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Milan's Return
He thought he said goodbye to what was taken away from him, then, a desperate phone call, threatening everything that his family worked so hard to obtain, sent him right back to the place that ripped his heart into shreds. Forced to face his past, Milan finds himself at the center of yet another nightmare and staring into the hauntingly beautiful face of a woman who could save him from himself. Can he withstand another round of uncertainty and find all that he never knew he needed?
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 13, 2015
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Grae Lily
12 books32 followersI'm a novelist by day and a dreamer by night. My earliest memories involved books and storytelling. I read anything and everything and continue doing so to this day.
I write Romance stories with soul. My heroines are not damsels in distress, but women with gumption and a heart.
From Romantic Suspense to Paranormal and Gothic Romance, I write tales that will leave you breathless and wanting for more.
When I'm not lost in my book world, I'm immersed in a life that brings me joy with those I love more than words can say.
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I write Romance stories with soul. My heroines are not damsels in distress, but women with gumption and a heart.
From Romantic Suspense to Paranormal and Gothic Romance, I write tales that will leave you breathless and wanting for more.
When I'm not lost in my book world, I'm immersed in a life that brings me joy with those I love more than words can say.
Website:
http://novelistgraelily.wix.com/graelily
Tumblr:
graelily.tumblr.com
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June 18, 2015
I was kindly given an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review!
In the beginning, for me the story started out slow with telling about Milan's childhood, etc., but in a good kinda slow way. Then it got interesting and I couldn't put it down! This is the first book I read by Grae Lily and I'm looking forward to reading more! I've never read a suspense-filled Southern Gothic Romance novel before and I'm so glad I got a chance to read this. I want more!
Grae Lily wrote an appealing, gripping story filled with lots of details. I liked that while I was reading, I didn't see anything coming (suspense part).
The characters you'll meet :
Milan
Milan's neighbors
Paulina
Mitch
Sheriff Ned Acker
Tuck Johnson
Merv Calvin
Mrs. Calvin (Kathy Jo)
Sara
Johanna
Some quotes/parts of the story I liked:
"Something about the land that remained disturbed him. He always felt like there was something or someone watching him. It didn't help that an old tunnel also occupied that space and the creek that ran through it always seemed to be whispering as he passed by."
"This, along with so many other places that held both happy and sad memories, prompted him to want to leave and never look back. The pressure had grown to be too much. Living his life under constant suspicion of something he'd never consider doing, let alone actually do to the woman who brought him so much joy, would be unbearable to stand for any sustained amount of time."
"Paulina had fallen in love with Merced Manor from the first moment she saw it. For her, it was akin to the grandest castles in Spain. She used to dream of one day visiting a castle, so when the oppurtinity to not only live in something substantial like the manor was given to her, she couldn't have been more greatful.The home and the marraige were dreams come true for her."
"Looking at her was like looking at a ghost and, no mater what Sara said, the fact wasn't going to change, but he was willing to try and see beyond her physical features and get to know her as an individual."
Rating breakdown
Plot= 4.5/5
Writing Style= 4.5/5
Overall Rating= 4.5/5
4.5 Stars I would definitly recommend this book to others!
In the beginning, for me the story started out slow with telling about Milan's childhood, etc., but in a good kinda slow way. Then it got interesting and I couldn't put it down! This is the first book I read by Grae Lily and I'm looking forward to reading more! I've never read a suspense-filled Southern Gothic Romance novel before and I'm so glad I got a chance to read this. I want more!
Grae Lily wrote an appealing, gripping story filled with lots of details. I liked that while I was reading, I didn't see anything coming (suspense part).
The characters you'll meet :
Milan
Milan's neighbors
Paulina
Mitch
Sheriff Ned Acker
Tuck Johnson
Merv Calvin
Mrs. Calvin (Kathy Jo)
Sara
Johanna
Some quotes/parts of the story I liked:
"Something about the land that remained disturbed him. He always felt like there was something or someone watching him. It didn't help that an old tunnel also occupied that space and the creek that ran through it always seemed to be whispering as he passed by."
"This, along with so many other places that held both happy and sad memories, prompted him to want to leave and never look back. The pressure had grown to be too much. Living his life under constant suspicion of something he'd never consider doing, let alone actually do to the woman who brought him so much joy, would be unbearable to stand for any sustained amount of time."
"Paulina had fallen in love with Merced Manor from the first moment she saw it. For her, it was akin to the grandest castles in Spain. She used to dream of one day visiting a castle, so when the oppurtinity to not only live in something substantial like the manor was given to her, she couldn't have been more greatful.The home and the marraige were dreams come true for her."
"Looking at her was like looking at a ghost and, no mater what Sara said, the fact wasn't going to change, but he was willing to try and see beyond her physical features and get to know her as an individual."
Rating breakdown
Plot= 4.5/5
Writing Style= 4.5/5
Overall Rating= 4.5/5
4.5 Stars I would definitly recommend this book to others!
June 20, 2015
**I was presented with an arc of this novel in exchange for an honest review**
Grae Lily has once again has written a story with loads of detail. I found all the characters to be well developed and likeable. I wasn't able to figure out the whole plot, so that's Plus for me. The heartache from the main character was palpable at times. I highly recommend this book to those who like suspense/romance. I do look forward to reading more of Ms. Lily. 4.5/5 stars. Cross posting to My Reading Reality
Grae Lily has once again has written a story with loads of detail. I found all the characters to be well developed and likeable. I wasn't able to figure out the whole plot, so that's Plus for me. The heartache from the main character was palpable at times. I highly recommend this book to those who like suspense/romance. I do look forward to reading more of Ms. Lily. 4.5/5 stars. Cross posting to My Reading Reality
July 17, 2015
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book to review!
This was the first book I've read by Grae Lily, and I'll be certain to read more! Absolutely fantastic, I was hooked and incredibly intrigued right from the start!
I won't tell you what the book is about as I don't want to give spoilers, and hey, that's what the synopsis is for!
I will say this; the characters are beautifully detailed and interesting, the story line is incredible, it's written spectacularly well, and now I don't know how to go on with my life! Haha.
Highly recommend this! Must read!
This was the first book I've read by Grae Lily, and I'll be certain to read more! Absolutely fantastic, I was hooked and incredibly intrigued right from the start!
I won't tell you what the book is about as I don't want to give spoilers, and hey, that's what the synopsis is for!
I will say this; the characters are beautifully detailed and interesting, the story line is incredible, it's written spectacularly well, and now I don't know how to go on with my life! Haha.
Highly recommend this! Must read!
January 19, 2016
Milan's Return by Grae Lily.
This was an Ok read. The blurb about the book sounded interesting. The story developed it bit slow
and any sympathy I had for the main character Milan was short lived as the story progressed. He needed to grow up and get a backbone. He whined and blubbered his way through the story and even in the end I did not find any redeeming qualities in him that showed/explained why the heroine would take him on. She deserved better is all I can say without giving away spoilers.
This was an Ok read. The blurb about the book sounded interesting. The story developed it bit slow
and any sympathy I had for the main character Milan was short lived as the story progressed. He needed to grow up and get a backbone. He whined and blubbered his way through the story and even in the end I did not find any redeeming qualities in him that showed/explained why the heroine would take him on. She deserved better is all I can say without giving away spoilers.
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