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An Unexpected Distraction (Richter) Paperback – November 30, 2021

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Family secrets and fresh romance collide in this heart-pounding Richter series installment by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee.

Jacqueline “Jax” Simon knows how to expose secrets: she’s a skilled operative with MacBain Security and Solutions. When Jax hears her parents are divorcing, she races to London to find out why. She’s determined to learn the truth, especially when her investigation uncovers why her parents sent her to Richter, the German military school that made her a fighter.

Andrew Craig collects Jax at Heathrow Airport as a favor. He’s heard she’s a handful, but he didn’t know she’s dangerously gorgeous too. His instant attraction could change his life…or end it.

Jax doesn’t want to fall for Andrew, but soon he’s worming his way into her life. Together, they infiltrate Richter to discover if it has returned to its covert purpose: training children to be spies and assassins and blackmailing parents to look the other way. As the attraction between the two intensifies, so do the secrets exploding all around them. How deadly are those secrets―and who will survive?

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New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee has written thirty-five books that have collectively sold more than eight million copies and have been translated into more than twenty languages. Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full time and has penned the Not Quite series, the Weekday Brides series, the Most Likely To series, and the First Wives series.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 365 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1542029562
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542029568
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Richter

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Catherine is a #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Indie Reader bestselling author. In addition, her books have also graced The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists. In total, she has written thirty-nine beloved books that have collectively sold more than 10 million copies and have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full time and has penned The Not Quite series, The Weekday Brides series, The Most Likely To series, and The First Wives series.

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Customers love the story's twists and turns, describing it as an excellent page-turner that keeps them engaged throughout. The book features strong heroes and includes characters from previous books, with one customer highlighting the heartwarming relationship between Jax and her mother. Customers enjoy the witty banter between Jax and Andrew, and find the book hard to put down.

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99 customers mention "Intrigue"93 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the intrigue of the book, particularly its twists and turns, with one customer noting how the plot keeps moving.

"I hope I can find the next book that continues this amazing saga!..." Read more

"...There are many twists and turns in this book and while it can be read as a standalone, I think the story works best when you have some background..." Read more

"...Their chemistry is off the charts and catching her off guard is wonderful...." Read more

"Great characters that are deep and believable. Humor, intrigue. Mysteries that get solved with surprises. What more could I ask?" Read more

81 customers mention "Readability"78 positive3 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an excellent page-turner, with one customer noting it gets better with each book in the series.

"...C. Bybee is one of the most brilliant word smiths I have ever read, and can’t wait to dive into the next book." Read more

"...There are many twists and turns in this book and while it can be read as a standalone, I think the story works best when you have some background..." Read more

"I didn’t want it to end! Is there another one out? Best time reading all of them From Samantha and Eliza, First Wives Club and now the Richter set...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book. It wasn't as exciting as the previous books but its worth reading. This book is about Jax and Andrew...." Read more

46 customers mention "Series quality"46 positive0 negative

Customers love this book and consider it the best in the Richter series, with one customer noting that the series just gets better with each installment.

"This series just keeps getting better! Can’t wait for book 4!..." Read more

"...As I mentioned at the outset, this series has been so good and this one was no exception...." Read more

"...This has been a great series and looking forward to the next one. Will it be another Richter? There is always Lynette and Charlie?" Read more

"Loved it all from beginning to end! Loved the 😅 humor, romance, and suspense! Can't wait to another of her bookx...." Read more

44 customers mention "Character development"44 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the strong heroes and the inclusion of characters from previous books.

"...Great characters who believe in principles. Honesty, integrity loyalty and family. This felt like a very short book, although the story is complete...." Read more

"...He’s sexy, and strong and up for just about anything Jax throws at him...." Read more

"Great characters that are deep and believable. Humor, intrigue. Mysteries that get solved with surprises. What more could I ask?" Read more

"Couldn’t put it down. I like the way she paints her characters and makes you want to learn more about them...." Read more

25 customers mention "Humor"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its witty banter between characters Jax and Andrew, and find it thoroughly entertaining.

