Behind Closed Doors (Daniels Brothers, #1)

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Behind Closed Doors (Daniels Brothers #1)

by Sherri Hayes (Goodreads Author)

3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 · rating details · 338 ratings · 54 reviews

"Behind Closed Doors" describes two people Elizabeth and Chris, who are separately trying to pick up the broken pieces of their lives. This endeavour is made much more difficult by past hurts that have caused them to doubt others and themselves and is further complicated by their growing awareness of each other, and their burgeoning relationship that neither one is prepare...more

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Published February 9th 2012 by The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House (first published January 19th 2012)

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Jan 24, 2012 Kari rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Behind Closed Doors is not only a great mystery, but it is a story about second chances and new love. Both Elizabeth and Christopher have been hurt in the past by their spouses. Yet, they are drawn to each other from the first. I loved them together and it was so fun watching them fall in love with each other. The epilogue was just so sweet! The peripheral characters, especially Christopher's family, round out the story nicely. I hope Ms. Hayes will feature more of the brothers in future books!...more

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Feb 09, 2012 Guilty Pleasures rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This was a great story, with amazing characters and a nice twist in the plot to keep a reader guessing until the very end the ‘who dunnit’ and if Elizabeth and Chris can make their relationship work, despite the drama overload. Sherri Hayes is a new to me author, but when the opportunity to review the book came up I gave it a shot and I am really glad that I did. The book kept me enthralled from the first meeting between Elizabeth and Chris and I was dying to find out all the details that only t...more

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Feb 25, 2012 Carolyn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, favorites, fantasy

Loved the book! I have been a fan of Sherri Hayes for a while and couldn't wait for this book to be published. It did not disappoint!

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Feb 11, 2012 Ni_kii rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: dreamy-men, romantic-suspense, previous-abuse

Really 4.5 Stars

Elizabeth Marshall seemingly had the perfect life. Successful husband, beautiful home and a whole boat-full of money, she has the life that is the envy of many. That is, until the doors are closed and everyone has gone home. Then Elizabeth is subjected to the whims of a controlling man, a man who punishes imperfections with his fists. Then one night, everything changed. The controlling man was dead and Elizabeth was left to deal with accusations and judgement all by herself.

Six m...more Really 4.5 Stars

Elizabeth Marshall seemingly had the perfect life. Successful husband, beautiful home and a whole boat-full of money, she has the life that is the envy of many. That is, until the doors are closed and everyone has gone home. Then Elizabeth is subjected to the whims of a controlling man, a man who punishes imperfections with his fists. Then one night, everything changed. The controlling man was dead and Elizabeth was left to deal with accusations and judgement all by herself.

Six months after the death of the man that shall now be known only as The Ass, Elizabeth moves into a new town to escape the memories of that night. Determined to move on and start afresh, she doesn’t quite manage to shake the wounds that have been imprinted onto her soul. When her new neighbour Chris starts acting abrupt and gruff around her, part of her wants to run for the hills and stay the hell away from him. The problem is that the other part wants to fall into his arms.

Chris has been through a very nasty divorce. Married to a superficial woman who couldn’t keep her legs closed, he wanted to only to be left in peace to lick his wounds. Then Elizabeth moved in downstairs and became his walking, talking wet dream, sent to haunt his days and nights. He wants nothing to do with her, wants to only get on with his cosy little world. Then the threats start. Seems that someone wants to do Elizabeth harm and they are certainly not shy about showing it. Left with the option of seeing her harmed or try to keep her safe, Chris finds himself thrust into the dark world of Elizabeth’s past. Naming himself as her protector makes it very difficult for him to steer clear of her. Once the dust has settled and he knows she is safe, will he be able to walk away unscathed?

Well, this was as far removed from Ms Hayes’s last book as you can get but I enjoyed it all the same. The suspense plot was well crafted and wasn’t just there to propel the love story along. I really have a problem with half baked suspense plots but this was a good side plot in its own right. I’ll be honest, I’d guessed the identity of the stalker from the beginning and I have no idea why. Still, I enjoyed the escalation of the events, the uncertainty as to where it was going next. It kept the pages turning.

