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Cedar Tree: Box Set Volumes 1-3
Box Set of the first three full length novels in the Cedar Tree Series:
*SLIM TO NONE
*HUNDRED TO ONE
*AGAINST ME
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SLIM TO NONE (book #1)
Since moving to beautiful Cedar Tree, Colorado, Emma Young, mother of one adult daughter, has worked from home doing some online bookkeeping and baking for her best friend's diner to supplement her disability pension. Life has been pretty good, that is until she received a strange phone call that starts an alarming chain of events.
Investigator Gus Flemming is hot on the trail of a bail skip with organized crime connections that bring him to Cedar Tree. Once there, the focus of his investigation lands squarely on the gently rounded shoulders of a vivacious red haired Emma, whose physical limitations have done nothing to damped her zest for life.
When it becomes clear that Emma is at risk, Gus does't hesitate to step in and protect her. Call it a job with some very hot benefits......
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HUNDRED TO ONE (book #2)
Arlene Bowers is as tough as nails. She has survived a less than perfect marriage, managing to move past it to run her own diner. Her abrasive exterior has always been a way for her to hide behind the darkness and pain that she has endured, but a recent, violent attack and several disturbing phone calls have that tight hold on her emotions wavering.
Seb Griffin showed up in Cedar Tree eight months ago and was hired on at Arlene's Diner as a cook. An ex-con with secrets of his own, Seb walks a fine line. Since he began working at the diner, he's developed feelings for his fierce, stubborn boss, and the need to keep his distance from her, to protect her, is a daily struggle.
When it appears that Arlene's past has come back, rearing its ugly head while her defenses are low, Seb steps up and claims responsibility for Arlene, praying that he can keep her safe from whatever is coming her way.
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AGAINST ME (book #3)
Patience has always been Caleb Whitetail's strength. Quiet and unassuming is what you see with the GFI investigator, but the blood boils hot right under the surface. He kept his distance for years only to see the woman who has held his attention almost lose her life not just once, but twice. He is done standing in the shadows.
Katie Acker, once a tough and athletic security specialist now struggles daily to walk. The closest to family she has are her colleagues at GFI. Especially the man who saved her life and always has her back. So when she unwittingly becomes the focus of a Mexican cartel, it’s no big surprise she finds him right by her side.
With the combustive change in their deepening bond, Katie and Caleb do not see the oncoming danger - until it surrounds them.
*SLIM TO NONE
*HUNDRED TO ONE
*AGAINST ME
_____________________
SLIM TO NONE (book #1)
Since moving to beautiful Cedar Tree, Colorado, Emma Young, mother of one adult daughter, has worked from home doing some online bookkeeping and baking for her best friend's diner to supplement her disability pension. Life has been pretty good, that is until she received a strange phone call that starts an alarming chain of events.
Investigator Gus Flemming is hot on the trail of a bail skip with organized crime connections that bring him to Cedar Tree. Once there, the focus of his investigation lands squarely on the gently rounded shoulders of a vivacious red haired Emma, whose physical limitations have done nothing to damped her zest for life.
When it becomes clear that Emma is at risk, Gus does't hesitate to step in and protect her. Call it a job with some very hot benefits......
________________________
HUNDRED TO ONE (book #2)
Arlene Bowers is as tough as nails. She has survived a less than perfect marriage, managing to move past it to run her own diner. Her abrasive exterior has always been a way for her to hide behind the darkness and pain that she has endured, but a recent, violent attack and several disturbing phone calls have that tight hold on her emotions wavering.
Seb Griffin showed up in Cedar Tree eight months ago and was hired on at Arlene's Diner as a cook. An ex-con with secrets of his own, Seb walks a fine line. Since he began working at the diner, he's developed feelings for his fierce, stubborn boss, and the need to keep his distance from her, to protect her, is a daily struggle.
When it appears that Arlene's past has come back, rearing its ugly head while her defenses are low, Seb steps up and claims responsibility for Arlene, praying that he can keep her safe from whatever is coming her way.
___________________
AGAINST ME (book #3)
Patience has always been Caleb Whitetail's strength. Quiet and unassuming is what you see with the GFI investigator, but the blood boils hot right under the surface. He kept his distance for years only to see the woman who has held his attention almost lose her life not just once, but twice. He is done standing in the shadows.
Katie Acker, once a tough and athletic security specialist now struggles daily to walk. The closest to family she has are her colleagues at GFI. Especially the man who saved her life and always has her back. So when she unwittingly becomes the focus of a Mexican cartel, it’s no big surprise she finds him right by her side.
