On the run from her violent ex-husband, Cassie Reeves will do anything to keep her son safe, even if it means turning to a man she betrayed a decade ago. John Tyler now hates her as much as he once loved her–but Cassie has no choice. John’s quiet life as a small town doctor in Seaclusion, Washington has no place in it for the woman he turned his back on ten years ago. But when Cassie and her son … son land on his doorstep, he can’t turn them away. The longer she stays, though, the harder it is to remember why he stopped loving her. With her ex-husband closing in, Cassie soon realizes that only she can end what he has started. And as John and Cassie’s mutual attraction reignites, she vows to do anything to protect her son and grab the happiness that has escaped her for so long.
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I must say that this author is very good at what she does. I hated Dr. John most of the book, but the story was so good I had to keep reading! I loved Cassie and Tim. The “surprise” was something I didn’t see coming. This one had an crazy ex, stalking, a cute kid, a H with his head up his butt and a h who knew what she needed to do.
Anything Leanne Davis writes deserves more than 5 stars. A perfect start to a new series by this author. I never regret reading her books and I always spend the whole night reading her books because I refuse to put it down. Cassie is very strong and brave and it was a great twist to see a role revise as John was the quiet, loving kind. I was like “yes women rule”, while reading this book. Great book and definitely recommended.
Runny away from trouble is bad enough but doing that with a child is even worse. She needed a fresh start and somewhere no one would think to look for her. She thought her was going to be one bad thing after another then she headed back to someone she knew and the story really spreads out and you wont want to put the book down, because you will have to find out how things were going to work out and the twists that go on will keep you going.
Another great book from Leanne. Secrets, betrayal and love. Cassie and john have been through so much. Cassie didnt have a great upbringing and john did. They learn to forgive and mostly they learn to love and live again.
Second chance romance
Davis book is definitely different from her normal writing. I loved Cassie and John’s story. This is a true second chance romance. Both have a history together and pain, but time changes many things but not the heart. Loved it!
An ex-lover, abusive ex-husband and a vulnerable young son. What’s a girl with issues herself to do? She gathers her strength and determination and gets the job done!
Many emotional and psychological twists to keep a reader guessing until the very end. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series; Luke and Kelly’s story.
Secrets… betrayal… deceit.. emotional is what comes to my mind reading this book! Cassie runs back into a old fling after 10 years and John is not happy he gets volunteered to be her hero. But the question is does he still have feelings for her? I can’t wait to read Luke’s story next!
While this story was a bit on the predictable side, this novel is one that will keep the reader’s attention to the end. It is Leanne Davis’ ability to create characters and situations that feel like they could be pulled from real life situations which keeps the reader coming back time and again. I’m looking forward to Luke and Kelley’s story in book 2.
I absolutely loved this book!
The start of this book was full of suspense; I just couldn’t believe it and I kept on reading.
I felt for Cassie from the beginning. Trying to start over in a new place, not knowing what is next, and being scared. Then, having to face an ex who hates you. Damn, talk about harsh.
And then John, poor little boy still holding into the past. He was just horrible to her, not even trying to care because of everything that had happened between them. But he was hurting too, and he knew no other way.
But despite all of that, I loved it because along the way they are able to move past it and reevaluate. This book is of suspense, love, finding and finally loving yourself. This is must read, and everyone will enjoy it.
Realistic portrayal of how sins of the past, whether our own or are parents, effect present day relationships. The emotions, the words said in anger, the holding on to something that happened 10 years ago. I felt like I was reading scenes out of real life not the make believe fairytale of a romance we normally read.
Cassie Reeves had a horrible childhood. No nurturing was given to her by her mother. She did her best to protect her younger sister from that the trash her mother would bring in but wasn’t always successful. She had no self esteem and drowned herself in boos and men for years. Ten years ago she got involved with boy who was 5 years younger than her, not only was it in her eyes taboo due to their ages but when she ended up in a situation her way of handling it left him angry and unable to ever forgive her.
Four years later she finds a man who cleans her up and gets her pregnant right away. She thought he was her savior but after having her son she finds out he is a possessive monster. Six year later she goes on the run after he is released from prison knowing he will come back and finish what he started. She calls upon an old friend and ends up in a small town in Washington called Seaclusion.
Cassie had no idea that when her old friend got her a job at the Dr office that one of the Dr’s would be none other than the 18 year old boy she had betrayed all those years ago.
John Tyler hates Cassie and he doesn’t hold back in his words or feelings toward her. Many of the conversations between John and Cassie were so realistic from the hurt and shaming words we’ve all thrown at someone that has hurt us deeply. The romance in this book isn’t traditional. It’s realistic. Cassie had a self-destruct personality and John always went the way of least resistance. The harm that these two caused each other due to this was heartbreaking to read.
I love finding new authors that bring a fresh and different voice. This is going to be a 4 book series. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.