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Book Blurb

Recovering from a car accident in the sleepy little town of Cade Creek should have been a dream come true, but for Noah Helmond, it has been nothing but a nightmare. Ostracized by everyone for things he couldn’t prevent, Noah is trying his level best to make amends. But even he has his limits and when the man he starts to fall for rips the truth out of him, Noah has to decide if it’s worth the risk to stay and fight for what they could have together or run.

Paul Rafferty loves being a fire fighter. It fulfills his need to protect those that can’t protect themselves. When he meets Noah and learns who the man is, he’s prepared to think the worst. But there’s something compelling in Noah’s sad eyes that make Raff think that there is more to the story than what he has been told. Getting Noah to admit that might be the hardest battle he’s ever fought.

When trouble comes looking for Noah, asking for help means revealing secrets Noah has kept hidden for years, ones that will not only tear his family apart but have a significant impact on more than one resident in Cade Creek, and that may be asking too much.

 

Book Review

Ever since seeing another glimpse of Noah at the end of the previous book in the ‘Cade Creek’ series, I have been wondering what his story might be. His previous appearance in book five wasn’t exactly flattering - he tried to make his brother Sammy take responsibility for the pregnancy of his mistress, pretended to be Sammy’s lover to make Sammy’s boyfriend go away, and was a true bast*rd all around. Based on the blurb for this book I knew I would be in for a few revelations as well as an interesting story, and I’m happy to report all my expectations were fulfilled – and then some.

The opening pages, with Noah being relieved about the accident having ruined his hand, took me by surprise, and I was immediately intrigued. What follows is the story of a man who desperately needs to redeem himself, as well as a journey from a cold, loveless life dictated by others toward a life of self-determination and full of love. Not an easy transition, by any means, but Stormy Glenn makes it work beautifully.

Noah is so depressed and beaten by life that it is a wonder he is still breathing. Yes, he made a ton of mistakes in his life, and as all of them begin to emerge, I was quite shocked. However, Noah is clearly trying to make up for his past and nobody is willing to give him a chance. Except Raff, and I loved him for that. Noah is trying so hard to be a good man now, and doesn’t expect to be forgiven. But doesn’t everyone who is truly sorry deserve a second chance?

Raff does not know Noah’s past history, and is probably the only one in Cade Creek who doesn’t. That lack of knowledge is probably the only way Noah will ever get anyone to listen to him. But besides being smitten, Raff is a good observer of people, and he approaches Noah with an open mind. It is still a hard battle to get Noah to open up, and I was grateful for Raff’s patience and stubborn insistence that he was going to find out the truth no matter what.

If you like stories about second chances, if you want to find out more about Noah and how he got to where he is now, and if you’re looking for a deeply emotional read about a man willing to make amends, then you will probably like this novella. I loved it!

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 34058 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	23-July-2015
Price	$4.99 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.bookstrand.com/the-best-parts