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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Anthony and Shelby
He’s a sexy as sin detective working homicide trying to clean up a corrupt PD, not much on relationships, & meets her, suddenly he knows he has found forever, but keeping them safe and convincing her…
She’s known nothing but pain and abuse in her past life & being on the run, her one love is Lucca, working at the shelter, and Felix. She meets him at the PD & her world turns upside down, but she doesn’t think she’s worthy….
They’ve smoking hot chemistry and some obstacles to overcome, but can they get to their HEA???
Secrets revealed, demons exorcised, and old friends appear in this superbly written novel. Loved it. I received an ARC to read and review voluntarily.
Shelby has to be one of my favorite characters ever! Her smart mouth and sass make me laugh. I love how JE Parker makes me love her characters whole heartedly and feel right along with them! I can’t wait for her next book!
Oh my gosh absolutely adored this book !
I could relate so much to Shelby and her childhood in so many different ways it was amazing yet scary how well JE Parker seems to have this power to suck you into her world and to be completely honest I didn’t even want to be pushed back out to reality….
JE Parker has some amazing skills as a writer you have everything you could want rolled into each of her books you have hot alpha males strong female leads hot sexy times and the scary twisted parts to keep you on the edge of your seat and just when your heart is pumping and your ready to put the book down because lets face it we don’t want the scary bad person to win she gives these strong woman a backbone no matter who what their individual pasts are and they beat their monsters to get there own version of a happy ever after …
Beautiful story that I know I will re-read for years to come…
Although this book is fantastic IF YOU HAVE ANY TRIGGERS THIS BOOK MAY NOT BE FOR YOU !
Coming from someone with many triggers this book has bordered /touched on mine …. you have been warned !
Every Breath You Take is the second book in JE Parker’s Redeeming Love series, and I really enjoyed it! I loved Shelby’s spitfire personality, and how Anthony evened her out. She was a great mom to Lucca, despite everything that she had gone through growing up. Anthony was great with Lucca, too. I can’t wait to read more in this series!
This book will take your breath away!
This book will leave you breathless and upside down from all the emotional turmoil that our poor Shelby feels but it will also leave you laughing with tears in your eyes and reaching for the tissue box in a few others! This is the next book by J.E. Parker and what an amazingly well spun story:) Shelby is one of my favourite characters in this series and she certainly endeared herself to me the more I read. She is a kickass single mom, which is already a hard job but she also comes with emotional baggage the size of Alabama – almost went with Texas but I know she wouldn’t like that! Anyway, after she had Lucca, she promised herself that she would never be with another man as he was all she needed. But our Italian speaking sexy hunk of a man/detective Anthony has his work cut out for him to make her his and boy does he bring it! I fell in love with Anthony and his beautiful treatment that Shelby deserved but also how enamoured he was with Lucca and protecting what he considered his
I have to admit that I didn’t want to finish this book as I knew I had no more waiting for me, as I believe the next book is only due out in May – but do yourself a favour and read this series, start with book one though as characters are recurring and secrets are revealed along the way and you’ll miss out if you don’t start at the beginning! Thank you again J.E. Parker for letting me into this amazing world with amazing characters by gifting me with a copy so I could leave my review – can’t wait to see what Evan and Hope bring to the equation and if I’m not mistaken I see a few more potential couples coming our way:) Yes bring on May, I’m ready!
Shelby is a single mother hiding from an abusive ex. Anthony is a cop with a attitude. When they meet sparks fly. When he slowly starts to try and help her he finds out that she has a horrible life. Shelby can handle herself and anything that comes her way. As she starts to open up to Anthony about her past she wonders if he can handle it. When her past comes back will they be able to face it together or will it rip them apart. Amazing love all the characters and they story line. It has a lit if twist and turns and will make you laugh and cry truly an epic read. Can not wait to read what this author has next.
I couldn’t help but become spellbound by a book that brought out every bit of empathy in me. I could feel Shelby’s pain for all she endured. She kept a fortress around her heart for good reason, and I loved how Anthony tore it down, dismantling it piece by piece. When a man knows what he wants and goes after it (or her) with single-minded precision, yet keeping things positive and sweet, that’s when I know I’ve found a man worth keeping! I loved their story, as well as the supporting cast of characters. This is book and this series is staying on my must-read list!
