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GENRE: romantic suspense
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BLURB:
Psychiatrist Henley Elliott fled her quiet life in Cleveland for a gypsy lifestyle, trying to stay one step ahead of her painful memories. When she breaks down in quirky little Trappers' Cove, Minnesota, she meets Sheriff Carter McAlister - a man healing from his own share of hidden heartbreaks.
At the request of a friend, Carter offers Henley a job to help her get back on her feet . . . but soon he can't resist trying to sweep the intriguing woman off them. Breaking through her carefully built shell proves to be a near-impossible task, and to make matters worse, a dangerous new presence in the Cove seems to be targeting Henley. They must learn to trust in each other in order to keep her safe.
Can Henley and Carter leave their secrets and scars in the past to get a second chance at happily ever after?
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EXCERPT
“It’s not like that. Carter and I are friends. Just friends.”
“I know you were out at his place the other night. I thought—”
“It’s not like that,” she emphasized.
“Yes, it is,” Carter corrected, strolling into the room. “Hey, Doug. Morning, Doc.”
She looked around for an object to throw at him. From the wink Carter threw her way, she guessed he had a good idea of exactly what her intentions were. He wasn’t that charming. She refused to smile.
“No, it’s not,” Henley argued. Doug stood there, his expression miserable. The grin Carter wore implied he found her amusing. She eyeballed the stapler and wondered how much damage it could inflict if propelled.
“You know, Doc, hitting an officer of the law is as much a criminal act here as it is in Cleveland.” Yeah, he had her number.
“Take off that star then.” Turning up her nose, she sat with as much dignity as she could muster.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
A
coffee addict and born city girl, I tend to place my stories in and around
southeast Pennsylvania, or at least have a character or two from the area. Home
is where the heart is and I make mine with my very own knight in slightly
tarnished armor, three beautiful daughters ranging in ages from college through
pre-school, two grandsons and a charming son-in-law. When I’m not busy living
my own happily ever after, I’m writing about someone else’s.
I’d love to have you
visit with me on my blog; at Facebook and Twitter; on my Goodreads and Amazon author pages; or write to me directly at beckyfladeauthor@gmail.com.
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My review:
4.5 stars
Fated Hearts by Becky Flade follows Henley Elliott, who
has fled to a small town in Minnesota, hoping to find a temporary sanctuary
while she regains her equilibrium professionally and deals with her sensation
of being hunted. Welcomed by a woman who seems to be a force of nature, Henley
tentatively lets her guard down and starts establishing relationships, only to
discover that she hasn’t left danger behind, and her odd psychic ability may
not be enough to keep her or her new friends alive.
This romantic suspense tale is a delicious story that has
suspense, romance, and a hint of the paranormal in a terrific combination. The
introduction to the characters and the small town atmosphere is nicely
contrasted with the danger that gradually escalates, and one can’t help being
fascinated by the cast of characters, including the precocious little Tala. I
was captured by the opening scene as the heroine is portrayed as a personable
stranger who is looking for a safe haven, and with every new person she meets,
I grew to like the town and its inhabitants more and more. I think the quirky
characters and elements of humor caught my attention until the suspense took
over and kept me from putting the story down. I haven’t read the story that
precedes this one, but I am certainly curious about it, and this author has
been added to my list of folks to keep an eye out for!
A copy of this title was provided to me for review
