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Lauderdale #2
On The Run
Just when you think it’s safe to stop looking over your shoulder…
When Stella Redman’s abusive ex-boyfriend, “Tick,” appears out of nowhere hell-bent on turning her into a hood ornament, she doesn’t stick around to ask why. She runs hard and fast, looking for a friendly door.
Lucky for her, the door belongs to WD Security, and the man who sends Tick packing—and bleeding—is Lucas Adler, a square-jawed ex-cop with deadly accurate aim, a talent for making Stella develop an embarrassing tendency to babble, and a baffling ability to win over her shy three-year-old son.
Asking nothing in return but her trust that he’ll keep her safe, Lucas brings all WD’s resources to bear to give Stella some much-needed breathing room. But men like Tick don’t give up easily. And it only takes one moment of believing her troubles are over for that illusion to go up in flames…
When Stella Redman’s abusive ex-boyfriend, “Tick,” appears out of nowhere hell-bent on turning her into a hood ornament, she doesn’t stick around to ask why. She runs hard and fast, looking for a friendly door.
Lucky for her, the door belongs to WD Security, and the man who sends Tick packing—and bleeding—is Lucas Adler, a square-jawed ex-cop with deadly accurate aim, a talent for making Stella develop an embarrassing tendency to babble, and a baffling ability to win over her shy three-year-old son.
Asking nothing in return but her trust that he’ll keep her safe, Lucas brings all WD’s resources to bear to give Stella some much-needed breathing room. But men like Tick don’t give up easily. And it only takes one moment of believing her troubles are over for that illusion to go up in flames…
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2023
244 people are currently reading
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Deborah Brown
50 books1,440 followersDeborah Brown is the author of the Paradise series, Crazy, Deception and Trouble Florida Keys mysteries, which makes the reader laugh, cry and cheer...
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My personal ad would read:
There's nothing a new pair of shoes can't cure.
Redhead. Long legs. There's nothing like a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling my pockets with seashells. An avid rule follower when eating Animal Cookies: Broken ones get eaten first, match up the rest, duplicates next, line them up favorite to not, least favorite go first. South Florida is my home, with my ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes.
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August 4, 2024
Entertaining relationship mystery listening. ✨👒🎵😘🎉
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 2 of 4
She is rescued by the security company head from her ex boyfriend. They protect her and her son. It is going good with a bad moment. There is a happy ending.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of family and friends relationships mystery novels. 2024
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 2 of 4
She is rescued by the security company head from her ex boyfriend. They protect her and her son. It is going good with a bad moment. There is a happy ending.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of family and friends relationships mystery novels. 2024
April 20, 2025
So Good
I adore how this author links each series to the next with different characters from one series showing up in another series. Avery, Seven, and Dixon actually appear in all three of the series I’ve read. They, of course, are more prominent in their own series. But they do have good roles in each. All three of the series, that I’ve read, contain mystery, adventure , and romance. These books are not descriptive about the romance aspect, beyond kissing. So they are good for anyone to read including older teens. I’ve loved every book I’ve read which includes all 33 books in the Florida Keys Mysteries aka The Paradise Series. I’m eagerly awaiting book 34 and more. 😁 There are so many wonderful characters there and I’m invested in their “lives”. 😀. If you love a good mystery with a side of adventure and romance, with a healthy dose of snark, then you will love any of Deborah Browns books. I can’t recommend them enough.
I adore how this author links each series to the next with different characters from one series showing up in another series. Avery, Seven, and Dixon actually appear in all three of the series I’ve read. They, of course, are more prominent in their own series. But they do have good roles in each. All three of the series, that I’ve read, contain mystery, adventure , and romance. These books are not descriptive about the romance aspect, beyond kissing. So they are good for anyone to read including older teens. I’ve loved every book I’ve read which includes all 33 books in the Florida Keys Mysteries aka The Paradise Series. I’m eagerly awaiting book 34 and more. 😁 There are so many wonderful characters there and I’m invested in their “lives”. 😀. If you love a good mystery with a side of adventure and romance, with a healthy dose of snark, then you will love any of Deborah Browns books. I can’t recommend them enough.
October 15, 2023
Running From Trouble
This book is the second in a series of cozy mysteries set in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. These are clean stories with no blood, or sex and minimal violence. This story involves a woman running from an abusive boyfriend while trying to protect her son. The story takes on some great twists as our main character is taken in by a group of security experts, their wives, and their mothers. Although this is a cozy mystery, it doesn't go all obsessive about fashion, food, books or anything else like other cozies do. I have really enjoyed these first two books and can't wait for the third book to be published!
This book is the second in a series of cozy mysteries set in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. These are clean stories with no blood, or sex and minimal violence. This story involves a woman running from an abusive boyfriend while trying to protect her son. The story takes on some great twists as our main character is taken in by a group of security experts, their wives, and their mothers. Although this is a cozy mystery, it doesn't go all obsessive about fashion, food, books or anything else like other cozies do. I have really enjoyed these first two books and can't wait for the third book to be published!