Yummy. I absolutely loved Shelby and Anthony. I have to say at this point I want a paperback copy of these books. So i can reread them and share them with my friends. J.E is a new author to me. The first book in the series had me loving her writing and wanting more. This book blew me out of the water. I absolutely loved it from the very beginning to the very end. You meet Shelby in the first book. You quickly learn that she has a very tragic past that she is afraid will come back and haunt her. But no matter what this girl is going to take charge and not let her past take over her future. I absolutely love her sass and her power over her life. This book was gripping from chapter one until the very end. Twists, turns, secrets that are finally revealed. Just amazingly written. I cant wait until the next one comes out. Anthony lord help me i want a guy just like him. Not only is he yummy but the love that he has for Shelby and her son is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this book.
This author continues her streak of hurling the reader straight into the world of her characters. Shelby is running scared, but full of sass and bravery. She’s a single mom who knows that she has to give her all to her son to keep him happy and safe, and she doesn’t have time (or the desire) for a man; after all, they bring trouble. Anthony doesn’t see himself as a relationship-type of guy…until he meets Shelby time and time again. He pushes to find a place for himself in Shelby’s heart and life, as well as those of her child and everyone else. Add Grandmama’s and Pop’s actions, as well as catching up with Hendrix and Maddie, and the twists that this book takes, and you’ll find yourself devouring this book in one sitting (or wishing you could)!
I loved this book. Shelby is so snarky and Anthony so protective and possessive! Lucca was so cute too! Great story!
Wow! This book is amazing, it really gutted me. I cried so hard for all that Shelby went through. I loved the instant attraction between Shelby and Anthony. Loved how immediately knew she’d be his, loved how she was his “Sunshine”. But she had so much to get over, can she let him into her heart? He’s not only claiming her, but her son Luca too. There’s twists to this story too that was shocking and I stayed on edge. I highly recommend this book.
Shelby meets Anthony at the station she’s making another complaint about the lack of police patrols etc & he’s just started cleaning up the department.
She’s gorgeous & sassy he’s totally smitten & feels the need to claim & protect her. Underneath her personality is hurt & betrayal will Anthony be the man to help her & lucca?
Another brilliant book can’t wait to see what’s in for the rest of the gang.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Another great story
Having met Shelby in Every Moment with You (Redeeming Love Book 1) we finally get to know her story, sparks fly when she meets Tony after she goes there to seek help about the crime going on around the Womens shelter. Shelby is sassy and closed off only focusing on the shelter, her friends and Lucca her sweet wee boy. It takes a while to find out about her past and the conditions she grew up in and boy you better have those tissues handy!!! Tony is possessive of Shelby but he is a full on Alpha so yeah I get it, he has his work cut out for him to win Shelby over but they also have her past to deal with which has reared its ugly head and there were times I didn’t know if Shelby would pull through. There are plenty of steamy scenes, gut wrenching revelations as well as some good honest chuckles (Thank you Grandmama) that had me hooked and not wanting to rush the read as I didn’t want it to finish. We get to know even more of the other character as well which I really loved. Now the countdown is on for book 3!!
Even though J.E. is still a new author to me, I really love this series. The first book was amazing but this one I enjoyed a little more. I was intrigued right from the very start. Shelby is such a strong and independent woman, it was nice to see that in a female character. Amazing read.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Wow. This book had me all over the place. I’m laughing out loud, crying, angry, and feeling the love for this book! This was my first time reading this author and my oh my did Parker write one hell of a book!
First off I have to say I LOVED Shelby! Being a southern woman myself, I loved the sass, the strength, and all of the y’alls thrown in! Shelby had been through hell and back but came out stronger in the end. Anthony was one seriously alpha male! How refreshing was it that he never fought his feelings for Shelby, not once!!! I don’t see that enough and it was refreshing to not read both the h and the H fighting their feelings!
I’m definitely keeping up with this author from now on!
Wow. I loved this book more than the first one, but then again Shelby was my stand out character from book 1, I warmed to her instantly. It is a little darker than book 1 and deals with some upsetting issues, but its handled brilliantly. I did notice that people seemed to get off things easily in the eyes of the law, but I happened to be rooting for those characters at the time and its also a work of fiction, so all is forgiven. It didn’t distract from the story in any way.