The bit of the story that I enjoyed the most was Chris’s reluctance to give into his initial lust. She knocked him on his knees from the moment he saw her, even finding her yoga pants and baggy shirt combo’s sexy (?!), but still he tried not to give in. I love this kind of story. I liked that it wasn’t because of her that he didn’t want to get involved but because of his witch of an ex-wife. This was not a Mr Darcy type reluctance (“I love you inspite of everything that you are” etc), he wasn’t questioning her worth. Even when he found out about the death of The Ass, he didn’t try to suggest that there was any other reason he didn’t want to get involved with her other than fear. I love a man who can own his feelings like that. He was so kind, protective and gruff...he made me a little swoony. I definitely swooned when he tried to take care of her, when he tried to help her even when he knew it would bring them closer together. I cheered when he put her in a big protective bubble for the majority of the book; it didn’t make my inner feminist scream as she really needed protecting!

I usually have a problem with abused women in a love story. It’s not that I don’t agree that they should never find love again; it’s just that I often think it’s too soon. These were different circumstances, they were perilous circumstances. Chris proved time and time again he would stand for Elizabeth, that he would keep her safe. Even with the emotional scars she undoubtedly had, there was very little doubt that she could fail to recognise how trustworthy he was. This is why I accepted their love story, that I did’t have a problem with the whole thing. I liked the growth of Elizabeth’s character over the tale but I do believe that she could only grow because of him. He gave her the safety that she needed to stop being so afraid whilst never trying to stifle her. She became a character I could like (rather than the scared little rabbit she was at the start) and I found I could settle into the tale.

I usually comment on the sex here but the majority of the sex in this book is off page or glossed over. I didn’t mind that, it gave the overall book a much more sweet tone that was probably more appropriate for the themes that it was dealing with. I am hoping that in the next brothers book (yes, Chris has brothers. Yes, we meet them all. Yes, they all sound hot) we get a little more of the smexy times but I suppose that depends entirely on his HEA. Either way, I can’t wait to read it.

A thrilling romantic suspense story which looks set to be the first in a fantastic series. With a gruff, protective man as the lead, I couldn’t help but adore every page.
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Jun 28, 2012 Michael rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I finally started reading Sherri's book tonight..It's been in my stack of books for a while. I'm a little over half finished. I think I know who the "bad guy" is, but I'll be staying up late to finish and find out if I'm right.

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Jun 16, 2012 Cindy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Daniels Brother’s series. There are 4 brothers, Paul, Chris, Trent and Gage. This book is about Chris’s story and the heroine is Elizabeth Marshall.

Elizabeth was in an abusive marriage that ended with her killing her husband in self defense. She has decided to leave Columbus, OH for a little town called Springfield to get away from the bad memories of her marriage and to where no one knew her or about her past. She finds a place with a widow named Jan that owns an...more This is the first book in the Daniels Brother’s series. There are 4 brothers, Paul, Chris, Trent and Gage. This book is about Chris’s story and the heroine is Elizabeth Marshall.

Elizabeth was in an abusive marriage that ended with her killing her husband in self defense. She has decided to leave Columbus, OH for a little town called Springfield to get away from the bad memories of her marriage and to where no one knew her or about her past. She finds a place with a widow named Jan that owns an historic old home that had been converted into 3 apartments one of which she lives in.

Chris Daniels is a little bitter after the way his marriage ended. He has sworn off women in the three years since his divorce. So he isn’t too happy when Elizabeth moves into the 2nd floor apartment to his 3rd floor at Jan’s since his libido has decided to come out of slumber at the site of Elizabeth. He notices right off the bat that Elizabeth seems skittish around him but refuses to care. And when he needs help desperately at work since his assistant just up and quit he lets Jan more or less shanghais him into hiring Elizabeth who wants a job.

These two dance around each other for quite a while, as both of their past issues keep getting in the way of either of them admitting they are attracted to each other. But after Elizabeth gets her first threat Chris’s protective instincts kick in and he wants nothing more than to keep her from harm. As there are a couple of people who would want to harm Elizabeth the mystery of who is doing some of the things keeps you guessing until the end.

