She wants to disappear
He's determined not to let her
Expectant mother Gina Ricci needs an exit plan -- pronto!
Her ex is out of control, and private investigator Cruz Winchester insists
justice -- not hiding -- is the only way to keep her baby safe. But even as
Cruz and his law enforcement family unite in her defense, Gina's attraction to
her handsome protector grows undeniable. Unstoppable. Then her family is
targeted and the stakes couldn't be higher…
Terrific fast-paced suspense story accompanied by a sweet
romance. On the run from her abusive ex for two months, Gina thought she was
finally safe in Great Falls. Then she spots Tony in town, passing out flyers for
his "missing" girlfriend. Desperate to escape before he finds her, Gina
asks PI Cruz Winchester to build her a new identity so she can safely
disappear. Instead, Cruz insists that stopping Tony rather than hiding from him
is the only way to be safe.
From the moment she walked into his office, Cruz felt the
need to help Gina. The more he heard of her story, the greater his need to
protect her grew. As a PI, he has more freedom of action than his law
enforcement brother and cousins, but he also knows they have his back if he
needs them.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Cruz and Gina
develop. Their connection was evident from the moment they met, as were the
sparks of attraction. I loved Cruz's kindness and compassion and the respectful
way he treated her. Though she had a few moments of self-doubt about her judgment,
Gina found it very easy to trust Cruz and his family members. The time they
spent together trying to find Tony and keep her safe gave them the chance to
get to know each other. I loved Cruz's teasing and flirtatious ways and noticed
that they sometimes hid a bit of vulnerability as he recognized the strength of
his feelings for her. Gina acted a bit more cautious, but the better she got to
know Cruz, the more comfortable she was flirting back. Both worried about
whether their relationship would continue after the case was over. I loved the
ending and seeing the realistic progress of their relationship. Cruz's big
moment was sweet, and typically Cruz.
The suspense kept me hooked from beginning to end, equally
psychological and action-oriented. The fear that Gina feels knowing Tony won't
give up leaps of the page, as does her guilt whenever he harms someone in his
zeal to get to her. The feeling of impending doom wars with her optimism when
Cruz gets involved. From the moment Tony first appeared to the final
confrontation, I could see his growing desperation. I loved seeing the rest of
Cruz's family get involved and how each of them played a part in the resolution.
The final confrontation kept me on the edge of my seat as Gina faced her worst
nightmare. I loved how she kept her head through it all.
Though this was the first of this series I read, I
definitely want to read the previous books. I can't wait for the next one! 
He's determined not to let her
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