This book is Shelby’s story. Abused all her life, first by her addict mother, then by her boyfriend, she finally escapes his brutality and settles down into a new life after being rescued by her friend Maddie. She has a stable home for the first time In her life with her two year old son, working at a womens shelter and studying social work. Anthony is a cop and new in town. Hes worked some tough jobs in his career and has moved around a lot trying to find a place to call home after losing his parents at a young age. When Shelby walks into the police station with her sassy mouth to complain about the lack of police help at the shelter its sets them both on a path neither of them saw coming. Will they escape from their pasts and learn to trust and love each other?
Some of this book is very hard to read due to the violence, but its not over the the top and I felt it was a neccessary part of the story to understand just how much Shelby has overcome as she learns to love again. Plus it highlights a very real situation for a lot of families going through the same thing. This is an amazing story and Shelby is just fantastic, you’re going to adore her, just like I did. Add this on to your TBR today!!
After reading J.E. Parker’s first novel, Every Moment With You, I was hooked. I eagerly awaited the arrival of her second novel, Every Breath You Take. Shelby is a strong, sassy and most importantly a survivor. Anthony is a smart and confident detective, looking to clean up the PD, as well as, tear down Shelby’s walls. I love how she writes these emotional and magnificent stories, that will have you crying, laughing and instantly falling in love with the world and characters she’s created. You’re guaranteed an amazing roller coaster ride of emotions with every novel she writes. Without a doubt one of my all time favorite authors….EVER! Now I seat here eagerly awaiting her third novel in this amazing Redeeming Love Series.
wow this book is amazing and will keep u on edge with the steamy sex and alpha men that will have you wanting that man in your life.. the sassy chic and alpa man will have..
There’s surviving, and then there’s thriving. Shelby has survived but now she’s finding her place in life to give her son the best life possible away from everything that could harm him. She’s committed to making his future one where he can thrive. Along the way she’s also committed to providing safety and peace for others that have survived like she has. And if she can find a way to thrive on her own? Well, it’ll take a miracle to heal her and give her the security and freedom she affords others.
While he’s not exactly a miracle, Anthony Moretti came close enough that Shelby finally found someone that thought about her. But more than that, he made her think about herself. Falling in love with her and her son opened doors for her that she never thought possible. And that support and affection changed her life.
But no matter how much love there is, it won’t erase your demons. Time, patience, understanding, and love go a long way to giving you internal power over them. For Shelby, though, she’s got those demons and another far more physically real one that won’t stop until she’s either dead or his.
Anthony will do everything in his power to protect Shelby. His complete devotion to her right from the start was both tender and powerful. I don’t know that I liked the pushing and belligerently macho posturing he does at times. With one instance of triggering her panic attack I thought he should have used his softness afterward to find out what her triggers were so he could knock it off. Aside from that, though, he was thoughtful, incredibly sexy, understanding, and such a good, good man. He provided the perfect complement to the mouthy, fiery Shelby.
Shelby was so much sass and fierceness. I loved her. She was a bit too stubborn at times but I loved that she never let all the male posturing dampen her will. Never let any of them keep her from doing what was right. Without her tenacity and resolve she could have quickly faded in their giant ego’s shadows but instead, she balanced them, called them out, fought her own battles, protected others around her fiercely, and ultimately, it was all of those traits that let her be her own hero.
This story was so funny at times I laughed out loud (very rare occurrence for me to laugh outwardly) and it was also incredibly intense. There was violence and horror from her past that haunted her present and threatened her future. There was incredible steam between Shelby and Tony. There was an astounding amount of tenderness and love. I was drawn in to the story and the characters right from the very beginning and they didn’t let me go until the end. Each pairing is phenomenal and I’m really excited to read more of their stories.
Maddie’s & Hendrix’s story made me cry big, ugly tears. Now Shelby’s and Anthony’s story has upped those tears, and added in a wow factor.
Shelby is a single mother, who has a past that is so horrendous that it is unimaginable. Her only goal right now is to finish school, raise her son, and avoid her past. Anthony is an officer with the local precinct. The first minute he sees Shelby, he knows that she is his forever. The patience and support that he shows Shelby is definitely swoon-worthy! As hard as Shelby fights against Anthony, he doesn’t give up! Its amazing.
This book was a great follow up to Every Moment with You. Well written, with lots of emotions, lots of love, lots of amazing, crazy family! I can’t wait for the next book, because I know it’s going to be just as action packed and emotion filled as this one!