The author did a great job of letting us as the reader watch both of them heal from their past pain. It was especially wonderful to see Elizabeth fight all the verbal abuse messages that constantly played in her head from her dead husband. It’s not an easy thing to get over years of verbal and physical abuse but with her own new found strength and Chris encouragement she manages to do it.

The secondary characters were also fun to meet. The author gave us a glimpse of the other three brothers which will have their own books.
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Feb 12, 2012 Krishna rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Behind Closed Doors is the first installment of Daniels Brothers Series. It has obviously captured my interest. It's a good way to start a series. Ms. Sherri Hayes definitely did the right thing on writing this book.

The characters really have an amazing chemistry. I love the way Ms. Sherri Hayes didn't rush the romance between Elizabeth and Christopher. It grew naturally with time which I think makes it much more believable considering...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Chris' Book Blog Emporium rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a great story . this is a great book about finding new love and learning to love again . it had pulled me in right from the start.

Elizabeth Marshall spent the last nine years doing all the things she was supposed to do. She went to a good college. Married a man with a promising future. Elizabeth even had a nice house in a respectable part of town. There was even the promise of 2.4 kids in her future. From the outside everything looked picture perfect.

One night, six months ago, the world sh...more

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Feb 08, 2012 Maldivianbookreviewer rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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27 year old Elizabeth Marshall is finally free from the shackles that has bound her when she had been married to Jared, the man who had slowly and surely chipped away any self-confidence or feeling self-worth she might have had before she had married him. To start over afresh, Elizabeth makes her way towards Springfield, Ohio where she gets more than she bargained for when she meets the larger than life Christopher Allen Daniels.

32 year old Christoper is a cynic when it comes to women. The ultim...more 27 year old Elizabeth Marshall is finally free from the shackles that has bound her when she had been married to Jared, the man who had slowly and surely chipped away any self-confidence or feeling self-worth she might have had before she had married him. To start over afresh, Elizabeth makes her way towards Springfield, Ohio where she gets more than she bargained for when she meets the larger than life Christopher Allen Daniels.

32 year old Christoper is a cynic when it comes to women. The ultimate betrayal at the hands of his ex-wife Carol leaves Chris with a bad taste in his mouth when it comes to getting close to any woman, even though he is tempted to from time to time. But none has tested his resolve to stay away from the fairer sex as much as his new housemate Elizabeth, who from the very first encounter he desires with everything that is primal deep inside of him.

Though Chris is determined to ignore Elizabeth and the effect she has on his control and baser emotions, all his best laid plans somehow fly out the window when circumstances find both of them spending time with each other. Little by little Chris starts to see that Elizabeth is nothing like his ex-wife though his insecurities remain and Elizabeth starts to feel safe and secure in the fact that she is all woman and more than enough when it comes to Chris.

But somehow the fragile connection that is forged between these two is tested when someone starts threatening Elizabeth, somebody out to settle a score and out for Elizabeth’s blood. Chris is surprised at the ferocity of all the protective instincts that flare to life deep inside of him and from then on there is no turning back for either Chris or Elizabeth as their relationship grows and fosters and is tested against all the hurdles that they face along the way.

It would be an understatement to say that I loved the 1st installment of the Daniel Brothers series. Chris the hero was just ultra-yummy. Brooding, tortured and a hot mess of a man who just made me go weak at the knees with his carnal thoughts about a woman who brings forth too much emotion from him right from the start. Chris doesn’t want or need any complications in his life, and he certainly doesn’t want that off-kilter feeling that strikes him whenever Elizabeth is around. But, when push comes to shove, there is none like Chris, his protective nature which just set off all the right emotions deep inside of me and I couldn’t have asked for more from him, a hero I adored on all counts.

Elizabeth was just plain wonderful. I love heroines who are dainty, feminine and are not trying to prove every second of the day that they are as strong as or stronger than men. I especially loved how Sherri handled the abuse that Elizabeth had gone through and how Sherri portrayed the journey of self-discovery Elizabeth goes through and how she emerges that much stronger because of what she had been through. Her need for a man who is as crazy about her, maybe even more so, and the way Chris manages to chase away those shadows of self-doubt that continue to linger long after was one of the best parts of the story. I loved that it wasn’t just Chris who was the giver in their relationship. Rather Elizabeth too acts as the soothing balm that soothes the tattered and frayed edges of Chris’s heart and shatters down the walls of reserve that has held his emotion intact until Elizabeth turns up in his life.

