My review is written voluntarily after listening to the audio version of this book.
Peyton's life as she knew it was destroyed three years ago when her family was murdered and since then being in her home has not felt like a place of safety but one of dread now after years of therapy she feels stronger and she's beaten her agoraphobia so decides to go on a road trip. She ends up in a small town amid the peaceful, serene mountains of North Carolina. Captivated by her surroundings she decides to stay a few days. Ford is a grumpy and unfriendly man who seems to have the wrong temperament to be an innkeeper but despite this, she decides to stay and indulge her creative instincts
Ford is ex-military his last mission went terribly wrong and has left him with lots of emotional baggage regarding the death of one of his men. When he returned home instead of finding a place to heal he finds that some regard him with suspicion. He's now managing his family’s Inn and just wants to be left alone and escape from the questioning stares he receives from almost everyone he meets. When Peyton checks into the inn he senses that she's in just as much pain as him, there's a hint of pain and fear in her eyes and that's something he can relate to, he's seen it before on deployment. Most unexpectedly he finds himself attracted to her and intrigued by her. He doesn't want a complication like Peyton, but he can't deny his attraction.
Then Peyton witnesses a murder, but no one except Ford believes her, there is no evidence not even a body but Ford’s protective instincts come into play as he realizes that Peyton is in danger. Ford is determined not to lose anyone else on his watch and he'll do whatever is necessary to protect Peyton and discover the truth before she becomes the next victim.
This story is about how two people who have been hurt in the past find the strength to try for a future together and in so doing heal not only themselves but each other. The chemistry between them was unexpected by both but is palpable and hot, their journey together is an emotional rollercoaster full of unexpected twists and turns, drama, suspicion and suspense, that had me on the edge of my seat hoping that they would finally find the happiness they deserve.
The narration of this compelling story is excellent and couldn't be improved upon Ariel Royce and Christopher Rourke are superb and completely captivating. Ariel's Peyton was perfect, you could feel Peyton grow from being so unsure and timid into a more confident and self-assured person fully ready and able to take her life back. Christoper was a perfect choice for the broody, ex-military, Ford his deep voice was just right, and together they did an excellent job bringing this compelling emotional and sexy story to life.
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