Willa J. Brand – Echoes In An Empty Room

As an only child of a bold Colorado rancher, Laney McRae has grown up confident in herself and fiercely self-reliant. Romance hasn’t entered her world since the disastrous end to her high school love affair, and she has all but given up on men. When a new sheriff arrives in town he instantly ignites a flame she’s never before encountered, but the new relationship may not survive the demands of her forward personality. When strange events begin to unfold on the ranch, it quickly becomes clear that she is being targeted by someone with a deadly intent, and she struggles to assert her independence amid the turmoil. As events escalate, she will be left fighting not only for the love she deserves, but also for her own life.

My Thoughts:

I was so happy to be asked to read and review the second book in the mountain ranch series, I loved the first book which is called Refuge and this one was just as brilliant. I looked forward to the next instalment. I liked Laney and felt as though she was a strong and confident woman, she has not had the best relationships or guys in the past so when a new hunky guy turns up in her town she can’t wait to introduce herself. I did worry what would become of their relationship as Laney is so confident and forward. But then things start to happen and I was worried for Laney, the ending was dramatic and I really want to read the next book as I just love all these characters.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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Taylor is a mother on the run from an abusive husband, searching for a safe place for she and her young son. Convinced that her possessive spouse is hunting them, she is paranoid, exhausted and virtually penniless. Finding herself stranded in rural Montana, she is taken in by a couple who help her not knowing her past, and she is able to find work on their ranch.

She intends on staying only long enough to save the money needed to move on to a large city where she believes they will be safer. But as time passes friendships develop, as does a love interest, and Taylor struggles to hold on to her secrets. Inevitably, her past catches up with her and her worst fears will become reality.

My Thoughts:

I couldn’t wait to get started reading this book and read it in a day, it was perfect for me as it is like my dream job to work on a ranch with horses. I am a big animal lover and love horses, I use to ride them and now it is something I am really wanting to do again after reading this book. The story is about Taylor who is trying to get away from her husband that is abusive, she has a young son and needs to get as far away from her cruel husband as she can, I really felt for her, they end up on a ranch and it’s clear she loves it, she has lovely people around her, romance may be on the card for her, though she has secrets and just when things are settled something happens that turns her world to shreds. This is a sensitive topic that is written about and the author has done a brilliant job keeping it real but sensitively. What I learnt about this book is that you can run but you can’t hide.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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