Stone by Ronie KendigMy rating: 💛💛💛💛
I have waited for this one for over a year and all other current books was put on hold when this hit my kindle. And Ronie Kendig did not disappoint.
In the previous books where I've met Stone, I came across as solid and steady and always there for his family. So, I was quite surprised at what happened to him and how much emotional trauma he had to deal with after the event which ended his career.
“He might hate himself, but he didn't hate her.”
The author took a very difficult, but realistic and everyday issue, human trafficking, and through Brighton showed the reader just the horrible truth of this matter. Through Brighton we could see the hold these captors have over the people, and the trauma the victims have must through.
“Would she ever be happy? Forget happy. She just wanted to be safe.”
That is one thing which I love about this author's work. She is not afraid to get messy with subjects which people try to ignore or avoid. Her characters deal with real, ugly situations and is definitely not perfect and makes a lot of mistakes. Ronie Kendig will sometimes force her readers to face the ugly truth in the world out there, but still on an entertaining and suspenseful way through her stories.
Even though I loved Stone, I have to say Canyon again stole the show. As soon as he appeared on the scene, he had me laughing and he is just one memorable character you can't help to love!
“Brighton eyed Stone. "Were there a lot of beautiful women?" Canyon laughed. "We're Metcalfes. Of course there were.”
“I'm not known for waffles, punk." "Yeah, well, keep perfecting those skills - like tonight - and you will be.”
“Act strange? He is strange. He's a Metcalfe!”
Brooke and Willow also intrigued me, and I hope Canyon and Leif will make a few more appearances. Bring on Book 2!
I enjoyed this and rating it 4.5 - there was a few choices made by Stone which kept me from giving it 5 stars.
Readers who enjoyed Susan May Warren's Montana Marshall series will definitely enjoy this one.
*I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.*
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About the book:
She cost him everything. Now, he’s forced to protect her.
Stone Metcalfe embodies the Metcalfe legacy—blue eyes, an unfair amount of good looks, and hardcore patriot-laced character. But a foolish lapse in judgment dismantles his name and career. Humiliated and furious, he retreats to his mountain lodge to hide from media hounds and eke out a new life. However, one phone call from an old Army buddy upends Stone’s best-laid plans.
Supermodel Brighton Buchanan had designers and men eating out of her hand until a terrible mistake trapped her in the soul-eating world of human trafficking. Years later, she is used by her captors to take down the best man she’s ever known. The man she loves. Hope lost, she’s unexpectedly freed—and thrown back into Stone’s life. Being forgiven is out of the question considering how much he hates her.
Believing danger and her are one wrong move away, Brighton will do anything to keep him from being ruined again—even if it means going back to that life. As everything is falling apart and threats mount against Brighton, Stone realizes forgiveness is the easy part. Protecting her—and his heart—is another story.
Stone Metcalfe embodies the Metcalfe legacy—blue eyes, an unfair amount of good looks, and hardcore patriot-laced character. But a foolish lapse in judgment dismantles his name and career. Humiliated and furious, he retreats to his mountain lodge to hide from media hounds and eke out a new life. However, one phone call from an old Army buddy upends Stone’s best-laid plans.
Supermodel Brighton Buchanan had designers and men eating out of her hand until a terrible mistake trapped her in the soul-eating world of human trafficking. Years later, she is used by her captors to take down the best man she’s ever known. The man she loves. Hope lost, she’s unexpectedly freed—and thrown back into Stone’s life. Being forgiven is out of the question considering how much he hates her.
Believing danger and her are one wrong move away, Brighton will do anything to keep him from being ruined again—even if it means going back to that life. As everything is falling apart and threats mount against Brighton, Stone realizes forgiveness is the easy part. Protecting her—and his heart—is another story.
About the author:
Also see: Author Discovery: Ronie Kendig
Ronie Kendig is an award-winning, bestselling author who grew up an Army brat. After thirty years of
marriage, she and her hunky hero are adventuring on the East coast, a short train ride from NYC with their retired military working dog and their Stealth Golden. Ronie’s degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of raw, broken characters.
Since launching onto the publishing scene, Ronie’s Rapid-Fire Fiction has hit the CBA Bestseller List, won the prestigious Christy Award, the RT Reviewers' Choice Award (twice), the HOLT Medallion, the IRCA, and FamilyFiction’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ronie loves people and helping other writers through speaking, workshops, and/or mentoring. Find Ronie at www.roniekendig.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rapidfirefiction) , Twitter (@roniekendig), GoodReads, and Instagram (www.instagram.com/kendigronie ).
marriage, she and her hunky hero are adventuring on the East coast, a short train ride from NYC with their retired military working dog and their Stealth Golden. Ronie’s degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of raw, broken characters.
Since launching onto the publishing scene, Ronie’s Rapid-Fire Fiction has hit the CBA Bestseller List, won the prestigious Christy Award, the RT Reviewers' Choice Award (twice), the HOLT Medallion, the IRCA, and FamilyFiction’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ronie loves people and helping other writers through speaking, workshops, and/or mentoring. Find Ronie at www.roniekendig.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rapidfirefiction) , Twitter (@roniekendig), GoodReads, and Instagram (www.instagram.com/kendigronie ).
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