RUNNING OUT OF TIMEDory Morales knows the kind of heartache no woman should endure. Her ex-husband is in prison for abusing her and her precious son. It will take a long time to get over the shame of having allowed that to happen to them, and she’s worked hard to get their lives back on track. Of one thing she is certain, her life and destiny belong to her, and no man will ever have control over … will ever have control over her again.
Hangman’s Loss PD Captain Jack Morgan is done with the sniping and snide comments that fly every time he and Dory run into each other. It’s time she lowered her defenses and let him in. He better than anyone knows what’s she’s been through, and he intends to prove to her that he would never hurt her. Far from it. He plans on loving her for the rest of her life, if only she would let him.
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Dory and her son return to her hometown to escape the bad memories of her abusive life with her ex husband, who is i prison. Jack is the local police captain and an old friend/flame of Dory’s. Can he gain her trust in men again or will it be a battle? Will she let him on or still hold him at a distance? He is out to prove to jer that not every man is like ex hisband. HEA.
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When you take back your life, you are no longer a victim, you are a survivor! Dory Morales took her husband’s abuse, until she couldn’t. She took her son and moved back home to Hangman’s Loss. She felt safe there especially since her husband was in prison for the abuse. PD Captain Jack Morgan knows and understands Dory’s troubles, they have history. He felt he’s been patient giving her time to heal and grow. Town folk tease him about the dance he and Dory do when they accidentally meet.Their relationship is not all smooth, there are a few unexpected twists and turns that could turn dark very quickly. We know Jack is up to the task. After all Dory has been through, she has unexpected strength and nerve. Can she handle the challenges? I absolutely empathize and like Dory. She is not only a survivor, she takes her life back! Well done. I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a very well-written and engaging story. The characters were all well-developed and had great personalities and qualities that really endeared me to them. The storyline captured my interest from the start and kept my attention all the way through. I became thoroughly engrossed in the story, wanting to know what the outcome would be. The author ‘s writing really made the story and all the emotions come to life. This was an intense story that had me engaged and invested in the characters. This book catches up with Dory, who was introduced in the first book, and her life after her husband is sent to jail for abusing her and her son. This is for sure a wonderful series, and I highly this book and the whole series!
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I absolutely loved the story of Dory and Jack. Dory’s Adrian was such a traumatized young boy and I felt so bad for the trauma he suffered at the hands of his father “the Man” Jack has been in love with Dory since the day he say her but his best friend was a less than stellar person and decided to make sure jack would never be with Dory. The suspense between the fire, Dory’s ex Rodrico’s prison escape kept me captivated and on the edge of my seat. I was thrilled when Dory and Jack finally got their HEA.
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This is the story of Dory and Jack. Dory and her son are living in Hangman’s Loss and only now putting the past behind them. With her ex-husband in prison for abusing her and her son, she now has walls around her heart and is determined to protect her son at all cost. What happens when her childhood friend Jack is determined to make her see he’s different? I enjoyed this romance with its twists. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
We first met Dory in the first book in this wonderful series when she had first left her husband for his abuse and Emmy gave her not only a job but a place for her and her son to live and during all of the books we have seen the interaction between Jack Morgan a captain in the local police force and her. She always felt that Jack held some of the blame for what happened to her at the hands of her ex after all he never stepped in but as she learns what eh actually made himself a punching bag for Rodrigo so that he would take out some of his frustration before her got home. Now Rodrigo is working on a fire near by and has fled from his wardens Can Jack keep Dory and her son safe and will she finally admit what he means to her especially when she discovers that Rodrigo new all along that Jack loved her and is main reason for been with her was to prove to jack that he could have her.
I loved Dory’s character! Jack Morgan and Dory’s interactions with their snide remarks is just hilarious to watch! Dory is trying to put her past behind her with her son and it was so touching how hard he works to prove that he could be the one for her. With her ex-husband being part of the group of convicts to help out with the fires, he becomes a great example of a partner who wont end up hurting her. This was a wonderful addition to the series.
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Police Captain Jack has been attracted to Dory for years and now that her ex is in prison for the abuse he caused her and their son Adrain Jack intends to make his move but she is resistant. Dory is ashamed of what she and her son have went through and thinks the town will look down on her but Jack is determined to show her that is not the case and he wants forever with her.
The story line and character work were good. The book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was another great addition to the series and I was entertained by this book.
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This is the 6th book in the High Sierra series and as all the others before it, it doesnt disappoint.
This is Dory and Jack’s story. Its about heartache, betrayal at the highest level (wife and child beating) and about trust!
This is their story and that they have to go through to get their HEA.
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Clear Intent is book six in the totally addictive High Sierra series and Diane Benefiel does a wonderful job of delivering heartfelt and entertaining characters. Dory and Jack’s story is packed with action, suspense and plenty of banter to keep readers engrossed till the very end. Ms Benefiel’s heroes are always sexy, protective, and somewhat over-bearing, but their hearts are in the right place. I’m thoroughly enjoying this romantic suspense series and gladly recommend the stories as fast, easy reads.
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A great love story. Along with a bit of everything else. It’s a story set in the middle of a series that I hadn’t read. Although the author lets on about who is who, I almost feel as though I want to go read them in order now.
There is a bit of language and sex so maybe not for those under 18.
It’s to bad too, because it could have been 5 stars and a great read for every age without it.
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I loved it but happy endings always do!
I have been waiting for Dory and Jack’s journey to love , and it did not disappoint. Wonderful High Sierras community with characters and story lines. Settle in for good tale.