In the story, I explore fear versus love as motivating emotions. The villain is a serial killer (nicknamed Fearmonger) who believes fear is the emotion that makes the world go ’round. My real-life experiences and education as a counselor and biologist didn’t impact the plot so much as the theme and characters. Did something happen in your professional life that was the inspiration for the plot in the book? It sounds like you really understand Maggie, since you have a similar background. I had a chance to chat with the author about ONLY FEAR, a terrific September release from Carina Press, a digital-first imprint of Harlequin:

Still, it will take all of Ethan’s skills to protect his new assignment, the irresistible Maggie, from a man intent on teaching her the ultimate lesson in fear…. When a strange caller begins stalking her on the air and murdering people to get her attention, Maggie realizes she can no longer close herself off from the outside world.Ī personal security expert, former Secret Service Agent Ethan Townsend is no stranger to tracking down the most violent monsters of society and bringing them to justice. A radio talk show host seems to be the perfect profession, a job where she can help people from a distance while staying safe.

With degrees in Biology and Psychology and a Masters degree in Counselor Education, she knows all the tricks of putting believable characters into intense, nail-biting situations in this debut romantic thriller.Īfter a violent incident with a patient leaves scars on both her mind and body, psychiatrist Dr. Where do you go when you’ve run as far as you can but you’re still being chased? Author Anne Marie Becker knows.

Only Fear by Anne Marie Becker