Old Friends

Westbeach #1

by Toni Denise

Sometimes a second chance can be the last chance.

Recently divorced, Kelly finds herself back in her hometown. Deciding that starting over is key, she and her son take to living a new life.

When a second chance with Mason, an old flame, ignites, Kelly is excited to feel love again.

But something is wrong. Someone is watching them, waiting to strike. Someone that knows them. Someone. . . close.

Not knowing who she can trust, Kelly is thrust into a life of fear and looking over her shoulder.

Where do you turn when the one person you thought you could trust might actually be the person you're running from?

A steamy romance novel with a moderate heat level.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Fiction

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2021

About the author

I am an author, an engineer, a wife, and a mother to four kids!

We live in Virginia with our three dogs where we work and stay busy with kid's activities. I enjoy writing and am also an avid reader of both contemporary and historical romance.

Writing is my passion, something that I love to do and always have. My journey to author wasn't straightforward but I am so glad I made it here and I get to share with everyone the stories that I love.

Reviews

[Tracy Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book to read and while I did like it, I was able to predict where it was going to go from]quite early on but that did not put me off reading it as the story was good, lot's of suspense and I loved Mason, I don't want to give anything away so I won't say much but if you like suspense well worth the read

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[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the book. It had a good balance of suspense and romance. It was a very good read and well written. I am excited for the next book!

[Mona williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow this book kinda freaked me out reading it! she is on her own now with her son. that is where she meets her old flame and things heat up. only someone is watching them. read to find out what happens.

[Kimberly Barth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I’ve read in a long time! Great plot that kept my attention throughout, and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished! Looking forward to reading more in this series!

[Gwen Shafer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I have had the pleasure to read from Toni. This was a great book. It was full of suspense, romance and twist and turns. Kelly and her son Hunter are moving back to her hometown after her divorce. She is hoping to start over. Things seem to be going well right from the start. She runs into an old friend Mason and they instantly hit it off. But things seem off to her. She feels like she is being watched. Things start happening that shouldn't. Mason and his brother Nick start looking into what is going on but cant seem to figure out what is going on . Adam an old classmate always seems to be where she is and always seems to want to get close to her. Is he the stalker? This was quite the intense storyline. I absolutely loved the mystery of who is stalking her. Grips you from the moment you realize you are getting his portion of the story until when you figure out who it is. I enjoyed reading this one and will be reading more from Toni.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a new author to me, and I will certainly be looking out for her work in the future. Kelly is newly divorced and moves back to her hometown with her son, and she reconnects with Mason who is an old fling. Mysterious things start to happen though, and who will the culprit be? This is a well written story which is intense, thrilling, mysterious, and is filled with twists, suspense, and romance. I look forward to reading the 2nd book in this intriguing series, and this is a must read for all suspense lovers out there.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time read by this author. This book is well written, the development of the characters were in tune with her story, nothing but amazing!
Kelly moves back home after her divorce with her son Hunter, she runs into Mason an old friend from school.
They start see each other, but Kelly has a stalker and doesn't know who it is! As the story progresses things start happening.
Will Kelly find out who this stalker is or will it be too late?
Will Mason and Kelly get their happily ever after or will her stalker take that from them?

[Chanel · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5. Sometimes you just need a book with a feel good vibe that makes you smile. This book did it for me. This is a romance between two old friends. Kelly returns to her home town with her young son after her divorce. She reconnects with her old friend, Mason. Kelly has no lingering feelings for her ex and is open to a romantic relationship with Mason. Mason is a hardworking good guy that sometimes lets his emotions get the best of him. Everything would be near perfect, if Kelly didn’t have a stalker. The added suspense gave the story some intrigue.
The author’s writing style is comfortable, meaning I felt like I was part of the community, The characters became my friends.

[SELENE LAKE · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's okay

The storyline is sound.
I generally enjoy a reunion romance.
Kelly and Mason reconnected when she returns home after a divorce.
But far to typical, no one likes Adam and he's written without a single good quality. Of course he's the villain. His accomplice is flat and one dimensional.
There are many incidents of typos and strange word choices that throw the reader out of the story.

