Beyond Reason

Author Kat Martin
New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin continues to wow readers with her signature blend of action-packed suspense and sizzling romantic tension in this first book in the Texas Trilogy - now re-released in trade paperback!

Five weeks ago, Carly Drake stood at her grandfather’s grave. Now she’s burying Drake Trucking’s top driver, and the cops have no leads on the hijacking or murder. Faced with bankruptcy, phone threats, and fear of failure, Carly has to team up with the last man she wants to owe—Lincoln Cain.

Linc is magnetic, powerful, controlling—and hiding more than one secret. He promised Carly’s granddad he’d protect her. The old man took a chance on him when he was nothing but a kid with a record, and now he’s the multi-millionaire owner of a rival firm.

But Linc’s money can’t protect Carly from the men who’ll do anything to shut her down, or the secrets behind Drake Trucking. If she won’t sell out, the only way to keep her safe is to keep her close . . . and fight like hell.
PRAISE FOR BEYOND REASON:

“The kind of taut, edge-of-your-seat action you crave from a suspenseful book.” —Bustle on Beyond Reason
 
“[A] romantic, suspenseful thriller.” —In Touch on Beyond Reason
 
“Martin whips together unforgettable characters and a high-octane plot with more twists and turns than a street in San Francisco[JN1] …As the suspense unfurls at a breathtaking pace, readers will be captivated by this tale of drug dealers, foreign terrorists, bloody violence, and hot, steamy sex, all leading to a shocking ending. Martin’s fans and newcomers alike will enjoy every moment of this thrill ride.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Beyond Reason

“All the action, romance and expectations that come from a Kat Martin book.” Fresh Fiction

Praise for Kat Martin’s Romantic Thrillers
 
“Martin pairs a widowed rancher and a PI in the outstanding romantic thriller that launches her Blood Ties, the Logans series…Martin, a master of the genre, ratchets up the tension throughout, casting numerous red herrings across the trail until the murderer is identified and some righteous justice is served. Her plucky heroine and gruff hero, meanwhile, provide a solid dose of romance. Readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on The Last Goodnight
 
“Martin seems to know her way around a working ranch, and she fills her romance with an interesting tutorial on what a well-run ranch does battle with each day.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Last Goodnight
 
“Kat Martin has delivered another intense, tightly-woven romantic suspense story to launch her new series. This one kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly flipping pages, and still trying to figure out all the answers right up until the big reveal.” —The Romance Dish on The Last Goodnight
 
“Suspenseful and has a few surprising twists and turns…I would definitely recommend it to people who like hunky cowboy alpha makes, smart and independent women, and sexy romances.” —One More Page on The Last Goodnight
 
"Martin revs the power from page one of this fast-paced romantic thriller… Fans of romantic suspense won’t be able to put this book down until the final page is turned, and Martin is likely to recruit thriller readers as well." —Publishers Weekly on The Deception
 
“An un-put-down-able page-turner that's sure to satisfy fans of romance and thrillers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Deception
 
“Martin keeps the twists and turns coming in the sensuous and spirited first Maximum Security romantic thriller…Readers will find it hard to wait for the next book in this tantalizing series.” —Publishers Weekly on The Conspiracy
 
“Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller
 
“Filled with suspense, action and sizzling scenes, the pages of this book practically turn themselves.” —Bookpage on Beyond Danger
 
 
"A high-octane mix of high stakes and high passion." —Bookpage on Into the Whirlwind
 
“Intense mystery and sensual love scenes will lure readers into this novel and not let go until the final page is turned.” —Publishers Weekly on Against the Wild
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Kat Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of sixty-five books across multiple genres. Sixteen million copies are in print and she has been published in twenty-one foreign countries, including Japan, France, Argentina, Greece, China, and Spain. Her books have been nominated for the prestigious RITA award and won both the Lifetime Achievement and Reviewer's Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews.
 
A resident of Missoula, Montana, Kat is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she majored in Anthropology and also studied History. She and her author husband, L.J. Martin, spend their winters in Ventura, California Visit Kat at www.katmartin.com. Or join her Facebook page. (www.facebook.com/pages/Kat-Martin). View titles by Kat Martin

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New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin continues to wow readers with her signature blend of action-packed suspense and sizzling romantic tension in this first book in the Texas Trilogy - now re-released in trade paperback!

