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Breaking All Barriers
Can a single kiss change your life?
Businessman Cole Dunbar stays focused inventing the latest techno gadgets. When he learns of his deceased wife’s betrayal, he shuts the door on any personal relationships. There’s just one problem—the sexy Dina Wright who lives down the hall. He can’t keep her out of his thoughts and fantasies. When he sees her frightened on a New York City street, he tosses aside his reservations and reaches out to her.
Dina is high on life. Not only is she starting an advertising agency and her best friend is returning to NYC, an honest-to-God hunk is sending her spine-tingling looks. Despite past betrayals interfering, the budding romance picks up momentum, but Mother Nature spins her wrath. Amidst the chaos, Dina vanishes.
Businessman Cole Dunbar stays focused inventing the latest techno gadgets. When he learns of his deceased wife’s betrayal, he shuts the door on any personal relationships. There’s just one problem—the sexy Dina Wright who lives down the hall. He can’t keep her out of his thoughts and fantasies. When he sees her frightened on a New York City street, he tosses aside his reservations and reaches out to her.
Dina is high on life. Not only is she starting an advertising agency and her best friend is returning to NYC, an honest-to-God hunk is sending her spine-tingling looks. Despite past betrayals interfering, the budding romance picks up momentum, but Mother Nature spins her wrath. Amidst the chaos, Dina vanishes.
288 pages, ebook
First published March 13, 2015
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February 14, 2017
5 STARS: Once you start, you won't be able to stop
I received a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
So here are the basics: Dina is a divorcee still trying to get over her ex cheating on her. She is starting her own company, she has awesome friends, and she has some family drama. Cole is a widow who is still trying to move on after the death of his wife. He is a powerful businessman who knows what he wants, but isn't a jerk to get it. He has been admiring Dina from afar, waiting for the right time to approach her. There is a lot of other things going on in the background: women being kidnapped and sold, an old friend returning to town, the family dramas erupting in both Dina's and Cole's lives. Despite all the different threads, the story is very well written and easy to follow. This is an amazing thrill ride. You will be on the edge of your seat, between wanting Dina and Cole to get together and seeing all the other story threads play out. There are no cliffhangers; all of the story lines are wrapped up and the ending left me satisfied. It definitely keeps you enraptured until the very end. Just when you think nothing else could go wrong, a new twist is thrown in. I would say this is one of the best romantic suspense stories that I have read recently. Fans of Maya Banks' Slow Burn series will enjoy the intensity of the story and the steaminess of the attraction between the characters.
I received a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
So here are the basics: Dina is a divorcee still trying to get over her ex cheating on her. She is starting her own company, she has awesome friends, and she has some family drama. Cole is a widow who is still trying to move on after the death of his wife. He is a powerful businessman who knows what he wants, but isn't a jerk to get it. He has been admiring Dina from afar, waiting for the right time to approach her. There is a lot of other things going on in the background: women being kidnapped and sold, an old friend returning to town, the family dramas erupting in both Dina's and Cole's lives. Despite all the different threads, the story is very well written and easy to follow. This is an amazing thrill ride. You will be on the edge of your seat, between wanting Dina and Cole to get together and seeing all the other story threads play out. There are no cliffhangers; all of the story lines are wrapped up and the ending left me satisfied. It definitely keeps you enraptured until the very end. Just when you think nothing else could go wrong, a new twist is thrown in. I would say this is one of the best romantic suspense stories that I have read recently. Fans of Maya Banks' Slow Burn series will enjoy the intensity of the story and the steaminess of the attraction between the characters.
March 13, 2015
I had the pleasure of betareading this book and definitely recommend it. If you like sexy, strong-willed characters, crazy car chases and fight scenes, doomsday-like ravaging of the city, and terrifying kidnapping situations - all mixed with sweet romance and steamy - Breaking All Barriers should go straight to the top of your to-read list!
March 16, 2015
This book was a romance with a little mystery, a little deception and nail biting action all rolled into one very entertaining story. The main characters meet, have the hots for each other but they also have some baggage in their lives they need to deal with. Enter the serial killer and you can imagine what might happen.
I loved the writing, the twists and turns in the story and the secondary characters.
I'm looking forward to reading more by Cait.
I loved the writing, the twists and turns in the story and the secondary characters.
I'm looking forward to reading more by Cait.
October 8, 2015
Breaking all barriers is Dina and Cole's love story. Both have been hurt by people in their past and both have made promises to themselves to never let it happen again. When they meet each other sparks fly. Cait Jarrod has done a wonderful job of weaving our fears and our needs together to create lovely story of love and healing.
March 23, 2015
This was a great surprising read that as you read it you know that there was going to be a plot twist but what happened wasn't what you thought...
Overall a captivating and enjoyable contemporary romance with suspense and mystery ... This one I can honestly say a 4.5 star read.
