Knowing Vera

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Genre: Romantic Suspense, Family Drama

Vera Custodio has never fallen in love, though she has strong feelings for her friend and sometimes lover, Zach Spencer. Long-forgotten memories resurface when Vera discovers Zach’s mother was the woman her father supposedly murdered many years ago.

After losing his leg, former triathlete Zach Spencer reevaluates his life—and realizes he’s falling in love with Vera. When she ends their relationship, Zach is determined to prove his love and follows her to Australia in search of the killer.

Caught between a web of family secrets and a deranged adversary, Vera and Zach must depend on each other for survival. Love blossoms, but the truth explodes everything Vera knows about herself. Will she close her heart forever or risk it all for a shot at happily-ever-after?

Knowing Vera is a suspenseful, cross-cultural romance mixing an unsolved murder, adventure, and hot, steamy love scenes.

WINNER of 2015 AMB Ovation Awards (The Angie) for Outstanding Author of Multicultural Romance

Reviews:

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Aislin d’Forest – January 1, 2015 “The general suspense and emotional grip of the book was excellent”

Reviews from a Coupon Mama – August 17, 2014 “I was hooked from the first page.”

Chocolate Bits – August 14, 2014 “Family secrets are threaten to destroy what Vera and Zach are starting rebuild.”

Froggy Mama – August 12, 2014 “don’t forget the hot and heavy moments with Mr. Hunk Zach!”

A Look in the Live of a Firefighter’s Wife – August 5, 2014 “This book had great story plot timing.”

The Vanilla Housewife – April 2, 2014 “Damn you woman! Stop running away from Zach!! He’s hot and has awesome abs!”

DVLDoll – February 18, 2014 “you feel like you have been along side Vera in her journey”

Crystal’s Many Reviewers – February 18, 2014 “shocked at how it sucks you in on the first page”

3 Partners in Shopping – February 15, 2014 “a real gripping story that left me thinking”

YumMummy – February 14, 2014 “Nothing kills a relationship faster than secrets.”

Mary’s Cup of Tea – February 10, 2014 “complex romance proving love can survive personal tragedy”

Literary Litter – February 4, 2014 “I couldn’t figure out the murderer until I read in the epilogue who it was!  Don’t cheat and read that first, you Cheater McCheatersons out there!”

Cassandra M’s Place – February 3, 2014 “Spicy mysterious story line that will have you heated up and wanting more.”

Barefoot in Blue Jeans – January 23, 2014 “Everyone loves a hot sexy male with an accent and a brooding past.”

b00kr3vi3ws by DDS – January 19, 2014 “a mystery that curls your toes”

Complete Bliss – January 16, 2014

Everyday Life – January 14, 2014

Greatly Blessed – December 15, 2013

I Am, Indeed – December 13, 2013

My Husband’s Watching TV – December 5, 2013

Rumpled Sheets Blog – December 4, 2013

Writing Whims – November 29, 2013

A Generous Helping of Romance – November 28, 2013

Romance Bookworm’s Reviews – November 27, 2013

Escaping Reality One Book At A Time – November 25, 2013

I’m a Book Addict – November 20, 2013

31 days early I rise – November 19, 2013

Optimistic Mommy – November 19, 2013

Renee Entress’s Blog – November 18, 2013

Our Wolves Den – November 18, 2013

Sleepless Gal – November 17, 2013

A Gluten Free Journey – November 16, 2013

A Day in the Tangled Skein of My Live – November 14, 2013

Character Interview: Vera Custodio on jessicacassidy.com – November 15, 2013

Miki’s Hope – November 13, 2013

Recommended Romance – November 12, 2013

LeahSay’s Views – November 11, 2013

Central Bargains – Writers and Books – November 8, 2013

Racho’s Nail Love – November 8, 2013

Book Worm and More – November 8, 2013

NJ Kinny’s World of Books – November 7, 2013

Manic Mama of 3 – November 7, 2013

Just Rach – November 6, 2013

Christa Reads and Writes – November 6, 2013

Living at the Whitehead’s Zoo – November 6, 2013

The Romance Vault – November 5, 2013

jessicacassidy.com – November 5, 2013

Deal Sharing Aunt – November 5, 2013

Shelf Full of Books – November 5, 2013

Heaven’s Garden – November 4, 2013

Life as Leels – November 4, 2013 “This is a great romance and “who done it” mystery – my favorite kind of read!”

My Addiction to Books and Coffee – November 4, 2013 “Knowing Vera is one of those books that captivate you from the start.”

annamaria’s writing corner – October 29, 2013 “The intrigue that unfolds in Knowing Vera kept me turning page after page until there was no more.”

With God I Can – October 28, 2013 “If you love twist and turns like I do you will love this book! This book was “jam packed” with drama, romance, mystery and culture.”

Family Fun and Life – October 28, 2013 “This book doesn’t have a dull moment from start to finish! I finished reading it in one sitting!”

Joys of Motherhood – October 28, 2013 “Anyway, this book comes highly recommended especially to my Filipino readers – you will love Vera just as I did (and Zach, too!). It has the right blend of romance, suspense, and mystery that would drive you to open the pages to learn more about the characters. Yes, it really was about knowing Vera. The book has finally given her justice. She’s no longer a sidekick, a side character but a heroine in full bloom. It was nice to finally know her.”

The Hedonistic Minimalist – October 26, 2013

What is LaShea Reading? – October 25, 2013 “Wow Rachelle Ayala’s fiction novel “Knowing Vera” is an amazing piece of work. Knowing Vera brings a mixture of fiction, drama, and mixes it solidly with murder mystery.”

Silkki’s Reviews – October 20, 2013 “This book was definitely a thrill to read. I stayed up late at night with very heavy eyes to read this, I just couldn’t put it down, I wanted to know what happened next, I wanted to see the mystery solved of who really murdered Lillian Spencer.”

theproductsschool.org – October 19, 2013

Chelboo’s Reviews – October 17, 2013

Evoluchon’s Reviews – October 17, 2013 “The great part of this book is when you think you have things figured out it changes and you don’t.”

Words of a SAHM – October 10, 2013 “Rachelle Ayala spun another “who done it” suspense that had me guessing to the very end!”

Trying it 1st, For You – Sept 28, 2013 “Vera’s search for the truth about her past is engrossing  and her journey to find herself is captivating.”

Chantel Rhondeau, Romantic Suspense – Sept 25, 2013 “Vera has a great voice and I just loved the way she looks at things and her determination”