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You'll Be Safe Here
***You'll Be Safe Here Books 1, 2 and 3 will be available as a boxed set (Novel) soon! Watch out for announcements, ARCs and Giveaways (paperback and kindle editions)!
Bella Martinez has been living in hell since she was born. Raised by an abusive mother, she thought she was safe when she was found by Gabriel.
Gabriel Collins is a criminal. A Manhattan thief now turned millionaire. He loves Bella but still doesn’t understand how love goes when it’s mixed with money and power especially when Bella disapproves of his current work where he earns millions of dollars.
Enter Scal Farrell. A lead vocalist of an international band who accidentally meets Bella. A bit younger than Gabriel and playful.
You’ll Be Safe Here (Promises, Prayers and Secrets Series) is a story of lost hope, misplaced love and secrets. Secrets that are woven in their lives. Secrets that can destroy them. Or make their circumstances into something entirely new, different – and totally safe.
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***You'll Be Safe Here Books 1, 2 and 3 will be available as a boxed set (Novel) soon! Watch out for announcements, ARCs and Giveaways (paperback and kindle editions)
Bella Martinez has been living in hell since she was born. Raised by an abusive mother, she thought she was safe when she was found by Gabriel.
Gabriel Collins is a criminal. A Manhattan thief now turned millionaire. He loves Bella but still doesn’t understand how love goes when it’s mixed with money and power especially when Bella disapproves of his current work where he earns millions of dollars.
Enter Scal Farrell. A lead vocalist of an international band who accidentally meets Bella. A bit younger than Gabriel and playful.
You’ll Be Safe Here (Promises, Prayers and Secrets Series) is a story of lost hope, misplaced love and secrets. Secrets that are woven in their lives. Secrets that can destroy them. Or make their circumstances into something entirely new, different – and totally safe.
[273 KB]
***You'll Be Safe Here Books 1, 2 and 3 will be available as a boxed set (Novel) soon! Watch out for announcements, ARCs and Giveaways (paperback and kindle editions)
- GenresNew Adult
41 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 20, 2013
63 people want to read
About the author
Kristine Pierce
6 books22 followersKristine Pierce is a stay at home mom of 2 toddlers (3 1/2 year old boy and 1 year old girl) and wife living on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. She finally found her true and long overdue calling - become a published author. As a graphic designer and visual artist (oil and acrylic on canvas), she also makes sure she designs her own book covers.
She has been a home maker and stay-at-home mommy and wifey for close to 5 years now. And life has never been better for her! She just loves working from home even if she has to balance among the demands of motherhood, being a wife and writing her books. She is definitely taking control of her life, love, dreams and goals…all in the comfort of her home and family.
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She has been a home maker and stay-at-home mommy and wifey for close to 5 years now. And life has never been better for her! She just loves working from home even if she has to balance among the demands of motherhood, being a wife and writing her books. She is definitely taking control of her life, love, dreams and goals…all in the comfort of her home and family.
Kristine loves playing with her two babies, gadgets, trying out different cuisines, traveling, and of course very passionate about reading and writing books in the contemporary romance, paranormal romance genres.
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February 10, 2013
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Isabelle, aka Bella, is in a completely messed up relationship. Her boyfriend Gabriel is making a living by hurting other people. Bella loves him despise of everything he has been doing since he was also the one who saved her when no one else did. Then she meets Scal. With his help and support, Bella tried to untangle herself from Gabriel and his organization.
I liked how the story developed. Even it was just over 40 pages, I knew a lot about Bella and Gabriel, how they met and why Bella put up with Gabriel. Each scene was well written and the ending was also pretty nice.
What bothered me was how Scal reacted after Bella told him about Gabriel and what he did for a living. His first question was "He doesn't hurt you , does he?", which I thought was a bit strange. Well, it was nice that Scal worried about Bella's well-being, but if I were Scal, I would try to talk Bella into leaving Gabriel or at least try to do something about it besides just giving her his phone number. However, later on Scal offered to take Bella away with him to Ukraine, which was a bit unbelievable since they just met, like, 3 times and he was willing to give up that much just for her.
Anyway, Scal's reactions asides, this book is a pretty decent read. I really enjoyed myself a great deal and I am definitely going to read more of this series.
Isabelle, aka Bella, is in a completely messed up relationship. Her boyfriend Gabriel is making a living by hurting other people. Bella loves him despise of everything he has been doing since he was also the one who saved her when no one else did. Then she meets Scal. With his help and support, Bella tried to untangle herself from Gabriel and his organization.
