Retake

by Tonya Clark

It has been eight years, and Taylor Kennedy still felt like every time someone looked at her they saw her inability to protect herself, and every time she looked into a mirror she agreed with them. However, she feels that she has done a good job convincing everyone around her that she has moved on from that day her life almost ended. Now she spends all of her time on her photography business that she has very proudly built.

Adam Kageen and his sister Hailey were raised by their grandparents. Shortly after Adam's graduation, their grandfather passed away leaving him to take over the family's horse ranch. Determined to keep the ranch one of the best in Tennessee, Adam has decided that getting involved in any kind of relationship is just a bad idea. Past experiences with women just proved to him that they wanted more of his time than he was willing to give.

Everything changed on the day Taylor arrived back at the ranch, she no longer looked like the teenager Adam remembered. Now she was a beautiful woman with amazing green eyes that looked lost. Adam's grandfather warned him, once you see the woman meant for you it's like lightning, it just strikes.

Can Taylor learn to trust again, and realize that her scars, inside and out, only make her more beautiful?

299 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 28, 2015

About the author

I live in California with my husband and two daughters. When I'm not putting my imagination down on paper I run my hair salon and photography business. On my off hours I coach both my daughter's soccer teams and referee.

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

(2.5⭐️’s)

I really liked the idea of this book and was excited to dig in but I’ll admit, this was a tough read for me. There was so much stuff interrupting the flow of the story that I almost DNF and I’ll try explain why.
-The wording felt weird/off.
-We were in the heads of too many characters that it got confusing.
-The story was getting repetitive.
and
-There were no spacers or anything indicating we were jumping into a different scene. One minute the guys are talking in the barn and literally the next sentence were with the girls at a shop trying on clothes. And this happened throughout the whole story. Maybe it’s a formatting issue since I read the paperback version, who knows, but it was bad enough that I kept having to go back to see if I missed something or read something wrong.
Either way the storyline was really good and I did enjoy the family dynamics and the love between the H and h. IMO all this book needed was a really good editor and it would have been perfect.

Anywho,
Happy Reading Everyone🖤

[Penny Ellgass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taylor survived a horrible knife attack by her now ex husband 8 years ago. She has been trying to heal and move on since. She just found out he getting out of prison 2 years early, so she goes to visit her friend in another state to get her head wrapped around it.
Adam is her best friends brother and he falls for Taylor the moment he sees her. Now he just needs to convince her.
These two characters are complex and strong.
You will love the story .

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sherry Westendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

It could use editing but the story itself speaks to a lot of what happens in real life. Having someone you love traumatize you that deeply and you are so afraid to live again. Then she meets him. He has to get past her shell of protection to get her to understand you can love and trust again. I say look past the editing and see the story and characters. I received a copy from booksprout and voluntarily review it.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

After almost eight years she feels everyone believes she cannot protect herself. She thinks the same especially when she looks in the mirror. She had almost died. His grandfather died leaving the ranch to him and he wants to keep it the best. When she appears at his ranch lightening strikes him. He had problems with women in the past. Seeing her makes him rethink it. See if it will work

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kenna Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I one thousand percent loved this book. Taylor and Adam were made for each other! This book is one you will not be able to put down. The writing is absolutely fantastic. The plot was amazing. It will have you on the edge of your seat wondering WHEN???? It will also have you swooning because Adam is the absolute perfect boyfriend. He's supportive, protective, loyal, and caring. He she's Taylor's scars almost lIke a superpower where she sees them as a flaw. I would 10/10 recommend.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam and his sister Hailey were raised by their grandparents so when their grandpa died Adam feels it is his duty to look after the family ranch and thateans only the ranch until Hailey's best friend Taylor shows up but she has trust issues can they survive together. Awesome book loved it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be a very hard book to read. I had to stop and correct things in my mind as I was reading and for me, it made the reading time really long. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreaking past and love from the first sight.
Beautiful romance. Definitely keep me going. Wanted to find out what will happen to Taylor,piece of garbage, ex.
Adam ,so caring is the man Taylor deserves.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Victoria Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book I've ever read by author Tonya Clark. This was a book I couldn't put down whatsoever! Great story filled with love & suspense. Must read!

[Annmarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love this book!! I have read before many times due to the Suspense and Storyline. This book takes Romantic Suspense to a whole new level!!

[Carlyn Zanidean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, but I didn't like how there was no spaces or markers in paragraphs so show switching from one character to another...

[Tricia Bartley. #AuthorStalker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taylor came back to her home town after she received some devastating news from her past. She went back home and stayed with her bff Hailey. U will also fall in love with Hailey's Grams..she is full of wonderful wisdom =)

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the relationship between Taylor and Adam.

I did like this authors style of writing Taylor's story.. I will have to say it took me a minute to get used to reading As the girls pov, the boys pov and then a third person pov. But after I got use to this style of writing I could read with ease = )

Soooo pick this book up soon and find out if Taylor and Adam get their HAPPY EVER AFTER or will her devastating news find her and destroy her?

[Brenda]

DNF at the 25% mark and I'm surprised I lasted that long. The rapidly alternating POV and Terminator speak ("I will go and saddle one the of horses." "Alright, I will be right back.) was very annoying to me. At times the POV switches from Taylor's first person POV to Adam's to Ryan's to Hailey's and back to Taylor's within the same scene. All that head-hopping nearly gave me whiplash.