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Running Out of Time: A domestic violence novel

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If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, please seek help. Sometimes, it isn’t easy for the person suffering the abuse to ask for help. We have to start making a conscious decision to get involved and not look the other way. Domestic violence is a pandemic also. Statistics show that three to four women in this country lose their lives every five minutes. Don’t become a statistic.Sparkle thought she had met the man of her dreams, and within six months the two were standing at the altar saying ‘I do’. It doesn’t take long for Sparkle to realize that Craig has another side to him that she hadn’t seen before. He’s jealous, possessive and will lash out at any given moment. How long will she continue to make excuses for her husband before she’s finally fed up? Will she be able to walk away from him or will she pay the ultimate price like Breonna?Craig has been fighting with demons for a long time, but now that he’s married Sparkle, he’s hoping that those demons will remain asleep. He was wrong. Trouble soon finds its way into their happy lives on the honeymoon and continues to invade their space once they return home. Craig has also been keeping a secret from his wife. How long will Craig be able to hide that secret? What will happen if it is exposed? Find out in the first installment of Running Out of Time…

221 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2020

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784 reviews
November 4, 2020
Boy he was!

Man this book was two much. Lady Lissa you do it every time. But Sparkle was slow as they can come for her to be nurse. Craig thought he could handle daddy. Boy was he fool. Also Detective Lawrence is going to get to the bottom of this.
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3 reviews
March 18, 2021
I AM ADDING MY REVIEW FOR BOOK ONE AND BOOK TWO BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON WHEN YOU PULL BOOK TWO UP IT IS THE SAME REVIEWS FROM BOOK ONE. SO I COMBINED BUT SEPERATED BOTH BOOKS.

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I GAVE THIS BOOK 3 STARS INSTEAD OF 5 BECAUSE I THINK THE STORY SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD IN ONE BOOK.
2. I THINK THE AUTHOR SHOULD HAVE GIVEN US A LITTLE KARMA IN THIS BOOK ON CRAIG

I SEE THIS BOOK HAS A SEQUEL AND IT COST $15.00 BUT THIS STORY IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO PAY $15.00. THAT’S JUST MY OPINION. I GOT THE SEQUEL FOR FREE AND THAT IS THE ONLY REASON I'M READING IT.

SPARKLE REALLY GOT ON MY LAST NERVE BEING SO DARN NAÏVE. I WAS LIKE GIRL, COME ON NOW. WHATEVER CRAIG DO TO HER I WILL NOT FEEL SORRY FOR HER. SHE SAW ALL THE SIGNS.

I WAS REALLY MAD AT DIAMOND BECAUSE SHE TOLD HER DAD WHAT WAS GOING ON AND I KNOW HE NEEDED TO KNOW BUT TELLING HIM WAS REALLY A CATCH 22 BECAUSE THAT WHOLE SCENE COULD HAVE WENT TOTALLY ANOTHER WAY AND MYRON COULD HAVE GOTTEN KILLED OR SENT TO JAIL FOR 20 YEARS. I’M JUST SAYING.

CRAIG WAS A FOOL AND A HALF. THAT MAN WAS OFF THE CHAIN AND I AM REALLY MAD THAT HE DIDN’T GET WHAT HE DESERVED IN THIS BOOK.

THERE WERE ERRORS IN THIS BOOK BUT THE ONE I COULD NOT FORGIVE AND WHAT MADE THIS BOOK LOSE POINTS IS WHEN THE AUTHOR GOT THE CHARACTERS MIXED UP. ON PAGE 86 HE CALLED BREONNA SPARKLE.

I WOULD SUGGEST THIS BOOK ONLY IF YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY $15.00 FOR THE SEQUEL BECAUSE YOU WILL BE LEFT HANGING.

SIGNED: NO SEQUEL FOR ME.

