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Hope Knocks Twice
Paperback
Series: Emma Parks CPS Stories, Book 1
Publisher: JT Hume
Published: Feb 19 2025
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Emma Parks is the spoiled youngest daughter of a disgraced congressman who's looking for a way to break free of her debutante life of privilege and power. She is not prepared for the harsh realities that come with life in Child Protective Services: abuse, anger, hate, and murder. Her new bosses seem to hate her and her family cuts her off, and her new life is going off the rails until a chance encounter with a young homicide detective. Can she save him after a tragic officer-involved shooting and maybe, just maybe, find their happily ever?
This is the first of the Emma Parks series, followed by Saturday's Child and Emma Forgiven.
The reviews are in!
I enjoyed every minute of this read. JT Hume seems to know his social services. As someone deeply acquainted with this field, this story is not far fetched at all. I like the main character, Emma, and her boss, their relationship is interesting. Also, the back story on the main character is complex and will continue, I'm sure, to interfere with her life. Also, the romance is fun. If you enjoy gritty fiction, you'll enjoy this book. - Jacci
A little murder--a little romance--a little heartbreak--and plenty of intrigue to keep those pages turning. I wasn't quite sure what to expect in a novel based on a CPS caseworker, but J.T. Hume didn't let me down. I was given characters I could clearly envision, and even though I may have initially viewed them as a bit stereotypical, the author began to add layers and depth as the story progressed and by the end, I felt as if I'd made a few new friends. I'm hooked and willing to follow Emma Parks through further dilemmas! - Leona
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JT Hume started life as a rambling man. Born in El Paso while his US Army parents were stationed in Texas, he's been boots-dry in forty-plus states and lived in three countries. He's a proud Nevadan and product of the Silver State's K12 and higher education system, and he proudly served in the United States Air Force.
The best decision he ever made was when he asked Cassidy Carson to marry him. The jury is still out on whether accepting said proposal was Cassidy's best decision.
JT Hume's books are formed from his knowledge and interest in politics, government, and Nevada. His characters are pushed through strategies honed over many years of playing bad chess. You might say his books are flavored with the love and romance he's shared with his soulmate over their decades together.
Please read his books and reach out to him with questions, corrections, or constructive criticism. Thank you.
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