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Safe Haven
Kallie Peters has finally made her dream come true - she's turned the family farm into Safe Haven, an animal sanctuary. But financial woes are pressing in on her, and she's worried that the only way to keep the farm is to allow her rich ex-boyfriend back into her life. When a sexy stranger shows up in her driveway with a wiggling puppy in his arms, she knows it's her chance for a hot rendezvous before she gives up her freedom.
The sex is hot, wild and passionate - the perfect interim before returning to the pressures of real life - but something else is happening between them. Can they find a way to save their dreams, their passions and their hearts, or will they have to say goodbye to all they've come to love?
The sex is hot, wild and passionate - the perfect interim before returning to the pressures of real life - but something else is happening between them. Can they find a way to save their dreams, their passions and their hearts, or will they have to say goodbye to all they've come to love?
79 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2012
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Shanna Germain
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June 25, 2012
This was one of those delightfully playful stories. It moves very quickly but like the characters in the story, it is a bit of a tease until the "good stuff" happens. I love the interplay between the main characters and how they dance around their lusts for each other, but also how they pull back at all the right times.
The interruptions were the best part of the story. The intermix of rescue story (the horses were nice, the best friend was better) with the romance just added to the slow build up before the climax of the story.
The ending was telegraphed slightly, it is a romance, but I was happy to be surprised on how it ended. The novella ends on a HEA ending, which is perfectly fine.
And the puppy? He was adorable. Both in how the main characters included him in the thoughts, but also how Ms. Germain used him as a focal point for introducing the story, showing Darrin's (main male character) personality, and generally making him a keystone for the story.
Loved it.
The interruptions were the best part of the story. The intermix of rescue story (the horses were nice, the best friend was better) with the romance just added to the slow build up before the climax of the story.
The ending was telegraphed slightly, it is a romance, but I was happy to be surprised on how it ended. The novella ends on a HEA ending, which is perfectly fine.
And the puppy? He was adorable. Both in how the main characters included him in the thoughts, but also how Ms. Germain used him as a focal point for introducing the story, showing Darrin's (main male character) personality, and generally making him a keystone for the story.
Loved it.
June 11, 2012
It was short but kind of sweet. It totally could have been made into a longer novella or even full length novel. It felt a little rushed but i still liked it.
June 12, 2012
Good romance story
February 17, 2013
Quick, fun read on a Saturday afternoon! Enjoyed this freebie from Amazon that did not disappoint!
January 24, 2018
Such a cute story
I loved this story. It didn't feel rushed or like I was missing big chunks of time between scenes. The romance played out just how I expected it to, which I liked for this size read.
I loved this story. It didn't feel rushed or like I was missing big chunks of time between scenes. The romance played out just how I expected it to, which I liked for this size read.
May 28, 2013
Talk about reading some cute short stories lately! This one tops the cake with its cuteness, seriously. This book is about 67 pages and perfect for an in between read.
So Kallie owns this ranch called Safe Haven. It was left to her by her grandmother along with a pretty heavy land mortgage. She was making it when she was dating Erik, until he held the money as power.
One day this stranger strides up to her walking his bike, with a little puppy in tow. The guy is undeniably sexy and has her flustered. So who is this guy? Darrin is an LA Photographer taking a break in hopes to find his passion again. What he doesn't expect to find his passion wrapped up into the package of Kallie and her farm. A horse bite and a few steamy eye locks later, maybe they are the perfect detraction for each other.
That is until the interruptions from Erik happen. Faced with a hard decision what will Kallie do? Can she let go and enjoy the little time she has with Darrin and then force herself to take the deal Erik is offering in order to save Safe Haven? What happens when Darrin's leg is healed up and he can set back on the road to his life? Can a few days of a fling just be that or is there more hiding on the land of Safe Haven? Maybe Safe Haven is more that just a ranch for mistreated animals... maybe Safe Haven will save Kallie and Darrin. You'll have to read to find out!
So Kallie owns this ranch called Safe Haven. It was left to her by her grandmother along with a pretty heavy land mortgage. She was making it when she was dating Erik, until he held the money as power.
One day this stranger strides up to her walking his bike, with a little puppy in tow. The guy is undeniably sexy and has her flustered. So who is this guy? Darrin is an LA Photographer taking a break in hopes to find his passion again. What he doesn't expect to find his passion wrapped up into the package of Kallie and her farm. A horse bite and a few steamy eye locks later, maybe they are the perfect detraction for each other.
That is until the interruptions from Erik happen. Faced with a hard decision what will Kallie do? Can she let go and enjoy the little time she has with Darrin and then force herself to take the deal Erik is offering in order to save Safe Haven? What happens when Darrin's leg is healed up and he can set back on the road to his life? Can a few days of a fling just be that or is there more hiding on the land of Safe Haven? Maybe Safe Haven is more that just a ranch for mistreated animals... maybe Safe Haven will save Kallie and Darrin. You'll have to read to find out!
July 30, 2015
Safe Haven had a great story about rescuing animals as the story line. The interaction between characters was presented by giving how each felt about the other and their shared love of animals. As a bonus the sex was hot and presented showing the respect the man and woman felt for each other and still enjoying hot steamy sex. I enjoyed this short novel and highly recommend it to other readers.
August 14, 2012
It was Meh, the story didn't really get me. I didn't really believe that some random dude could show up on your farm and then you would immediately fall into bed with him I don't care how hot he is...
September 23, 2012
This is the first book I read by this author. I liked the puppy, some the dialogue, & the steamy scenes. I was happy Kaillie turned down her ex boyfriend offer to buy her farm. I was happy Darrin came up with an idea for Kaillie to save her farm. It was a nice book to read.
June 19, 2012
More like 2.5 stars. Nothing special. A short contrived story you can read in a day.
April 20, 2013
This book was pretty much exactly what I expected. A quick, fun romance.
February 13, 2013
Awesome book! I hope they do as well with the movie.
February 17, 2013
I liked the puppy and the sex scenes were steaming hot.
I didn't understand why she thought the only way out of her problems was going back to his ex though....
Happy ending and goal accomplished.
I didn't understand why she thought the only way out of her problems was going back to his ex though....
Happy ending and goal accomplished.
April 7, 2013
Read this at the same time as the Sparks book by the same name. I got more out of this one. Steamy, hot, short, free!
April 8, 2013
Kind of quick and dirty trashy romance.
May 30, 2013
Possibly this is going to be the book that reveal to me the world of Adult fiction. *blushes*
Still love the YA section though. It's charming .
Still love the YA section though. It's charming .
November 13, 2013
Good Book! Book is much better then the movue.
April 2, 2014
Cute little short read for the romantics out there.
January 12, 2015
Great read
Really enjoyed this book, good sexy read, couldn't stop reading once I started!! Recommended buy to anyone that likes romance books
Really enjoyed this book, good sexy read, couldn't stop reading once I started!! Recommended buy to anyone that likes romance books
August 5, 2014
Great read.. Happy ending.. Just how I like it :)
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