Harbour

First Response #3

by Claire Boston

She doesn’t love him anymore. But if she leaves him, she might pay the ultimate price…

Alyse Wilson can’t remember the last time she felt safe in her own home. And after years of her abusive partner laundering money through her business, she doesn’t see any way out. But when rough seas threaten to sink her small craft, she’s stunned when she’s plucked from the waves by an old high-school friend.

Marine Rescue Officer Kim On will never forget the day he lost Alyse. And when he unexpectedly finds himself pulling her into his arms from the depths, he can tell she needs saving from more than just choppy waters. So he vows to do whatever it takes to help her escape, unaware his rival is willing to employ deadly force to keep her in his power.

Gaining a glimpse of a life outside a toxic relationship, Alyse prepares a case to ensure her cruel partner’s arrest. And though he realizes he’s falling for his former crush all over again, Kim worries the closer they get, the more peril she’s in.

Can Alyse and Kim break the hold of a controlling man without it costing their lives?

Harbour is the seventh standalone novel in the page-turning Blackbridge romantic suspense series. If you like breathtaking drama, high-stakes tension, and unexpected twists and turns, then you’ll adore Claire Boston’s tale of love and danger.

Buy Harbour to fight for freedom today!

Genres: Contemporary Romance

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

Claire Boston fell in love with romance and romantic suspense at eleven when she discovered her mother’s stash of Nora Roberts novels. Like Nora, she writes series set around families or groups of friends with a guaranteed happy ending.

She loves travelling and learning about new cultures and interesting vocations which she then weaves into her writing.

When Claire’s not at the computer typing her stories she can be found creating her own handmade journals, swinging on a sidecar, or in the garden attempting to grow something other than weeds.

Claire lives in Western Australia with her husband, who loves even her most annoying quirks and is currently learning how to knit.

You can find her complete book list on her website www.claireboston.com/books.

You can connect with Claire through Facebook and Twitter.
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Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A second chance romance with a lot more to it. 💞❤️🥰💞

Alyse and Kim had been friends since high school but Kim missed his chance to take their friendship to more. And then he had to watch her life fall apart. But he can't stand by and watch her suffer anymore and tells Alyse he'll help her any way he can. Alyse wants to trust Kim but she's spent the last few years just trying to survive Mark, her abusive boyfriend. When she finally hits her wall and decides enough is enough, Kim and her new friends are right there waiting to help. But that doesn't mean it's going to be easy. 💗😲💕

This is the third book in the First Response series and it can easily be read as a standalone. But be prepared for an emotional look at one woman's escape from a brutally abusive relationship that doesn't happen behind closed doors. It was tough to read but it was so worth it to see how she not only survives but begins to thrive after she escapes. ❣️

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[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a young woman named Alyse, who has been physically, mentally, and emotionally abused by her partner (Mark). She can't leave Mark because Mark is engaging in many illegal activities and has made it seem that Alyse is involved. So he has threatened to make sure Alyse ends up in jail if she doesn't do what he says. A young man named Kim has found out about Mark's abuse of Alyse and wants to help her, and eventually they have the police investigating Mark while Alyse tries to dig up evidence of his crimes (which are even worse than anyone expected). The story builds to a very dramatic conclusion, while the love between Alyse and Kim grows. So there is a lot of romance and suspense - a great book!

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[Ingrid Vermeulen-Quakernaat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alyse is trapped in a relationship she can't get out of. Her boyfriend uses her company to launder criminal activities. When Mark forces her to get into the small boat, knowing her panic about this, she is convinced they will drown. She turns to the only friend she has left, Kim On. His faith in her, his love for her, saves her from destruction.
Powerful to read how a woman who is abused by her boyfriend, forces her to participate in criminal activities, can survive above all else. Being seen and heard are important elements for daring to trust again and eventually daring to love again. Strong main characters, realistic storyline. Highly recommended

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[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome book that I really enjoyed. The story and characters grabbed me from the beginning and I couldn't stop reading. I loved the characters and watching them grow together, they were well written and went well together. I found this book amazing with great word building making me feel apart of the story and watching it unfold in front of me. A definite must read for any fan and I can't wait to read more from this author!!!

[Tracey Tranter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read from this author; however, it won’t be my last.

This story covers domestic abuse extremely well.

This is also a second chance love story and an awesome read from beginning to end, never a dull moment.

The storyline is exciting and fast paced and full of suspense with romance intertwined into the story

Highly recommend

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[Sarah Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. That is all I can say about this book. It kept me on my toes waiting to find out what came next. I was left wanting more and I am very eager to read anything written by this writer. This book had everything I like in the fantasy/romance genre. It was well-written with a lot of character and world building. I would definitely recommend this book.

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[Jay Elle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harbour is set in the fictional town of Blackbridge in Western Australia and is the third book in the Blackbridge series. The main characters, Alyse and Kim are well developed. The story is exciting and fast paced, the suspense and the romance work well together. I thoroughly enjoy Harbour and look forward to more books from Claire Boston.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book three in the Blackbridge First Response series, this series is just getting better with each new book. This is Alyse Wilson and Marine Rescue Officer Kim On's story there is suspense, drama, kidnapping, danger, an evil ex, and romance. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. It's very poignant and strong and I love these types of stories. You are thrown into Alyse's nightmare of a life in the first paragraph of the book and this is always a good thing for me. With these kind of things I do not like the build up. Worth the read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 1st book I've read written by Claire Boston; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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[Kathy Mccalmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a second chance romance. Alyse is in a toxic relationship. Kim saves her from the choppy water but can he save her from her ex?

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[KL Cassanello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alyse is in an abusive relationship, and has no friends. She'd like to leave, but Mark has her accounts mixed up with his illegal deals. Kim was her friend in school, before she met Mark. He has a tight circle of friends, and they're all concerned about her. After he rescues her from a small boat during a storm, they reconnect, and he beings to plant the seeds of hope that people care about her, that they will help her get away from Mark. This is a fast-paced story that hooked me in the beginning. We know who the bad guy is from the start, but the suspense is all about what he does and why. The characters, especially Kim and his friends, are wonderful and caring people. Kim's sisters are a riot. I especially enjoyed seeing Alyse learn to trust again, and allow Kim to help her out of a hopeless situation. This is my first read from this author, but certainly not the last (I just bought the first two books in the series).

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