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Hideaway Legacy #1
Hideaway
NO SECRETS ARE SAFE...
Parris Simmons has spent the last ten years hiding. Hiding from her ex-Husband's deadly threats. Hiding from her ex-lover, Martin Cole. Forced to flee West Palm Beach because of another man's evil designs, Parris would never forget her passion-filled nights with Martin...or the precious gift he left her.
...IN THE BRIGHT LIGHT OF LOVE
Now, the hiding is over. For Martin has found Parris again- and their daughter. When he offers her the protection of his name, Parris agrees to marry him- praying that the past can finally be laid to rest. Yet even as desire reignites in Martin's sensual embrace, a dangerous, decade-old secret threatens to destroy all Parris and Martin cherish most- and puts their newfound love to the most perilous test of all...
Parris Simmons has spent the last ten years hiding. Hiding from her ex-Husband's deadly threats. Hiding from her ex-lover, Martin Cole. Forced to flee West Palm Beach because of another man's evil designs, Parris would never forget her passion-filled nights with Martin...or the precious gift he left her.
...IN THE BRIGHT LIGHT OF LOVE
Now, the hiding is over. For Martin has found Parris again- and their daughter. When he offers her the protection of his name, Parris agrees to marry him- praying that the past can finally be laid to rest. Yet even as desire reignites in Martin's sensual embrace, a dangerous, decade-old secret threatens to destroy all Parris and Martin cherish most- and puts their newfound love to the most perilous test of all...
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First published May 1, 1995
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About the author
Rochelle Alers
220 books1,050 followersRochelle Alers was born in Manhattan, New York, USA, where she raised. She obtained degrees in Sociology and Psychology, before started to work. She is a member of the Iota Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and her interests include gourmet cooking and traveling. She has traveled to countries in North, Central and South America, and Europe. She is also in accomplished in knitting, crocheting and needlepoint.
Published since 1988, today a full-time writer, has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific and popular African-American authors of romance and women's fiction. With more than fifty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, she is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. She also wrote as Susan James and Rena McLeary.
Rochelle Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.
Published since 1988, today a full-time writer, has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific and popular African-American authors of romance and women's fiction. With more than fifty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, she is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. She also wrote as Susan James and Rena McLeary.
Rochelle Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.
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October 28, 2018
I read this book for the billionth time and it is still deserving of its original 5 Stars. This book was my introduction to AA Romance and will forever remain my absolute favorite.
April 10, 2018
I'm shocked by these reviews...I'm so torn by his book. The storyline and writing saw me through it but how it also made me want to put it down so many times! It was all over the place: poor structuring, unexplained segues, funny pacing, confusing and inconsistent characters, unnecessary melodrama (but could be because of the era the book was written in) and incomplete plots. I have read subsequent (not in this series) Ms. Alers books and have enjoyed them so I want to believe the frustrating things about this book are because it is an early book she was still finding her writing feet.
March 17, 2018
Wow couldn’t even bring myself to finish this despite reading 95% of this. Parris read like a female MC from 80’s romance. A young Parris falls in love with the billionaire and is dramatically forced to leave him only to be found by him ten years later and coerced to return to her home state of Florida despite her life being in danger, because love? LOL.
The author goes to great lengths so that the hero was the only man the female MC slept with despite the passage of ten years making the characters and the story feel dated. So I checked and the original story was from 1995 and I realized not all characters and stories can hold up to the test of time. While there is a certain amount of fantasy that is part of romance these characters and story simply felt unrealistic and old fashioned.
The author goes to great lengths so that the hero was the only man the female MC slept with despite the passage of ten years making the characters and the story feel dated. So I checked and the original story was from 1995 and I realized not all characters and stories can hold up to the test of time. While there is a certain amount of fantasy that is part of romance these characters and story simply felt unrealistic and old fashioned.
April 29, 2018
Enjoyable
This was a well thought out story. It was well written and characters were well developed. This story has several layers that worked well together. It had redemption, career changes, romance, suspense, intrigue, physical attacks , betrayal and undying love.
