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Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

To say Adrian Parker has trust issues would be an understatement, but he has good cause. Barely escaping the clutches of his biological family, he found refuge in the caring of his adopted family who helped him grow to become a respectable human. Little did he know that he’d have to keep a secret and risk losing all the people he loved, his adopted family that swore off keeping secrets of any kind, even though he kept them for the woman he loved more than anything.

If only the woman he loved wasn’t the very reason his life might implode.

Sharon Pryce never meant to fall for the man who helped her move forward after devastating and life-changing violence, but together they just worked, and despite her constantly ending the relationship prematurely; she knows Adrian Parker is the one for her. When her only child is involved in an accident, leaving him severely injured, it’s Adrian who steps in to help both heal once again.

While they consider a future, they know a secret they share could break their familial bonds and cause Adrian’s family to turn against him. Is a second chance worth it, or should they leave well enough alone?

 

 

Review

Reading the title I wasn’t sure what to expect but once I started I couldn’t stop. The characters were well written and you really get to see them grow as the story goes on. It feels like natural growth. The author uses a lot of dialogue, which I loved because it keeps everything moving and makes the relationships feel real and alive.

I also really enjoyed how the different relationships were woven together. The interlinked storylines made the book more interesting and gave each character a purpose beyond just the main plot. And while it is a romance, it’s a great option for readers who don’t want anything overly smutty. The focus stays on emotions, connection, and growth.

Just when I thought I knew exactly where things were going, there was a nice little twist at the end that tied everything together perfectly.

If you enjoy a warm, engaging read that’s easy to get lost in this is the book for you.

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Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

HOLIDAY ROAD
On the heels of a bad breakup, Amelia Montgomery heads home for the holidays. Her hometown is a far cry from the metropolis where she lives now, but not nearly far enough away from Jake Grayson.

TERROR ROAD
Amelia’s family festivities turn terrifying when a distraught Jake shows up uninvited on the Montgomery’s doorstep. Jake will not stop until he possesses Amelia; one way or another, she will be his.

DEADLY ROAD
In a chilling nightmare, one man’s obsession is so evil, it’s deadly. Amelia must fight for her life, and the lives of those she loves most, in the only place she’s ever called home…WINTER ROAD.

Review:

This book gets how complicated relationships can be, and how tricky that line is between what we keep private and what we share with others. One thing that stood out to me was how honestly it shows why people often don’t speak up when they’re in an abusive relationship, carrying shame or guilt that isn’t theirs to carry. The story does a great job of showing that relationships can be both supportive and damaging, sometimes at the same time.

There’s a lot of drama and intensity. The author paints such a vivid picture that you feel like you’re right there in the middle of everything.

If you enjoy a fast-paced drama this is the book for you.

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Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and omens on numerous adventures with the help of steadfast friends and family to discover her mysterious supernatural destiny, one more extraordinary than anyone could ever have imagined.

Rune of Destiny Summary:

The final chapter of the main story of the Dokkrsdottir’s destiny that finds the continuation of the living world in the hands of Myrgjol, her descendants, and the choices they all must make.

With battles of the “greatest warrrior” transpiring on both sides of the veil, it is a series of desperate and grueling battles to the very end before she can enjoy her reward with the knowledge that the living world will continue in the loving embrace of the Light and not in ruin by the Dark.

 

 

 

Review

This book picks up right where the second left off. It doesn’t pause to reintroduce everything; you need to read them in order. 

One of the biggest joys of this installment is the relationships. New connections form naturally, and they don’t feel rushed or forced. Watching these relationships grow through struggles, loyalty, and hard choices adds emotional depth. They matter because, in the end, that is all anyone ever has.

What really makes the book stand out is how seamlessly real history is woven into the fictional narrative. The historical moments don’t feel like background decoration; they’re lived in. The characters move through real events in a way that makes history feel personal, immediate, and surprisingly intimate.

The ending was absolutely perfect. Satisfying, meaningful, and emotionally earned, it closes the story in a way that feels both complete and memorable. You finish the last page with that rare feeling that the journey was worth every chapter.

If you enjoy a book with history, battles and fun characters this is the series for you.

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Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

When Things Collapse: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Survival, and Strength

In 2014, while grocery shopping with her two young children, Emma Jean receives a life-altering phone call: her estranged ex-husband has become an active shooter. His subsequent incarceration causes her to confront the painful past she hoped she had long buried, forcing a reckoning with the way their shared history collides with the fragile peace she has spent years building.

Emma Jean’s journey with Alek begins as a charmed romance, one many people only dream of. But after the birth of their children, Alek’s mental health deteriorates, spiraling into a terrifying transformation from successful professional to disheveled conspiracy theorist and doomsday prepper. Trapped in a relentless cycle of fear and emotional abuse, Emma Jean struggles to keep herself and her children safe under the cloud of Alek’s mental illness.

When he begins indoctrinating their son with a dangerous, warped worldview and a loaded gun ends up in the hands of their 5-year-old, Emma Jean finds herself faced with an impossible decision, grappling with whether to sever her children’s relationship with the man she had once chosen for them to love.

In this unflinchingly honest memoir, Emma Jean sheds light on the complex emotional ties that often blind us to the dangers lurking in our relationships. When Things Collapse reveals how our own misplaced empathy and our children’s unconditional love for the abuser can bind us to toxic, destructive cycles, making it harder to escape. With its shocking twists and psychological depth, this memoir will captivate both true crime enthusiasts and readers drawn to compelling, real-life stories of survival.

Review

I was not expecting to be sucked into the book on the first page, but I was and didn’t want to put it down. This powerful book shows the actual ups and downs of the author’s lived experience. We often wonder why people stay in these relationships. There is no one easy answer, but author Emma Jean discusses this in her interview on the Write or Die Show. 

The author does a great job early on describing how, growing up, it was about what the outside world saw. So long as the outside thought they were a good couple, everything was fine. Her description of a common truth was spot on, making it easy to understand how it progressed from love-bombing to desperation. 

I was not expecting the twists and jaw-dropping moments. I can not imagine the strength it took to live through it and share it with the world in a raw and powerful book. 

If you enjoy non-fiction, this is a fantastic book. 

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