I liked how the story developed. Even it was just over 40 pages, I knew a lot about Bella and Gabriel, how they met and why Bella put up with Gabriel. Each scene was well written and the ending was also pretty nice.
What bothered me was how Scal reacted after Bella told him about Gabriel and what he did for a living. His first question was "He doesn't hurt you , does he?", which I thought was a bit strange. Well, it was nice that Scal worried about Bella's well-being, but if I were Scal, I would try to talk Bella into leaving Gabriel or at least try to do something about it besides just giving her his phone number. However, later on Scal offered to take Bella away with him to Ukraine, which was a bit unbelievable since they just met, like, 3 times and he was willing to give up that much just for her.
Anyway, Scal's reactions asides, this book is a pretty decent read. I really enjoyed myself a great deal and I am definitely going to read more of this series.
February 10, 2013
Wow! You'll be Safe Here is the short story of a girl about to marry the man who used to sell her to other people. She is caught between the love for him that came from his rescue of her and the fear of the dangerous man he is becoming. When a kind man named Scal shows her care, she is caught on what to do.
This is a great short story with lots of action. In roughly 50 pages, it explores so many emotions and issues, while maintaining excellent character development in the background. I absolutely loved it, and it is a great short read for those who want the intensity of a novel without the length. 5 full stars!
This is a great short story with lots of action. In roughly 50 pages, it explores so many emotions and issues, while maintaining excellent character development in the background. I absolutely loved it, and it is a great short read for those who want the intensity of a novel without the length. 5 full stars!
March 13, 2013
I received a copy of You'll Be Safe Here from the author through New Adult Book Club group here on Goodreads.
I really had a problem getting into the story. Too much hopping from past to present tense, and always in the same sentence. Some scenes were not realistic, especially how the characters reacted to situations.
This is not to say I will not read the author's future works. I will. It's just that You'll Be Safe Here didn't work for me.
I'd like to thank Kristine Pierce and the New Adult Book Club group for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.
I really had a problem getting into the story. Too much hopping from past to present tense, and always in the same sentence. Some scenes were not realistic, especially how the characters reacted to situations.
This is not to say I will not read the author's future works. I will. It's just that You'll Be Safe Here didn't work for me.
I'd like to thank Kristine Pierce and the New Adult Book Club group for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.
March 4, 2013
I think there were some really good characters and a really good plot waiting to jump from these pages but it never happened for me. Bella is saved by her "angel" Gabriel from a life of abuse only to be put straight in danger once again. Come on, who can respect and man who whores women out to make money (including the person he so called loved). The introduction of the second male, Scal, seemed to be what would redeem this story but it just didn't happen. The arch of the story was not fully developed, I could not picture this story playing out in real life (or in my fantasy life). I would have loved to see more Scal and Bella and more development of the main action in the story. Instead, we were left with a ho-hum ending that left me thinking "Did I really just read that?"
The grammatical errors in the print were very annoying and interrupted the story by messing with the flow of the words. I often found myself re-reading a sentence just to see if I had read it right.
Take this same premise, develop the characters, and present a believable plot and the story could be saved.
The grammatical errors in the print were very annoying and interrupted the story by messing with the flow of the words. I often found myself re-reading a sentence just to see if I had read it right.
Take this same premise, develop the characters, and present a believable plot and the story could be saved.
February 10, 2013
Bella is a lonely girl. Lonely as a child when she was in a violent household. Lonely when she ran away and begged on the street. Found in a park by a lovely stranger who promised her the world, she was lonely when he took her and sold her body.
Now, years later, she thinks she is beyond saving - and struggling to find and feel love with the only man she believes will accept her.
Roaming in New York city on her own, she stumbles onto a rooftop to find a strange man with his arms outstretched, stepping towards the edge. Fearing the worst, she tackles him in an effort to save him.
And her life is forever changed.
A very interesting story. Even though it is short, it has a very good plot and pace. Some of the grammar errors were distracting, but did not detract from the tale.
I look forward to reading the whole series.
Now, years later, she thinks she is beyond saving - and struggling to find and feel love with the only man she believes will accept her.
Roaming in New York city on her own, she stumbles onto a rooftop to find a strange man with his arms outstretched, stepping towards the edge. Fearing the worst, she tackles him in an effort to save him.
And her life is forever changed.
A very interesting story. Even though it is short, it has a very good plot and pace. Some of the grammar errors were distracting, but did not detract from the tale.
I look forward to reading the whole series.
