The Thing About Love

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When newly divorced FBI Special Agent Jessica Harlow finds out that the Chicago field office has an opening for an undercover agent, returning to her hometown seems perfect. But her new partner, John Shepherd, just happens to be the cocky Army Ranger she met at the FBI Academy six years ago. Just one assignment away from joining the FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Team, John isn't going to let the woman who once showed him up throw him off his game. He'll have to stay close to Jessica . But the heat behind their sparring threatens to make the simple job a whole lot more complicated...

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Praise for The Thing About Love

Named One of the Best Love Stories of 2017 by NPR

A Goodreads Highly Anticipated Book of 2017

"A perfect beach read."NPR.org

"Julie James writes delicious books[.]"The Washington Post

James star shines even brighter with this smart, sparkling winner.Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A sexy and thrilling standalone[.]Goodreads

James dialogue and characters sparkle with intelligence and humor, and there is plenty of action.Booklist

James knack for witty, snappy banter and excellent story plotting is on full display in her latest novel.RT Book Reviews

I had the best time reading this book!Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

The Thing About Loveis a delight.USAToday.com


Praise for the novels of Julie James

Julie James writes books I cant put down.Nalini Singh,New York Timesbestselling author

It's easy to see why [James'] books have such a wide appeal.USAToday.com

A tantalizing desserta delicious, delightful read that all hopeless romantics will enjoy.Chicago Sun-Times

Sexy and effervescent.Kirkus Reviews

Packed with hilarious situations and sharp dialogue.San Francisco Book Review

A rare treat.Chicago Tribune

Author Bio

After graduating from law school, New York Times bestselling author Julie James clerked for the United States Court of Appeals. She then practiced law with one of the nation's largest firms for several years until she began writing screenplays. After Hollywood producers optioned two of her scripts, she decided to leave the practice of law to write full-time. Julie's books have been listed on the American Library Association's Reading List for Top Genre Novels and Booklist's Top 10 Romances of the Year, and have been featured as one of Cosmopolitan magazine's Red Hot Reads. Julie's books have been translated into seventeen languages, and her most recent novels are The Thing About Love, Suddenly One Summer, It Happened One Wedding, Love Irresistibly, and About That Night.