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Duty Bound #1
Unscripted
After a bullet destroys his family and shatters his world, actor Blythe Huxley befriends Riley Kendrick, a new writer on his Canadian television show Wild Rescue, never expecting to discover a kindred spirit.
Having lost her first firefighter husband in a fire while she was pregnant with their daughter, Riley is no stranger to heartache or hardship. She lends a compassionate ear to Blythe's difficulties only to become entangled in a web of illicit affairs and deadly intrigue.
When an arsonist and a killer strike, Riley's fate intertwines with Blythe's, threatening her heart and her life. Can they survive another tragedy and still find the strength to make peace with their past to embrace their future?
Having lost her first firefighter husband in a fire while she was pregnant with their daughter, Riley is no stranger to heartache or hardship. She lends a compassionate ear to Blythe's difficulties only to become entangled in a web of illicit affairs and deadly intrigue.
When an arsonist and a killer strike, Riley's fate intertwines with Blythe's, threatening her heart and her life. Can they survive another tragedy and still find the strength to make peace with their past to embrace their future?
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2015
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J.S. Marlo
19 books24 followers J.S. Marlo spent her childhood in a small French Canadian town, reading and daydreaming stories. One day, she met her hero, a dashing young officer, and followed him back and forth across the country.
The "memorable" adventures she experienced with her young family fuelled her imagination and kindled the dream of one day becoming a published author. When her three spirited children left the nest in pursuit of their own adventures, J.S. gave writing a chance.
J.S. currently lives in Alberta with her amazing hubby, and when she's not visiting her children or spoiling her little granddaughter, she's working on her next novel under the northern lights.
The "memorable" adventures she experienced with her young family fuelled her imagination and kindled the dream of one day becoming a published author. When her three spirited children left the nest in pursuit of their own adventures, J.S. gave writing a chance.
J.S. currently lives in Alberta with her amazing hubby, and when she's not visiting her children or spoiling her little granddaughter, she's working on her next novel under the northern lights.
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April 11, 2012
**Disclaimer** I was given a copy in exchange for my review.
This novel captured my attention and made me want to keep reading, despite the late hour. With all the twists and turns in this novel it kept me on my toes. I would look at the page number and be shocked I was less than half way hrough with the amount of action that had taken place already.
'Unscripted' was such a wonderful read, I kept tissues nearby, as a few points I was close to needing them. Hux is a sexy actor who's wife is in a coma from a gun shot and Riley is a contest writer who lost her first husband and is married to Oliver a fire investigator. Their lives become intertwined as Riley and Hux develop a close friendship; and learn to lean on eachother as someone plots against them and thir lives are thrown into chaos and they find out just how much they need eachother.
J.S. Marlo, takes her reader through a gambit of emotions and leaves them wanting more and to help solve the mysteries that are expertly woven throughout this novel.
This novel was worth the late nights reading and definitly a novel I will be rereading.
~*~ Side note - Thank you to J.S. Marlo, for being so understanding as it took me longer to read her wonderful novel than the time frame that was requested.
This novel captured my attention and made me want to keep reading, despite the late hour. With all the twists and turns in this novel it kept me on my toes. I would look at the page number and be shocked I was less than half way hrough with the amount of action that had taken place already.
'Unscripted' was such a wonderful read, I kept tissues nearby, as a few points I was close to needing them. Hux is a sexy actor who's wife is in a coma from a gun shot and Riley is a contest writer who lost her first husband and is married to Oliver a fire investigator. Their lives become intertwined as Riley and Hux develop a close friendship; and learn to lean on eachother as someone plots against them and thir lives are thrown into chaos and they find out just how much they need eachother.
J.S. Marlo, takes her reader through a gambit of emotions and leaves them wanting more and to help solve the mysteries that are expertly woven throughout this novel.
This novel was worth the late nights reading and definitly a novel I will be rereading.
~*~ Side note - Thank you to J.S. Marlo, for being so understanding as it took me longer to read her wonderful novel than the time frame that was requested.
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February 11, 2012I can't rate this because I edited it. So, of course, I think it's good. What I will say is fans of television shows, firefighting, suspense, good clean romance, people that have faced the loss of a loved one, mothers, there's something for all of you in this book.
Riley is a writer who gets a fun, exciting job writing for a television show called Wild Rescue. She friends a handsome man, Blythe, who has some troubling stuff going on his life. Writing for the television show isn't all fun though...there's a coworker who is most unpleasant.
