Kayla Chambers knows what love is—and what it isn’t. When her boyfriend turns abusive, she and her son escape to a new life in a place where he’ll never find them. The idyllic town of Paradise, Idaho, has everything she needs to get back on her feet. Survival is her only goal, and the last thing she wants is another man in her life.But Kayla’s new neighbor, high school principal Luke Jackson, is … Jackson, is determined to change her mind. Luke usually takes the fast lane with women, but he can see that Kayla and her son need help, and he wants to earn her trust—even if that means taking things slow. He strikes up a friendship that soon simmers into something passionate and real. But when Kayla’s past catches up with her, Luke knows he has to find a way to keep her safe…or risk losing her forever.
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Such a fantastic book!! Nobody writes romantic suspense like Ms. James! No spoilers here. I loved everything about this story.
As always, Rosalind James pulls you into the storyline from the first pages. This book has to do with domestic abuse.
The way it is written, you are able to understand not only Kayla’s physical pain, but Kayla and Eli’s emotional distress. You get a good sense of Luke’s hesitation. His difficulty with moving slowly and cautiously, while taking Kayla and ELi’s fears into consideration. All the while there is the underlying tension and suspense of her abusive ex, Alan, being on the hunt for her.
Luke and Kayla’s romance was slow, sweet, and sensual. The way he took care of Kayla and Eli was heart warming. This was truly a good book that was difficult to put down. I would highly recommend this book.
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Wow what an emotional and touching read. I truly loved this book from start to finish. I didn’t stop reading to even eat. I just shoveled food into my mouth with one hand and held my kindle with my other. This is my first time reading Rosalind James, but it won’t be my last. Her writing style was great it flowed so nicely. The story and all of the characters captivated me from page one.
Kayla Chambers has had a hard life. After losing her husband, then her job and home, she thought she found a hero to save her and her son in Alan. But she was wrong. It didn’t take long after moving in with her that she learn he had a dark side. Having had enough of living through his abuse and afraid for her and her sons life, Kayla does the only thing she can think of , and with the help of the domestic violence hotline, she runs! Paradise, Idaho sounds like a good place to start over. Kayla is trying hard to put her life back together. She knows Alan is going to try to find her and try to kill her. She also has to find a way to make ends meet and provide for her son. Then she meet her handsome neighbor, Luke the high school principal. It is obvious that Luke is attracted to her, but she doesn’t want any man. She can’t trust men, after all Alan seemed normal at first too. Can Luke get Kayla to trust him and give him a chance? And what will happen when Alan finds them?
I really liked Kayla’s character. I felt her personality truly represented that of a battered woman, but she still gave hope. She was brave, and even when everything felt hopeless and most would just give up she kept going. I really liked her honesty. She told her feelings, needs, and said sorry when she was wrong. But as much as I liked Kayla , I fell that much more in love with Luke. OMG he was such a sweet, sexy, and patience man. He wanted Kayla, but he understood her needs and respected her. Gave her space when she needed, supported her when she needed, and waited for her. He let her lead and took things at her pace. Oh and he is a dirty talking country boy. Hot Dayum!!!! Some of the things he said *swoon* I think I’m in love. Eli, Kayla son, melted my heart.
Luke and Kayla’s relationship was just beautiful. So many tender moments, so much chemistry between the two MCs that I couldn’t help but feel connected to them. I enjoyed their relationship so much, they gave me the warm fuzzies. There are some really moving family moments with Eli, Kayla, and Luke. I loved Luke’s whole family especially his brother Cal. Cal’s story is the first book, which I have bought and plan on reading. I thought it was so funny what happens to Alan in the end a little Karma I think. I am so happy that I got this book, it really was a joy to read.