It Happens In A Book

 Another piece of my story, at last! I know that what I have posted so far needs a TON of editing and fixing, but I was wondering what you all thought of the pacing. (and not the pace at which I post the story lol) Is the plot going too slowly, too fast, or just the right pace? Anyway, let's get to the story! Chapter Five Intrigue filled me, wondering at Tara’s cryptic words. She had shown up at the bakery, trying to act nonchalant, but I could sense the excitement that bubbled up within her. She had leaned against the counter and, with a twinkle in her eyes, told me to meet her in the ballroom at exactly six-o-clock. After I begged for a hint as to what the surprise was, she mentioned that dinner would be provided. Then, as if a last-minute thought, she suggested that I wear something nice. I stood in front of the cracker mirror in the hallway of the apartment building I lived in, debating with myself whether or not to wear my new dress from Henry. It sure was beautiful. But would...

 I really need to make this a habit...:-) Here's another part of the story! The rest of the day they spent wandering through the city and it's numerous parks, but their never-ending conversation had moved on to lighter topics. They were walking past a clothing store when Cassie stopped and gasped. “I just realized something. I can’t go to Tara’s party.” Henry pulled her out of the flow of people to the wall of the store. “Why not?” “I don’t have anything to wear.” She had sounded so perplexed, he had expected her to have an important and serious reason. Only women… “Are you serious?” “Yes.” Her eyebrows furrowed together, making creases in her forehead. “I can’t wear this-” She gestured to the navy blue suit she wore. “And I don’t have anything nicer.” “I think you look nice,” Henry offered, hoping to make her blush. She just glared at him and he held his hands up in surrender. “Okay, okay. There’s a clothing store right here. Why don’t you pick something out?” “Are you serious...

  Unknown Threat by Lynn H. Blackburn      US Secret Service Special Agent Luke Powell is lucky to be alive. Three of his fellow agents have died in unusual circumstances in the past ten weeks. Luke is devastated by the loss of his friends and colleagues, and his inability to locate the killer feels like a personal failure. He's an expert at shielding others, but now the protectors are in need of protection.      FBI Special Agent Faith Malone is driven to succeed and confident in her ability to solve every case she's assigned. She's been put in charge of the investigation into the unprecedented attacks, and with Luke's life in danger, the stakes have never been higher. But it's hard to know how to fight back when you don't know who the enemy is.      As more agents are targeted, Luke and Faith will have to work together to bring a killer to justice and prevent any more names from joining their fallen brothers and sisters on the Secret S...