From Amazon bestselling author SM Stryker comes an emotionally riveting, standalone, romantic suspense.༺❃༻Liam is running for his life. He’s been so many people he can hardly remember who he really is.༺❃༻Walking away from the only woman he’s loved to keep her safe; he wonders if he will ever be able to have a normal life. With the trial starting in a week, all he can wish for is to put his demons … he can wish for is to put his demons and secrets in the past.
With her new job on the West Coast waiting for her, Finn packs her few belongings and says goodbye to her past ghosts. She just has to do one last thing before she leaves.
When Finn mistakes the man with the dark shaggy hair and the crooked smile, for her blind date, she thought her BFF Marley finally got this one right. He was beyond beautiful, but she was leaving town in the morning and she doesn’t do one-night stands. Although, for him, she might reconsider.
Liam can’t take his eyes off of the gorgeous leggy blond that walked into the restaurant. And when she suddenly sat down in front of him he couldn’t believe his luck. They laughed and talked as if they had always known each other, but, when her phone rang, it all comes crashing down, literally.
Liam couldn’t get the mysterious woman out of his head. He knew he could never be with her, he’d learned that the hard way with Callie, besides, he’s just passing through; he has to testify in a week, and God only knows if he’ll make it back alive.
Finding out the man in front of her wasn’t her blind date, Finn started to question her judgment. Why didn’t he tell her he wasn’t her date? She should’ve known better than to think Marley would set her up with someone like him.
He was perfect.
Can life get any worse?
But with him, it was the first time in a long time, she felt safe, unafraid, and normal.
***AUTHOR’S NOTE*** Then There Was You is book two in the Then There Was You series. The books in this series, although each can be read as a stand-alone book, but each story, each character intertwine between books and continued to grow within each book. If you have picked up this book and have not read Whispers in the Wind, I strongly suggest that you read them in order.
ORDER OF BOOKS:
Whispers in the Wind – Book 1- Callie, Drayton, Maison & Kai
Then There Was You – Book 2- Liam and Finn’s Story
For Better or For Worse – Book 3- Nash and Natasha’s story
Wherever Our Journey Leads Us – Book 4 – Alec and Aliah’s story
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I’m reviewing the audio edition. Even though it appears not to stated, I feel you need to read Whispers In The Wind first. I’d advise it so you know the background of the characters from there. This is the story of Liam (Maison, Matthew). He has not had an easy life and his twin brother didn’t help.
Finn doesn’t appear to have much luck in the relationship game either. When she mistakes Liam for a blind date they instantly click. Even with all the circumstances facing them they seem to be destined to be thrown together. Finn throws more than a few surprises to the story. Liam adds his desire for a normal life. Mark appears again and his part is totally different than I expected.
This is a good addition to the series. I didn’t feel it wasn’t quite as emotional as the first story but maybe because there was not the love triangle. The only problem I had was while the narrator did a great job I kept focusing on the part where I couldn’t tell if he called Callie, Callie or Kelly. I don’t know why I focused on that but it just was one thing that caused me to stop. I would recommend this series. There is plenty that held my attention and the ending was not quite what I expected.
Great Story & Audible Listen Thrilling & Heartfelt!
Then There Was You: Liam’s Story
Then There Was You Series, Book 2
By: SM Stryker
Narrated by: Nicholas Donald Malcolm
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is well written and well told with interesting storylines that are captivating from start to end. The characters are complex and well developed. S.M. Stryker has a wonderful writing style, her stories and characters are realistic and easy to relate to. I adored the two lead characters and some of the secondary characters as well. I loved how Finn and Liam first meet, she mistaking him for her blind date. The two really hit it off then but she flees when she fins out he was not her intended date. But fate had a different plan for them, they were both leaving for Oregon the next day and circumstances arise where they meet by chance once again and they wind up traveling to Oregon together. I loved the chemistry between these two, her understanding of his situation and he trusting her enough to tell him. Liam’s life has not been a picnic for the past few years and while he hopes one day the madness will end and he could live his life, he knows that will not happen. But he has Finn now and she is brave and determined to end it all for him. A lot goes on in this book, it is well plotted with plenty of drama, some angst, action, twists, thrilling suspense, some heartfelt moments and a wonderful romance. S.M. Stryker, thank you for another great story.
I listened to the Audible edition, Nicholas Donald Malcolm does a great job portraying the characters and bringing them and their story to life. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for a great listen
Finn and Liam’s story is mystical, healing and dangerous. I could feel Finn’s fear as it grew to determination as written on the pages. Liam’s own determination is amazing to witness.