He’ll shake her foundations… tried to help, but since Ana is his younger sister’s boss, he’s caught between a rock and a hard place. That rock keeps shifting under his feet, shaking his determination not to become emotionally involved with another damsel in distress.
But when an unforeseen enemy rises from a city in chaos, Ana Grace and her family are in the crosshairs. There’s so much more at stake than just their hearts, and the clock is ticking.
Intended for mature 18+ aged readers who enjoy their romance on the steamier side.
Praise for Tracey Alvarez’s books!
“It’s official…I’m hooked on this series! I want to jump on a plane and fly to this island, because apparently they grow them big and HOT in New Zealand…men that is!!!” ~ Swept Away By Romance
“Perfection comes in many shapes and forms, and Ms Alvarez delivers in her contemporary voice and quirky character traits that make a distinctive difference between average and stellar storytelling.” ~ InD’Tale Magazine
“Just as the must-read series of Donna Kauffman (The Bachelors of Blueberry Cove), Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor), Terri Osburn (Anchor Island), Marie Force (The McCarthys of Gansett Island), Sherryl Woods (Chesapeake Shores) have entranced me with their seaside settings and caring communities – so has Tracey Alvarez – and I’m adding her series to my must-read shelf too.”~ Fab Fantasy Fiction
Other Contemporary Romances by Tracey Alvarez
Stewart Island Series:
Book 1: In Too Deep. Featuring Piper and West.
Book 2: Melting Into You. Featuring Kezia and Ben.
Book 3: Ready To Burn. Featuring Shaye and Del.
Book 4: Christmas With You. Featuring Carly and Kip.
Book 5: My Forever Valentine. Due South Short Stories.
Book 6: Playing For Fun. Featuring Holly and Ford.
Book 7: Drawing Me In. Featuring Bree and Harley.
Book 7.5: Kissing The Bride. A Due South Short Story.
Book 8: Saying I Do. Featuring MacKenna and Joe.
Book 9: Home For Christmas. Stewart Island novella.
Bounty Bay series:
Book 1: Hide Your Heart. Featuring Lauren and Nate.
Book 2: Know Your Heart. Featuring Savannah and Glen.
Book 3: Teach Your Heart. Featuring Gracie and Owen.
Book 4: Mend Your Heart. Featuring Natalie and Isaac.
Book 5: Break My Heart. Featuring Vanessa and Sam.more
Love Tracey Alvarez books. Quake did not disappoint except for the length of the story. I wanted it to go on a little longer! I enjoyed the visit to beautiful New Zealand, even under the tragic circumstances of an earthquake and tsunami. While the story was intriguing and captivating, I would liked to be better introduced to some of the secondary characters. However, it was still a very enjoyable read that I will enjoy reading again in the future!
Alvarez extends her talents to include a suspense/thriller thread in Quake. Full of action, adventure and the Kiwi humour I love so much, this was a fast-paced read. It took me a while to get into the story, but from the moment they scaled down the wall of the quake-battered building and started out on their rescue mission, the action jumped off the page. The suspense/thriller element was light enough to add intrigue rather than edge-of-the-seat suspense, driven by a third point of view from the villain’s perspective, which (for me) made it a little predictable. As always, well-written and edited and undeniably enjoyable.
An ARC was kindly provided by the author for an honest review.
Loved the premise of this book; survive the aftermath of an earthquake, travel across the broken city with your Nanny’s hot ex-Army brother, separated from your children and possibly the target of a killer. It did NOT disappoint and I could not put it down, a terrific study of character.
One of Tracey’s best!
I was expecting a romance, and ended up with a bit of suspense tossed in to the mix.
I really liked Daniel, Nadia, Theo, her Dad, and Alyssa. Ana was ok. I would have accepted him as my hero. Lol. Ana had her moments. I felt like she kept sending Daniel mixed signals. I can understand why her trust issues were so intense. I can even understand her hesitancy about falling for Daniel so quickly. That’s why I really couldn’t fault her, but was just a little irritated about how she handled it.
This was a well written book with a number of hold your breath moments. I only wish that it had an epilogue. I wasn’t ready to end it with Daniel and Ana.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy.
Excellent romantic suspense by Tracey Alvarez. Descriptions of the earthquake and resulting fallout tugs at your heartstrings, and contributes to the buildup of suspense around the as yet unknown-to-them threat to the family she is trying to reach. The book still includes all of the elements that Alvarez’s fans have grown to love – steamy love scenes, genuine, family- and community-oriented characters, and a touch of humor. I hope to see more from this author in this genre.
Fantastic as always 🙂
There’s one thing you know you are going to get with a Tracey Alvarez book, an incredible adventure throughout New Zealand loaded with romance, beautiful scenery and hot steamy sex, but this one came with a twist that I haven’t seen before from her. Those of us who know Tracey and her amazing books, she lives in New Zealand, also known that the area is prone to earthquakes. Now being from SoCal myself, we are also used to those pesky earth moving occurrences, and when they happen, we pray it’s only a tiny little shaker, but in Quake, it’s the mother of all shakers, and it’s rather unnerving, given those of us who have gone through them. I found myself having a bit of anxiety when the first part of the book starts off. She explains in great detail to the reader what the characters are going through, loss, devastation, will to live, heroic efforts and most of all survival. Not that the earthquake wasn’t enough to write about, she then throws in a twist. But Ana’s got one thing on her mind, and that’s to get to her kids and nanny, who just happens to be Daniel’s (hunk of a hero/ex military) little sister. Daniel and Ana map out a plan to get to Ana’s kids and his sister through a well planned out path through the back roads of downtown Wellington where her Law firm is located to her home in Southgate Wellington.
