Love on the Run

Cassi and Jared #3

by Rachel Ann Nunes

What could be more romantic than a honeymoon getaway to France? Not much... until the word "getaway" takes on a whole new meaning for Jared and Cassi Landine. Celebrating their new life together in a quaint mountain cabin, they have nothing but sweet dreams of the happiness that lies beyond the next sunrise. Then a strange thump! at their door in the middle of the night changes everything. Laranda Garrettson, Jared's evil former boss, is supposedly dead. Jared saw her take a bullet to the heart. But then who is the beautiful blonde woman lurking in the shadows the woman with Laranda's green eyes, sultry voice and lust for revenge? Whoever she is, she wants to see both Cassi and Jared dead along with an entire congregation of unsuspecting Latter-day Saints. It will be her final victory. Meanwhile, Big Tommy, the organized crime boss, is in jail for his crimes, but he has some unfinished business with the Landines. His young son, Sampson, is now alone and needs protection. Who better to keep the boy out of harm's way than Cassi and her new husband? However, they just might not live long enough to keep Sampson safe. How does it end? With a bang! Author Rachel Ann Nunes has created one of her most intriguing and suspenseful romantic thrillers in Love on the Run. A fantastic read for anyone who loves spine-tingling adventure, romance, and unforgettable endings!

Genres: Lds Fiction, Romance, Christian Fiction, Lds, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Christian Romance

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Rachel Ann Nunes (pronounced noon-esh) learned to read when she was four and by seventh grade knew she was going to be an author. Now as a stay-at-home mother of seven, it isn't easy to find time to write, but she will trade washing dishes or weeding the garden for an hour at the computer any day! Her only rule about writing is to never eat chocolate at the computer. "Since I love chocolate and writing," she jokes, "my family might never see me again."

Rachel has over sixty published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King. She enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with her family, reading, and visiting far off places.

For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.

Reviews

[Tanis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series (A Bid for Love, Framed for Love, and Love on the Run) was very fun to read. These aren't your typical cheesy LDS romance novels - there's a little romance but mostly adventure and mystery. Great storyline! Highly recommended.
From back cover: "What could be more romantic than a honeymoon getaway to France? Not much...until the word "getaway" takes on a whole new meaning for Jared and Cassi Landine. Celebrating their new life togetherin a quaint mountain cabin, they have nothing but sweet dreams of the happiness that lies beyond the next sunrise. Then a strange thump! at their door in the middle of the night changes everything. Laranda Garrettson, Jared's evil former boss, is supposedly dead. Jared saw her take a bullet to the heart. But then who is the beautiful blonde woman lurking in the shadows - the woman with Larada's green eyes, sultry voice and lust for revenge? Whoever she is, she wants to see both Cassi and Jared dead - along with an entire congregation of unsuspecting Latter-day Saints. It will be her final victory. Meanwhile, Big Tommy, the organized crime boss, is in jail for his crimes, but he has some unfinished business with the Landines. His young son, Sampson, is now alone and needs protection. Who better to keep the boy out of harms way than Cassi and her new husband? However, they just might not live long enough to keep Sampson safe."

[Patricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yes, I know it is fiction. Yes, I know that means it isn't true. However, doesn't the author still have to weave a story that seems believable? This isn't fantasy fiction. This is "realistic fiction," right? How to spell realistic fiction? Not L.O.V.E. O.N. T.H.E. R.U.N. Just one example (I didn't take notes so can't be exhaustive). Fred goes to the cabin post-shoot out. Sees bodies all around. Checks only one body and the guy is alive. What are the chances, right? And then, without checking anyone else for a pulse, despite one guy beating the odds, Fred takes that one guy with him and he leaves? Hmm. This didn't have the over-the-top almost farcical quality of book 2 but it was not really far behind.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUSPENSE! Newlyweds, Cassi and Jared's lives are threatened yet again by none other than Laranda Garrettson. They're haunted by mobster "Big Tommy" when his son shows up while on their honeymoon no less. I felt like the events in the story were completely believable and realistic. It's what drew me into the story--wanting to know how everything was going to turn out. This is the third in the "love trilogy." They make up one complete story so they have to be read consecutively.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to finish this series. It was so compelling and certainly full of excitement and mystery. Couldn't put it down. I was glad to finally get Cassis and Jared to a safe part of their lives. Rachel brings her characters to life for you and draws you into their lives. The only thing down for me was too much murder and revenge. I hope there aren't real people out there like "Laranda",she was a nightmare to everyone. Yeah for good trumping evil.

