Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 27 Jul 21
I’m very glad I’ve added Meg Tilly to my list of romantic suspense authors to read over the last couple of years. This book is just as action packed and adventurous as her Solace Island series, which I also thoroughly enjoyed. She goes a step further here, using her Hollywood background to develop her hero, Mick Talford, an award winning movie director. Sarah Rainsford, our runaway heiress, is perfect for him when she begins working the bully and doesn’t allow him to walk all over her. They’ve found each other just in time, when Sarah’s past is getting closer and closer.
Having been on the run from her abusive husband the past four years, Sarah is happy but still cautious when she lands the job of Mick’s assistant – the perfect hideaway from the scum bucket who always seems to find her no matter how careful she is. Thus, she’s learned to trust no one, even those whom she should be able to go to when needed. Mick is initially a bit difficult – he’s used to having anything, everything, and everyone at his disposal. However, Sarah isn’t having any of his tantrums, and we begin to see just how independent and strong she’s become since being forced to learn how to blend in and move around at a moment’s notice.
Mick, though, isn’t happy with the woman who shows up at his door – he asked for a male assistant. But I love the way Sarah bullies him in return, making herself at home and nearly indispensable to him so she stays protected. Little by little, these two begin to look at each other differently, and it’s an intriguing thing to watch as they develop feelings they never wanted. Sarah’s husband is a wily one and they have to be on their toes to stay one step ahead of him, trying to get Sarah away from the jerk forever. Things get dicey, and they have to be extra careful as twists and turns and the unexpected keep at them from every angle.
Ms. Tilly once again gives readers another well-crafted story that will keep you turning pages to see what happens next. I’m quite impressed with her writing talent, transitioning from actress to novelist seemingly effortlessly. I’m glad she made the crossover. She’s definitely one of my favorite authors after only four books, and I anxiously look forward to her next story.
Grade: A
Summary:
Sarah Rainsford has been on the run for more than three years. She’s changed identities yet again in hopes of throwing her violent estranged husband, a police lieutenant, off her trail. Since she’s still legally married to him, and he is willing to bend any laws to get his hands on her inheritance, he’ll stop at nothing to locate her.
With a new name and fake ID papers, she lands a job as a personal assistant to none other than Hollywood’s golden boy director Mick Talford. He’s a difficult client but she senses hidden depths to him. Once Mick and Sarah combine forces in a desperate attempt to keep Sarah out of harm’s way, they build a strong bond . . . but with danger trailing them, is it enough to keep them both alive?
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