Running from danger, caught by love.With her life at risk, Sarah Cooper hangs up her ballet shoes and flees her glamorous career in San Diego. She assumes a new identity and takes refuge at a horse ranch in rural Maryland. Mucking stalls is a far cry from center stage, and the ranch’s so-called “horse whisperer” is the complete opposite of the men she’s used to. He’s stubborn, sullen, and sexy.… to. He’s stubborn, sullen, and sexy.
Unfortunately, he’s also suspicious. Of her.
Bruce Murphy trusts his horses, and since the new ranch hand showed up, they’ve been skittish. Sarah’s trouble, and Bruce wants her gone before he loses anyone else he cares about. She challenges him until he can’t decide if he should kiss or shake her. But the more time they spend together, the more he sees the truth: Sarah isn’t trouble, she’s in trouble.
Bruce protects his heart as tightly as Sarah guards her secrets, but they each have something the other needs—Sarah needs Bruce to help her stay alive and Bruce needs Sarah to help him learn to live again.
“A fast-moving, exciting novel. The main characters are the perfect combination of charming and complex. This contemporary romance delivers electrifying heat between characters with a sprinkle of humor.” – InD’tale
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Q: Why do you write?
A: It’s a calling. Characters and stories swirl around in my head, and I have to get them down on paper. Writing takes me to another world where I tap into my creativity. That process is amazing to experience, and while I’m working on one book, plots and ideas form for the next. Raising a family and working meant I had to squeeze in writing time, but it’s always been a big part of me. It keeps my mind active and my imagination fresh.
Q: What books do you write?
A: Currently, I write romantic suspense. I love to create deliciously evil villains, but keep violence to a minimum. My books tend to be on the lighter side, focusing more on the romance, but with subplots that keep the pages turning. I’ve completed three books in the Love Beyond Danger series and may try my hand at a contemporary series next.
LOVE BEYOND DANGER
- LOVE IN HIDING (book 1)
- LOVE UNCOVERED (book 2)
Q: Why should readers pick up your books?
A: My books are unique. Not the typical romantic suspense. It’s very hard to find anything on the shelf like them. I’m told that people read my books in one day. They have plot twists, secrets, and deep characters. I work hard at creating solid secondary characters who bring even more emotion to the story. If a reader likes to be surprised along the way and enjoys wit, tender moments, and suspense, my books deliver.
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This is the first book I’ve read by Diane Holiday. It was pretty good, all things considered. It’s a fast-paced romantic suspense that reads quickly. You’re thrown into the middle of the drama as Sarah is running from her stalker. She’s headed cross-country in an effort to get as far away as fast as possible. She literally left everything behind in Cali. She ends up on a horse farm in Maryland with fumes in her gas tank and barely any money in her pocket. She’s desperate for the job that’s open at the farm. When she gets there she discovers her biggest obstacle to getting the job will be the first person she meets. Or, more accurately, runs into. Bruce. The Navy SEAL who gets a bad vibe from her from the beginning. They quickly realize they may have misjudged one another and then the danger ratchets up, but there may be trouble from more than one front.
Ms Holiday presents a compelling story that keeps you reading. There is plenty of drama, but each scene is resolved rather quickly. The stalker is revealed well before he actually strikes, but there are a few surprises.
This is a wonderful suspense novel. The chemistry between the two characters is intense, and Sarah breaks through the rough exterior of Bruce. This story emphasizes the warnings of spousal abuse along with someone who is dirty. Bruce is a wonderful protector and Sarah has found a home on this small horse ranch in Maryland. The intrigue generated is 2nd to the romance, but is just as intense in not knowing what is going to happen next. This is an excellent read for those that love romance mixed with suspense and intrigue.
The twist and turns
In this book keep you on your toes. Sarah was running from a stalker in San Diego where she was a ballet dancer. She ends up in Maryland on a farm and trying to keep her head down. Bruce runs his horse therapy program out of it. He is a ex SEAL and knows something is off with her. But he doesn’t know he has a semi stalker himself.
A great romantic suspense.
This was not a quick read so expect to spend some time with the tale but it was so worth it. Sarah and Bruce are two peas in a pod both are not trusting souls the question is will they learn to trust each other? This romantic suspense has all the elements that make up a great story. The characters were realistic and engaging. The flow was smooth and made for an easy read and the author did a great job at the twists and turns giving the reader that feeling of just not being sure about what is going to happen next. The ending was just awesome! This was an outstanding piece and I highly recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Bruce is an ex Navy SEAL who has had his heart closed off since his wife died four years ago. He runs a equine therapy program for veterans on a horse ranch in Maryland. He is content and grumpy most of the time, that is until Sarah shows up at the ranch looking for work. She is a petite, athletically built woman who knows nothing about horses but she is a hard worker. Bruce can at least admire that about her. Actually, he admires a lot more than that and he senses that she is scared and running from something. But what?
As he begins to open up to the possibilities, he sees what an amazing woman she is. Can he protect her from whatever is in her past and save her from the danger that lurks around her? Is the possibility of loving again worth the risk he would have to take?
I really enjoyed the story of this book. There were a number of f-bombs and some descriptive sexual encounters, which I don’t particularly enjoy reading about. But, the story was good and I loved how protective Bruce was and how strong Sarah was, even in the face of all the uncertainty that was around her.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
Sarah is hiding to save her life. Bruce has closed his heart to love after losing so many people he loved. When Sarah appears in the ranch Bruce works they feel an instant attraction but will Bruce open his heart again? Will Sarah stop running and fight to have a live and love again?