Traitor
Last to Leave, #1 by Nicole Blanchard
Publication Date: October 25, 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Military, Romantic Suspense
This elite group of U.S. Marines are the last to leave a fight…or the women who steal their hearts.
She’s trying to take back her life…
Peyton Rhodes has lost everything. Three years ago, her family was violently murdered while she narrowly escaped. Now, she’s conquered her fears and is determined to wipe the slate clean. Her new beginning may be over before it starts when she is the only witness to a gruesome murder.
He may as well be dead…
Former U.S. Marine Ford Collier is back in the states after a perilous deployment without his team, his career, or the respect of his country. Secluded in the mountains of North Carolina, Ford doesn’t want anything to do with the murder in his backyard–or the pretty blonde artist who gets under his skin. Even if he hadn’t been at the scene of the murder, Peyton would still be terrified of a man like him–a man with violence in his blood.
The only way they’ll survive is together.
As dangerous complications arise–and passion heats up–it will take learning to trust again for Ford and Peyton to make it out alive.
Caroline's Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐
A great, suspenseful read.
"The last thing I need is a pretty blonde with secrets in her eyes busting up in my peace and quiet."
Ford Collier is an ex-Marine who left the service under a cloud. He now runs the family hotel business and tries to keep to himself. He's not interested in getting involved with the beautiful woman who checks into his hotel...especially when he recognises that she has a past as troubled as his own.
"What scares me the most...is not being scared of him at all."
Peyton Rhodes has been on a road trip to escape her past. When the beautiful landscapes of Windy Point inspire her to paint again, she decides to stay for a short while. Whilst there, she keeps pushing herself out of her comfort zone and straining her courage to its limit when she starts to suspect that things are not what they seem. She's especially tested when she keeps crossing paths with the gruff, intimidating, yet gorgeous owner of the hotel.
"All at once, the way he makes me want to sigh in contentment also makes me want to run. The comfort is both seductive and terrifying."
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I really admired Peyton's determination to throw off the shackles of terror that kept her tethered at home. She's brave and somewhat stubborn in her bid to be free of her fears - some would say that she's a bit reckless. I loved how much Ford was drawn to her. The innate protector in him and his desire for her made him want to keep her safe. I loved how two broken souls brought each other back to life, even though neither were looking for a relationship.
Overall, a really good story with just the right mix of suspense, sexual attraction and hope for new beginnings.
About Nicole Blanchard
Nicole Blanchard is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of gritty romantic suspense and heartwarming new adult romance. She and her family reside in the south along with their two spunky Boston Terriers and one chatty cat.
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