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I GAVE THIS BOOK 2 STARS INSTEAD OF 5 BECAUSE I WAS REALLY DISAPPPOINTED IN THIS SEQUEL. HERE IS JUST SOME OF THE REASONS. I WILL TALK IN CODE BECAUSE I DON’T WANT TO GIVE A SPOILER ALERT.
1. FIRST THING I WANT TO KNOW IS HOW DID BREONNA GET PREGNANT AND HAVE A BABY? IN BOOK ONE SHE HAD A HYSTERECTOMY, AND NOT JUST A HYSTERECTOMY BUT A COMPLETE HYSTERECTOMY.
2. WHEN CHAD DOWNLOADED THE APP TO FIND A FRIEND AND HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE CRAIG BY USING THAT APP. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN LOCATE A FRIEND BY USING THAT APP IS THE FRIEND WHO YOU ARE TRYING TO LOCATE HAS TO ACCEPT YOUR REQUEST. YOU CAN’T JUST LOCATE WHOEVER YOU WANT TO WITHOUT PERMISSION.
3. THE AUTHOR KEPT SAYING CRAIG AND CHAD WERE BEST FRIENDS IN BOTH BOOKS, BUT IN NEITHER BOOK, DID THEY HAVE ANY BONDING TIME. THEY NEVER HUNG OUT OR NOTHING. I NEVER FELT THE CONNECTION.
4. AFTER SPARKLE HAD HER BABY WHY DIDN’T SHE GO HOME WITH HER PARENTS INSTEAD OF HER SISTER’S HOUSE AND AFTER SHE LEFT THE HOSPITAL THE MOTHER NOR THE FATHER CAME TO HER SISTER’S HOUSE TO SEE THE BABY OR HELP WITH THE BABY. I AM ONLY MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF THIS BECAUSE THE AUTHOR MADE IT A POINT TO SHOW HOW CLOSE THIS FAMILY BOND WAS.
5. WITH ALL THE CHARGES CRAIG HAD ON HIM HOW DID HE GET BAIL PLUS THEY JUST GIVE HIM 25 YEARS.
6. WHEN CRAIG WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR HIS BURN, I’M NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY THE E.R DOCTOR WOULD TELL HIM TO COME TO HIS OFFICE FOR FOLLOWUP. I WORK IN HEALTHCARE AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN WHERE THE E.R DOCTOR TELL THE PATIENT TO COME TO HIS OFFICE FOR A FOLLOWUP. THE DOCTOR WOULD HAVE TOLD CRAIG TO FOLLOW-UP WITH HIS PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR.
THAT’S JUST SOME OF THE STUFF.

I AM SO MAD THE AUTHOR DID THAT TO MYRON. EVEN IF SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED, HE SHOULD HAVE COME OUT OF THE DEAL WITH A BETTER OUTCOME.
I THINK THE AUTHOR SHOULD HAVE GIVEN US SOME CLARITY ON ALONDRA’S SITUATION. I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT HER REACTION WAS WHEN THE CAVALRY CAME. I ALSO WANTED TO KNOW HER MOTHER’S REACTION WHEN SHE FOUND OUT ABOUT ALONDRA. I KNOW SHE WASN’T SURPISED THAT MUCH ABOUT CRAIG BUT I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE KNOWN HER REACTION TO HIM WHEN SHE FOUND OUT EVERYTHING. I ALSO WANTED TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF GUY BROCK WAS. WAS HE ANYTHING LIKE HIS SISTER AND BROTHER? HE WAS A MYSTERY.

I DON’T THINK CRAIG GOT WHAT HE DESERVED.

ONE THING IN THIS BOOK I WAS SO HAPPY ABOUT IS SPARKLE DID NOT NAME HER BABY ROSALEE!!!!!

I GUESS I WOULD SUGGEST THIS BOOK IF YOU READ BOOK ONE.

