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Revenge. Romance. The Ratings.
Cameras don't lie. Pictures Do.

Veteran TV reporter Charlotte McNally fights for justice, journalism—and the battle against on-air aging. (And for that dishy professor she met on the job.) The good news: she's got explosive evidence to free an innocent woman from prison. The bad news: that makes Charlotte—and someone she loves—the killer's next target.

Who better to crack the story than Boston's own version of Brenda Starr? Unfortunately, the prime source won't talk, the attorney general is trying to block the investigation, and the more Charlotte snoops around, the more people turn up dead.

An extended visit from her persnickety mother isn't helping. And the incredibly sexy new love of her life may be the picture of perfection, but that includes a close up of a prickly preteen who isn't keen on sharing her daddy with Charlotte.

"FACE TIME is a superior sexy mystery infused with an insider's knowledge of the wild TV news industry and, at its heart, a rich, well-developed protagonist we can cheer for. Charlotte "Charlie" McNally is a forty-something reporter with keen instincts, experience and drive to free a wrongly-accused woman. Her creator, Hank Phillippi Ryan, is an exciting voice for smart women who are tired of silly chick lit fare and ready for some real, kick-ass romance and intelligent plot. I loved it!" —Sarah Strohmeyer, nationally bestselling author of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY PROPOSAL

"FACE TIME just proves that Hank Phillippi Ryan is an author on the fast track to success in the writing field. Her characters are engagingly developed; her gift for dialogue comes through loud and clear, and her fresh voice in the suspense genre comes to life on the pages. If you are looking for a great mystery, a little comedy and romance to boot, you can't go wrong with a Hank Phillippi Ryan book. Bravo, Ms. Ryan, FACE TIME is another keeper." —SingleTitles.com

"Ryan delivers a fast-moving, densely plotted caper filled with many shady characters that will leave you guessing as to who did it. FACE TIME is terrific escapist fare. Ryan has created a captivating plot that is sure to grip readers and never let go!" —RomanceJunkies.com

"Hank Phillippi Ryan is one mighty fine writer, and FACE TIME is a well-written and smoothly paced mystery. Ms. Ryan keeps turning out excellently plotted stories featuring superb returning characters. FACE TIME is intelligent entertainment laced with humor, romance, and of course, suspense. This book comes highly recommended." —Betty Cox, Reader to Reader

“Loved it! Smart, funny, fresh, intriguing and thoroughly entertaining--I highly recommend this series.”—New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Brockmann

FACE TIME hits bookstore shelves next month, but readers can pick up a copy of PRIME TIME (MIRA Books, July 2009), the debut Charlotte McNally Mystery, today. Visit www.HankPhillippiRyan.com for ordering details and an excerpt from AIR TIME, the brand new Charlotte McNally Mystery scheduled for release in September!