Reviews

Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae

rooskie87's review

4.0

This is my first read by this author and I enjoyed this alot.
Was pretty fast paced, coming in at just under 200 pages so made for a quick read as well. Was a really great story but i felt I wanted more in some places but thats me being greedy. I liked these two alot but felt Theo was a little too much at times but again a quick read so I understood a little bit as to why.

I cant wait to read more in this series!

_clquiles_06_'s review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

5.0

What do you do when justice can’t be served?!

Tia ran and changed her life and her habits and recreated herself, her past however was right around the corner.

This is one of my most enjoyable books this month.

It is full of adventure and suspense.

I love a good male MC that saves the day.

This is book one of a series and I am so excited to know more.

There is a slight trigger warning but it is not devastating.

Just enough of the hold my breath moments that have you excited to reach the last page.

I loved watching the relationship that Tia builds within her self and her savior.

Ooooooo the cover does not do it justice you can feel that heat building but …..

Well written, quick and enticing.

I’m honestly stuck between four and five stars but i deserves hype.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Stalking

maustinreviewer's review

fast-paced

5.0

 

This was a great 5 star read.
Sofia (Tia) has a secret, a secret that she holds very closely. But when she gets a text her fears come crashing down on her again. She is a little jumpy and cautious of her surroundings when she meets Theo. When Theo see’s her he is immediately drawn to her and wants to get to know her better. He has also seen something in her eyes that has pulled his detective instincts to the forefront. Who is she and why is she scared?

Of course Theo is persistent and finally gets Sofia to go on a date. Things take off from here. The chemistry between them comes off the pages. Sofia is slowly starting to trust Theo, although his career makes her nervous. Can she learn to fully trust him and get a HEA?
This was a great suspenseful romance and I can’t wait to read more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

 

dahnielle_hibbert's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

A fast paced romantic drama that leaves very little to the imagination. While I think the author had a great idea for a plot there are a few plot holes and it feels like some of the characters didn’t get as fully fleshed out as they should have. That said it’s not a bad story. 

I love the way Sofia/Tia’s character plays off the plot and off Theo. Domestic violence never ends well but Sofia has gone into hiding to protect herself. When she meets Theo sparks fly. When she starts receiving frightening text messages Theo pulls out all the stops to keep her safe. 

Overall a good read! I am excited to see where this author takes us for book 2. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

mrscorbin89's review

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

5.0

This book was purely one of the most amazing romance/suspense novels that I have read in a long time. This book was full of a whirl wind romance, drama, suspense, friendship and so much more that I found it increasingly hard to put it down. Tia (Sophia) is running from her abusive cop ex boyfriend and his goons. She crashes into hot sexy Theo who also happens to be a cop. Will Theo spook her or will she fall for his sexy smile, and dreamy eyes? When Theo finds out about her past and that Dane is trying to find her, will he take care of her or will he run away? You’ll have to read this amazing romance/suspense novel to find out what happens between Sophia and Theo. Trust me you won’t regret it. 

crystaljimenez's review

fast-paced

This is my fist read for this Author. This book for me, was way too fast paced. There was a good base to the story, but it was really rushed and a little unbelievable. 
Tia and Theo had a love at first sight meeting, but with her past she was not easy to trust. Theo knows she is scared of something and wants to help her, but has to get Tia to trust him first so he can find out what is wrong. 
Like a said, this book is fast paced, but a HEA  

roxsannel's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

5.0

 

Sofia (Tia) is a woman who is hiding from her past, a dangerous past and she thought that after a year in hiding, she may be finally free from that which haunts her, but when she receives a text reminding her that there is no escape. Theo is a Detective who is recovering from a deadly wound and trying to keep focussed on that so that he can get back to work sooner rather than later. 

 

One one snowy day near Christmas, it starts out as any other day, however, when Sofia and Theo literally bump into each other when Sofia isn't concentrating and her phone shoots out of her hand as a consequence, this leads Theo to give it back to her and it is at this moment that their lives change. Their eyes connect and everything around them is forgotten as she becomes tongue tied and he just tries to get an answer from her, but the spell is broken when reality comes back in and they carry on with their day. 

 

The only problem is that they bump into each other again, however, as soon as Sofia finds out that he is a detective, her walls slam down and she shuts him out, but he is not going to give up on her that easily and it doesn't help that Sofia cannot stop thinking about Theo, despite the fact that he is a cop. Neither of them can deny that their is an attraction there, but danger lies around every corner for them. Will Sofia open her heart again despite everything pointing to the contrary opinion and will Theo be able to convince Sofia that he is not what she expects a Detective to be? This is a fast paced romance which is action packed and full of twists and turns which will keep you hooked and on the edge of your seat throughout. 

desjmom's review

5.0

The first book of a series really sets a tone for what is to come, and let me just say I am now super excited for the next book! Sophia (Tia) is hiding from her ex when she literally runs into Theo. The attraction is mutual and intense. Can she trust him? Can he help her live again? I loved this story. It was fast paced and awesome.

julesherb's review

emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

4.0

 This book was a great read, with plenty always happening, it is quite fast paced. Wonderful characters draw you into the sometimes very intense storyline making you feel a part of the story. I was definitely on the side of the two main characters Sofia and Theo while also hoping something really terrible would happen to the bad guy of the story! I decided very early in the story that he absolutely deserved something really bad while Sofia and Theo deserved a very HEA. To me it is the sign of a truly great author, when the characters become real to you as you read along 

tytanmom23's review

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

5.0

 Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae. This is a super fast paced Contemporary Romance. Its a great read. Its the story of Tia aka Sophia who is running from her past life. She has a secret that no one knows and she's tried to get as far away from her past as she can. With that being said when she needs a friend or family member they aren't there. She really doesn't have anyone she can count on. When she runs into Theo ( literally) she is so attracted but she knows she doesn't need that distraction. Theo is a detective who is on light duty and when he meets Tia he is smitten but he knows he doesn't need that in his life right now. Especially since she has baggage and he can tell she's hiding something. Theo is determined to do anything he can to keep her safe! This book is a page turner and I can't wait for the next one!