Overall a captivating and enjoyable contemporary romance with suspense and mystery ... This one I can honestly say a 4.5 star read.
March 21, 2015
Dina and Cole were really entertaining from the start with that little mishap in the bedroom. I won't spoil it for anyone but it was hilarious!!! This book was action packed all the way through and I still got my happy ending!! Loved it!
October 2, 2015
Loved the interactions between Cole and Dina...her sexy, strong-willed character, and the hot, savvy businessman Cole is...intermingled with adventure, the unknown, and romance makes you not want to miss a moment! Cait, once again, outdid herself!
March 29, 2015
Another smashing read by Cait Jarrod. She mixes romance and suspense together like a perfect storm. Great read.
August 14, 2016
This is a story that hooks you from the start getting your heart pumping and blood running fast through your veins. Two people both had their hearts broken by their spouses leaving them wondering is there really any such things as love. Two people living so close to each other but yet so far away until one run in and a mad man leaving a hunt for justice and finding the love of their lives only to have it all taken away in a few short minutes.
Dina is divorce after a bad marriage leaving her feeling a failure. She is starting her own business and has her own cheering section with her friends to lean on. One of her dearest friends comes back into her life with some very shocking news. Her parents are important people but there are secrets hidden which could destroy them all if they ever come to light. She wishes she could get the man down the hall out of her mind but the pull is strong. Just when she thinks she has her life back together maybe ready to move on to find a man who might make her happy her world falls apart. If that isn’t enough there is a crazy man out there kidnapping women. What else could go wrong?
Cole is a widow who can’t get the women down the hall out of his mind. He makes plans to meet her but things never go as planned. They do meet and then he makes a fool of his self leaving him wondering what in the world happen to his self control. Just when he thinks he has his life all worked out and just maybe have the women of his dreams he finds out something that will change his life it seems his past was all a fantasy and his wife was not the wife he thought he knew which puts him in a tailspin trying to hold on. He steps back from Dina hoping she will wait for him to work out this mess he finds his self in but before he can put his plan in motion she comes up missing and the hunt is on to find her. Has she just taken some time for herself, will she be home soon or is the kidnapper taking her too?
This is a pretty fast moving book with lots of excitement, humor and thrills that are right chilling leaving you wondering what this world has come to. It’s really a story inside a story that will leave you shocked as all this author has in store for you. It really is well written giving a whirlwind of excitement with lots of surprises to keep you interested. There were times I set with my mouth open think OH MY. A lot of this I just didn’t see coming at one point I thought how can this get any worse and than it did. This is a very intense read that will have you on the edge of your seat. I love the characters even with all the drama and surprises they come through stealing your heart. I adored her two best friends they kept me smiling. This was a well thought out story that I feel most will enjoy.
Dina is divorce after a bad marriage leaving her feeling a failure. She is starting her own business and has her own cheering section with her friends to lean on. One of her dearest friends comes back into her life with some very shocking news. Her parents are important people but there are secrets hidden which could destroy them all if they ever come to light. She wishes she could get the man down the hall out of her mind but the pull is strong. Just when she thinks she has her life back together maybe ready to move on to find a man who might make her happy her world falls apart. If that isn’t enough there is a crazy man out there kidnapping women. What else could go wrong?
Cole is a widow who can’t get the women down the hall out of his mind. He makes plans to meet her but things never go as planned. They do meet and then he makes a fool of his self leaving him wondering what in the world happen to his self control. Just when he thinks he has his life all worked out and just maybe have the women of his dreams he finds out something that will change his life it seems his past was all a fantasy and his wife was not the wife he thought he knew which puts him in a tailspin trying to hold on. He steps back from Dina hoping she will wait for him to work out this mess he finds his self in but before he can put his plan in motion she comes up missing and the hunt is on to find her. Has she just taken some time for herself, will she be home soon or is the kidnapper taking her too?
This is a pretty fast moving book with lots of excitement, humor and thrills that are right chilling leaving you wondering what this world has come to. It’s really a story inside a story that will leave you shocked as all this author has in store for you. It really is well written giving a whirlwind of excitement with lots of surprises to keep you interested. There were times I set with my mouth open think OH MY. A lot of this I just didn’t see coming at one point I thought how can this get any worse and than it did. This is a very intense read that will have you on the edge of your seat. I love the characters even with all the drama and surprises they come through stealing your heart. I adored her two best friends they kept me smiling. This was a well thought out story that I feel most will enjoy.
October 26, 2015
Cait Jarrod has done it again! I will not spoil anything but will tell you that I read this book in 2 days. I couldn't put it down. The steamy attraction between Cole and Dina draws you in and all of the twists and turns keeps you on the edge.If you like Romantic Suspense, this is a must read!
February 24, 2016
Intense, with enthralling drama, but still quite fun. Excitingly fast paced with tons of cool action. Plus, the romance is steamy and addictive. This one will have you eagerly turning pages all night!
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