Meanwhile, Riley's husband is back home on the ranch fighting fires and tracking down an arsonist who shoes no signs of stopping.
Riley, Blythe, Ollie, Chad, Rowan... A wonderful cast of characters that will really draw you into their lives.
Riley is a writer who gets a fun, exciting job writing for a television show called Wild Rescue. She friends a handsome man, Blythe, who has some troubling stuff going on his life. Writing for the television show isn't all fun though...there's a coworker who is most unpleasant.
Meanwhile, Riley's husband is back home on the ranch fighting fires and tracking down an arsonist who shoes no signs of stopping.
Riley, Blythe, Ollie, Chad, Rowan... A wonderful cast of characters that will really draw you into their lives.
June 18, 2012
Blythe Huxley hears the words no man or woman ever wants to hear "Your wife has slipped into a permanent vegetative state". 17 years ago, Blythe and Claire were married and have been together ever since. Their world was shattered just a few short months ago when a bullet entered Claire's head and the surgeons were unable to remove it.
Blythe, or Hux as many call him, is one of the lead actors on Wild Rescue, filmed a short commute away from the hospital. The producer, Martin, is aware of Blythe's problems, but refuses to cut Blythe any slack. As punishment for being late to a staff meeting, Blythe is sent to pick up Riley Kendrick, winner of the Wild Rescue Script Contest, at the airport.
Riley Kendrick's career dream is to write television scripts. With the support and encouragement from her 2 children, (22 year old son Hunter and daughter, 19 year old Rowan) and husband former fireman turned fire investigator Oliver, Riley wrote a script for the Canadian television series Wild Rescue. She's thrilled to have the chance to go to Winnipeg and meet with the producer and head writer of the series and to discuss joining the staff for the rest of the season. There is always something going on in Riley's life. Rowan is given the chance to study volcanoes in Iceland for the summer; Hunter wants to quit college and become a firefighter; and her husband Oliver is trying to catch an arsonist responsible for several fires in Sparrowsnest are a few of the many things she will have to deal with as well as writing for the series.
Follow their story through the first meeting of these two remarkable characters to a slowly evolving friendship, filled with mystery and tragedy.
This book will appeal to many different people. The mystery aspect is terrific, the twists and turns are surprising and the friendship the 2 main characters share is very believable. The story flows along, with some unexpected peaks thrown in. The way the romance is slowly introduced and weaves through the plot makes for a real mystery/romance and not a mystery with a romance thrown in or tacked on.
Blythe, or Hux as many call him, is one of the lead actors on Wild Rescue, filmed a short commute away from the hospital. The producer, Martin, is aware of Blythe's problems, but refuses to cut Blythe any slack. As punishment for being late to a staff meeting, Blythe is sent to pick up Riley Kendrick, winner of the Wild Rescue Script Contest, at the airport.
Riley Kendrick's career dream is to write television scripts. With the support and encouragement from her 2 children, (22 year old son Hunter and daughter, 19 year old Rowan) and husband former fireman turned fire investigator Oliver, Riley wrote a script for the Canadian television series Wild Rescue. She's thrilled to have the chance to go to Winnipeg and meet with the producer and head writer of the series and to discuss joining the staff for the rest of the season. There is always something going on in Riley's life. Rowan is given the chance to study volcanoes in Iceland for the summer; Hunter wants to quit college and become a firefighter; and her husband Oliver is trying to catch an arsonist responsible for several fires in Sparrowsnest are a few of the many things she will have to deal with as well as writing for the series.
Follow their story through the first meeting of these two remarkable characters to a slowly evolving friendship, filled with mystery and tragedy.
This book will appeal to many different people. The mystery aspect is terrific, the twists and turns are surprising and the friendship the 2 main characters share is very believable. The story flows along, with some unexpected peaks thrown in. The way the romance is slowly introduced and weaves through the plot makes for a real mystery/romance and not a mystery with a romance thrown in or tacked on.
April 22, 2012
A Great Read---Suspenseful and Romantic!
J.S. Marlo knows how to weave a mystery together, and she has more than one on the go in Unscripted. Two main story arcs involve arson and a killer, and the storylines take place simultaneously. I feared not being able to keep track of everything going on, but I was able to follow, and I’m happy to say that she tied up all of the loose ends quite nicely.