Five weeks ago, Carly Drake stood at her grandfather’s grave. Now she’s burying Drake Trucking’s top driver, and the cops have no leads on the hijacking or murder. Faced with bankruptcy, phone threats, and fear of failure, Carly has to team up with the last man she wants to owe—Lincoln Cain.

Linc is magnetic, powerful, controlling—and hiding more than one secret. He promised Carly’s granddad he’d protect her. The old man took a chance on him when he was nothing but a kid with a record, and now he’s the multi-millionaire owner of a rival firm.

But Linc’s money can’t protect Carly from the men who’ll do anything to shut her down, or the secrets behind Drake Trucking. If she won’t sell out, the only way to keep her safe is to keep her close . . . and fight like hell.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR BEYOND REASON:

“The kind of taut, edge-of-your-seat action you crave from a suspenseful book.” —Bustle on Beyond Reason
 
“[A] romantic, suspenseful thriller.” —In Touch on Beyond Reason
 
“Martin whips together unforgettable characters and a high-octane plot with more twists and turns than a street in San Francisco[JN1] …As the suspense unfurls at a breathtaking pace, readers will be captivated by this tale of drug dealers, foreign terrorists, bloody violence, and hot, steamy sex, all leading to a shocking ending. Martin’s fans and newcomers alike will enjoy every moment of this thrill ride.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Beyond Reason

“All the action, romance and expectations that come from a Kat Martin book.” Fresh Fiction

Praise for Kat Martin’s Romantic Thrillers
 
“Martin pairs a widowed rancher and a PI in the outstanding romantic thriller that launches her Blood Ties, the Logans series…Martin, a master of the genre, ratchets up the tension throughout, casting numerous red herrings across the trail until the murderer is identified and some righteous justice is served. Her plucky heroine and gruff hero, meanwhile, provide a solid dose of romance. Readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on The Last Goodnight
 
“Martin seems to know her way around a working ranch, and she fills her romance with an interesting tutorial on what a well-run ranch does battle with each day.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Last Goodnight
 
“Kat Martin has delivered another intense, tightly-woven romantic suspense story to launch her new series. This one kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly flipping pages, and still trying to figure out all the answers right up until the big reveal.” —The Romance Dish on The Last Goodnight
 
“Suspenseful and has a few surprising twists and turns…I would definitely recommend it to people who like hunky cowboy alpha makes, smart and independent women, and sexy romances.” —One More Page on The Last Goodnight
 
"Martin revs the power from page one of this fast-paced romantic thriller… Fans of romantic suspense won’t be able to put this book down until the final page is turned, and Martin is likely to recruit thriller readers as well." —Publishers Weekly on The Deception
 
“An un-put-down-able page-turner that's sure to satisfy fans of romance and thrillers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Deception
 
“Martin keeps the twists and turns coming in the sensuous and spirited first Maximum Security romantic thriller…Readers will find it hard to wait for the next book in this tantalizing series.” —Publishers Weekly on The Conspiracy
 
“Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller
 
“Filled with suspense, action and sizzling scenes, the pages of this book practically turn themselves.” —Bookpage on Beyond Danger
 
 
"A high-octane mix of high stakes and high passion." —Bookpage on Into the Whirlwind
 
“Intense mystery and sensual love scenes will lure readers into this novel and not let go until the final page is turned.” —Publishers Weekly on Against the Wild
 [JN1]There was a spacing error in this quote. I fixed it.

Author

Kat Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of sixty-five books across multiple genres. Sixteen million copies are in print and she has been published in twenty-one foreign countries, including Japan, France, Argentina, Greece, China, and Spain. Her books have been nominated for the prestigious RITA award and won both the Lifetime Achievement and Reviewer's Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews.
 
A resident of Missoula, Montana, Kat is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she majored in Anthropology and also studied History. She and her author husband, L.J. Martin, spend their winters in Ventura, California Visit Kat at www.katmartin.com. Or join her Facebook page. (www.facebook.com/pages/Kat-Martin). View titles by Kat Martin