Maryanne Torres is a compassionate nurse who fails at relationships. After a string of losers, she swears off sex to land a marrying man. But a party she attends turns into a drinking binge, and she is raped.
Lucas Knight is a biracial athlete intent on winning the Ironman Triathlon. He finds Maryanne the next morning bloody and unconscious. Since Maryanne cannot identify her attacker, he becomes the prime suspect.
When Maryanne finds herself pregnant, she plans to abort, but the identity of her rapist is hidden in the baby’s DNA.
A trap is set. Lucas races to clear his name, but the secret Maryanne hides threatens to drown their chance for true love.
Ebook available at: Amazon (Kindle) [US, India, UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Australia]
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Genre: Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Coming of Age
Paperback Amazon, Barnes and Noble
Reviews:
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Aislin d’Forest – December 31, 2014 “This book is one of the most heart warming and romantic filled stories I have read in a long while.”
Blissful Blog – July 30, 2014 “The characters are enjoyable, and the storyline is realistic.”
Tay’s Two Cents – July 28, 2014 “there were so many ups and downs”
Y.O.I. – July 24, 2014 “an example of hope and perseverance”
Steps in Faith Homeschool – July 19, 2014 “God hears loud and clear and responds to with love and grace”
Finding Crystal – July 18, 2014 “The book reads like a soap opera”
Idyllic Pursuit – July 10, 2014 “the personal and spiritual growth each character shows in the book is admirable”
The Liebers – July 10, 2014 “The characters were true to life.”
3 Boys and a Girl – July 9, 2014 “I honestly couldn’t put it down for two days!”
Product You Will Want to Try – July 9, 2014 “an amazing story”
Thrifty Mom – July 7, 2014 “It was refreshing to read a story, where the black character was actually doing something with himself”
The World As I See It – July 9, 2014 “a sweet story & a fun book to read”
Cassie’s Ramblings – July 4, 2014 “come out with just a few scratches with the help & love of God”
Living in Green Grass – June 30, 2014 “wonderful job intertwining themes of love, hurt, pain, and past regrets”
Mrs. Morrison’s Magnificent Mile – June 30, 2014 “one of the most heart warming and romantic filled stories”
Crimson Journey – June 30, 2014 “touches on taboo subjects and very serious decisions”
A Little of This and That – June 17, 2014 “great for those young adults who are transitioning into womanhood”
Literary Litter – January 30, 2014
Simple Savings – January 20, 2014
Napturale Living – December 7, 2013
What is LaShea Reading – December 6, 2013
Wife, Then Mama – December 5, 2013
Random Sparks, Thoughts and Giggles – December 1, 2013
The Joly Life – November 29, 2013
Ramblings of a Redhead – November 27, 2013
Mommies Angels – November 21, 2013
Concert Katie – November 18, 2013
Our Wolves Den – November 16, 2013
A Day in the Tangled Skeins of my Life – November 13, 2013
Greatly Blessed – November 12, 2013
My Husband’s Watching TV – November 7, 2013
jessicacassidy.com – October 31, 2013
My Devotional Thoughts – July 25, 2013
Product Reviews for Everyday People – July 22, 2013
alwaysjoart – July 21, 2013
Lisa – Queen of Random – July 21, 2013
Run-Of-The-Millers – July 20, 2013
Finally Stay at Home Momma – July 20, 2013
Perfect Chaos – July 19, 2013
Carmona Chronicles – July, 18, 2013
My Thought For Thoughts – July 11, 2013
Griffin’s Honey – July 10, 2013
Domesticated Breakdown – June 30, 2013
Family Fun and Life – June 22, 2013
Pickles and Peppers! – June 19, 2013
Joys of Motherhood – June 19, 2013
Mom’s Thumb Reviews – June 18, 2013
Knikki’s World – June 18, 2013
Thoughts of a Mother, Wife, and Daughter – June 17, 2013
Infinite Dreams Reviews – June 16, 2013
I love saving money…don’t you? – June 6, 2013
Heart Zipper – June 1, 2013
Manic Mama of 2 – Apr 8, 2013
Kimberly’s Thoughts – Apr 5, 2013
Sandling All Day – Apr 4, 2013
Not Your Average Crazy – Apr 4, 2013
Hearts and Hands More than Full – Apr 3, 2013
A Book Lover’s Review – Apr 2, 2013
My Cozy Corner – Apr 1, 2013
Wine, Relaxation & My Kindle – Mar 31, 2013
Reece’s Reviews – Mar 29, 2013
Deal Sharing Aunt – Mar 23, 2013
Tidbits of Experience – Mar 23, 2013
Lost Island of Book Reviews – Mar 20, 2013
grandmotherof3 – Mar 16, 2013
Patricia Zick – Mar 8, 2013
A Bit of Everything – Mar 6, 2013
Chantel Rhondeau – Feb 27, 2013
I’m Simply Debbie – Feb 2, 2013
Finding Forever in Romance – Jan 21, 2013
Character Interviews:
A Room To Write: Maryanne Torres’ Valentine’s Day – Feb 15, 2013
Author vs. Character (Lucas Knight) Interview with Chantel Rhondeau – Feb 1, 2013
WLC/Stacy Eaton Interviews Maryanne Torres – Jan 26, 2013
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