For all of the suspense and intrigue in Unscripted, it is a love story, and while there are some steamy scenes to be sure, they are written in a tasteful manner without being overly explicit.
The two main characters, Riley and Blythe, are very likeable, and I felt like I really got to know and care about them. They’re not perfect, either, but that makes them all the more relatable. I enjoyed the perhaps unlikely friendship that blossomed between them and liked how they were there for each other when the going got tough. There is also a great supporting cast, particularly Riley’s children and Blythe’s sister, and I enjoyed the family dynamics.
The parts of Unscripted that involved firefighting as well as the production of a television show seemed believable to me. I don’t have inside knowledge of either, but as I was reading nothing stood out as being unrealistic. I got the feeling that the story was well researched.
A talented storyteller, Marlo brought me right into the story, and I found the second half of the book in particular to be a real page-turner! I look forward to reading the next book in this series!
J.S. Marlo knows how to weave a mystery together, and she has more than one on the go in Unscripted. Two main story arcs involve arson and a killer, and the storylines take place simultaneously. I feared not being able to keep track of everything going on, but I was able to follow, and I’m happy to say that she tied up all of the loose ends quite nicely.
For all of the suspense and intrigue in Unscripted, it is a love story, and while there are some steamy scenes to be sure, they are written in a tasteful manner without being overly explicit.
The two main characters, Riley and Blythe, are very likeable, and I felt like I really got to know and care about them. They’re not perfect, either, but that makes them all the more relatable. I enjoyed the perhaps unlikely friendship that blossomed between them and liked how they were there for each other when the going got tough. There is also a great supporting cast, particularly Riley’s children and Blythe’s sister, and I enjoyed the family dynamics.
The parts of Unscripted that involved firefighting as well as the production of a television show seemed believable to me. I don’t have inside knowledge of either, but as I was reading nothing stood out as being unrealistic. I got the feeling that the story was well researched.
A talented storyteller, Marlo brought me right into the story, and I found the second half of the book in particular to be a real page-turner! I look forward to reading the next book in this series!
May 30, 2012
I was dreading the end of this book because I knew that it would leave a huge hole in my heart. I didn't want to say goodbye to Blythe or Riley. I wanted to stay wrapped in their story for much longer than I thought was possible, such is the amazing talent of this writer.
J.S. Marlo has an incredible knack of drawing you into the world that she has created - and created very cleverly I might add. I read a lot of books and most of them are very good but I would honestly have to say that this is an excellent read. Well worth your time and money.
I cried (more than once), I got annoyed (okay really pissed off) at a couple of the characters and frustrated as well. All indicators that I was totally immersed in the plot and the people involved.
Review by Sapphire of Book Perfection Reviews.
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J.S. Marlo has an incredible knack of drawing you into the world that she has created - and created very cleverly I might add. I read a lot of books and most of them are very good but I would honestly have to say that this is an excellent read. Well worth your time and money.
I cried (more than once), I got annoyed (okay really pissed off) at a couple of the characters and frustrated as well. All indicators that I was totally immersed in the plot and the people involved.
Review by Sapphire of Book Perfection Reviews.
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November 30, 2012
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I really enjoyed this love story - although both main characters are married when they meet, there is no impropriety or cheating, just two co-workers that become friends. It is only later, when both of them are free to do so, that the friendship deepens. The villain of the piece was well written as well - no two-dimensional characters here. I enjoyed both the mystery/suspense angle and the romance, which can be hard to balance but was well-done in this story
I really enjoyed this love story - although both main characters are married when they meet, there is no impropriety or cheating, just two co-workers that become friends. It is only later, when both of them are free to do so, that the friendship deepens. The villain of the piece was well written as well - no two-dimensional characters here. I enjoyed both the mystery/suspense angle and the romance, which can be hard to balance but was well-done in this story
April 22, 2012
I started this book and I didn't put it down till it was finished. This is a very good book. I loved the suspense the mystery combined with romance is a win win situation for a reader like me. The author is very good at putting the story together and keeping one interested. Kudos to J.S. Marlo on a very well done book. I also didn't figure it out right away there were enough twists and turns to keep me thinking. Thanks for such a good read.
By the way I bought the book.
By the way I bought the book.
March 13, 2013
I liked the concept, but it was very slow moving - even with some pretty exciting action. I might try another from this author.
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