Melanie Codina

Right from the start I was deeply involved with this story. Domestic abuse is one of the topics that really makes me want to become an activist and obliterate it. As our story begins Tori is terrified and abused by her husband, Damien. She just found out she is pregnant and knows he will go ballistic if he finds out. His rule is no children... her being pregnant will be interpreted as her disobedience to his rule.

As a foil to all this violence, we are introduced to Jason Michaels and his family and friends. Believe me, you will adore Jason. He is that gentle giant, smart, handsome, level headed, and very available. He is still looking for "the one" who will make him commit his heart to forever. Tori is speechless as she becomes involved with him and his family/friends and she is swept away in their love and exuberance.

Like a slow burn, this gentle and passionate love affair evolves slowly to a brazing fire. Jason understands he must give Tori time to adjust and feel comfortably safe with him. Once Tori does, watch out! The banter between them is both funny and heartwarming. These two characters truly belong together completing each other.

But her past will not lay still and it threatens to take away all the new found happiness Tori has in her life. The suspense of the violence that is simmering as an undercurrent throughout this story will have you at the edge of your seat. When this violence explodes, you will not be able to put this book down until all is resolved.

The entire Real Love Series is highly recommend for amazing entertainment.

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