March 7, 2013
I received an eCopy of this book from the author via the New Adult Book Club in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately the plot was too simplistic and unrealistic. The potential was there but it was too short, meaning events happened much too quickly and when they did were far fetched ruining the better parts of the story. I felt no connection to the characters and there was no chemistry between them either.
It needed editing as well. Too many typos and sentences that didn't make sense.
I don't want to end on a bad note so I will say it did have potential but the story was too complicated for a novella.
Unfortunately the plot was too simplistic and unrealistic. The potential was there but it was too short, meaning events happened much too quickly and when they did were far fetched ruining the better parts of the story. I felt no connection to the characters and there was no chemistry between them either.
It needed editing as well. Too many typos and sentences that didn't make sense.
I don't want to end on a bad note so I will say it did have potential but the story was too complicated for a novella.
March 8, 2013
I received an ecopy through new adult book club in exchange for an honest review.
Overall I think the story line was there with potential to be an okay book but everything felt so rushed and it was kind of all over the place. Some sentences didn't make sense...I had to stop and re-read several times to figure it out. Grammer was an issue. I'm from the south...usually the word "ain't" doesn't bother me...but when a guy from Ukraine in the middle of new York says it? Eh...
I wanted to like this..I really did. The story line is there...its just lacking all the goods to go along with it.
Overall I think the story line was there with potential to be an okay book but everything felt so rushed and it was kind of all over the place. Some sentences didn't make sense...I had to stop and re-read several times to figure it out. Grammer was an issue. I'm from the south...usually the word "ain't" doesn't bother me...but when a guy from Ukraine in the middle of new York says it? Eh...
I wanted to like this..I really did. The story line is there...its just lacking all the goods to go along with it.
March 9, 2013
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review. Overall I felt that the story line was a very good concept but because it was only 40 pages the details and characters were underdeveloped. There was no time to get to know and be attached to the characters. As the reader you had to make some assumptions and I would rather just know what the author was thinking instead. I hope that this novella will be further developed and refined into a full fledge novel. It is a good start!
March 8, 2013
Enjoyed the Novella and nice storyline that was interesting and unique! Wish it was a bit longer, so I could fall in love/ hate with the characters a bit more!
March 4, 2013
I received an eCopy of this book from the author via the New Adult Book Club in exchange for an honest review.
This book is all types of crazy! Bella was turned into a high class call girl by the man, Gabriel, who saved her from her crazy family. Its kind of bizarre that he supposedly saved her from her family but yet he used her body to make money for his empire. Ironically Gabriel was named after an angel but acted like the Devil. I didnt like him at all!!! I am not sure how I feel about Bella either. Why did she stay with him for so long knowing what he was doing to other women? I get that she probably felt like no one would want her and that she had no where to go but seriously? Get out!! When she met Scal on the roof top of the hotel is when things started to change for Bella. I could feel the chemistry and attraction between the two and I immediately wanted them to get together and for her to leave Gabriel. Of course it wouldnt be that easy with Gabriel's lifestyle. The ending/epilogue felt rushed ( I understand that this is a short story with about 40 something pages)and that is why I am giving it 3 stars. It feels like history could repeat itself with Bella. Once again she let another man "rescue" her from a situation instead of trying to live life on her own. I was not a fan of her HEA!! Dont get me wrong I wanted an HEA for Bella but one that feels forced but of her current situation.
This book is all types of crazy! Bella was turned into a high class call girl by the man, Gabriel, who saved her from her crazy family. Its kind of bizarre that he supposedly saved her from her family but yet he used her body to make money for his empire. Ironically Gabriel was named after an angel but acted like the Devil. I didnt like him at all!!! I am not sure how I feel about Bella either. Why did she stay with him for so long knowing what he was doing to other women? I get that she probably felt like no one would want her and that she had no where to go but seriously? Get out!! When she met Scal on the roof top of the hotel is when things started to change for Bella. I could feel the chemistry and attraction between the two and I immediately wanted them to get together and for her to leave Gabriel. Of course it wouldnt be that easy with Gabriel's lifestyle. The ending/epilogue felt rushed ( I understand that this is a short story with about 40 something pages)and that is why I am giving it 3 stars. It feels like history could repeat itself with Bella. Once again she let another man "rescue" her from a situation instead of trying to live life on her own. I was not a fan of her HEA!! Dont get me wrong I wanted an HEA for Bella but one that feels forced but of her current situation.