December 18, 2023
Stella Redman is running away from her abusive ex.
He tried to run smash her car into a light pole, run her over after she ran away and is trying to kidnap her.
She somehow ran to the right place and the WD security agency.
Luke Adler, the expo who runs the agency sees what is happening and grabs her, pulls her inside the building and stops the ex- from running after her.
Her ex is nicknamed Tick. He is a psycho who believes she did him wrong and starts to ruin her life.
Turns out, he is a drug dealer and has a rap sheet.
Luke is determined to keep her safe.
He has a security agency after all.
A real roller coaster ride.
Keeps you guessing!
He tried to run smash her car into a light pole, run her over after she ran away and is trying to kidnap her.
She somehow ran to the right place and the WD security agency.
Luke Adler, the expo who runs the agency sees what is happening and grabs her, pulls her inside the building and stops the ex- from running after her.
Her ex is nicknamed Tick. He is a psycho who believes she did him wrong and starts to ruin her life.
Turns out, he is a drug dealer and has a rap sheet.
Luke is determined to keep her safe.
He has a security agency after all.
A real roller coaster ride.
Keeps you guessing!
September 29, 2023
Almost a 3
I liked the story line and the characters. However this was a lot of telling but not a lot of showing. She mentioned how her son was not outgoing but took these people like 20 times.
I would have liked to to see his POV. The ending just happened. No epilogue so we don’t see the future at all.
Would I like to see what happens to some of the other characters, yes. Will I keep going no I will not. I almost DNF because it was so much telling.
I liked the story line and the characters. However this was a lot of telling but not a lot of showing. She mentioned how her son was not outgoing but took these people like 20 times.
I would have liked to to see his POV. The ending just happened. No epilogue so we don’t see the future at all.
Would I like to see what happens to some of the other characters, yes. Will I keep going no I will not. I almost DNF because it was so much telling.
June 9, 2023
Loved it! Stella and Lucas have a slow burn romance. The mystery is the main part of the story. She has the best behaved preschooler I have ever encountered. A mother that no one would want. But Stella doesn’t whine, she moves forward. For women who have picked themselves up and moved on.
June 12, 2023
Another Great Summer Read!
I loved the Paradise series and this one is starting out great. Cannot wait for whatever comes next, Deborah Brown you are officially a favorite author!
I loved the Paradise series and this one is starting out great. Cannot wait for whatever comes next, Deborah Brown you are officially a favorite author!
June 12, 2023
Lots of Improbabilities!
I’m not a fan of a story told in first person by only one character. There were many strange moments where people laughed when nothing was funny. Wasn’t a big fan of Stella — she had some flake moments. I did like the guys especially Lucas.
I’m not a fan of a story told in first person by only one character. There were many strange moments where people laughed when nothing was funny. Wasn’t a big fan of Stella — she had some flake moments. I did like the guys especially Lucas.
June 28, 2023
Loved this book
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I loved the story line. I am going to go back and read the first one in this series.
I really hope there are stories coming for the other guys and gal at WD
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I loved the story line. I am going to go back and read the first one in this series.
I really hope there are stories coming for the other guys and gal at WD
October 23, 2023
Good Story
I’ve never read anything by this author but that is about to change. I enjoyed this story. The characters are well rounded, the story is fast pace and full of misdirections. This was the perfect read for a lazy Sunday.
I’ve never read anything by this author but that is about to change. I enjoyed this story. The characters are well rounded, the story is fast pace and full of misdirections. This was the perfect read for a lazy Sunday.
June 15, 2023
I like Deborah Brown books! However, this book seemed like Stella and Lucas were a little too lovey dovey too soon after they met.
July 9, 2023
Great book
I loved every page which is unusual for me. I am a constant reader and look forward to more in the series.
I loved every page which is unusual for me. I am a constant reader and look forward to more in the series.
July 16, 2023
Another awesome book!
Deborah Brown has became hands down my favorite author. The series that she writes has something for everyone. From suspense to romance and comedy!
Deborah Brown has became hands down my favorite author. The series that she writes has something for everyone. From suspense to romance and comedy!
August 6, 2023
A well told story.
I enjoyed this story it's the second book in the series so there are some of the same characters in this one. It a very good HEA there is a lot to the story.
I enjoyed this story it's the second book in the series so there are some of the same characters in this one. It a very good HEA there is a lot to the story.
October 13, 2023
Just ok. There were points in the book that just didn’t make sense. Nothing, not even a kiss, between the MC’s until the very end. It’s a shame, I thought the writing was pretty good
December 4, 2023
Ending let down
Loved this story and couldn't read fast enough to see what happens and then ...it just ended...what happened to the mother ??? And where was the hotness and romance...sorry but I was disappointed with the ending !!!
Loved this story and couldn't read fast enough to see what happens and then ...it just ended...what happened to the mother ??? And where was the hotness and romance...sorry but I was disappointed with the ending !!!
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