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SAFE IN HIS EMBRACE - Candice Poarch January 2010 |
SYNOPSIS: After a traumatic event, schoolteacher Senetra Blain is forced to flee to Alaska with a new identity. She's not looking for love, much to the chagrin of handsome Alex Wilson. Will Senetra be able to let her guard down and let Alex into her heart?
SERIES ROMANCE |4+| Ashley Haney
REVIEW:
Candice Poarch has another hit on her hands with SAFE IN HIS EMBRACE. It is the
third book in the Avery family series. Senetra Blain is on the run from an
abusive ex-husband. She’s starting over and not letting anyone get too close,
that is until she meets Alex Wilson. Alex knows that there is something familiar
about the high school teacher. Once he figures out why she looks familiar and
why she’s using another name, he must do everything he can to convince her to
take a second chance on love.
Senetra Blain is now living as Regina Novak in Homer, Alaska. After a terrible
divorce from her abusive politician husband, Senetra knows that if she is to
stay alive she can’t let anyone know who she is or contact her family. Senetra
lives her life afraid that her ex is going to find her and kill her. When she is
set up with Alex, she tries to guard her heart but soon realizes that she is no
match for Alex. Alex has been living in Anchorage, Alaska for the past two years
as an engineer. He is trying to get over the love of his life and doesn’t want
to go down that road again. He soon realizes that the attraction he had for
Senetra three years ago is still going strong and is willing to wait for her to
trust him and believe in their relationship and his ability to keep her safe.
The main setting of the story is in Homer, Alaska. The other locations are in
Anchorage, Alaska, other parts of Alaska, Virginia, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
These locations help to define turning points in Senetra and Alex’s
relationship. The dialogue is very good. The story line moves smoothly and the
interaction among the characters keeps the reader wanting more. The supporting
characters are influential in helping the main characters assess their emotions
and build on their relationships.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I would recommend reading HIS TEMPEST and THEN
COMES LOVE. This novel reminds you that you can’t live life in fear because you
give the other person power over your life. Candice Poarch reminds people to
empower yourself through your trials and take control of your life.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 4th December 2010