Two damaged souls. One last shot at salvation.ShelbyI’m a single mom with a past as hideous as the scars marring my flesh.I’ve endured a life of pain, escaped the clutches of a sadistic monster, and survived hell.Because of my past, the walls surrounding my heart are strong.Impenetrable.Yet every time Anthony speaks my name, I feel them begin to crumble.With just one look, he makes me want things … every time Anthony speaks my name, I feel them begin to crumble.
With just one look, he makes me want things I can’t have.
Things like a father for my son and a husband for myself.
With the monster from my past closing in, I try to push him away.
But my heart and soul cry for me to pull him closer.
Falling for him is probably a big mistake.
Still, I can’t help but think it may be the sweetest mistake I’ll ever make.
Anthony
One word to describe Shelby? Perfect.
As a homicide detective, I’m constantly surrounded by darkness.
But that all changed when her eyes met mine for the first time.
In less than a second, she became my light.
My hope.
My purpose.
And come hell or high water, I’m determined to keep her and her son close.
Terrified of a looming threat from her past, she tries her best to push me away.
But no matter how hard she pushes, I’m not going anywhere.
I don’t care what she’s running from, far as I’m concerned, her fate is sealed.
Both Shelby and her son are mine.
Every Breath You Take is a standalone, 123k word novel.
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I thought Shelby was great in book 1. Then I read her story in this book. WOW! The plot was interesting and had me hooked from the very beginning. The characters were well-developed and easily relatable. The story-line flowed smoothly throughout the book as well. I loved Shelby’s sassy mouth and get hilariously funny comebacks. There was lots of drama as well as lots of action. There were twist and turns that I didn’t see coming. I loved that Hendrix and Maddie were a big part of the book as well. I was glad Anthony was as Alpha as is was. That’s the only way to get through to Shelby. I can’t wait to read Evan and Billy’s story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book….
Every Breath You Take was such a touching story. It was sad and even ugly at times but it was also beautiful and full of love and hope. A story about a woman who despite the fact that she has been beaten and broken still stands strong and courageous. Shelby is a woman that found the strength to get away and fight for a better life. Unexpectedly meeting people along the way that would show her what it’s like to be unconditionally loved. People who would risk their own lives to protect Shelby and her son and keep them safe.
I loved Every Breath You Take and can’t wait to read what J.E. Parker writes next.
Every Breath You Take
by J.E. Parker
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Readers Copy of this book.
Shelby Mason has a horrific past. A past that has colored her world and kept men at arms length. Detective Anthony Moretti is just too hot for words! He can see that Shelby is trying to push him away, but he’s not having any of that! He’ll do whatever it takes to get through to her to protect her, and her son! This is a fantastic story! I love the main characters and how they interact with one another as well as everyone else (and there are quite a few others). Yes, there are many interesting and integral characters in this very full story. As Shelby and Tony get closer things get a lot more exciting. I felt a kind of kinship with these characters and all I wanted was a happy-ever-after. This book and the people will stay with me for a long, long time…reading it was fun, scary, maddening, crazy and satisfying! Parker has a winner here, and I’ll be looking for more!
“You better be there, Shelby. Don’t make me chase you, baby.”
“What if I want you to chase me?”
“Then run.”
What a great follow up to Every Moment With You! Hot, alpha man meets strong willed and sassy woman! Loved the snark between these two, but most of all, I loved the chemistry and the heat!
Shelby Mason is a strong-willed as they come. From the outside, she seems to have it all together. But underneath, she’s falling apart. Single mom, trying to make ends meet, all the while trying to stay hidden from the one man that can destroy her. To say she has trust issues is an understatement. Until Anthony. Something about him makes her want to tear down every brick she’s put up around her heart. But can she do it? Can she allow herself to be happy, knowing that he’ll eventually leave once he realizes what a mess she is?
Detective Anthony Moretti was never in the market for a relationship. One-night stands and flings were about all his job allowed, and he was fine with that. But, something about Shelby Mason has him intrigued from the first time he sees her mouthing off to his officers at the police station. She’s sassy and she challenges him like no other woman has before, and he won’t stop pursuing her until she’s his. He is head over heels for her, and her son. As far as he’s concerned, they ARE his and he’ll do everything in his power to keep them safe. Now, all he has to do is convince Shelby.
When Shelby’s past finds her, threatening her and everyone she loves, can she finally make a stand? Will she finally be able to break free of her fear or will her past finally destroy her for good?
This one has a few twists and one BIG secret that comes out. One that will change everything for several of our main characters. I literally could not put this down once I started reading. I can’t wait for the next one to get here!!
J.E. Parker amazed me with her debut novel Every Moment With You, but she absolutely blew me away with Every Breath You Take. This book is incredible! She set the so bar so high with the first in this series, then sailed right over it with this. I was on emotional overload while reading this. Her writing takes a story that would hit anyone with all the feels and takes it up a notch with the way she brings the characters to life. I cried my eyes out, I laughed until I cried, I completely swooned, and I fell head over heels in love while reading this.
I didn’t think I could love someone more than Hendrix, but then Anthony showed up and proved me wrong. The man melted my heart the second he laid eyes on Shelby and her son, then continued to absolutely kill me with his love for them over and over. There was no doubt from this detective, he loved and he loved hard. He was exactly the man Shelby and Lucca needed.
Finally getting the full story of the tough as nails spitfire that is Shelby was heartbreaking. I had to break out the tissues more than once for all she has been through, but surrounded in love from friends that are now family and with a man utterly devoted to her and her son she not only heals, she thrives. Top all that Love off with multiple moments that made me gasp then yell “OMG!” you’ve got a book that deserves all the stars!
I received an ARC and this is my honest review…
Just wow!!! What a love story with some added drama and action!!!! HEA!
This a very well written, bring the heat, romance! I was hook in the first chapter with Shelby’s strong character!! She is a feisty one. When she meets Anthony for the first time…. she just melt!! Hell I was drooling with her as she describe him and her reaction to him! Then Anthony tells about his immediate attraction to her! Swoon!!
They both have a past.. She has a past that’s has scarred her. She tries to protect herself from getting hurt again by pushing him away. But finally opens up to Anthony and lets down her barrier. He is there for her every step of the way as her past comes back to haunt her.