Reviewed by Cindy
TITLE: Past His Defenses
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 233 Pages
RELEASE DATE: January 11, 2022
BLURB:
When a case reopens old wounds from the kidnapping of his younger sister, police officer Robert Fenner is told in no uncertain terms that he needs a break. And maybe his superiors are right. He books a flight to visit an old friend, who happens to be the one who got away, and hopes for the best.
Electronic security consultant Dixie Halewood works from his home in Paris, where he lives with his adopted son, Henri. Dixie doesn’t expect a message from an old flame asking for a place to stay, but he agrees. Their past is just that—the past.
Things between them aren’t as settled as they thought—Henri, Paris, and proximity work their magic. The two men are drawn closer and old flames burst back to life, but Dixie’s work brings a new threat to their safety and the budding family they missed out on the first time around.
REVIEW:
Robert is a hardworking man…too hard working if his boss has anything to say about it. When he’s basically ordered to take a vacation, Robert is lost until he re-connects with an old flame.
Dixie is living his dream life in Paris with his son…but someone is looking to take it all away from him. Robert’s message comes at the best time possible. He has more than one reason for wanting his old fling to come and stay.
Andrew Grey has this kind of novel down to a science. He’s one of the most prolific writers in this genre and there’s a genuine reason that he is one of the most popular writers in the business. The reader always knows what they are getting from Andrew Grey and trust me, that’s a good thing.
His stories have just the right amount of anticipation and tons of sweetness, sometimes when you least expect it.
Henri is my favorite character in this book. The author does a great job of giving us this little boy with a huge heart. Henri has more reason than most to not trust people but he has no problem letting Robert in.
It was easy to see where this story was going but sometimes the journey is all about the ride, not the destination. Robert’s deliberate obtusness made me laugh a few times…and it made me want to smack him too.
Dixie’s huge heart was right out there and it just takes Robert a bit to figure it out.
They were all great characters that were so easy to relate to and cheer for.
This story gives you exactly what you’re looking for in a romance novel and it was the perfect escape from reality for just a little while.
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