When Baltimore Homicide Detective Lisa Swanson and her partner Dee Quarter are called to investigate the murder of Ernest Juarez, Lisa meets wheelchair bound Jake Jenson, a man determined to find his best friend’s killer at all costs. Jake is instantly attracted to the standoffish Lisa yet can’t understand why Lisa keeps him at arm’s length.What Jake feels is resistance toward him, is really … really Lisa’s distrust of men caused by a previous relationship centered on domestic violence. Lisa desperately searches for Ernest’s killer while fighting her feelings for Jake and trying to mend the pain from her past.
Jake just might be the man of Lisa’s dreams, but will she let shame and fear stand in the way of a new love?
About the Author:
Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) is an award-winning, bestselling author of sensual romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction books. Her work has been praised and reviewed in USA Today numerously. She loves writing stories that focus on main characters who rarely get the spotlight such as characters with physical disabilities, mental illness, and terminal diseases.
Stacy is known for bringing versatile stories to her readers. With her you never know what you’re gonna get, which separates Stacy’s work from the pack. Stacy’s books are full of passion, thrills, intriguing characters and so much emotion you can’t get enough! If you want something different and unpredictable then definitely check out her work.
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Good read. Enjoyed that the officer could not walk away from love from someone she least expected to find to be her mate.
If you love romantic suspense, this looks like a good one!
This book may hit home for a lot of women who have been in Lisa’s situation. Everyone handles trauma differently but she was letting it rule her life. Jake was tenacious and made her take a good look at herself. I’ll admit was a little disappointed didn’t get to see any wheelchair action.
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Detectives Dee Quarter and Lisa Swanson are called to solve a murder, and they meet Jake Jenson, who happens to be in a wheelchair. Jake is instantly attracted to Lisa, but her past, as well as the fact he knew the victim is keeping her at arms length.
Truthfully, both of the main characters had to grow on me, because it seemed like they were not a really good match for each other. And Jake’s character was just so irritating and annoying. It did end up being an enjoyable read.
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Bruised and Adventurous
I am so excited about this series. The adventure and mystery of Discovery with Lisa and Jake. Their chemistry is definitely contagiously hot.
I’m SO looking forward to seeing the next episode.
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A good read that keeps your interest and keeps you turning the pages. The characters are easy to get to know, intriguing and enjoyable. The story has suspense, intrigue and romance that builds with every turn of the page. A great summer read to add to your reading list.
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She needs to find a killer while trying to deal with the past especially when she meets him. He may be in a wheelchair but he may be the one she needs to heal her. Can they find the killer? Can they find love? See how they get on
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He’s the hunter. She’s his prey. And now he wants to devour her.
I have a very specific skill set.
I’m good at killing people.
Until I get assigned to a beautiful heiress.
Sophia Price is in hiding, but she can’t hide from me.
I’m on the hunt.
And I always catch my quarry.
But this time, I’m the one who gets trapped.
You’re book was recommended by a friend, and he’s right in saying this story is awesome. Why don’t you try to publish your book in NovelStar to reach out more readers?
I came across this 2014 release and thought I would give it a read. Homicide Detectives Lisa Swanson and her partner Dee Quarter arrive at the victim’s house with a man already there. He is Jake Jensen, he called it in and is also attracted to Detective Swanson. Both of them put him off as they work the case and get him to answer questions about why is there and how he knows the victim.
Here is when Jake begins to make himself a pain by showing up at the same place they do when interviewing different people. At first, it is cute but then annoying. He does tell Swanson he is attracted to her and as much as she puts him off she wants to be with him but can’t.
A story that is looking for a killer and you are surprised when it is revealed. Also deals with alcoholism and physical abuse by a boyfriend or lover which is touched on. Overall a good book I liked the end with the two of them getting or working towards help.
Had potential but no love scenes! I doubt I’ll read the rest of the series.
It was decent. I enjoyed the guy but didn’t really like the girl. Plus it wasn’t exactly a cliffhanger but they barely get together in this book and their story continues in the next book.
The plot is very contrived.
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Totally unrealistic. Someone who is not a policeman would not be allowed to sit in on investigations. Having a disabled person as part of the story was great but again completely unrealistic. The end was too happily ever after, no plot just what everypne would expect. Poorly written.
A developing love story.
Absolute crap
Good but not enough romance and sex.
Easy to relate too
Wow!! Very good read, so real.