About the book
Love is the most dangerous territory of all
Every day, bodyguard Owen Jackson puts his life on the lineand keeps his feelings for Penny Sandoval locked away. Assigned to protect Penny's father, a presidential candidate, Owen can't get emotionally involved. That is, until Penny and her young son, Cruz, are abducted and taken deep into the California badlands.
Owen knows the bleak territory from his childhood. Worse, he knows the gang leader making ransom demandshis own brother, Shane. When a terrified Penny escapes into the desert with Cruz, Owen has to save her: from the elements and from the gang in close pursuit. Owen has hidden the darkness in his past from Penny. Now his only chance of keeping her alive is to let her see the man he really iseven if it means losing the only woman he'll ever want.
Editions of Badlands
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780373778348
- EBook
- ISBN 9781460323793
Read an Excerpt
Love is the most dangerous territory of all
Every day, bodyguard Owen Jackson puts his life on the lineand keeps his feelings for Penny Sandoval locked away. Assigned to protect Penny's father, a presidential candidate, Owen can't get emotionally involved. That is, until Penny and her young son, Cruz, are abducted and taken deep into the California badlands.
Owen knows the bleak territory from his childhood. Worse, he knows the gang leader making ransom demandshis own brother, Shane. When a terrified Penny escapes into the desert with Cruz, Owen has to save her: from the elements and from the gang in close pursuit. Owen has hidden the darkness in his past from Penny. Now his only chance of keeping her alive is to let her see the man he really iseven if it means losing the only woman he'll ever want.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badlands about?
Love is the most dangerous territory of all
Every day, bodyguard Owen Jackson puts his life on the lineand keeps his feelings for Penny Sandoval locked away. Assigned to protect Penny's father, a presidential candidate, Owen can't get emotionally involved. That is, until Penny and her young son, Cruz, are abducted and taken deep into the California badlands.
Owen knows the bleak territory from his childhood. Worse, he knows the gang leader making ransom demandshis own brother, Shane. When a terrified Penny escapes into the desert with Cruz, Owen has to save her: from the elements and from the gang in close pursuit. Owen has hidden the darkness in his past from Penny. Now his only chance of keeping her alive is to let her see the man he really iseven if it means losing the only woman he'll ever want.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Badlands?
Fiction > Romance > Romantic suspense
Where can I read a sample of Badlands?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780373778348
Is Badlands part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Aftershock
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Badlands?
Jill Sorenson
Who is the Publisher of the book Badlands?
HQN Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Badlands is available as paperback(ISBN 9780373778348) and ebook(ISBN 9781460323793)
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