August 4, 2016
This is a fantastic idea that has been poorly executed. The plot is really good and I can see that what is essentially a novella, could become a great novel but this version of the story is underdone. There is very little in the way of character development and for me this is a key element that is missing. The author sets up the dynamic but fails to really explore the motivations through either the first person narrative or the back stories. The action leaps around too much. I felt like I was being dumped in the middle of each scene without any of the requisite build up to get there. The book needs some heavy editing. Tenses are all over the place and there are a lot of spelling and grammatical errors. More attention could be paid to crafting of sentences to eliminate word repetition and to really shape some of the linking elements that are absent between scenes. Having said all of that, the central idea is really good and the characters could be fabulous. I would love to see someone work with the author to reshape this into the really great story that it has the potential to be.
March 4, 2013
Provided by the author for review
I was interested in reading this book because the storyline sounded promising.
While I liked the idea of the story, there was very little character development. I was happy to see that the author was able to explain a how the characters were intertwined with one another but I still didn't get enough about the characters to be invested in them.
I know there are two more books to the series so hopefully the characters will grown in the follow up books.
The book needs some major editing as well. I think this may have been my largest issue with this book.
I think this story has potential. It is not something you see often and could be very interesting but it needs to have better editing and greater heater development. Even though its a short story you can still take time to get the reader really invested in the story. I didn't believe Scal and Isabella's relationship because it happened too fast to seem realistic.
I was interested in reading this book because the storyline sounded promising.
While I liked the idea of the story, there was very little character development. I was happy to see that the author was able to explain a how the characters were intertwined with one another but I still didn't get enough about the characters to be invested in them.
I know there are two more books to the series so hopefully the characters will grown in the follow up books.
The book needs some major editing as well. I think this may have been my largest issue with this book.
I think this story has potential. It is not something you see often and could be very interesting but it needs to have better editing and greater heater development. Even though its a short story you can still take time to get the reader really invested in the story. I didn't believe Scal and Isabella's relationship because it happened too fast to seem realistic.
March 8, 2013
I received an eCopy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I gave this book 2 stars, at a push 2.5 stars.
It was a very short book and therefore I felt that, the story was very rushed and jumps all over the place. At times I would go back a page thinking that I had missed something, but like many times while reading this book I hadn’t, the information just wasn’t there.
I could not warm to the characters because I didn’t know enough about them, and I really want to especially Bella as I wanted to know more of her story. I want to know more about Gabriel as his story sounded interesting.
I felt Scal and Bella's whole relationship was too much too fast and therefore slightly unbelievable and this was probably because the book was so short.
Overall this was an interesting story and one that if develop further has potential. I would read the the others in the series to see if I could get more answers.
I gave this book 2 stars, at a push 2.5 stars.
It was a very short book and therefore I felt that, the story was very rushed and jumps all over the place. At times I would go back a page thinking that I had missed something, but like many times while reading this book I hadn’t, the information just wasn’t there.
I could not warm to the characters because I didn’t know enough about them, and I really want to especially Bella as I wanted to know more of her story. I want to know more about Gabriel as his story sounded interesting.
I felt Scal and Bella's whole relationship was too much too fast and therefore slightly unbelievable and this was probably because the book was so short.
Overall this was an interesting story and one that if develop further has potential. I would read the the others in the series to see if I could get more answers.
June 3, 2013
First, I would like to thank the New Adult Club for the opportunity to review You'll Be Safe Here. While the premise of the story sounded intriguing I struggled to finish this short story. The plot felt rushed and there was really no character development. I really wanted to like this short story, but I just could not connect with the characters. That said, I'm interested to see if that will change in the full length novel.
March 8, 2013
Fist off, this was a novella not a novel or what I consider a book, a short story at best. I think that the plot was simplistic and the characters were underdeveloped. It was a good first draft to say the least. I thought that the idea was good, but the follow through was a miss. I really wanted to like this one. Sorry, I just did not get it!
March 10, 2013
I received an eCopy of this book from the author via the New Adult Book Club in exchange for an honest review.
The storyline was good and I understand that it is a short novel, but if it leads up to more books to go along with it, it should have just been an introduction. I liked the characters but the story was rushed and to the point.
The storyline was good and I understand that it is a short novel, but if it leads up to more books to go along with it, it should have just been an introduction. I liked the characters but the story was rushed and to the point.
September 26, 2025
I received an ecopy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
The plot was interesting and different from what I am used to reading. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough in the story to develop the characters and get invested in them. The book has a lot of potential it just needs more.
My rating 2.5
The plot was interesting and different from what I am used to reading. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough in the story to develop the characters and get invested in them. The book has a lot of potential it just needs more.
My rating 2.5
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