Though the villain was easy to figure out more than half way into the story, the element of suspense in the novel proved to make this already well-rounded tale of romance that much more enticing. For me, the Daniel brothers and the whole family signifies a family as it should be. Relationships of the believable and heartwarming kind is what you find here and those bits certainly added towards making the story a well developed tale in all aspects. I am so looking forward to the story of each and every brother in the family, and up next is Gage’s story, the playboy and the pro-football player and I will continue to wonder what Sherri has got in store for him. Winter 2013 seems so far away right now and the wait seems like an endless one.

For fans of tortured heroes, abused heroines who together finds the beauty that is love as it heals all scars and wounds on the surface and on the inside; this one’s for you!

Rating=4.5/5

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Apr 02, 2012 Rubysbooks rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Behind Closed Doors is a great book and an amazing first book in a series. I think the first thing that drew my attention as I was reading the book was that the action wasn't rushed. I didn't at any moment felt like things were happening too fast or too slow or that they were forced. It felt sort of natural for things to happen at a precise moment and it was a really good thing.

I liked Elizabeth so much and my heart was breaking for her the entire...more

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Apr 16, 2012 Halah Lovesbooks rated it 2 of 5 stars

i am looking forward to read about the other brothers , but i hope their story would be better that this one ...

HERE'S ME BEING A REALLY BAD FUN SPOILER , hehe ..

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Mar 03, 2012 Bekah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads

This is the first book by Sherri Hayes that I have read but it definitely will not be the last.

Behind Closed Doors grabs you right from the get go and pulls you into a very sweet romance about a gruff and protective man who is reluctant to get into a new relationship and an abused widow who is skittish of almost every man she meets in the beginning of the book. What becomes of these two is one of the reasons I love reading romance. They were perfect for one another, needed one another and didn'...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Sassafrass rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, challenge-books-2012, romance

This was freakin' fantastic! I totally loved the way the story sucked me in. Elizabeth was such a strong woman despite how much her husband had torn her down.

I knew who the killer was pretty early on, but what I didn't know was how it was all going to come out. Boy, that person was bonkers weren't they?!?

Anyway, this was such a great story. Sherri Hayes really does a great job with creating the whole world for you. The characters, even the minor ones, were realistic, the plot was great, and th...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Lori rated it 4 of 5 stars

Behind Closed Doors was a pretty good story. I struggled with it at first mostly because I just couldn't get into the characters, I didn't understand why the Chris would snap at Elizabeth for no reason... I mean I did, obviously he wanted her and was afraid to even admit those feelings because of what his ex-wife did, but still... I didn't really care for him until he finally came around. That's when I really got into the book. It was face paced and kept me interested. Their relationship moved f...more

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May 10, 2012 Anne rated it 3 of 5 stars

This one was an ok read for me. I liked the main characters Elizabeth and Chris, they had both experienced pain in their past and had trust issues. With all of the problems they had in their past relationships I was surprised by how quickly their relationship happened in the book. There really was not much build up to the relationship at all, Chris knew from the first second they met that he wanted her and Elizabeth pretty much trusted him completely once she got to know him a little bit.

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Nov 20, 2012 Donna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Romantic suspense. Elizabeth Marshall is starting over. She has left all she knows to begin again in small town Ohio. She’s rented the second floor apartment in a historic home. Her upstairs neighbor is contractor Chris Daniels. He has been burnt by a cheating wife and wants nothing to do with women even if they are as sexy as his new neighbor. When Elizabeth’s apartment is vandalized and she starts receiving threats the big guy just can’t help himself from taking her under his wing and protecti...more

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May 03, 2013 Tina "coffee and books" rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013-challenge, contemporary-romance, part-of-a-series, reviewed

Behind Closed Doors is the first book in the Daniels Brothers series by Sherri Hayes. This was a very simple, enjoyable read. I am looking forward to reading more about these brothers.