This story was written with intriguing twist and unexpected turns. Most questions were answered but room was left for additional stories if author wanted to expand.
This is good book. Editing was a little off but not a problem.
Recommend books to all who likes strong black female main character and the man that loves her.
This was a well thought out story. It was well written and characters were well developed. This story has several layers that worked well together. It had redemption, career changes, romance, suspense, intrigue, physical attacks , betrayal and undying love.
This story was written with intriguing twist and unexpected turns. Most questions were answered but room was left for additional stories if author wanted to expand.
This is good book. Editing was a little off but not a problem.
Recommend books to all who likes strong black female main character and the man that loves her.
July 9, 2022
WOW!
This author has thrilled, captivated and riveted me the last two days of reading. I was fascinated with, "Parris and Martin Cole's" passion and relationship. I have read books eight, ten to 16 of the "Hideaway Legacy" series and loved the Cole children's story and I'm more fascinated at the beginning. The suspense as to whom was blackmailing and wanting to kill Parris was unexpected. Bravo! I though that "The Eatons", " Cavanaugh Island" and "The Innkeepers" series were engaging but, this series is sensational!
This author has thrilled, captivated and riveted me the last two days of reading. I was fascinated with, "Parris and Martin Cole's" passion and relationship. I have read books eight, ten to 16 of the "Hideaway Legacy" series and loved the Cole children's story and I'm more fascinated at the beginning. The suspense as to whom was blackmailing and wanting to kill Parris was unexpected. Bravo! I though that "The Eatons", " Cavanaugh Island" and "The Innkeepers" series were engaging but, this series is sensational!
June 13, 2020
This book has another Goodreads listing. I'm copying my review over.
Dramaaaa
This book was originally published in 1995. It has all the melodrama of a 90s romance, and I love it. It's very soap opera-like. There's a lot going on in this book, and if you want something simple, this is not for you. However if you want to suspend disbelief and get lost in a story that's over the top, this is it.
Dramaaaa
This book was originally published in 1995. It has all the melodrama of a 90s romance, and I love it. It's very soap opera-like. There's a lot going on in this book, and if you want something simple, this is not for you. However if you want to suspend disbelief and get lost in a story that's over the top, this is it.
November 12, 2023
Genuine Love
Another grand novel that consumed my time and sleep. Conquering dynamic characters, setting, and moods were top notch in this novel, The intense and mysterious plots were dynamic, and the cohesiveness of every sentence flowed into riveting and smooth paragraphs. This novel was super fantastic!
Rochelle is one of the best authors ever! Martin and Parrish’s love will forever be embedded in my mind and heart. Another Grand Applaud for Rochelle Alers.
Another grand novel that consumed my time and sleep. Conquering dynamic characters, setting, and moods were top notch in this novel, The intense and mysterious plots were dynamic, and the cohesiveness of every sentence flowed into riveting and smooth paragraphs. This novel was super fantastic!
Rochelle is one of the best authors ever! Martin and Parrish’s love will forever be embedded in my mind and heart. Another Grand Applaud for Rochelle Alers.
July 12, 2017
Interesting Plot but...
Can stay i enjoyed it but mainly because i was intrigued by the hostility amongst the Coles. I really wanted to find out more about Joshua but to be honest i was constantly annoyed with the characters, just had to power through. Hope the next book reveals more about the family and has less annoying characters.
Can stay i enjoyed it but mainly because i was intrigued by the hostility amongst the Coles. I really wanted to find out more about Joshua but to be honest i was constantly annoyed with the characters, just had to power through. Hope the next book reveals more about the family and has less annoying characters.
February 25, 2018
LOVED THIS BOOK. THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ THAT WAS WRITTEN BY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN. NOT SURE WHY I MEAN I DO NOT GO OUT OF MY WAY TO READ ANY CERTAIN RACE BOOK. GUESS IT JUST NEVER HAPPENED.
BUT BACK T THE BOOK -- IT WAS AWESOME. WOW SURPRISES AROUND THE CORNERS AND ALL. KEPT ME READING ON. LOVE THE WAY THIS COUPLE LOVED EACH OTHER THROUGH LOTS OF ADVERSITIES.