[Marci · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't know why I read these books. I guess it makes me appreciate good writing when I find it ;) But this was just like the previous book in the series - cheesy LDS fiction, too much unrealistic drama, and just sort of lame. The author did much better with the first book, but now I feel like she was just dragging out all of the drama and filling in the chapters with cheese.

[Alyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last book in the trilogy, I couldn't keep myself from buying the kindle version moments after I'd finished the second book! There were some parts that seemed a bit unrealistic, as well as some slightly predictable parts, but overall I really loved reading this clean, Christian romance-suspense. It was one that made me sad for the story to end!!

[Darci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suspenseful page turner! Good for teenagers too, nothing foul or racy. BTW - everyone is confused how to pronounce the authors last name, Nunes (NOON-ish).

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is probably 3 1/2 stars for me. I liked the twists of the book. Rachel Nunes is a great author and her stuff is clean, which is always nice.

[Holli · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the first two books, A bid for love and framed for love. Framed for love for sure keeps you on your toes the whole time. This one was ok. But fun to read.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Own: Book/Tape

[Veneita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great continuation of The Highest Bidder but I got tired of the on the run stuff just settle down already.

[Connie Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this series -- though I did have to take a break from it for a little while. It felt like the bad guys were never going to stop chasing them.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Please see my review of this three-book series by Rachel Ann Nunes under the first book in the series, A Bid for Love.

[Judy Bullard · Rating 4 out of 5]

#3 in the series. I am amazed that two people could find themselves in so much danger!!! Rachel Ann Nunes has a great imagination - and is a great writer. This was exciting to the very end.

[Verona · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was on cassette tapes.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this last book. It was a very satisfying ending to the series.

[Tangi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good end to the series. Almost got repetitive. Seemed like the same things kept going on for three books. Liked the series and loved the ending though.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book with a lot of suspense. It keeps you guessing on who is the person that is after them. It has love, intrigue, suspense, action, sadness, joy, and much more.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Predictable love story

Even though you knew what was going to happen it still was a fun and suspenseful story. They did have some scary moments and I certainly wouldn't want to be the subject of a mentally deranged art dealer/crook. But glad love won out, good people were safe and now life is normal. I really like that I'm reading a clean bill. Love the way this lady writes!

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story line, although it seems recycled from the previous book. And who gives an 11 year old a credit card? Also, if bad guys were chasing me and shooting at me, I don't think spreading the gospel would be my first thoughts on people helping me. Perhaps I should repent...

[Elizabeth C Logging · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an adventure.

These three books is exciting and a page Turner. Two many death's. Sure kept me interested. Look forward to reading more of your books.

[Shea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fairly satisfying finish to Cassi and Jared's story. I was curious enough about how it would end to keep reading but I was also ready for it to be done.

[Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series!!!

I really enjoyed this book. It was easy reading and kept my interest til the end. I really loved the plot and mystery. I also love all of her books!

[Danni · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book.

[Alysia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though there was quite a bit of action in the book, I just felt like the story was trying too hard. Like wanting to do another book in the series, but not grasping for a storyline to make it work.

[Charlene Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Travel

World wind hunt for Cassie and Jared. You will be visiting many European country and a little cultural flare while running for their lives

[Leo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! I sat their all day on staurday and just kept reading i couldn't put it down!!!

[Teya Teya · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! Intense to the end. Constantly on the edge of your seat. Clean, and well written.

[Karen]

Book 3 in the series - this one was pretty far-fetched - what an imagination to have Laranda come back to life by an imposter. Jared and Cassi were confronted with many harrowing experiences just so that Laranda could finally try to kill them in the end. Funny twist that Sampson should be the one to save the day finding the cord to the generator which cut power to Laranda's plan to unleash a deadly gas. I think I liked book 2 the best...