"Great characters that are deep and believable. Humor, intrigue. Mysteries that get solved with surprises. What more could I ask?" Read more

"...There is also humor scattered throughout. Hope there is a fourth in the series maybe dealing with Evelin and Isaac" Read more

"It is a joy to read this series filled with familiar characters and HIGHLY accomplished women who don't need a man...except for one thing...." Read more

"Loved it all from beginning to end! Loved the 😅 humor, romance, and suspense! Can't wait to another of her bookx...." Read more

12 customers mention "Heartwarming"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one customer particularly appreciating the relationship between Jax and her mother, while others enjoy the sisterhood elements and family connections.

"...the Richter Series by Catherine Bybee, this one answers many questions for Jacqueline 'Jax' Simon...." Read more

"...like that several female characters are strong and capable but still feminine. There is also humor scattered throughout...." Read more

"...joy to read this series filled with familiar characters and HIGHLY accomplished women who don't need a man...except for one thing...." Read more

"This series is a great read, hard to put down. Enjoyed meeting the three women and the bond that they have...." Read more

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"Twists and turns throughout. Hard to put down. This is a fantastic series to read. It will keep you on the edge of your seat." Read more

"Well written. Hard to put the book down. This moved with plenty of action. When will next book come out?" Read more

"I have loved this series, each book has been "un-put-downable"!! Please keep the great books and characters coming! Thank you!" Read more

13 customers mention "Distraction level"7 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's distraction level, with some finding it a good distraction that keeps them on their toes, while others appreciate that it's perfect for relaxing.

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kimberly Shafer
love this series
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
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This series just keeps getting better! Can’t wait for book 4! If you haven’t read the first wives club series do yourself a favor and read that first to tie it all together

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Mountain girl
Brilliant!
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I hope I can find the next book that continues this amazing saga! C. Bybee is one of the most brilliant word smiths I have ever read, and can’t wait to dive into the next book.

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Helen
The gang is all here
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
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I have enjoyed all of Bybee’s novels - mysterious romances with twists. Great characters who believe in principles. Honesty, integrity loyalty and family. This felt like a very short book, although the story is complete. I have always like Jax’s and her spunk, lovely to see the story book ending of Claire’s romance and Neil and Gwen are always a plus. Richter is back in play so the team isn’t in the USA. Sasha also shows up as deadly as ever. But every role was brief, hence the short feeling of the story. Of course there was no proper ending, one bad guy is killed but who is still pulling strings? Obviously more books in progress. And I will continue to read. It did make me want to reread Neil’s story. Especially knowing where they have now ended up.

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Heather F.
Thoroughly entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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I've been so intrigued by all of the books in the Richter series thus far and An Unexpected Distraction was no different. Catherine Bybee has a way of creating a story where you're pulled in from the very beginning and you're kept on the edge of your seat as you progress through the book.

Jacqueline "Jax" Simons, who attended Richter Boarding School during high school, now works for McBain Security where she uses the skills she mastered during her years at Richter to work as a private investigator. While she grew up in Europe, she's lived in California for the past six years and she's love every minute of it. When she gets a call from her brother that she needs to come home, she knows something big must be up, as she hasn't been close to her family for a very long time. With it being a family issue, she does what she knows she should and boards a flight.

Andrew Craig is the friend of Jax's brother, Harry, and he does his buddy a favor by picking up his sister at the airport when she arrives. He's not forthcoming with exactly who he is, so Jax thinks he's just a driver who was hired to pick her up. He would like nothing more than the opportunity to see Jax again, so he heads to her hotel, where that happens. The two find that there is a definite attraction between them, but can anything come of it?

Jax ends up getting an assignment that will keep her in Europe for a while longer. Not only that, but the family matters are keeping her there longer as well. Andrew ends up playing a role in the assignment she's given since the two are dating. It gives her a good cover, but it also gives Andrew a true look into how dangerous the work that Jax does can be. Will he be able to handle it? Will Jax be able to get herself out of a difficult spot that she finds herself in?

As I mentioned at the outset, this series has been so good and this one was no exception. We were certainly set up for a forthcoming book, which makes me excited. I'm always up for any book that Bybee pens for us!