This is a very well written book (no surprise) that keeps you engaged from the first page to the very last word on the last page. Tracey has a way to make you feel like you are right there in the thick of things, going through every emotion and challenge Ana and Daniel encounter as they both try to make it to their end goal, getting to their family members to make sure they are okay and safe, and unknowingly putting themselves in danger even more with what awaits them when they finally do make it there. All the while, opening themselves up to feelings they have for each other, something neither one of them want, but can do nothing but follow the path to see where it leads them.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book. Highly recommend readings this book!!
I give Quake by Tracey Alvarez five stars. This book is a stand alone book and is not part of a series. If you like romance books that have a touch of suspense and mystery you will love this book! This was a very well written and a very quick read that will have you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what is going to happen.
Ana Grace is a single mother who has a demanding job. Her worse nightmare happen one day when she goes to work and there is a earthquake. The earthquake causes so much damage to her office building that she is trapped. One good thing that happens is that she is trapped with her nanny’s older brother who is a former Marine and sexy too!
Daniel Calder feels like he has been failing people he has tried to help but he finds himself in a situation that leaves him without a choice. He has to help Ana get to her kids for two reasons, the first because she is his sisters boss and the second because he know that Ana will go without him and that is not a good plan.
When unforeseen issues start because of the chaos in the city, Ana finds herself and her family right in the middle of the chaos. Can Ana and Daniel get back to her family in enough time? You have to read the book to find out.
Quake by Tracey Alvarez
The Big One – an earthquake – that is what I always heard people worrying about and preparing for while living in California. I experienced a few and some were humdingers BUT none were as bad where I lived as the one described in this book. What would I do if I were in Ana’s shoes? How would I cope? I am sure that having Daniel, with all of his military training, there to assist her as she made her way through the destruction to reach her children would have been a blessing…and a delightful temptation.
Disasters happen. Worlds are turned upside down. Stress is to be expected. Worry about loved ones and no way to find out how they are would be difficult. The author made the situation seem real. The emotions were raw. Daniel and Ana were relatable and realistic. Throwing in a character that was out for blood – Ana’s and some of her family’s – ramped up the suspense.
Ana had reasons she did not trust men but at times I wanted her to be more trusting… Daniel, his father and brothers all seemed to have the genetic predisposition to love quickly and deeply but Ana was not so easily swayed and without the wise counsel of someone close to her there might not have been a HEA for Ana and Daniel.
This was a complex well plotted story that made me think “what if?” and knowing it could happen where I live and that in the past there has been a tsunami after an earthquake in Lebanon this book hit close to home.
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
Great action packed story about the aftermath of a quake and it’s fallout. This isn’t the typical nightmare that this author is known for, it’s more suspense and action with some romance between these two who fight it the entire time. Ana isn’t the nicest of people (ha usually it’s the guy that’s a turd) and Daniel dealing with his own demons make for an interesting read. Add in the suspense it’s all good and a wrap.
I love this author’s style and most definitely love this read. It’s most definitely one to read.
This is the first book I read by Ms Alvarez, and it definitely will not be the last one.
From the moment you read the first few lines, you are drawn into the story, and it’s characters. There is never a dull moment.
The main characters, Ana Grace, attorney and single Mom , and Daniel Calder, former soldier and now a farmer, are complex and interesting individuals . Though the story centers around an earthquake in New Zealand and Ana’s despair as a mother to get to her children, as well as Daniel’s desire to help her, there is much more to the story than this. There is an unknown evil that is after Ana and her family. To complicate matters, Ana and Daniel carry a great deal of baggage. One is filled with guilt while the other distrusts men. Will their romance flourish in spite of it all, or will it succumb to the extraordinary circumstances?
Definitely a book worth your time. Looking forward to more stories by this talented author.
I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Quake is a well-written story with developed characters and an engaging plot. I was pleased to see a natural disaster dealt with in a realistic manner. Help was not immediately available, electricity, water, and phone service were gone, or spotty at best. Roads were impassable making traveling 35km an undertaking. Very real dangers lurked along the way.
I can only imagine how Ana felt not knowing the fate of her kids. Every good mother’s nightmare. Her determination to reach them was admirable. I loved that she was a strong-willed woman, capable of taking care of herself, while also realizing she needed Daniel’s help. Daniel was a dream come true! Holy hotness!!! I’d love to have someone like him in my life!
There were times I really wanted to slap Ana and say “Get a grip.” She was a bit wishy-washy when it came to her feelings for Daniel. I can understand it to a degree but… I was glad to see her finally get set straight by the person she was using as her biggest excuse. Can’t say more without a spoiler.
I loved the scene with the can of beans in the park. Even though it was a tense scene, the beans brought some levity to the situation and made me admire Ana even more. Don’t try to get between a determined woman and her kids!
There was extra suspense in the story besides the quake and it definitely upped the tension. I was glad to see everything completely settled with no loose ends.
Tracey Alvarez has written a page-turner romantic suspense. She always writes awesome stories that make me fall in love with her characters and New Zealand. I strongly urge you to read Quake and all the books she has written.