A Rocky Path

by Lauralynn Elliott

After losing her husband, Emily Adams leaves the life she has begun to hate and starts a new life in Maine, working for a well-known author. As she explores a path down to the rocky shoreline, she meets a very talented artist who is both attractive and mysterious. She finds herself falling for him, but there is something strange and puzzling about this man. Then Emily finds some old letters, journals and paintings which cause her to make a shocking discovery about the man she loves that changes everything about their relationship…and everything she believed about the world.

166 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 11, 2008

Reviews

[Mae Clair · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like supernatural romance, you’ll find this an enjoyable read. As the new assistant to a popular novelist, Emily Adams moves to a lavish seaside estate in Maine. There, among the houses many nooks and crannies, she discovers an old ring and some journals that lead her to investigate a tragic incident from the past.

At the same time, Emily meets a mysterious and mesmerizing stranger named Patrick, who bears a striking resemblance to someone who lived in the house centuries before.

What unfolds afterward is part gothic romance and part mystery, these two elements balanced to bring about a satisfying conclusion. I was worried how the author was going to wrap the storyline, but I loved the way it ended. The romance was sweet and engaging, and the mystery kept me guessing.

I know this is a debut release, but I fully intend to read more from this engaging author. She definitely knows her genre!

[Nanci de Suffren · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story! I am OFFICIALLY a Lauralynn Elliott fan. Reading this book was a great way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon. The relationship between Emily and Patrick held a wonderful balance of passion, frustration and tenderness. Who doesn't love a guy who will toss a jerk across a garden to defend his lady love? That's all I'm going to say except, anyone hoping to spend a nice afternoon falling in love and finding out what "happily ever after" really means would enjoy this book.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good book. It was a quick read for me, and THE PERFECT book for a cold windy afternoon. I finished reading it in about an hour and a half. LOVED IT! you can tell somethings up with Patrick the moment you meet him, however, my guess was wrong. :) The whole relationship between Emily and Patrick left me with that giddy school girl crush kinda feeling. I was counting the pages to the next time they got to meet, and the ending left me guessing and wanting more :)

[Lowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this new book froma new author. Her charater development and situations bring a new level of enjoyment to reading. Lauralynn takes the old tired ghost story and adds new twist and turns which propel both the main charater and reader into a new and exciting realm. I think we;ll be seeing a lot out of Lauralynn and her different look at her subjects.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good read about life past & present, love, mystery, and a lot more. this author has a way of describing things that makes you feel like you are there and feeling her emotions as she goes further and further into the unknown.