Disclosure: I received a copy of the book mentioned for the purpose of review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am not responsible for giveaway or distribution of prize.
Synopsis
When twenty-four year old Bella Clay experiences yet another major loss in her life, she is forced to come home and become a young, single mother to her seven year old nephew. No one in the small town of Madison Falls knows just how damaged she is, and they certainly don’t know her dirty little secret about where she’s been for the last two years.
Grant Brady is the local hunk who works as the elementary school PE and history teacher. When he takes an interest in helping Bella start over in Madison Falls, she tries to push him away afraid that he will find out her dark secrets. What she doesn’t know is that Grant has a secret of his own.
Will love prevail or will one or both of them run for the hills out of fear?
This book is a novella, so you can enjoy it in just one day! 🙂
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My Thoughts
First, I have to say this… I adore the cover. My one complaint about my Kindle (which I love dearly) is that I miss out on a lot of beautiful covers. This one is one that I think is just stunning!
Okay, now on to the book. This is a novella, as mentioned above, and I was able to plow right through it in an afternoon. The story is engaging and the characters interesting. I loved Grant so much. I was a bit worried because no one is that perfect and was kind of happy to see he had a secret of his own. I loved how much he cared for Bella despite her making it difficult at every turn. She really did hold back her emotions from him even when she claimed to have opened up. I kept waiting for her past to catch up with her and the whole charade to be over. I was so happy to get my HEA with this story because I felt these two characters really did fit well together.
The book stars off a bit strange. My advice to you is to not take that first part as what the whole book is about. I was wondering what exactly I had started reading when I opened this one up. Keep going because that first part sets the stage for Bella and her “dirty little secret”.
This was a fun read and I really did enjoy it. I would give this 3.5 stars.
About Rachel Hanna
Rachel Hanna is a best-selling author of romance novellas and novels. She lives outside of Atlanta with her husband, three cool kids, two crazy dogs and one very snooty outdoor cat. She loves to write, read, spend time with family and embarrass her kids as much as possible.
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Veronika says
Wow! The cover is so beautiful! This book is already on my tbr pile, can’t wait to read it!
Rachel says
Thanks for the giveaway
Karen H in NC says
Sorry for the late post. I’m playing catch-up here so I’m just popping in to say HI and sorry I missed visiting with you on party day! Hope you all had a good time!
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clarissa says
another great book review, thanks
Ellie W says
Sounds very interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!
SHELLEY S says
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOK AND THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY! calicolady60@hotmail.com
Chelsea B. says
Thanks for an honest review! Sounds intriguing!
Wendi says
thanks for the review it is interesting to me so I am going to need to read this
Shannon says
Thanks for the honest review. I will have to keep reading then even if I find the beginning to be strange as you described, your review makes me curious
Cristina Riquelme says
Thank you for the review, the book sounds good!!!
Rita Wray says
Thank you for the review, the book sounds like a good read.
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Rachel Hanna says
Thanks for reviewing! Hope you all enjoy it!
Rachel Hanna
Leslie Trimble says
I have the same complaint about my kindle!! Thanks for sharing, this book sounds good, can’t wait to read it!
Goddess Fish Promotions says
Thank you for hosting
Mary Preston says
Thank you for your thoughts. I must say “strange” is intriguing.
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