Series:
Brookwell Island (Book 1)
Sometimes going home is the only way to heal…
Saving two innocent people from a deadly threat has
scarred Jess Keller, heart and soul. So she's leaving paradise for an
assignment back home that she hopes will restore her inner peace.
But going home means coordinating with an unfamiliar
security team while also facing her biggest regret: Nash Billings.
Nash is passionate about the island town where he was
born and raised. Unlike Jess, he never longed to call anywhere else home.
Unfortunately, she walked away from both him and their town and the heartache
never faded.
Nash sees Jess's return as an opportunity for closure,
only to discover their passionate spark is stronger than ever.
Also the same? Jess running headlong into danger to
protect others.
With threats mounting around them, Nash is determined to
help Jess overcome the issues that brought her home. And he'll do anything
necessary to give them a second chance for true love and a future that fulfills
their wildest dreams.
Terrific second chance romance and start to a new series.
Jess was a Key West police officer until an on-the-job incident (Ilsa's
Protector) caused her to question her future in law enforcement. She heads home
to Brookwell Island to rethink her future and, through unexpected circumstances,
ends up as an auxiliary officer with her local police department. She also ran
into Nash, her high school and college sweetheart, whom she left behind when
she left Brookwell Island.
Nash has never forgotten Jess. While she couldn't wait to
leave, his roots were firmly planted on the island. Seeing her again should
bring closure to their relationship, but it only makes him long for more.
I enjoyed watching the rekindling of the relationship
between Jess and Nash. Their first meeting was awkward, with the mistakes of
the past coming between them. Nash's "blackmailing" her into having
dinner with him turned out better than he expected as their old easiness returned.
Though Nash tries to convince himself he's only interested in renewing their
friendship, it doesn't take long to realize that his feelings for her are
stronger than ever. I loved seeing them get to know each other as adults. I
enjoyed their teasing and seeing them work at seeing each other's points of
view.
The suspense of the story was great. Jess has been
brought on as additional security to help investigate drug trafficking. The
tension is evident as law enforcement protects the evidence while attempting to
capture those responsible. You can feel the islanders' determination to keep
their island safe and their frustration when things don't go their way. The
intensity ramps up when they set a trap, and I was glued to the pages as the
scene played out. An unexpected twist put Jess in danger, and I could feel
Nash's fear for her safety. The resolution was well done and realistic.
With the case wrapped up, it's time for Jess to decide
about her future. I ached for her and her reluctance to continue in law
enforcement. I loved the surprise offer that she received, the effect it had on
her, and what it meant for the relationship between her and Nash. I loved the
ending, and the epilogue was fantastic.
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