Love is dangerous. . . behind the badge. Former FBI agent Preston Savage could settle for a slowdown. Moving to Carson and joining the local police department is the change of pace he needed. Preston has made a lot of mistakes and he’s looking to make amends, not fall in love. . . especially with someone tied to his dangerous past working undercover. Single mother, Shelly Johnson, has one mission … Shelly Johnson, has one mission in life: protect her son from his father’s sins. All it takes is one incredible kiss to turn her carefully constructed world upside down.
Preston has never forgotten about Shelly, and now that she’s close enough to touch, he’s not letting her get away. If he can earn her trust, he can keep her safe. But the closer they get, the more complicated things become.
What will happen when the truth surfaces and the past comes for both of them?
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This was a short quick read, and although I would of loved more as everything seemed to happen so fast, especially that twist at the end, I still enjoyed it for the most part and know many others will too if they don’t have time for a long read.
Couldn’t think of a more deserving couple for happiness too, except maybe the male main character for the next book which I’ll look forward to reading.
Oh my heart!! Preston was smitten from the minute he laid eyes on Shelly years ago. Shelly was captivated by the intense blue eyes. Fast forward 8 years and he’s the sheriff and her new landlord. Preston saw this as a sign to finally make his move. He welcomed Shelly and her son into his property to also protect her but she doesn’t remember him from prior years. When Shelly finally gives in to Preston advances it’s hot. These two can’t get enough of each other. Then the past returns trying to destroy everything. Then to make matters worse Preston has to fight for his life. But Shelly never leaves his side and their relationship is solidified. They were an interracial couple and I love how it was only mentioned once and not make the entire story about it. Love has no color.
Absolutely loved this storyline! Preston and Shelly are wonderful in this story and reading what they go through makes it even better. I hope to read more with them and Abel and Ace in the future.
Behind the Badge is book 2 in the Home in Carson series. It can be read as a standalone. Preston is a good guy with a big heart. He’s an ex FBI agent and now he’s in the small town of Carson working as Sheriff. Shelly is a good person too. She moves to Carson with her sons for a new start. She has an abusive ex and wasn’t looking for a relationship or love but then she meets Preston. These two have chemistry and a great connection. They are cute together. This one was a quick sweet read.
“I want to spend however long I have worshipping you. But I can’t promise that I will be soft and gentle. I have something built up inside of me, ready to unleash.”
“I don’t want gentle. I want all of you, Preston.”
Oh, Preston. For all the trouble you’ve caused in the past, I dare say you have redeemed yourself!
I loved these two!! Preston, wanting her so badly but, as my favorite heroes often do, feels she deserves better. He knows of their connection in the past and if she figures it out, she’ll never speak to him again. But, whatever his head is telling him, his heart just isn’t listening. Will he ever have the chance to have a life with her before his past comes for his future?
Single mother, Shelly Johnson has overcome so much and is looking for a new start. When she has the opportunity to move to Carson, NC she jumps at the chance. She was expecting the quaint town to become home. What she didn’t expect was Preston. She had sworn off relationships, wanting to concentrate on her son and a new life. But, she soon realizes that just won’t apply to Preston. But, he’s holding a secret – one tied to her past. And soon that past is coming for him and just might destroy any chance she has at happiness.
This was a great story! I really liked these two and I love this series!! Definitely grab it!
I always love reading books by this author and this book is the second in this series Home In Carson #2 and I really enjoyed reading it. This small town romance was great and picked up from the first book.
Preston is an ex FBI agent but now needs a change of pace and is a really good guy that will do anything for the people that he loves. He wants to earn Shelly’s trust but it isn’t as easy as he thinks. Shelly is a single mother that will do anything to protect her child. She has had things quite tough and has ben through a lot. When she sees Preston she knows her life will never be the same again. But the question is what will happen between these tow people that are meant to be?
I loved the way that this author has written these characters and the chemistry that they both have and the connection is so strong that you wont be able to take your eyes from them both. This book is a quick read that is filled with all the secrets, twists, drama, love and chemistry and bumps that the reader won’t see coming and you will enjoy every page. This story is a great read and it flows beautifully throughout and cat wait to read more books fro this series and from this author as I love her style of writing it always pulls me in.
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I really enjoyed Shelly and Preston’s story. Preston is the Sheriff of Carson but worked undercover in the FBI for years. While he was undercover he saved Shelly from her abusive, criminal ex. When Shelly and her son Abel moves to Carson she is unsettled by the attraction she feels towards her new landlord. This was a great novella and I’m looking forward to returning to Carson for the next book.