SIGNED: I SHOULD HAVE KEPT RUNNING FROM THIS BOOK!!!
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1,469 reviews21 followers
December 15, 2020
WOW

This book had my attention from beginning to end. Craig was the devil in disguise and he definitely has Sparkle fooled. When a person starts exhibiting a certain behavior red flags need to go up because Craig had all kinds of red flags. I love when the author does books about Domestic Violence because it brings more awareness to an issue that is constantly being heard about. Craig really needs to be dealt with for what he's been doing the past few months. And now that his secret is discovered by Chad what will happen next. Will Sparkle find out what her precious husband has been up. Can't wait for the outcome in book 2.
676 reviews
January 9, 2021
This book you won’t be able to put down

Craig is one cray cray mofo for him to keep someone locked away in a cabin against their will is insane he clearly has lost his marbles he should of took the lost and let Breonna go when she wanted out of that toxic relationship but when you are in so called love everything isn’t black and white to a person I’m glad that Detective Lawerence is taking the time out to find Breonna and I hope Craig gets put behind bars for the monster he is to hold someone who he claims to love hostage
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25 reviews
February 11, 2022
Craig is absolutely crazy. There is no way that I would stay with a man that brats me. Especially on your honeymoon night! Where they do that at???? I would have been outta there on the first thing smoking and not looking back ever! No matter how much he begged or lied and said he would never do it again. You a got but 1 time to put your hands on me and it is O-V-E-R!
This story just goes to show how so many women that are abused stay for love, sex or they make excuses for the abuser. Some get out but most never make it out alive.
Can’t wait for book #2
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169 reviews2 followers
October 23, 2020
Captured

Oh damn! I was so wrong on this one. This was good from the beginning to the end. Craig has so many issues that I hope he receive the help he needs before it’s too late. Sparkle is a dumb as a woman can get! She had the opportunity to leave and stay gone but she’s so blinded by love. I hope she doesn’t end up like Breonna. Will Chad save the day? Or will he meet a untimely fate? Great job, so ready for part 2.
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430 reviews
December 25, 2020
My Goodness!

Ok, good start! I like that Sparkle stuck to her guns and left Craig after he broke his promise about hitting her again. I understand why she went back but disagree with the decision because Craig hasn't and does not want to change. I was hoping Breonna was still alive and I'm glad to know she is for the moment. I'm anxious to find out just what made Chad follow Craig? On to book #2.
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1,479 reviews13 followers
October 15, 2021
Craig needs some serious help

So he was telling the truth he hadn't killed her.. I was glad that Chad found them bc he was gonna kill her. I just hope he don't end up killing them both just to keep his secret. I can"t wait to read the nxt part to see what happens. I hope she gets away and Craig gets locked up for kidnapping and abuse bc nobody deserves to be put though what he's put her
717 reviews6 followers
October 28, 2020
Time.up must read

This guy Craig was all kinds of crazy. I felt sorry for both women Breonna and Sparkle. But I had a feeling that his sister was talking about her. But can I man change after that with Craig I don't know because he is the jealous type. But I'm ready for some more because it's some ends need to be tied together.
1,635 reviews3 followers
November 22, 2020
Abusers don't need second chances

Sparkle ticked me off, continually making excuses for Craig and minimizing his actions. She even had knowledge of domestic abuse through her aunt's tragedy. Loved her father, though - he was serious about his family.
Decent read, some inconsistencies and some errors, but worth reading.
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20 reviews
December 12, 2020
Great read!

This book is so good! Craig is the classic case of a derranged psycho! And Sparkle makes me want to slap some sense her, she talks a good game but she's so hung up on "having a husband" she can't see straight. I'm not sure what her definition of being abused is but she needs her head examined. I can't wait to read part 2!
Profile Image for Faith.
586 reviews
November 17, 2023
Running out of time

Another good book from Lady Lissa. Craig was a charming, good looking man that seemed to always talk his way out of it after abusing his partners. Sad that his sister, best friend & even the women let him apologize & get away with it. It was hard to read how he physically abused them & they kept going back. Need to know if there's a part 2 to this book asap.
128 reviews5 followers
October 26, 2020
Tarabattlecoxson

Wow ! Now this was a deep read ! I felt that his sister knew something,after that remark at the wedding! But to learn that they were holding her all that time....no words I need book 2 🔥
2,015 reviews14 followers
November 5, 2020
Talk about crazy!

