25 August 2015



Title: Heart-Shaped Hack
Author: Tracey Garvis-Graves 
Publisher: 277 Pages (August 25th, 2015)
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NOTE: This is a "New Adult" novel. Due to mature content this title is recommended for ages 18+



Synopsis: When Kate Watts abandoned her law career to open a food pantry in Northeast Minneapolis, she never dreamed it would be this difficult. Facing the heartbreaking prospect of turning hungry people away, she is grateful for the anonymous donations that begin appearing at the end of each month. Determined to identify and thank her secret benefactor, she launches a plan and catches Ian —a charismatic hacker with a Robin Hood complex—in the act.

Ian intrigues Kate in a way no man ever has. But after learning he’s snooped around on her personal computer, she demands retribution. Impressed with her tolerance and captivated by her spirit, he complies and begins to slowly charm his way past her defenses. Time spent with Ian is never boring, and Kate soon finds herself falling for the mysterious hacker.

But Ian has enemies and they’re growing restless. In the hacking world, exploiting a target’s weakness is paramount, and no price is too high to stop an attack. And when Kate learns exactly how much Ian has paid, she’ll discover just how strong her love is for the man who has hacked his way into her heart.


© 2015 Tracey Garvis Graves
Heart-Shaped Hack

EXCERPT



          “Oh, hi,” she said.
          “Imagine running into you here.”
          “This is quite a coincidence.”
          “It’s not a coincidence at all. I knew you were following me.”
          “You did not.”
          “I spotted you hiding behind the plant when I walked into the bank. Plus I could smell your perfume as soon as I stepped out here.”
          “Did you”—she used her fingers to make little air quotes—“appropriate money from this bank?” she whispered.
          “Of course not. I do all my work from the Batcave. Believe it or not, I actually bank here. I was just signing some papers.”
          Kate had never seen a man look so utterly scrumptious while wearing glasses. There was something about the combination of his hair, his scruff, and the semi-rimless designer frames that made him irresistible. “Are the glasses a disguise? Because I totally knew it was you.”
          “The glasses are real. I often suffer from eyestrain since I spend so much time on the computer, and I was up late last night, working.”
          “They make you look very smart.” She took a moment to imagine how his scruff would feel rubbing against her skin if he were to kiss her.
          “I am smart, but I think you mean devastatingly handsome. More so than normal, that is.”
          “You’re so humble.”
          “Ready?” He walked to the door and held it open for her.
          “Yes.”
          “Follow me.” He looked at her and laughed. “That shouldn’t be a problem for you.”
          They took the elevator to the basement, and when the doors opened to the parking garage, Kate followed Ian to a row of cars. He stopped beside one and pulled a set of keys from his pocket.
         She gasped.
          Ian smiled. “It’s a—”
          “1964 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe.”
          “’65. But color me impressed.”
          “My brother Chad was obsessed with this car. He used to have a poster of it on his bedroom wall. There were only six built between 1964 and 1965.”
          “A bit rare indeed.”
           The last authentic Shelby had sold at auction for around seven million. Ian’s was obviously a replica, of which there were quite a few, but it was still a very notable vehicle with a price tag that started in the low six figures. “Helena called it an old blue car.”
          He grinned, looking contemplative. “Technically, that is correct.”
          Kate could not resist running her hand lightly over the Guardsman Blue paint and the white racing stripes on the hood. The Shelby was unmistakably race-car-like in appearance with its aerodynamic design and unique body style. Chad was going to be so jealous. “For someone who values his privacy, isn’t this a bit ostentatious?”
          “How so?”
          “Rakishly handsome playboy who makes grand philanthropic gestures and drives a flashy car. Any of this ringing a bell?”
          “Rakishly handsome playboy?”
          “Well, if the Prada loafer fits. Wouldn’t you fly under the radar more easily in, say, a Ford Focus?” she asked.
          “A Ford Focus? You want me to tool around town in a Ford Focus? Jesus, would I still have my balls?”
          “No, they cut them off when they hand you the keys. Of course you’d still have your balls. What kind of question is that? This conversation has gotten way off track.”
          “You mean because we started out talking about my car and now we’re talking about my balls?”
          “Are we?”
          “I believe so.”
          “Maybe we should go back to talking about your car.”
          “You want to drive it, don’t you?”
          “Why would I want to drive your car?”
          “Why wouldn’t you want to drive my car? Can you handle a stick shift?”
          “Yes, and rather competently I might add.”
          “That’s an enormous turn-on. Truly.”
          She pretended not to hear him. “This is not a good car for Minnesota winters.”
          “Horrible, I agree. My other car has four-wheel drive, but it’s not nearly as fun to operate as this one.” Ian dangled the keys in front of her.
          He was right. Kate was dying to drive his car and couldn’t wait to see how it handled. She took the keys, opened the door, and reached over to unlock the passenger side for Ian. They belted up, and she started the car.
          “Please note that I’m already making good on my promise, Katie. Because I assure you, driving this car will be the opposite of boring.”





About the Author:

Tracey Garvis Graves is a New York TimesWall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Her debut novel, On the Island, spent 9 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, has been translated into twenty-seven languages, and is in development with MGM and Temple Hill Productions for a feature film. She is also the author of Uncharted, Covet, Every Time I Think of You, and Cherish
Tracey loves to interact with her readers and can be found on Facebook and TwitterGoodreads     Amazon Author Page



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