Elizabeth Marshall is moving on with her life. Her marriage looked great from the outside, but from the inside it was a nightmare. She was victim to her husband’s temper until one night in a bid to protect herself her life was changed forever. Now, she’s moved to a new town where no one knows her and she can start...more Behind Closed Doors is the first book in the Daniels Brothers series by Sherri Hayes. This was a very simple, enjoyable read. I am looking forward to reading more about these brothers.

Elizabeth Marshall is moving on with her life. Her marriage looked great from the outside, but from the inside it was a nightmare. She was victim to her husband’s temper until one night in a bid to protect herself her life was changed forever. Now, she’s moved to a new town where no one knows her and she can start fresh. She’s rented a place off of sweet lady who basically has split her home into 3 apartments. This is the perfect set up except for the large, grumpy man that stays in the other apartment. Elizabeth wants no part of any man, let alone a large, intimidating man that takes her breath away every time he’s near.

Christopher Daniels has sworn off women. After his divorce 3 years before he’s decided that his business and family would be his priority. All of a sudden, his world is coming down around his ears. His secretary just up and quit leaving him struggling to do her and his job and his new neighbor is making him feel things he thought were long ago buried. To add to his problems, the owner of the house and his long time family friend put him on the spot by suggesting he hire Elizabeth to replace his secretary. That’s all he needs is to have this beautiful, sexy, wounded woman working in the same office with him day in day out. She brings out all of these feelings of protectiveness and that’s before he even learns of her story. Now, he’s vowed to keep her safe and help her move on from her past. This proves to be his newest hurtle considering she is being stalked and vandalized by someone in her past. He’s lost his heart to Elizabeth and now he has to make sure he doesn’t lose her, too.

“Life is complicated. You just have to decide what’s important enough to fight for.”

This book was predictable in so many ways, but I loved it regardless. I knew who the stalker/attacker was pretty early on and that’s impressive for me considering I’m typically the last to know. I still think this book is worth the read. The characters were very likeable and the story was thought provoking and dealt with a tough topic and brought out feelings of frustration for all Elizabeth was still having to endure.

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Jan 27, 2013 Lindsey Gray rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have read three other books by this author, so I was not at all surprised how easily I was wrapped up in the story of "Behind Closed Doors".

The story of Chris and Elizabeth is not at all the typical love story. I was drawn in from the start wondering about their separate pasts and how they had come to live one floor apart in Springfield, Ohio. The plot is well thought out and was a true page turner. The possible villain in this story numbered more than one and kept me guessing until the big re...more

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Jun 11, 2012 Brandie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2012

I'll admit this book was slow starting for me. I was extremely frustrated with Chris' angry caveman act, as well as Elizabeth's scared mouse one. I understood the point of it, but the author really beats it in your head in the beginning. I was close to giving up when the book finally took a turn and got interesting. At which then I wasn't able to put it down.

(view spoiler)...more I'll admit this book was slow starting for me. I was extremely frustrated with Chris' angry caveman act, as well as Elizabeth's scared mouse one. I understood the point of it, but the author really beats it in your head in the beginning. I was close to giving up when the book finally took a turn and got interesting. At which then I wasn't able to put it down.

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Once the mystery started and Chris let down his guard, the book got really good. I liked the element of suspense in this one - I never figured out who the person behind all of the harrassing was. I love when a book keeps me guessing and I don't know 'who dun it' until the end.

I also loved the supporting cast of characters. Chris' brothers and mom were awesome. And Jan, the landlady/family friend, was such a sweet woman always looking out for the both of them. The people that surrounded them made the story more enjoyable.

I look forward to reading the next installment about Chris' brother, Gage.

PS - this is low on the spice factor. So if you're looking for that - it's a modest book in that area.(less)

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Jan 30, 2013 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Sherri Hayes' Finding Anna series so while I'm waiting for the third book to be published I jumped at the chance of making a start on some of Sherri's back list. The Daniels Brothers series is completely different to the Finding Anna books, they are contemporary romance with a side of mystery while the Finding Anna books are darker and touch on difficult subjects like abuse and slavery, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy Behind Closed Doors because I reall...more It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Sherri Hayes' Finding Anna series so while I'm waiting for the third book to be published I jumped at the chance of making a start on some of Sherri's back list. The Daniels Brothers series is completely different to the Finding Anna books, they are contemporary romance with a side of mystery while the Finding Anna books are darker and touch on difficult subjects like abuse and slavery, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy Behind Closed Doors because I really did. This book is a great start to the series and introduces us to 4 sexy brothers who I'm very happy to say will each get their own book eventually, Chris may be the hero of this story but I can't wait to see more of Paul, Trent and Gage!

