestselling author of legal thrillers and romantic suspense. Rachel lives in Michigan with her husband and five furkids--two dogs and three cats. Rachel loves to connect with readers. You can find her at www.racheldylan.com,Dimensions (Overall): 8.43 Inches (H) x 5.51 Inches (W) x .87 Inches (D)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Series Title: Capital Intrigue
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Rachel Dylan
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2021
TCIN: 81992735
UPC: 9780764234323
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-4342
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Fantastic Series Conclusion!
4 out of 5 stars
Connie Saunders - 4 years ago
This is the last book of the Capital Intrigue series and it's a perfect conclusion to this exciting series. Power Play allows us to witness a work partnership between attorney Vivian Steele and special agent Jacob Cruz that promises to turn into so much more, and it offers us a chance to catch up with the characters from books one and two. Author Rachel Dylan is also a lawyer, and I was fascinated with the legal aspects that she shares in this engaging plot. I was also completely immersed in the efforts to find who has killed two ambassadors, and why Vivian is now a target. Dylan has become one of my must-read authors and this book certainly didn't disappoint. Power Play has intrigue, suspense, nail-biting adventure, and characters that I would like to know. I loved the very realistic romance between two people who choose to take it slow, and I appreciated the faith message that is powerful and inspiring, but never overwhelming. This is the perfect summer read! I received a complimentary copy of this book but there was no obligation for a positive review. These are my honest thoughts.
Edge of Your Seat Suspense
5 out of 5 stars
Power Play - 4 years ago
The conclusion to the Capital Intrigue series will leave you on the edge of your seats! I instantly loved Jacob and Viv. The two are opposites, and watching them battle it out between the pages was great fun. *This book was predominantly suspense. For those who love romantic suspense but want more of the suspense aspect, this book is perfect.
Excellent Story
5 out of 5 stars
Terri F - 4 years ago
Power Play is now available! This is the third book in the Capital Intrigue series by Rachel Dylan! I have read all 3 of the books in the series and can highly recommend them! When a State Department Attorney is targeted by terrorists, it takes a top notch team from several Federal agencies to protect her and find out the who and why of the attacks. The heroine and hero are great characters who are very real and relatable. Characters from the other two books in the series make appearances to add another layer of interest to the story. This is a a well balanced story with intrigue, romance and faith!
Thrilling and Inspirational Romantic Suspense!
5 out of 5 stars
Paty Hinojosa - 4 years ago
This is the third book in the Capital Intrigue Series, and oh my! I think this one was the best of all! And I loved the previous two! I love that this series is about three best friends: Bailey, Layla and Vivian. This is Viv’s story and wow! It was a total page turner. I couldn’t stop biting my nails until the last page! There was so much fast paced action, danger, intrigue, intel information to digest, and the characters -Vivian and Jacob- were so well developed, complex, so opposite to each other, but they complemented so well! The plot is full of unexpected twists and with danger right around the corner the whole time. You are always wondering who is behind all this, what their motivations are, and what terrorist and of what country might be after something powerful that evades them. Always looking for connections, I love that part of the story, trying to tie all the events, actions, past actions, with extreme attention to detail. A small thing overseen might be what uncovers the criminals and the persons or terrorist group behind them. The character development was very well done. I think, both Viv and Jacob grew during this story, especially Jacob. Trying to live their faith and trust God under these uncertain circumstances is no joke. And I loved the way they navigated through it all with God being their ultimate strength and the One who will always have their backs. It was a very inspiring book. Even after all the suspense, the author managed to thread in the faith elements in a very natural and even attractive way. I also loved seeing Bailey and Layla again. And I loved meeting Delaney, she was a brave woman and had an important part in the uncovering of the truth. Viv and Jacob both had issues from the past that needed to be dealt with. I loved how they supported each other and even sought counseling from experts, because it was not a simple issue to overcome. But they had each other’s back in the process. The romance, which was not the main focus of the story, was really sweet. I loved the way they changed from not quite enemies, but opposites, to being there for the other and their feelings gradually changing to attraction, admiration, and then love. Clean love. I definitely recommend this book to Romantic Suspense lovers. I assure it will keep you at the edge of your seat since page one and probably until the last page! An amazing read!
