While the beginning is a bit slow and a little confusing, it’s also intriguing in a way that keeps readers interested until it picks up speed. This story has a lot of different facets to it. There are issues of race, politics, deep abandonment issues that make the relationships more substantial. The characters have a sweet chemistry with a little dose of humor and drama that develops into more than just a hero rescuing the heroine.
Summary:
Ashely Montgomery is tired of her wealthy politician family controlling her life so she decides to take matters into her own hands and travels to Africa to volunteer in a refugee camp. Her good intentions take a dangerous turn when she’s kidnapped by Somali pirates.
Brody Baxter was a bodyguard for the Montgomery’s years ago and comes to Ashley’s rescue. Rushing in, he saves Ashley and gives her a safe place to stay out of the prying eyes of the press and her demanding parents. While recuperating in Brody’s hometown, she discovers she’s not the only one who needs to heal as they come to realize they love each other.