A Promise Can Follow You To the Grave… fate, preferring to make his own luck. But when he runs into the little girl who used to follow him like a shadow, now an irresistible woman, he can’t help feeling the odds are turning in his favor. Letting Claire walk out of his life the first time might be his single biggest regret. But when strange gifts and cards left for Claire turn sinister, it’s clear someone else from her past isn’t ready to let go . . .
“Jannine Gallant is an exciting new voice in romantic suspense.”—Mary Burton, New York Times bestselling author
“Well developed, realistic characters. Entertaining family dynamics. Jannine Gallant gives you a satisfying read.”—Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
“Check all the windows and doors before you go to bed because the relentless, obsessive stalker in Every Move She Makes will have you looking over your shoulder long after the lights go out.”—Nancy Bush, New York Times bestselling author
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Jed Lafferty has decided to go off the grid for a while and explore what the world has to offer, which takes him to California to camp and hike in the Redwood Mountains. Before heading to his camp spot he stops in at a local diner for a bite to eat, and gets the surprise of his life. He has often wondered what happened to the little neighbor girl that use to follow him around mesmerized by his every move. Her family never stuck around in one spot for long and moved away, and he never saw her again… until now. Right there in front of him is little Claire Templeton, but she isn’t so little anymore, she’s grown up to be a strikingly beautiful woman, and now he is the one who is mesmerized…
Moving around a lot as a child has turned Claire Templeton in to somewhat of a nomad, she travels the country in her little camper capturing photos of the most beautiful locations the world has to offer. She often sells her photos to magazines to fund her travels, and her most recent journey has taken her to the Redwood Mountains in hopes of capturing photo evidence the mystical Bigfoot. This story could really draw attention to her work and help her earn some merit in the photojournalist world. Before heading out to her camping site, she decides to stop at the local diner for a bite to eat, and winds up coming face to face with the boy that captured her heart so many years ago. Seeing Jed after all these years is a dream come true, she has often wondered where life had taken him and also wondered if he was just as handsome now as he once was…and she finally has the answer to that question. He is gorgeous and he just so happens to be heading in the same direction she is, so they decide to make it a reunion trip of sorts. But their trip hits a few unexpected bumps, someone isn’t so happy about Claire sharing her trip with Jed, and they will stop at nothing to put an end to their happy little reunion.
This spine tingling story captured my attention right from the start, and had me instantly addicted and filled with an insatiable urge to know more, so much so, I ended up having a little late night reading marathon just to finish it… and I have to say the loss of sleep was TOTALLY worth it!! Ms. Gallant’s inventive story line, and well crafted characters pulled me in and kept me well entertained until the last page was turned. Definitely one of the most surprising and impressive first reads that I have had in a long while, I am looking forward to a return visit to this series very soon!!
If you like your romance stories laced with a little thrilling mystery, then this just might be the perfect read for you, this suspenseful read is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat the whole way through!! Highly recommend it!!