Great Read
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Thoughtsofareader - 4 years ago
Power Play by Rachel Dylan is the third book in the Capital Intrigue series. I did not feel at a disadvantage having not read the first two. A dinner for diplomats in the nation's capital leads to two separate incidents both of which call for investigation. Could they be connected in some way? As you are introduced to Viv and Jacob and also Delaney and Weston, you will find yourself deep into the heart of suspense. So much information has been kept secret causing them to look over their shoulders and fear for their lives. The plot is one of high suspense with a touch of romance woven in. This is definitely a must read for mystery lovers! Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.
Excellent Romantic Suspense
5 out of 5 stars
JeanneC - 4 years ago
This fast-paced tale of multiple FBI and CIA teams working around the clock to solve murders and stop terrorists opens with two people collapsing at a diplomatic dinner that sends the country into international commotion and turmoil. I'm sorry to see this series end. I love the cameo appearances by the leads from the earlier stories and it was so fun to have Viv have her own heart-stopping story! Her swoony protector is a former Navy Seal, with a troubled past. Excellent romantic suspense! I highly recommend Power Play and all the books in the Capital Intrigue series! Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me to read an early copy. All opinions are my own.
Either you get him, or I will....
5 out of 5 stars
Betti - 4 years ago
She wasn’t sure whether the terror was over or just beginning. Vivian Steele, lawyer, works in the Office of the Legal Advisor in the State Department - a behind the desk kind of job. Somehow that all changes in this incredible conclusion to the Capital Intrigue series. A state dinner, the death of two ambassadors and suddenly Viv finds herself in a dangerous position she would not have chosen! The author has done a fabulous job of taking us behind the scenes as the FBI, CIA, State Department and others try to unravel the mystery behind these deaths. The non-stop action will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering who can be trusted. Don’t expect to put this one down until you reach the end. This ARC was received through Baker Publishing Group, Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley. These impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.
Great conclusion to the series
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 4 years ago
This third installment in Capital Intrigue series starts out with a bang as two ambassadors at a diplomatic dinner collapse, triggering domestic and international turmoil. As always, Rachel Dylan combines suspense, action, and intrigue with just the right amount of romance to create a gripping, can't-put-down tale. Fans of romantic suspense will absolutely love this book. There are two plots in this book - one involving the death of an Egyptian ambassador and another involving the murder attempt of a US ambassador to Belgium. Vivian, a lawyer for the State Department, and Jacob, diplomatic security agent, are on a task force to dig into the Egyptian ambassador's demise when Vivian finds herself a target of multiple attacks. Their path to finding answers is convoluted and often confusing but their attraction is undeniable. The murder attempt on the US ambassador is headed by Delaney who is a laser-focused FBI agent. This second plot has some fascinating twists and turns and I was definitely surprised at the conclusion of this thread. Seeing how faith lives out in these brave, crime-solving patriots was quite encouraging. I received the book from Bethany House Publishers and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are solely my own.
Well Plotted Thriller!
4 out of 5 stars
Rebecca Maney - 4 years ago
3.5 stars "There is no halfway here. Halfway gets you killed." How comforting. State Department attorney Vivian Steele has some decisions to make. Through no fault of her own, she stumbled into the middle of an investigation that quickly accelerates, especially after she is brutally attacked. Determined to help authorities discover why two ambassadors collapsed at a diplomatic dinner, and how that incident might coincide with her own trauma, she is paired with Diplomatic Security agent, Jacob Cruz, a former Navy SEAL . . . who just happens to dislike attorneys. . . .but who is also highly protective, which proves very helpful. Coincidentally, Vivian has another knight in shining armor, a man who just happens to save her life twice. When government agents decide that Vivian has the ideal opportunity to go undercover, she, Jacob and her best friend Layla share some very difficult conversations, of the life and death variety. Despite their best intentions, Vivian and Jacob have acknowledged that a spark of attraction is growing between them, which makes what Vivian decides to do all the more difficult. Readers will love what they already know, and anticipate discovering what they don't know, while enjoying a strategic foray into the depths of this well plotted thriller. Join the "power play" . . . for the stakes couldn't be higher. . . "That's where our faith has to come in . . . . knowing that our God is greater than all these dark things . . . " I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.