I want to move to Carson!! Everyone is awesome. Loved that Preston and Shelly are getting their HEA. A brilliant story. The second book in this series and can’t wait for more. Loved it!!
Shelly’s distrust of law enforcement began when she was falsely accused by the FBI during a drug raid. Unbeknownst to Shelly, one of the agents there knew she was innocent and fought for her release. Fast forward 7 years and that agent is now the local sherif of Carson where Shelly just moved to. Preston left the FBI and became the sherif of Carson, but he still helps out the FBI now and again. Sparks fly between the two, but will Preston’s job get in the way of them being together? This is a fast paced novella that keeps you turning the pages to find out if they get their HEA.
Beautiful sort read that shows you we all deserve love… even if sometimes we need to fight for it.
Preston and Shelley were perfect together and Abel was adorable.
This book had me going through a range of emotions. I was so in love with the story.
Loving the small town of Carson.
Total page turner… great read
I was given an ARC but voluntarily chose to review
If you have read the Carson series, you know we have all asked the same question. When does Preston get his HEA. In true Carson fashion Preston finally meets his match. Shelly is independent and finally makes the move to Carson to start over. She accepts renting the cabin from none other than the town Sheriff. But there is something in his eyes that she remembers. I love that this was a fast read and really can’t wait for more.
Single mom, FBI agent, yes please! A beautifully told love story with all the feels. Can be read a as standalone. I highly recommend reading this book.
Mystery and passion and sexual tension blended into a good read!!
Nice to see Carson again. Shelly and Preston make a great couple. And the ending was a nice twist!
Loved this story between Preston ,the Sheriff of Carson, and former FBI agent, and Shelly , who moved to Carson to get a better life for her, and her son.
This couple had insta attraction, both scared to start something new, but they have met in the past that only one of them remembers….
Great addition to my favorite Carson series…
I really liked Preston and Shelley! I thought Preston deserved better than how everyone treated him in the other books. I was so glad when everyone came to help him!
Shelley was a great character, too. Her son, Abel was just too cute!
Welcome once again to the small town of Carson, NC.
We finally get Preston’s story. He’s been in and out of books since Coming Consumed (Book 3 in the Welcome to Carson series) and it’s great for him to finally get his time in the spotlight.
Shelly is ready for her a new start for her and her son Abel and moving to Carson to work in Sydney’s company gives her the perfect chance to do just that. She didn’t expect Preston. She knows she’s seen those eyes before and she’s drawn to him immediately.
Preston has a past with Shelly that she doesn’t remember. And he needs to tell her. He will tell her…eventually. But when she finds out before he can tell her, things do not go well.
Can he fix this? And you know Carson. Small towns don’t mean no big drama, especially this small town.
Another great book in the Home in Carson series. A great medium length read.
I love the Home in Carson series by Renee Harless, and I am so glad she finally wrote Preston’s story. He had always been one of my favorite characters and I knew his story would be one of danger, bravery and romance.
Shelly was the perfect woman for Preston to fall in love with. She is a devoted mother, has a successful career and is proud of all that she has accomplished. Preston knows things about Shelly that no one else does and he is worried that she would be mad at him when she found out the truth.
The small town of Carson welcomed Shelly with open arms and she knew this was the place she was meant to be. There was something about Preston that called to her and she wasn’t sure what to do about it. Preston was handsome, kind and good with her son but could she handle his dangerous job and the secrets that came with it? Fate may have brought Preston and Shelly together, but will their past tear them apart?
Renee Harless hits it out of the park (AGAIN) with this latest addition to her Carson series.
This book picks up from Behind the Lens. The characters of Preston and Shelly were well-developed, and had instant chemistry that made me cheer them on pretty quickly.
I loved diving into the small town of Carson and its residents, and I can’t wait for more from Renee for this series!
Preston, Shelly, and Abel were GAH just the absolute best! All the feels with this quick and steamy read! I love returning to Carson & with each book I continue to fall more and more with these characters and this fictional town! Behind the Badge was a story about fighting for the ones you love & I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed this book!
I liked that Preston got his redemption story. Small-town living can sometimes be as judgy as it is well-meaning. I think Shelly and Abel were a good fit for him. I like the stories where the kid hits it off with the hero/heroine well before the parent does. I loved the Connelly cameos and of course there’s always suspense around the corner in Carson.