After her car breaks down, Beth Kennedy is forced to stay in Florida, the target of Hurricane Sabrina. She stocks up supplies, boards up windows, and hunkers down to wait out the storm, but her plan unravels when she witnesses a car accident. Risking her life, she braves the winds to save the driver. Just when she believes they are safe, she finds out the man she saved could possibly be more … dangerous than the severe weather.
Donovan Goldwyn only wanted to hide from the police, but the hurricane shoved his car into a tree. Now he’s trapped with a beautiful woman while the evidence that can prove his innocence to a brutal crime is out there for anyone to find.
As Hurricane Sabrina wreaks havoc, Beth has no other choice but to trust Donovan to stay alive. But will she survive, or will she become another hurricane crime?
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What a whirlwind of a story!!!
The action jumps right in and never lets up. Beth is tough and resilient. Enjoyed the story and I’m looking forward to more!
What a story! Way too short, but at least I know there is more.
I have no idea why it took me so long to pick this up, but I’m glad I finally did. Got the next one and am happy to see that it’s longer.
I like a good frame-up story. They are the best at seeing if and how the character will clear their name. With this mystery happening within the passing of a hurricane, everything seemed so intense. Every little step could be life or death and then there’s the possibility that someone might try to kill you. It was great.
I’m not a big fan of instant attraction stories, but since these characters recognized that they might not make it through the storm, it felt more feasible. It also helps that I really like Beth. She’s the kind of strong female character I’d like to see more of. Once the attraction was solidified, things got really hot and heavy really fast. That through me a bit, at first, but then I embraced it. These are two fit and attractive people trying to survive; let them have their fun while they can.
Recommended to adult readers of crime thrillers and romantic suspense.
Beth should have evacuated sooner when all her neighbors left. Surely one of them would have let her leave with them since her car wouldn’t start. Now she’s stuck and sees a car crash into a tree. Bringing the man inside is life-threatening. She got him inside and tended his wounds–then she saw his picture on TV and it wasn’t about the accident.
I enjoyed the narration, the tension-filled storyline, and the characters. It would have been a 5 star all the way around if the insta-love had been more insta-really like. That is always a difficult task in a novella. I have the whole series and can’t wait to listen and read them all.
I was completely shocked at how much story the author was able to pack in here in just under 50 pages. Overall it was an absolute perfect blend of romance, suspense, and mother nature trying to knock down the front door. It’s not just a story of two strangers waiting out a storm together. We have the added drama of Donovan being framed for his brother’s murder, and it becomes a fascinating tale of trust. Beth has no reason to believe this stranger when he declares his innocence, but when she sees the desperation shining through his sultry violet eyes? Who could say no to that?
Although it was short in length, I never felt like any part of the story was rushed, or that any key plot points were left out. Did Beth and Donovan become intimate rather quickly considering the time frame? Sure, but hell, you can’t blame ’em! It’s an intense situation, and quite possibly their last moments alive as a deadly hurricane passes over them. And seriously, the dude has violet eyes. I say go for it! The only question I have is what the hell kind of bathtub did this woman have in her house where it could not only fit two people, but they had a bit of extra room to remove their jeans for some sweet, sweet, lovin’? (Note: as someone with a ridiculously shallow and narrow tub, this is just pure jealousy).
The key players in this little novella are Beth and Donovan. However, through the brilliant use of metaphors, Hurricane Sabrina becomes a third main character in her own right. The descriptions or her rapid approach and violent wrath can practically be characterized as poetic. My favorite scene would have to be at the beginning when Beth struggles to make it to Donovan’s car which has crashed into a tree outside her house as the hurricane ravages on. You’re transported into the moment with Beth. You can feel the wind and rain lashing upon your face, feel the gravel digging into your hands as you crawl along the ground. Feel the tightening in your stomach from fear wondering if you’ll ever make it to this man before the storm carries you both away. For all of you authors out there wondering how to craft the perfect novella, I say use this as your template. Honestly, I really don’t have any criticisms! A rarity indeed