She has hope tattooed on her leg but carries the scars of self-destruction deep inside her soul. When her date start dying, she realizes it’s time to believe she is worth fighting for.Set in the small fictional town of Leeward, North Carolina on the inner banks of the Atlantic Ocean, this suspense thriller brings rape survivor, Rae Lynne Grimes face to face with her rapist who is now the town’s … the town’s mayor. Todd Bryant was the town’s golden boy, he treats the town like his own private kingdom.
Rae Lynne is grieving and just trying to stay sober as she finishes the restoration of the pink Harley for her best friend’s breast cancer fundraiser. Then she’ll get the hell out of town. But she’s not leaving fast enough to suit someone. When the threats turn to murder, Rae becomes a suspect. Can she trust a man working for her greatest enemy?
Logan Birdsong doesn’t have time to fall in love, he has a company to save. When Rae becomes the target of a madman, he has to choose between love and money.
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This story successfully weaves a steamy romance, drama and suspense into an edge-of-your-seat story. It follows Ray Lynne Grimes, a rape survivor whose trauma takes her on a journey of too much alcohol and one night stands to pulling herself together and fighting whoever is trying to destroy her and cripple the town she lives in.
The story really hooked me and I ended up staying up way past bedtime;) The writer’s character development and world building was amazing.
I’ve got the next book in the series sitting on my Kindle. Highly recommended.
(Actual rating: 4.5)
Chrome Pink is a wonderful read! Featuring themes of romance tinged through with an aura of mystery, everyone can find something to love in the world of Leeward!
Rae is an intriguing heroine. She’s been through hell and back, but despite it all she’s an amazing woman with a spine of steel. I fell in love with her more and more with every chapter.
Her family and friends were all wonderful characters too. Everyone was well fleshed out and unique. I became instantly invested in all of their lives and I’m looking forward to reading more about them.
The ending was intriguing as well. Despite feeling slightly rushed, I loved the way most things were tied up while still leaving enough open to continue on the story in the next book.
Sherri is a talented author that can write a plethora of subjects with skill. I can’t wait to continue reading her books.
Chrome Pink is the first installment of the Leeward Files, set in the coastal town of Leeward, North Carolina, written in the grand Southern tradition. The heroine, Rae Lynn Grimes is fighting demons as a rape survivor and recovering alcoholic. Worse, her rapist, the most prominent man in town, is trying to take her home away for a new development. He hires Logan Birdsong to do the construction, and of course, Rae falls for Logan…
The beauty of this novel is in the character development and the use of setting as character. The author is a child of the area, and it shows in the details of the place and the major and minor characters alike. Chrome Pink is also a cracking good crime novel, with equal portions of mystery and suspense. It’s well worth the time spent reading it.
This book is just the beginning for this author! There is romance, suspense and many twists and turns! I loved the characters and the many flaws they had. Their circumstances speak to you and rope you Into the story.
Rae and Logan have a very rocky meeting and their circumstances are beyond their control. They’re very raw and real. The storyline overall has many aspects that you will love and it doesn’t let up until the end when you get a taste of what comes in the next book.
Chrome Pink is a great read. It’s chock full of drama, suspense, intrigue, and romance. S Hollister has a wonderful way with words and the descriptions makes you feel like you can see the scenes. At times I thought I’d figured out who the bad guy was then up came another twist in the story. The two MC’s have a real chemistry and their bond was evident throughout. I look forward to the next instalment.
I’m a sucker for small town settings in books. The author obviously knows the inner workings of a tiny Southern town and the underlying nuances of living where everybody knows everyone. Folks in small towns remember everything, too! Rae is a tough as nails heroine, and Logan is a swoon worthy hero. Throw in a little suspense and it’s a perfect summer read.