[Jd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read. It was an interesting twist on the second chance, small town romance. Mason and Kelly were close growing up but never took the next step. This was their chance when she returned home to her small town. The stalker aspect was a nice addition.
The one thing missing was an epilogue. I like everything tied up with a bow. It would have been good to know what the final outcome was with the stalker.

[Lisa Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Kelly and Mason she is recently divorced single mom running into an old flame and having a stalker what more could you want, on the edge of your seat intense and someone watching you YES!!! The characters are very well written and the story just flows and keeps your attention and I cant wait to read more.

[Gemma Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has written an amazing book, I really enjoyed the story line and how it kept you guessing. Kelly and Mason ate the main characters and their chemistry together is sizzling. The story line is gritty and also serious at times at what life can throw at you. Look forward to reading the next book. I voluntarily read and reviewed a advanced copy arc.

[Chanelle Léger-Brine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kelly a recently divorced mom who moved back to her hometown & reconnects with her old friend Mason.
They fall in love with each other & begins to build a wonderful life together.
But Kelly has a stalker who tries to break them up. A lot of events happens.

The suspense in this book was predicted, but it was such a good read. I found this gem on stuff your kindle day!

[Sophie Ruthven · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good don't get me wrong, as a new to me author I was impressed.
It's just suspense is my favourite trope and I like to be surprised for most of the book.
With this one I wasn't. Was still a good read and keen to read next one

[lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I loved Mason and Kelly what wonderful characters. So many trials they had to go through to get to their ending. I wasn't sure about this book before I started but definitely a fantastic book. I truly enjoyed. I definitely recommend it.

[Samantha Fields · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book but it's difficult to review without giving away spoilers. It is predictable in places but the story is well written and had me gripped from the start. It's a rekindling of an old love but with baggage.
Enjoy

[Clayr Catherall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read!
I did guess what was going to happen straightaway, but still really enjoyed the storyline. It kept me hooked from start to finish. Looking forward to reading book 2

[JennSanta5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a great Suspense Romance with lots of twist and turns. I was able to guess what was going to happen but well worth the read. Looking forward to the next one. Great job by this new to me author.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

New author for me...easy read...likeable characters...a litte to predictable

[Michele Del Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the ultimate second chance book in the making. Really strong characters and chemistry. This was my first book from this author and I am hooked.

[Jacqui Burn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story

Enjoyed reading the story. Kept me interested the whole way through. Looking forward to reading the others in the series.

[Kristen Marten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book

I was hooked soon after I started reading this...very good book. I'm just starting the 3rd in the series. Highly recommend.

[Gaye Truesdell · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome story!!

This is my first taste of Ms Denise. This is a story filled with love, happiness, sadness, suspense and a great HEA!

[gloria buchman · Rating 5 out of 5]

From. Yesterday to tomorrow

The story was of old love rekindled into a new fucture. The added drama made the story even stronger and more moving.

[Tammy Derrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book & Storyline

I read this book in one setting, as I didn't want to put my phone down. The book was well-written & thought out. I enjoyed reading the book very much.

[Elizabeth]

DNF at 3%. 🥱

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Kelly and Mason rekindle after yrs apart. It seems they're meant to be together as he will do anything for her and Hunter.

[Julie Workman|Bookaholic Sisters Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Absolutely love kelly and masons story its sexy and sweet and romantic, everything I love about second chance romances.

This story had something else, something that made the hairs stand on end, I couldn't put it down it was amazing.

First from this author but I'll definitely be reading more

[Steph D · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a new author to me. It was a very sweet, mostly predictable, romance book. The main character, Kelly, moves back to her home town after a divorce and rekindles an old friendship with, Mason. And oh boy is he a man now. Kelly can't take her eyes off him. Their relationship takes off fast but how many chances can you give someone, and will the added drama in Kelly's life make the stars aline, for them? I like the side characters, and will read how Nate's story plays out.