Overview
He showed up at Arden Bowie’s debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an eager smile. He showered her with compliments and got her autograph. Then he came to her next event. And the one after that.
Dustin was just an aspiring writer who wanted advice, Arden reassured herself. But after giving in to one of his incessant invitations and chatting with him over coffee, she discovered that ignoring her inner alarm bell had been a terrible mistake…
An introvert at heart, Arden had long craved solitude—but now, after a harrowing assault, she finds herself hiding behind locked doors and startling at every sound. And her relief at his imprisonment is tempered by anxiety when Dustin’s wealthy mother helps to get him a paltry five-year sentence at a psychiatric facility.
Arden decides to write a new story for herself, moving to a tiny Oregon town and befriending Gideon, an ex-LAPD detective. But while she learns to thrive, Dustin remains his delusional, twisted self, as fixated as ever and now seething with anger. He still believes Arden’s purpose on earth is to serve and please him. And his job is to protect her. But who will protect her from him?
Review
Dustin was just an aspiring writer who wanted advice, Arden reassured herself. But after giving in to one of his incessant invitations and chatting with him over coffee, she discovered that ignoring her inner alarm bell had been a terrible mistake…
Dustin is one wicked character! He will do anything, and I mean anything, to get what he wants.
Then there is Arden. I really enjoyed her. She eventually has to be on guard and this does not stop her. She even falls for Gideon…and boy I REALLY liked him. He is my favorite type of book boyfriend…the strong, silent type!
I enjoyed the gradual building of intensity. This was very close to a five star read. I was engrossed in this story from the very first. I just figured out what was going to happen. In other words, there are no surprises.
The narrator is one of my all time favorites, January Lavoy! And she did not disappoint! She was a GREAT Dustin.
Need a fast paced drama to get your heart racing…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review
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