She lost everything once… to move her again. But Autumn is done running—she’s built a life, has friends. And now she’s pregnant after an intense one-night stand with her sexy neighbor.
This time she’s not running…
Lincoln Jordan has been biding his time with Autumn, his talented, gorgeous neighbor. The attraction between them is undeniable, and after their one incredible night together he wants more. But she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length. When it becomes clear that someone wants her dead, he steps up to protect her. He needs to earn her trust, and fast. Because the enemy is closer than they ever imagined.
Author note: This may be read as a stand-alone novel.
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This is the first book that I’ve read in this series, but I’ll definitely be going back to read the first one. Deadly Past was a great read. I loved Lincoln! He was the perfect match for Autumn, and I really enjoyed their story. I look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley.
Deadly Past by Katie Reus
This is the second book in the author’s Verona Bay series it can be read as a standalone but I’ve read the first book already.
Autumn Perez has tired of WITSEC and just wants to be done forever with it but her newest city Verona Bay is where she finally feels at home at a art teacher. Her prior photography love is still there but that one picture is how she ended up running and hiding. Her next door neighbor Lincoln Jordan is quite handsome but when they have just one night together they both know it won’t be enough. When new threats start to happen to her she knows that Lincoln will help protect her but now there’s a baby that everyone will have to protect now.
Great book with non stop suspense and action well worth 5 stars I’ve given it.
First time reading this author’s books. Very good love story and suspenseful. Will read more of her stories.
Enjoyed reading this book. Autumn wasa strong woman after the life she had. Lincoln was a determined man to get the woman that interested him. I saw no need to include the partial storyline of Adeline and Mac unless its a buildup for a future book.
Another great read and a wonderful addition to the series.
Great storyline. Lots of action and suspense.
The chemistry between the two main characters is off the planet.
Recommend
great quick read.
love all Katie’s books
I was hooked from the beginning! This is a hard book to put down and I found myself reading too late and then again every moment possible throughout the day. Great read!!
A small town romantic suspense story. This is a beautiful story vividly written the chemistry between Autumn and Lincoln is beautiful. Autumn is resisting while she wants that man with all her human being. She is in witness protection so she can not share or tell anybody what happened and she is still in danger. Therefore she is cautious. I love this story and I recommend.
Who wouldn’t want the hot sexy man next door? Especially when that man is Lincoln Jordan, the sheriff of Verona Bay. Autumn has a major crush on him, but she is in the Witsec Program and tries to stay in the background. Sometimes you just have to go for it as these two end up under the covers in a one night stand. Now Autumn is pregnant. Their romance is only one part of the story as it filled with lots of drama, suspense, and danger when Autumn’s past catches up with her. Readers will fall in love with Autumn and Lincoln’s romantic suspense story in small town Verona Bay. **I was gifted “Deadly Past” via NetGalley and leave my review voluntarily based on my reading.**
4.25 Stars!
Autumn has been in the witness protection program for 10 years, settled in Verona Bay when her past catches up to her. Despite the potential risk, she’s determined not to move again – she has a great career, good friends and a budding relationship with her next door neighbor, Lincoln, who also happens to be the Sherriff, that resulted in a surprise pregnancy. The story is steamy and sweet, dramatic and suspenseful. I’m looking forward to reading more from this series.
5 Stars
Full of suspense, passion and friendship, the newest book in the Verona Bay series will keep you reading from word one! Autumn and Lincoln are neighbors, and friends, but one night changes everything. As Autumn’s past catches up with her, and new dangers pop up in town, Lincoln is there to watch out for her. Of course, she doesn’t make it easy to get past her walls, but a man like Lincoln doesn’t give up easily. I loved this couple and this story! Cannot wait for more!
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Another favorite author great story but u should read dark memento before this one
Deadly Past is the second book in the Verona Bay series but can be read as a stand-alone. This was a new author to me and I’m so glad I have it a try. It was well-written, fast-paced, full of intrigue, and heaps of danger. The characters were charming and so easy to fall in love with. It caught my attention right away and the danger and suspense keep me reading until the end.
Autumn Perez had witnessed a murder and after being a witness at his trial she had to go into the witness protection program. She was tired of moving around and had made plenty of friends in Verona Bay. She didn’t want to move again, especially since she was pregnant with her neighbor’s child. Lincoln Jordan was the sheriff of Verona Bay and loved the town. He was attracted to his neighbor, Autumn but he was trying to respect the boundaries she put in place. Discovering she was pregnant, made him feel more protective of her. Keeping her safe became a priority when he learns about her past.