Chris has a very jaded outlook when it comes to women and romance, the fact that his ex-wife spent years cheating on him before he finally threw her out has left him convinced that relationships are more trouble than they are worth. Instead he has turned his energies to his company, spending long hours building his business into something he can feel proud of. It is only when Elizabeth moves into the apartment below him that he finds himself attracted to someone for the first time since his divorce 3 years ago but Chris doesn't want the added complication of having a woman in his life and is determined to keep away from her as much as possible. When Elizabeth starts receiving threats Chris' protective instincts kick in and he realises he would do anything to keep her safe, but can they figure out who her enemy is before things escalate and someone is seriously hurt?

Elizabeth spent years living what appeared to be the perfect wife, she had a wealthy husband, a nice house and was free to spend her time shopping with friends. What people didn't realise was that the perfect marriage was actually anything but and her husband was abusive which meant Elizabeth spent most of her time terrified of what he would do next. Her life came crashing down around her ears six months ago and now all Elizabeth wants is to find somewhere quiet to lick her wounds and recover in peace. Moving into the apartment below Chris is supposed to give her a new start away from anyone who knows her but when the threats start she begins to wonder if someone from the past has managed to track her down.

I loved both of these characters, Elizabeth has suffered so much and it has understandably made her nervous of others, men in particular, but she has never given in. She desperately wants to build a home for herself and make new friends and she sets out to do just that. She doesn't like to talk about the past but when it becomes clear that she needs help she isn't afraid to ask for it and you have to respect her for that. She is drawn to Chris immediately but she is skittish and wary around him, something that isn't helped by his constantly changing moods around her. Chris himself is a great guy, he cares about his family and friends but isn't interested in getting involved with a woman again and you can't really blame him after the way his ex-wife treated him. The attraction he feels for Elizabeth is more intense than anything he has ever felt before but that just frightens him and makes him push harder against the idea of letting her close. I found it really amusing watching him try to fight his feelings but thankfully it didn't take him too long to give in. The chemistry between them was great but there was also genuine friendship and I loved watching them get to know each other.

Behind Closed Doors is a great romance but I also really enjoyed the mystery of who was trying to cause trouble for Elizabeth. I'll admit that I had guessed who was behind everything but I wasn't sure until right near the end and I hadn't figured out the full reasons for why they were doing it. I loved the family dynamics between Chris and his brothers, they liked to tease each other but they obviously had each others backs and will always be there for each other. The way they stepped up to help Chris protect Elizabeth was really sweet to see, the whole family rallied around for her and it was something she really wasn't sure how to deal with. I'm really looking forward to reading all of the brother's stories, I have a feeling that Paul's will be a particular heart breaker but I know I'm going to fall for them all. Gage's story is up next and I can't wait to get started!(less)

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Nov 20, 2012 Michele Realitybitesblog rated it 5 of 5 stars

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My Thoughts:
Suspenseful….Romantic…Eye Opening…Well Written book; that went way beyond my expectations! It’s a who done it story, that will have you seriously thinking.
We get to hear two POVs Chris and Elizabeth’s. I always love hearing both sides of the story. It tends to draw me in deeper to the story. This book is more of a narration from up above and many of the conversations are summarized instead of talked out. I would have liked to re...more

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Dec 07, 2012 Lee Anne - Give me a Good Romance rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: a-bnl, nook, mystery, romance, suspense

Sherri Hayes has a way of building a suspenseful story that will keep you guessing. Behind Closed Doors is one of those stories. Elizabeth Marshall moves to a new town to start over. She just wants to forget what happened 6 months ago. She wants to go where no one knows her and no one knows what happened.

