What doesn’t kill you… In the wake of an attack leaving her beaten and devastated, Maya Daniels becomes someone new. No longer meek and gentle, she’s forced to live her life in a world that has repeatedly tried to tear her down. Faced with her new reality, Maya learns to fight for the life she wants, with the man who still sees beneath her scars.Makes you stronger… Brian will never forgive …
Brian will never forgive himself for the pain Maya went through when he wasn’t there to protect her. His choices, his life, everything he believes in are all called into question when her attacker escapes justice. He finds himself struggling to prove that he deserves her forgiveness… and that he’ll never let her go.
Unless something worse than death finds you.
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This was a darker book. The assaults are not too detailed in my opinion, but the feeling is all there. The author did a wonderful job of telling Maya’s story. It took quite a while for Brian to pull his head from his rear (a couple times!), but he eventually gets it right. I really like the circle of friends and camaraderie among the dispatchers and first responders. It makes the book. I really want to read the next one!
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I actually really liked this story. I cringed at some of the things that Maya went through and was very happy she got the happy ending that she had always hoped for from the beginning. Although I could not understand why the characters were acting the way they were at some points in the story, I guess that’s the way life really is and the way people in this world are too. Some times they make dumn or immature decisions. That fact alone made this book feel a little more real to me. It was a sweet but angsty romance full of danger that I really enjoyed. This was the first book by April Canavan that I’ve read but I definitely plan on checking out more.
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This is a well written thriller with an intense story line. The author brings strong characters and weaves a suspense filled story filled with ups and downs and paints her scenes in vivid detail ,moving the story fluidly and delivering an enjoyable read.
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Maya loves her job, and helping people through their time of need or organising things to make sure people get the help they need, but she never expected to need help herself. This story will be hard and possibly have triggers for some people, for Maya is targeted by a stalker (and becomes his victim). Brian seems to be a nice guy, but some of the bad choices he makes (were a bit frustrating to me). All in all it was a great story, and certainly has plenty of angst, danger and lots of extended family. Maya is a giver, and is just unfortunate to be targeted, I loved her.
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Mayaand Brian both work a the police department. He hlped her through her divorce and she has feelings for him. Things began to happen to Maya one night her house is broken into and then one night she is attacked at her house.
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Oh my freakin’ god!!! Kismet was sooooo goood!!! I loved Maya, and my heart shattered for her and all the trauma she deals with in this book, it showed how strong she is, and with the love and support of friends and family, you can survive and live again. Maya is in love with Brian, but Brian is an asshat, who won’t admit to himself let alone anyone else that he may have feelings for her too…There is a glitch though, see Brian is seeing someone, he’s not happy though cause she’s a raging bitch who only thinks of herself. Maya decides to cut Brian out of her life, although she will have to deal with him at work since she is a dispatch, and Brian is a cop. Everything gets turned upside down when something happens to Maya. Brian can’t deal, and Maya is in a kind of denial as to how serious this situation could be. because of what happens to Maya, Brian is in her orbit weather she wants it or not, of course she pushes him away…or at least tries anyway. She even tries to convince herself that she doesn’t have feelings for Brian and maybe never really did. What will happen with them? Will they find their way to each other, will the person that hurt Maya be caught? This book had me on the edge of my seat, and kept me there till the end!!! And now I’m off to read the next book in this AWEMAZING series!!! Y’all need to read this book, hell just read them all!!!
There is a lot going on in this book. The author was great with the story line and kept you on the edge of your seat. This book may cause triggers for some. There’s physical abuse, kidnapping twice, rape and trying to kill her. Maya is a dispatcher and Brian is a cop with two boys. It’s bad enough with the drama for Maya, but Brian’s ex girlfriend was a piece of work. So hand on tight to your seats for a rollercoaster ride. HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Trigger Warning! DETAILED ASSAULT AND RAPE
This is the first book I’ve read by April Caravan. She wrote well with an intense storyline and great characters. It started a bit slow for me, but I do believe that it was my mood. After I got to the second or third chapter, I was hooked. A great suspense story that I had trouble putting down when needed, with a couple exceptions.
TRIGGER WARNING! There is two seperate, detailed, assaults and a rape scene. Extremely hard to read. I had to take breaks after reading them since I was physically, as well as emotionally, effected. I bawled. There were sweet moments as well. I was totally invested in Brian and Maya’s romance.
I glad there will be more books involving the other characters, especially Jake, but equally hope it’s not as difficult to get through emotionally.
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This is Maya and Brian story. This book will have you crying for all that Maya goes through in this book. I hated how they both hurt one another with keeping them at arms length only to try to have a relationship then push the other way again. I loved this drama filled danger waiting to happen book. Andrew was creepy and I felt sorry for his wife. I am so glad how this book ends.
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This is a new author for me and what an introduction! This is book one in the Birch County Blue series. Maya is a 911 dispatcher and is no stranger to the layered world we live in. She hears the good and the bad that comes through those phone lines. One night, her life changes completely as she finds herself a victim. She survives and becomes a target. Brian is the Deputy Sheriff and his character takes a hit on so many levels with what happens to Maya. Both of these characters are attracted to one another but fate is not ready to truly put them together yet. What an amazing, action packed story that will keep your emotions running! This book is definitely a gem! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book that I received as an ARC from Hidden Gems.
Brian can’t seam to get anything right. Maya is in trouble. After everything that has happened to her in the last couple of months I don’t blame her for not wanting to even come out of her house. But she NEEDS to start healing. She thought that Brian would help but he has not been any help lately. Maybe if they could find the man who tried to kill her she might be able to live again. We will see what happens. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Conflicting, suspenseful, emotional dramatic romance
Kismet: A Romantic Suspense Police Romance (Birch County Blue Book 1) is full of high drama with emotion and danger at the forefront. The characters are deeply involved, highly conflicted and mired in self doubt which makes their story engaging in a roller coaster way. There’s ups and downs constantly.
Brian and Maya fall in love even though they never even dated! Brian is a good man who makes A LOT of mistakes! He’s not irredeemable though and Maya is a strong woman who fights for what she wants when she’s able to.
Overall, Kismet is full of great characters, a highly detailed plot with plenty of suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. This author created a story that builds anticipation and tension throughout and sets up the next book in the series nicely as well as an exciting and promising HEA for Maya and Brian.
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