When Detective Tom Rivers first meets beautiful Carol Fletcher, he thinks he has been visited by an angel. The gentle ER nurse attending him after an accident, captivates him and when she slips away, he searches diligently to find her. A man used to getting what he wants, Tom works to earn Carol’s trust, knowing that she is the woman for him.
Carol, having grown up with her parent’s manipulations, is determined to make her own way and become her own person. She holds a secret and is cautious about giving in to the charms of any man, particularly the persuasive detective.
But once she gives him a chance, she finds acceptance as well as love in his arms.
When Carol becomes the object of a stalker’s infatuation, Tom vows to keep her safe. When the stalker’s intentions turns deadly, Tom is determined to stop at nothing to bring her back to safety.
Will Tom be able to rescue her before it is too late?
Will Carol finally see the beautiful image that everyone else see?
*****I am in no way surprised that I love this book. It seems that each one just gets better. Carol is a character we've met in the previous two books, but we really knew nothing about her! Her story will make your heart squeeze.
What I love about Maryann's books is that they are not just one thing. There is romance, intrigue, friendship, and all of the elements needed for a good read. Even sick it was hard to put it down.
*****Ahh What can I say that I haven't already about Maryann? LOVE this woman and her writing. After reading the first book in this series I didn't think anyone could replace my love for Jake and Emma...then came book 2 and I didn't know who to love more them or Laurie and Rob....now its book 3 with Carol and Tom, LOVE LOVE LOVE these 2.
***** MaryAnn has hit another homer! All of her books are relatable and I can see being friends with these characters. I enjoyed experiencing Carol and Tom's journey in their self discovery and also the journey to help bring them together. This is a story about "surviving" family, being comfortable in your own skin, and letting love work it's magical, healing powers.
I am an avid reader of romance novels, often joking that I cut my teeth on the old bodice rippers. I have been reading and reviewing for years. In 2013, I started the book blog, Lost in Romance Books and promoted indie authors, as well as beta read, basic editing and proofing books. In 2014, I finally gave in to the characters in my head, screaming for their story to be told. From these musings, my first novel, Emma’s Home, The Fairfield Series Book 1 was born.
I am a high school counselor having worked in education for thirty years. I live in Virginia, having also lived in four states and two foreign countries. I have been married to a wonderfully patient man for thirty two years and am the mother to two adult daughters. When writing, my dog or one of my four cats can generally be found in the same room if not on my lap.
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Review of Carol's Image
4 STARS!
This series is great. I love being able to learn the background of each character and following them each through their journey's to find love.
Carol didn't have support parents in fact they were very judgmental and cruel in my opinion. To worried about their social circle and keeping up with the perfect family image, they neglected the needs of their daughter.
In turn she suffers the lasting effects of their neglect throughout her life and each day is a struggle. Until she meets the the hunky god Tom...
This man gave her a sense of purpose. He challenges her and at times frustrates her with his dominance and need to be in control but that man loves her. He let's her know how special she is and helps her through the struggles of her life. He stands by her with NO hesitation.
Tom and Carol are adorable together and following their path to love was a great one.
I have greatly enjoyed this Series...Thank you MaryAnn Jordan for allowing me to follow the Journey of these three hunky ass men and the women they have chosen to love...
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Emma's Home
(The Fairfield Series Book 1)
- Beautiful Emma Dodd has always taken care of everyone. She raised her niece when they were orphaned and she cares for the students that she counsels. Deciding to move to Fairfield where her niece now lives, she was hoping to finally find a place to call home.
Jake Campbell, was gorgeous enough to catch any woman’s eye, but he had a hard time finding the right one for him. A Fairfield detective, he lives with his mother to help care for her since she was diagnosed with a debilitating disease.
After meeting Emma, he knows he has met the woman of his dreams. Now he just has to convince the independent Emma that it is time someone took care of her.
Join Emma and Jake, along with their tight knit group of family and friends as they find love in Fairfield.
While helping one of her students, Emma becomes suspicious of criminal activity in her new town. Will Jake be able to save Emma in time for them to build a life together?
**DUE TO ADULT CONTENT, SEXUAL SCENES AND LANGUAGE, 18+ only, please.
**NO cliffhanger, HEA, inter-connected stand alone stories in the series**
4.5 Star Review
Emma never once complained about raising her pre teen niece when she should've been living it up in college. She takes care of everyone never thinking of herself, now at 31 she moves to the town her niece moved to a year ago because the two just can't be apart. She never expected how much her life would change with the move.
Jake is a detective and that alone makes it hard for him to find time for a relationship, but add in the fact that he lives with his mother and his prospects and pretty much zero. Until Emma comes in and brightens his life. He's determined to have her, but first he has to get through her independent ways.
As the two become closer Emma discovers oddities at her high school and deciding weather or not to tell Jake could be the biggest fight they've had yet. I enjoyed the sweet story between the two, Jake has those fun caveman tendencies and Emma's fiery attitude make for a fun combination. Their caring natures work together to help them be stronger as a team than they are apart, but their personalities make it all the more fun to read about. I enjoyed all the secondary characters and what they brought o the story as well. This is a great read and an amazing start to this series. Excited to see more of Fairfield and it's couples.
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Laurie's Time
(The Fairfield Series Book 2)
Beautiful Laurie Dodd was perfectly happy with her life. Raised by her loving aunt, she was ready to discover life out on her own. A new town, a new teaching job, a new apartment, and new friends. Finding a new man was not on her list, especially not one with the reputation of a player.
Rob McDonald, a local firefighter, had grown tired of one-night stands, but had no desire to be paired with the new woman in town. Until he met her. One look was all it took and Rob knew that Laurie was the one for him, but he was going to have to work to convince her that he was a changed man. One that was worthy of her.
A fire at the elementary school brought them together, but illness and deceit threatened to tear them apart.
Will Rob be able to find the missing pieces of Laurie’s past to help her fight for her future?
Will Laurie be able to forgive Rob’s deceit in order to have a future with him?
**DUE TO ADULT CONTENT, SEXUAL SCENES AND LANGUAGE, 18+ only, please.
**NO cliffhanger, HEA, inter-connected stand alone stories in the series**
In book one we met Laurie and and Emma. That story focused more on Emma's background and life with Laurie throughout the storyline...
In Book Two we are given the chance to find out more about Laurie and her struggles. How she came to Fairfield and fell in love with the town and it's people.
We are given the chance to discover how Rob became her man...the guy she chose to live her life loving daily. In the beginning they struggled to get over his past. He was what you could call a Man Whore of sorts. He never committed and never spent the night with any woman after they hooked up. He would be on his way until he found the gorgeous girl in the grocery store. From that point on he was hooked and sunk. The way she made him feel there was no coming back from.
He fell and fell hard right along with her.
He helps her through a life changing struggle and stood by her side when she needed him most. Yes he messed up and yes they had troubles but the love they share help them strong and carried them through it all.
It was great to have a little background into their story. In book one they were already together and you knew they were meant to be but having the story behind their love just makes them that much more lovable.
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