Book description:
Sam never understood why Eliza left him five years ago, ghosting him without explanation. He’s avoided romance ever since, focusing on building his business. Money might not keep him warm at night, but it can sure buy a lot of blankets.
Then Eliza shows up on his doorstep and throws herself into his arms. She can’t explain her bruises or the head injury that’s left her with no memories of the past five years, including their breakup. No matter how good it feels to hold her, though, there’s no way he’s getting sucked into romance again.
He’ll deliver Eliza to her mother, and that will be that. But instead of finding her mom, they’re met by two attackers and barely escape alive. Despite the danger to his life and his heart, he can’t leave Eliza to fend for herself.
Together, they embark on a journey to reconstruct her past while evading the men chasing her. As Sam and Eliza close in on the truth, their romance reignites, but her secret threatens to destroy them both.
Prepare to be enthralled by this gripping story of amnesia, a second chance at love, and a secret baby. Running to You is an edge-of-your-seat Christian romantic suspense set in Maine that will keep you reading all night long.
My review:
I just discovered this author last year, and have enjoyed every one of her books I have read. This is the first of a new series, and she set it up in the last book in her Coventry Saga, A Mountain Too Steep.
Two of the Wright brothers had their stories in the Coventry Saga - Grant in Courage In the Shadows, and Daniel in A Mountain Too Steep. (I recommend reading that book before this one).
This book centers on Sam. And this book is the best one the author has written so far, in my not so humble opinion.
I really loved the main characters. Sam and Eliza had had a very physical relationship five years previously. Now they were both Christians, and though the author was not graphic, there were times it was obvious Sam struggled to not give in and go back to that physical relationship.
His part in the story was the most interesting to me. For a lot of the book, Eliza could not remember leaving him, or why. But he remembered, and still risked his life all through the book to protect her. Though he was also responsible for their breakup. Eliza was also a likable character, not knowing who she was running from or why, but knowing she could trust Sam.
Levi. The mysterious Levi whose name appears with no explanation for a time of who he is. But the answer is oh so awesome. And I will leave it at that.
The suspense and drama was non-stop, as Sam and others tried to protect Eliza from being abducted, or worse.
The climax of the story is just....awesome. All five of Sam's brothers converge to help in a very dangerous operation. And the reader finally meets the mysterious Levi. :) Eliza is amazing throughout that part, and Sam is beyond amazing during and after the extreme danger.
Seriously. That part of the book is just amazing. It was getting late in the evening - past 1:00 a.m.....and there was no way I was putting the book down. Well, actually Kindle since the paperback was not available to review. :)
The author hit a homerun on this one, and actually hit it out of the ballpark. Everything was over the top good: the suspense, the characters, the romance, and the Biblical truths and proof of changed lives.
A warning is necessary though: The first chapter of Sam's brother Michael's story is at the end of this book. I read it, and now cannot wait for Rescuing You, not out until January.
Watch for Running to You, releasing October 17.
I was provided a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions in this review are my own.
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Coming January 2024:
Rescuing You, #2 in the Wright Heroes of Main Series
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