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Reading in Morgan Hill
Great book, great series!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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The third book in the Richter Series by Catherine Bybee, this one answers many questions for Jacqueline 'Jax' Simon. Not knowing exactly why she was sent to Richter, the private school that educates its students on much more than academics, her parent's issues soon show her what happened and why.

Jax is a take no prisoners operative for a security firm, a typical alpha, although female, not male. Go in, get the job done,, and take names kind of person. Andrew is more of a softie...I loved some of his responses when Jax had to get 'real' with the bad guys! He is in awe of Jax and the perfect fit for her!

There are many twists and turns in this book and while it can be read as a standalone, I think the story works best when you have some background from the previous books.

When we think everything is tied up in a pretty box, the girls from Richter that we know from the previous books have all made their matches and are in healthy relationships, and we're sighing as we watch two people get married...the last 4 paragraphs of the epilogue let us know not all is as it seems. GAHHHH...

Can't wait to see what happens next!!

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Anna
Action packed romance!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
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I knew Jax story would be a great one and did it ever deliver. I love how resourceful and independent she is. How strong she is even in the face of her parents seemingly reluctance to have her there. But once she finds out the family secrets she finds a relationship with her mother, and an unexpected distraction in Andrew.

Never wanting to settle for the kind of man her parents want for her, Jax has always went the complete opposite. But when her brother calls her back to England for a family emergency she doesn’t know what to expect. And she finds things aren’t always what they seem.

Andrew is not at all what she thought. He may be in an office but he isn’t t the stodgy man one would think. He’s sexy, and strong and up for just about anything Jax throws at him.

Even in the face of her family secrets and the dangers of her job he stands firm thru it all. Their chemistry is off the charts and catching her off guard is wonderful.

When things go bad and Jax faces her biggest threat, Andrews unwavering strength and love help her to face it all. I loved this book and the whole series and can’t wait for more!

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Really?! A cliffhanger?
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
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After getting to know this group of family by choice - was disappointed to find that there will be no conclusion to who has been pulling the strings.

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An Unexpected Distraction
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
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Andrew, Harry, Allison, Claire, Sasha & Jax’s story continues although the love story between Andrew and Jax is leading to marriage and hopefully living happily ever afterwards. This has been a great series and looking forward to the next one. Will it be another Richter? There is always Lynette and Charlie?

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Brenda Jones
Great read
Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2022
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I really enjoyed the Richter series and hope that there will be more in the future. The story is interesting and keeps you reading. The characters feel real and I felt like I knew them.

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Vicki Anne Page
very enjoyable
Reviewed in Australia on November 11, 2022
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Great series with believable characters & story. U could see them . So many emotions that u feel
Please read it !

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Leonard Henry Topham
A thriller with plenty of action
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2024
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If you like spy thrillers, you are probably going to like this one. If you like intrigue and a little romance thrown in, so much the better.

However, if you haven't read the first two books, I recommend you do so. Whilst this book can stand alone, you may find much that is puzzling.

I can thoroughly recommend the series.

However, if Catherine Bybee sees this, a follow-up would be good.

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Stephanie Bosse
erst untypisch und das super spannend
Reviewed in Germany on October 16, 2024
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Viel Spaß beim lesen/hören… ich hatte ihn! Das offene Ende macht mich wahnsinnig… Aber mal sehen, was kommt. Danke an die Autorin!

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Nora
wow and can't wait for the 4th book
Reviewed in Germany on December 7, 2021
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I really liked that book, like the two Richter's before and the one about Sasha. For me it's the right mix of everything. I have to admit Claire and Cooper are still my favourite couple and Sasha's book my favourite concerning the storyline, but this still was very good. Andrew and Jax are written in a very cute way and I got attached to them, his down to earth way of dealing and that there was no drama between them.
i deduct one star as I have the impression, although the suspense in the story it was not much, I expected more. Even if I don't like cliffhanger, I appreciate that this is a good sign that there will at least be one other story. I hope Sven and James will get also their own book. Looking forward to also have some stories about the end 30's or mid 40's. Sadly there was no book release date or any other hint for the new book, can't wait to read the next one.

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very enjoyable

A thriller with plenty of action

erst untypisch und das super spannend

wow and can't wait for the 4th book