Christopher Daniels is done with women. He doesn’t want to deal with the emotional turmoil that comes along with women. But when he meets Elizabeth he starts to reconsider that. Once she gets t...more

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Jul 04, 2012 Reading, Eating & Dreaming rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Ms. Hayes is on a roll. Behind Closed Doors, the first novel in a new adult companion series, was another smash hit by Sherri Hayes.

I really enjoy Ms. Hayes storytelling abilities. She does a great job sculpting the characters, explaining the character's past, and setting the stage.

Both of the main characters in Behind Closed Doors had trust issues from previous relationships. Elizabeth was abused and Chris was be...more

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May 08, 2012 Donna {Book Passion for Life} rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, e-galley, for-review, from-publishers, adult-contemp-or-new-adult

Adult Contemporary Romance books are fast becoming a guilty pleasure of mine, and Behind Closed Doors really didn’t disappoint because it was filled with intense and passionate scenes and a hot and steamy love story.

Elizabeth has just escaped from a life she hated. Her life was supposed to be simple for her once she got married but if anything; it was the worse thing for her. So when something terrible happens, 6 months later Elizabeth is trying to move on with her life by moving to a new town....more

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Apr 04, 2012 Riane Kinky Book Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: awesome-author, romance, m-f, suspense, sweet

Ok, I'll be honest, I read erotic romance. If there's suspense in the books, great, but give me my hot, explicit, preferably kinky, sex. When a friend of mine wanted me to check out this book, I was hesitant, but knowing that I enjoyed Ms. Hayes' writing in Slave, I decided to give it a chance. I just wasn't sure if my enjoyment of her writing would be enough. :) I was pleasantly surprised.

Chris and Elizabeth held my interest from the very beginning. I wanted to learn more about them, and, while...more

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May 07, 2012 Sandra rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-netgalley, contemporary, flowers-and-chocolates

Behind Closed Doors tells the story of Elizabeth Marshall and Chris Daniels, both of whom have been burned by previous relationships and have more or less sworn off ever having another.

Elizabeth moves to the small town of Springfield, OH, and becomes Chris' neighbor, something that irritates him greatly. She is nearly afraid of the big, burly, angry man she encounters upon moving in. He is angry because he feels drawn to her but keeps reminding himself that no woman will ever get into his heart...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Angela the Fair ~Lusty Lace~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011

What a great ending for my last read of the year!

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Behind Closed Doors is an awesome start to this series and a series I’m sure to follow. Though it’s slow to start, the romance, sexual tension and suspense to this story were enjoyable.

The Daniels Brothers Series consists of four brothers, Paul, Christopher, Trent and Gage. Chris, our first brother, is a divorcee of three years, a proud business owner, and he's enjoying his life alone without the trouble...more

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Apr 21, 2012 Bea rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sherri-hayes

What a lovely story. This is my first Sherri Hayes book, and I am looking forward to reading more. The characters were well developed, and their pasts heart breaking. The love story was very real and sweet. And it was all accomplished without the cheese that usually accompanies these types of books.

The supporting cast was also great. I loved the Daniels Clan, and Jan, and even the persistent detective.

I can't wait for the next installment of this series!

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Aug 14, 2012 Martha rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit it took me a little while to really get into the story but once I did I couldn't wait until I could sit down with my Kindle again and continue reading. There's an obvious attraction between Elizabeth and Chris from the moment they meet as she moves into his apartment building. This story is full of suspense and even has a sweet semi-meddling neighbor who happens to be their landlord. You'll meet Chris's family and see how accepting they are of Elizabeth despite her history. If yo...more

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Aug 27, 2012 Genesis Blue rated it 2 of 5 stars

I loved the first book in the series, but this one tanked for me. Stephan, instead of continuing to care for Brianna and take care of her, pretty much started thinking about and putting first his own needs and it basically ruined the story for me. It was NOT very romantic at all. :(

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Sherri is the author of several novels, and a short story, A Christmas Proposal. She lives in central Ohio with her husband and three cats. Her mother fostered her love for books at a young age by reading to her as a child. Stories have been floating around in her head for as long as she can remember; however, she didn’t start writing them down until she was thirty. It has become a creative outlet...more

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