BUT BACK T THE BOOK -- IT WAS AWESOME. WOW SURPRISES AROUND THE CORNERS AND ALL. KEPT ME READING ON. LOVE THE WAY THIS COUPLE LOVED EACH OTHER THROUGH LOTS OF ADVERSITIES.
March 16, 2018
It could of been
I didn't lover it or hate it, I just didn't like it!! Paris was a tad selfish and immature to me, I could not find anything that I liked about her. Martin truly loved her. Even more than their child who was kidnapped (😖) I would not recommended this as a good read.
I didn't lover it or hate it, I just didn't like it!! Paris was a tad selfish and immature to me, I could not find anything that I liked about her. Martin truly loved her. Even more than their child who was kidnapped (😖) I would not recommended this as a good read.
March 18, 2018
Trust
Excellent read. I enjoyed the storytelling of Martin and Paris love affair. Intriguing how they became a couple. She had trust issues because of her marriage and relationship with Owen, her ex-husband. Interesting Owen was able to remarry have two children and move on with his life.. Really good read, I will seek additional work by Rachelle Alerts.
Excellent read. I enjoyed the storytelling of Martin and Paris love affair. Intriguing how they became a couple. She had trust issues because of her marriage and relationship with Owen, her ex-husband. Interesting Owen was able to remarry have two children and move on with his life.. Really good read, I will seek additional work by Rachelle Alerts.
April 9, 2018
I have been a fan of Ms. Alers for sometime but this was one of the best books I think she has written it had EVERYTHING LOVE, MYSTERY, ADVENTURE, JOY, HAPPINESS, HATE etc. it had it all. The characters were interesting and could be continue on with their own stories (books). Held my INTEREST from beginning to the end.
December 1, 2021
Hidden Meanings
Usually Ms Alers books take me away on a
romantic adventure,but this one left me a little disappointed; the storyline seemed choppy and the characters not very well rounded. Perhaps because it's an earlier work,it was not as smooth as what she has written recently.
Usually Ms Alers books take me away on a
romantic adventure,but this one left me a little disappointed; the storyline seemed choppy and the characters not very well rounded. Perhaps because it's an earlier work,it was not as smooth as what she has written recently.
February 8, 2020
Was shocked to find out that Joshua Kirkland was Martin's half brother, but figured out, or thought it was Sammy that was behind the blackmail and kidnapping. It was a pretty easy read, but I liked the Eaton's a bit more
August 31, 2021
Kept Me on the Edge of my Seat
Unfortunately I didn’t read this book first when I discovered the series. But it was told in such a way I still was unable to to put it down. Wonderful storytelling.
Unfortunately I didn’t read this book first when I discovered the series. But it was told in such a way I still was unable to to put it down. Wonderful storytelling.
September 12, 2021
Love this story line recommend to single new married couples. The epilogue was to shot
Love it love it great suspense. Rochelle captures your attention from beginning to end. I will encourage my friends to read this book.
Love it love it great suspense. Rochelle captures your attention from beginning to end. I will encourage my friends to read this book.
August 15, 2025
WOW
Never would've even thought that his parents had something to do with it. Never in a million years. How utterly heartless can one be? I would send they ass to jail too. What if the outcome was different? The fact that they don't seem to care is baffling!!!!
Never would've even thought that his parents had something to do with it. Never in a million years. How utterly heartless can one be? I would send they ass to jail too. What if the outcome was different? The fact that they don't seem to care is baffling!!!!
December 13, 2017
Old school romance. A complete story, instead of a two-month relationship.
November 28, 2018
My hundredth time reading
Rochelle I've read this book so many times in the lAst 15-20 years. Martin and Joshua are to die for. This one of my book s
Rochelle I've read this book so many times in the lAst 15-20 years. Martin and Joshua are to die for. This one of my book s
February 11, 2019
Ok
Not one of my favorites from Mrs. Alers but yes I would recommend. Most of her books are fabulous. Can't wait to read more.