I truly enjoyed reading this book and meeting all the small town of Verona Bay. I will certainly be watching for future books by this author.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
No more change. Autumn is sick of change after giving up her life after an event in her early life no more hiding or running. Steps in th help her without knowing the whole truth, Lincoln provides support that Autumn needs. A fast pace, page turner. WOW. WOW. WOW.
This book had a lot to live up to and I don’t think it did. The first book in this series was SO good, I don’t think this one really stood a chance. I know you should not compare one book to another, but it is really hard because I wanted this one to be as suspenseful & exciting as Dark Memento was. As with all of her books it is very well written with great characters and plot. I liked the idea of witness protection, but the pregnancy aspect was unnecessary. I hope this is just a case of sophomore curse and the next book with be amazing.
Autumn and Lincoln are friends and neighbors. They look out for each other and love their community. Dangerous and unexplained events start to happen and get too close to Autumn for Lincoln’s comfort. Can friends with an explosive attraction overcome huge obstacles to find their happily ever after?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A fabulous mix of romance and suspense. Could not put it down. Definitely worth reading.
3.75-4.0 Stars
Deadly Past is the second book in the Verona Bay series. Although it was a cute story that centered around different characters, there were too many similarities to book one Dark Memento. The leading ladies in both books spent almost the entirety of the stories pushing their heroes away, plus they also had someone from their pasts that caused problems.
Lincoln was an absolute sweetheart and such a good guy. He was extremely patient and never pushed Autumn, although he did make it clear to her that he was interested in pursuing a relationship. Even when Autumn told Lincoln she was pregnant, he still waited patiently hoping she would give him a chance.
Autumn was an okay character. I tried my hardest to like her and to understand her fear of being hurt, but unfortunately I found myself annoyed and thinking Lincoln deserved someone better, someone who would appreciate the kind of man he was. I got aggravated when she blew him off after their heated night, and then I was frustrated that she kept her distance once she learned she was pregnant. I mean, they both liked each other, and she wanted to be with him as much as he did her.
I think Adeline and Mac will be the next couple in this series, but I’m not sure I’ll read that one. Adeline is already distancing herself from Mac, and basically walked off when he asked her out. She has scars on her back and her inner dialogue was thinking about something terrible from her past. Therefore it looks like the third book will be another stubborn leading lady with a dangerous past that comes back to cause problems.
A good story, that begins with Autumn Perez witnessing a murder and after testifying is put into witness protection by the U.S. Marshalls. After being moved once she has been in Verona Bay teaching art and living her life. She has been doing this for nine years now and she really does not want to move.
Lincoln Jordan who has been living next door to Autumn for a few years now has been giving her space and also slowly getting to know her. He is wanting to get to know her more but he feels like she will run from him. Being the town Sheriff, he knows nothing of her case. Things change when one night she invites him over for dinner which turns into more but later she tells him that is all she can handle.
He takes his one night but knows he wants of her. He knows he can not go all alpha on her and as the story moves along you are slowly woven into a love story with suspense along with it. Her past has come looking for her and as she tells Lincoln the story begins to take off. This turns into a very good story and very much worth the read. I received this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 4 stars. Follow us at http://www.1rad-readerreviews.com
Autumn Perez has been in the witness protection program for years. She’s good at keeping a low profile. Now she lives in the quiet town of Verona Bay where she teaches art. What she doesn’t expect is to be caught in a violent bank robbery that makes the national news. Now her determined enemies can locate her. The local sheriff lives next door and is attracted to her. Autumn feels the same and they become involved. I hated to see her push Lincoln away but I realized how careful Autumn has to be. The stress and fear must be overwhelming. Lincoln Jordan is such a great guy. He’s so patient and caring. They make a great couple. I just wanted her enemies to be stopped. Their entitlement was disturbing as was their cruelty. They have no respect for life. Katie Reus pulled me into this exciting romantic suspense. I didn’t expect Verona Bay to be so dangerous. I cared for this feisty heroine and her protective hero. I know there are more untold stories in this small town and I don’t want to miss them.
I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. My comments are my honest opinion.