Taryn Young and her husband of less than 24 hours, Francis "Shep" Shepherd, are at the airport in Houston when a bomb explodes. Taryn is in the restroom at the time of the bombing and wakes up at the hospital to a nightmare. FBI agents tell her they have video proof that her husband left the airport five minutes before the bombing. She's only known Shep for three months, but still can't believe what they are saying. Even in her weakened condition, Taryn overpowers the guard at her door and escapes from the hospital. She's a fugitive, not only running from the FBI, but also her husband and whoever is behind this bombing.

Taryn seeks out her best friend, only to find her dead in her studio and her friend's three-year-old daughter, Zoey, missing. Hidden away in a church, Taryn calls the FBI agent who questioned her about her husband, told her his real identity and accused her of being involved. Taryn learns that she is wanted by a terrorist group for her knowledge regarding a software program she developed. She built in a firewall, so it could not be breached. Everything is crumbling around her. Special Agent Grayson Hall comes to Taryn's rescue, but they are attacked while leaving. She and Grayson are on the run. Can she be safe anywhere? Can the FBI track down these terrorists and find little Zoey before it's too late?

Buckle up for a whirlwind ride with this political thriller! Fast-paced and action-packed, you will be racing against the clock with local, state and federal law enforcement to find the terrorists and stop an attack on two liquid natural gas plants. The implications could be deadly for the American economy. Taryn is a strong character showing extreme courage in the face of danger. As the plot unfolds, her role moves from suspect to fugitive to helping the FBI nail these guys. Taryn is driven to find the truth and rescue Zoey. She will literally do anything to make it happen, even put her own life in harm's way. FIREWALL is about more than just software. It's about putting walls up around your own heart, carrying bitterness deep inside and keeping others out. Taryn finds a renewed faith in God to see her through the tragedies she faces. Sometimes God sends angels to watch over us and turn tragedies into blessings. Diann Mills gives us a real winner with FIREWALL, a captivating and intense story filled with a twisting plot that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Book Summary

After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they’re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn’t who he appears to be.

Agent Grayson Hall’s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day’s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company?

With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties.

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