Not one of my favorites from Mrs. Alers but yes I would recommend. Most of her books are fabulous. Can't wait to read more.
January 3, 2021
Well done.
Having read several of this author's titles, I was surprised at this mystery, romance, thriller. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Having read several of this author's titles, I was surprised at this mystery, romance, thriller. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
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June 14, 2021Awesome book!
April 13, 2022
Not disappointed!
I have not read one book that Alerts has written that was not
good. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Next. Next.
I have not read one book that Alerts has written that was not
good. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Next. Next.
May 2, 2022
Excellent Read
This story is even better the second time around 💖. I'm in love with this series and can't wait to get into the next adventure.
This story is even better the second time around 💖. I'm in love with this series and can't wait to get into the next adventure.
August 15, 2022
LONG AND WORDY
The book started out very good, but the book became wordy and drawn out. I skipped a lot of the unnecessary details.
The book started out very good, but the book became wordy and drawn out. I skipped a lot of the unnecessary details.
September 30, 2022
what a page turner!
Read this when it first came out. Loved it then, and love it now. Wonderful suspense, great love story! Couldn’t put it down.
Read this when it first came out. Loved it then, and love it now. Wonderful suspense, great love story! Couldn’t put it down.
June 30, 2023
Good read
I loved the characters especially Joshua. I definitely want to read a story centered around him.
I love Rochelle, she’s one of my favorites.
I loved the characters especially Joshua. I definitely want to read a story centered around him.
I love Rochelle, she’s one of my favorites.
November 7, 2014
I LOVED this book! Alers has created a love story full of complications, passion, and secrets that keep the pages turning. Parris is coming out of hiding, hiding from her ex-husband and her ex-lovers pasts. She's a victim of loving men who have complicated lives. Now she and her daughter return in hopes she and her ex-lover Martin can rekindle their passion and put the past where it belongs. Unfortunitely the secrets she's been hiding are going to come to the surface.
I thought this was a very well written book and highly recommend it. The only reason I didn't give five stars was because it took me a little too long to get into it. I wasn't grabbed right away. But I'm so happy I stuck it out. Well worth it.
I thought this was a very well written book and highly recommend it. The only reason I didn't give five stars was because it took me a little too long to get into it. I wasn't grabbed right away. But I'm so happy I stuck it out. Well worth it.
May 22, 2016
Martin & Parris obstacles
What does one do when fear becomes all consuming and all powerful? What has when ambitions result in unthinkable choices being made that could effect an entire family? This is what is faced with Martin and Parris's relationship. While they had fire and passion it was so much more. As the weight of the Cole name wasn't something either truly realized had binded them so deeply. With the elements of Sammy, M.J. and Joshua the story took on a life of it's own that truly was made for television. The deception. The attempts at murder. The havoc was just one that truly kept you intrigued. Parris's desire for simplicity made for an interesting set with Martin's hardcore ambitions.
What does one do when fear becomes all consuming and all powerful? What has when ambitions result in unthinkable choices being made that could effect an entire family? This is what is faced with Martin and Parris's relationship. While they had fire and passion it was so much more. As the weight of the Cole name wasn't something either truly realized had binded them so deeply. With the elements of Sammy, M.J. and Joshua the story took on a life of it's own that truly was made for television. The deception. The attempts at murder. The havoc was just one that truly kept you intrigued. Parris's desire for simplicity made for an interesting set with Martin's hardcore ambitions.
September 14, 2020
Surprisingly good...
I did not think this would be such an amazing read.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The main characters were very detailed and written like I could feel their emotions...so much so that I began thinking I could then start anticipating their reactions to every road block in their way.
WHEW! I'm tired from the dramatic roller coaster ride that was the climatic end...okay the end of this book.
Good grief I'm going back in for more of this author and series😊
I did not think this would be such an amazing read.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The main characters were very detailed and written like I could feel their emotions...so much so that I began thinking I could then start anticipating their reactions to every road block in their way.
WHEW! I'm tired from the dramatic roller coaster ride that was the climatic end...okay the end of this book.
Good grief I'm going back in for more of this author and series😊
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