Series:
Heroes of the Pacific Northwest (Book 3)
She's living a lie
…to stay alive
Running for her life, scientist Layla Morant -- aka
Regan Jones -- thinks her perfectly crafted secret is safe...until Dr.
Jamie Weathers arrives on the scene of her car crash. Badly injured, Layla must
tell lie after lie to the handsome local hero who only wants to protect her.
Can she trust him with the truth? Or will divulging her secret prove deadly to
him, too?
Terrific conclusion to the series. Layla has been waiting
and preparing for this day. Almost two years earlier, she had provided the
testimony that sent Douglas Glass to prison for fraud. He made it clear to her
that he would kill her when he got out of prison, but nobody believed her. So
she prepared to run with a new identity and everything else she'd need. When
she received word that he'd been released early, she knew it was time to go. She
didn't expect to be involved in a car accident.
When Jamie got the call about the accident on a rainy
night, as the doctor on call, he took the mobile unit to the site of the crash.
Something about the beautiful woman gets under his skin, and he feels an
instant connection with her. Though he gives all of his patients his best
attention, this one compels him to do more.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Jamie and
Layla develop. The connection and sparks between them are immediate, but Layla
knows better than to give in to them. She has to disappear. I loved seeing
Jamie find it impossible to stay away from Layla. His late-night Thanksgiving
feast with her in the hospital was sweet as he tried to get to know her. When
Layla disappeared from the hospital, Jamie was determined to find her for medical
and personal reasons. His friend and police chief, Marcus, joins him in
unraveling the mystery surrounding her. What he learns makes him more
determined.
I understood Layla's fear and reluctance to trust anyone
(especially Marcus). Her escape is complicated by issues caused by her injuries.
I loved her persistence and ingenuity in finding a hideout where she could heal.
She didn't count on Jamie's tenacity and was stunned when he found her but also
grateful for his medical expertise. I loved seeing them grow closer as they got
to know each other. Jamie falls hard for her and Layla for him, but her fears make
her ready to run as soon as possible. I ached for Jamie when she pushed him
away and loved how he refused to give up. The epilogue was a great wrap-up for
the book and series.
The suspense was excellent. There are several sections
told from Glass's point of view, showing his ruthless determination to carry
out his promise. Meanwhile, we follow along with Layla's attempt to disappear
while simultaneously seeing Glass's progress tracking her down. The suspense
kept me glued to the pages as Glass closed in on Layla. The final confrontation
was a nail-biter with a twist I didn't see coming.
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