Marie has been hiding in plain sight for the last four years. But like a puzzle that has been put together and torn apart numerous times, she feels like there are pieces missing. But she's safe. She got out. She survived.
Matt has built something of himself and is proud to be the opposite of his father. He's a caring, humble business owner that still struggles with the darkness of his past. until a woman with pink hair wearing a bright yellow dress brings a burst of color into his life.
When Marie's past becomes her present, she relies on the strength of her friends and loved ones to see her through.
Trigger warning: Her Story of Survival includes rough and sometimes intense scenes including domestic abuse.
J.A. Smith writes romantic suspense that doesn't shy away from the edge. With a love for morally complex characters and tension that grips from the first page, J.A. crafts stories where strong heroines meet their match in fiercely protective alpha heroes—and neither goes down without a fight. After spending five years perfecting her debut trilogy, J.A. took the bold step of rewriting the entire series from the ground up. The reimagined books push deeper into the darkness, test boundaries harder, and deliver the hard-won happily ever afters her readers crave. When not writing scenes that make her heart race, J.A. can be found consuming far too much cold brew and falling down research rabbit holes about things most people don't want to know. Every story ends in an HEA. Getting there? That's where things get dangerous.
I loved reading this book! I love how Marie evolved into a completely different person by the end of the book. I don't know if I like Matt or not but there were times that I don't agree with his thoughts so it was hard connecting to him. The whole book was so beautiful and I got emotional a lot of times because what Marie had been through was so cruel and sad. I liked the writing style but it could improve a lot!
Matt and Marie’s story was amazing to read. This is a very emotional romantic read. Their teasing made me laugh quite a few times. I love how Matt was so understanding and there no matter what for Marie. Marie was so strong and desperately needed someone like Matt in her life. Thank you so much to the author for an ARC. Absolutely loved reading this book. Highly recommend!