With the combustive change in their deepening bond, Katie and Caleb do not see the oncoming danger - until it surrounds them.
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First published September 1, 2015
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Freya Barker
83 books1,906 followersUSA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.
Driven to make her books about 'real' people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives.
Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We've Read All Year Award for "Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, and Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!
Driven to make her books about 'real' people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives.
Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We've Read All Year Award for "Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, and Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!
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December 28, 2020
I had the opportunity to listen to each of these books on audio, some I had an ebook as well and followed along when I was able to do so. This series is absolutely amazing in every way. The characters, broken but fierce and determined, took my breath away. The writing was such that I felt as though I were experiencing the mystery and drama that these heroes and heroines were embroiled in. At the conclusion of each book I was ready for the next one and I was so relieved I didn’t have to wait for it to be published.
October 4, 2016
Slim To None (Cedar Tree #1)
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, suspense, kidnapping, murder, and heartbreak.
This is Emma and Gus’s story. Emma has some heath issues that leave her thinking she is now going to get a new man. One hot and sexy wrong number phone call changes everything. Gus is investigating a man who leads him to Emma. When she is targeted he will do everything he can to save her. If he can keep her save and also have her to himself he will be happy. Can he convince her to give him a chance? Or is she convinced that no one will want her and all her problems in the future?
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
Hundred To One (Cedar Tree #2)
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, suspense, kidnapping, murder, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Slim To None (Cedar Tree Series Book 1)
This is Arlene and Seb’s story. Arlene is broken. She is having trouble ever since her kidnapping. She has flashbacks and can’t sleep. Seb is an ex-con who Arlene hired at the diner. He wants her but she knows she is broken and just does not to tell him about her past. When her past comes for her Seb has to let her know that he already knew about her past. Can he save Arlene from her past and help her heal and move forward with their future? Will she forgive him for keeping her in the dark about his secrets? Will his secrets be the end of them?
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
Against Me (Cedar Tree #3)
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, suspense, kidnapping, murder, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Slim To None (Cedar Tree Series Book 1)
Hundred To One (Cedar Tree #2)
This is Katie and Caleb’s story. Katie is broken in mind and spirit. Katie was injured when she was protecting Emma and she is still recovering. Will she ever walk again? Caleb has wanted Katie ever since he met her. Can he convince her to give him a chance? Will the danger that is after Caleb affect Katie? Can they work together to solve who is after Caleb and his brother? Will they be able to convince Katie she can still do her job? Will she believe that she is a valuable team member? Can she be with Caleb and still be able to do her job correctly? Or will the danger that is coming for them take away her confidence for good?
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, suspense, kidnapping, murder, and heartbreak.
This is Emma and Gus’s story. Emma has some heath issues that leave her thinking she is now going to get a new man. One hot and sexy wrong number phone call changes everything. Gus is investigating a man who leads him to Emma. When she is targeted he will do everything he can to save her. If he can keep her save and also have her to himself he will be happy. Can he convince her to give him a chance? Or is she convinced that no one will want her and all her problems in the future?
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
Hundred To One (Cedar Tree #2)
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, suspense, kidnapping, murder, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Slim To None (Cedar Tree Series Book 1)
This is Arlene and Seb’s story. Arlene is broken. She is having trouble ever since her kidnapping. She has flashbacks and can’t sleep. Seb is an ex-con who Arlene hired at the diner. He wants her but she knows she is broken and just does not to tell him about her past. When her past comes for her Seb has to let her know that he already knew about her past. Can he save Arlene from her past and help her heal and move forward with their future? Will she forgive him for keeping her in the dark about his secrets? Will his secrets be the end of them?
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
Against Me (Cedar Tree #3)
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, suspense, kidnapping, murder, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Slim To None (Cedar Tree Series Book 1)
Hundred To One (Cedar Tree #2)
This is Katie and Caleb’s story. Katie is broken in mind and spirit. Katie was injured when she was protecting Emma and she is still recovering. Will she ever walk again? Caleb has wanted Katie ever since he met her. Can he convince her to give him a chance? Will the danger that is after Caleb affect Katie? Can they work together to solve who is after Caleb and his brother? Will they be able to convince Katie she can still do her job? Will she believe that she is a valuable team member? Can she be with Caleb and still be able to do her job correctly? Or will the danger that is coming for them take away her confidence for good?
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
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May 16, 2019Awesome series
I love this series , The whole Cedar Tree series has my heart , Freya Barker you are an inspiration to others and I can't wait to introduce more people to this series
I love this series , The whole Cedar Tree series has my heart , Freya Barker you are an inspiration to others and I can't wait to introduce more people to this series
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