Craig was truly a classic nut case. I can’t believe that he actually kept someone locked up for a whole year. It really is time for him to be punished. I just hope that Sparkle doesn’t suffer in the process. Can’t wait to read book two.
274 reviews1 follower
November 6, 2020
Omg

This book was so deep. Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing. Craig was a monster and his wife was so clueless. All the signs were there but I guess she was blinded by love. Can't wait for part two.
1,176 reviews4 followers
November 14, 2020
WTF

Yo that ninja Craig is CRAZY. Sparkle should've walked away after the first hit. Anytime your partner hits you and then make it like it was your fault. They'll do it again. I didn't know what the big secret was. They literally holding this girl hostage.....
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666 reviews9 followers
November 15, 2020
That Darn Craig...

Craig is every woman's nightmare. He's so abusive when he loses his temper. I've got to get the second part to this book! I just want to know what Sparkle is going to do now...
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248 reviews2 followers
November 15, 2020
If he hits you once, expect to be hit again!

Sparkle thought she had the man of her dreams! Little did she know. Guess she will have to find out the hard way. Can't wait for the conclusion. Lady Lizza keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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672 reviews17 followers
November 17, 2020
Oh wow

Here's another one. When I tell you this author has a gift of words believe that. Her stories draw you in and keep you needing to know what's next. I highly recommend this book to everyone who reads.
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6 reviews
November 23, 2020
Where is part 2???

My heart goes out to Sparkle for being so trusting to such an abusive man. My heart ached for her the entire time. A must read but waiting for what happens next!!!
211 reviews1 follower
December 1, 2020
Lady Lissa strikes again

Loved this part of the book. Craig is a crazy fool hands down. The saying everything that looks good to you ain't always good for you is definitely true. Then he can't beat a darn fly boy bye except a defenseless woman. Great job Lady Lissa!
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2,324 reviews5 followers
December 6, 2020
Great read

I like how you talk about domestic violence, some people just don't know how to let go. Craig is a piece of work and I hope Sparkle will what everyone was saying. Great read
Profile Image for Tina Giles.
127 reviews
January 9, 2021
Good read

Great cliffhanger. Can't wait to read part 2. I hope Sparkle realizes that she is married to a monster and run for her life. There were a few grammatical errors and mix up of the characters. But, a decent read.
332 reviews2 followers
January 17, 2021
Listen to Your First Instinct...

Dudes and Dudettes....Get OUTTA HERE...This mofo is CRAZY. WOW, he is seriously CRAZY...I don't see how his wife saying one thing and he's still slapping her around...
54 reviews
February 9, 2021
Get to know them

Love can be a god thing. Do not be so desperate that you are blindsided. If they hit you once that is all it should take. Do not fall for the lies. Love should not hurt, leave bruises, or broken bones.
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8 reviews
February 15, 2021
👍🏾

Nowadays people jump into relationships so fast not even knowing the person. But actually what is the requirement in getting to know a person? You can be with a person for years and still not know of the skeletons in the closet
Good read!!!!
29 reviews
March 16, 2021
Good but something is off

When you are a #1 Lady L fan you just know what you know. No sure why not her best for many reasons. Moving on to book 2 right now. I'll say at the end of 2 for sure. You read for yourself.
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260 reviews28 followers
March 23, 2021
Fire read!

Lady Lisa never disappoints with her stories! I couldn't believe how naive Sparkle was about Craig's behavior. Whew chile! Craig had me so heated from the moment I opened this book. I'm definitely checking out Part 2 whenever I have some free time to get it.
60 reviews
October 22, 2020
Pt.2 please!

I read this book under an hr and 30 minutes. It was so good! I enjoyed every second of it. I can't wait until I read pt. 2.
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