Aimee Lemieux had everything she ever wanted. She was a hard worker who had fulfilled her life’s dream and opened her own restaurant, she happened to be the sister of a famous-yet-erratic supermodel, and she was clever enough to balance both. The only thing missing from her very full life was, well, the attention of the one man she wanted to notice her. From the moment she first set eyes on Rick Ballard, she was hooked, but he either had no idea she existed or did not like her. She could not tell. Detective Rick Ballard moved to San Diego for a slower pace, resigning from his exalted position in Homicide to settle for the more laid back Robbery Division. Los Angeles was his hometown, but it failed to be home after a betrayal left him bitter and close to burnout. However, his new partner, Raymundo Laurencio, is a friendly family man who is more interested in being his friend than just his partner. Although Rick was not interested, he had little choice. Ray was persistent, and that meant Rick was forced to associate with Ray’s family and friends, including the cool yet unattainable Aimee Lemieux. She was a woman as beautiful as she was smooth, but Rick is reluctant to trust her and his persistent attraction to her. Unbeknownst to them both, there is another man hiding in the shadows who has plans for Aimee, and he is determined to prove his undying love at any cost. As her stalker escalates, Aimee begins to fear his actions. When he becomes more unstable, she begins to fear for her life. And when he makes his ultimate move, Rick does not hesitate to fight for Aimee... and for the truth in his heart.
I have heard voices in my head since I was just a child. I began writing their stories when I was eight-years-old and sharing them with my best friend. We had a lot of laughs about it and came up with some crazy scenes when we were kids. Since then, my writing has become more serious. I prefer to write stories that do end well, despite the trials and tribulations that my characters go through. So often life deals a hard blow, and it is all in the way that you handle it that makes you a strong and well-rounded person.
Love stories that make you laugh, cry, feel anger and joy are the best stories, and I strive for that goal with each novel I release.
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An LA cop moves to San Diego to start over and a strong beautiful woman's safety is threatened by an unwanted admirer. Rick makes a really bad first impression on the lovely Aimee, restaurant owner and his partner's best friend. Aimee has a secret crush on Rick and as the two of them are thrown together, they find out that their attraction is mutual. This book is great. Lots of suspense, wonderful characters and a great story. I loved it.
I absolutely adore this series. And it did not let me down. I could not put it down until I finished it. It is so captivating, toe curling, dramatic and emotional. It felt like being on a roller coaster. I cannot wait what's next in this series.
This story had suspense from the get go. Loved Aimee and Rich's adventure into trying to find the stalker and how Aimee drew on her will to live to survive her fears. Great story.