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A review by jksh5678
Keeping 6 by Freya Barker
4.0
Even though this is only the 2nd book by Freya Barker I have read, I already know how much I like her writing style. I am a huge fan of the small town setting with a hot law enforcement officer, a sassy heroine with an interesting plot and this one had all that.
The story definitely started off with a bang. I had a feeling that there was a back story and this was a continuation of another series but it did not confuse me at all. This story definitely kept me interested throughout.
FBI Special Agent Damian Gomez was a great hero of this book. He was the agent who rescues Kerry two years prior, unfortunately he did not leave a positive impression and this sort of carries into the present. When he first sees Kerry, even bruised and bloody, he felt a connection with her but unfortunately the wedding ring on her finger deters him from acting on his attraction. Fast forward two years, he is given another chance when he happens to pop in for coffee and lo and behold there she is behind the counter. At first he tries to ignore his feelings toward Kerry, but this all changes when her life is put in danger.
Kerry Emerson is a sassy, strong and business savvy heroine of this story. She is a successful bookshop owner who dabbles in buying and selling rare books. She has moved on from a failed marriage and happy with the life she has now, even though she does feel lonely. As much as I loved how independent Kerry was, I wasn’t too fond of how she reacted to Damian in the beginning. I totally understand she had a horrible marriage and she did not want to go back to that, but her attitude was just too much. She was rude and a bit snippy with him and so stubborn but eventually she did warm up to him and saw the great guy he was.
The suspense plot was pretty interesting. Kerry becomes involved in a criminal investigation related to stolen rare books. Her bookstore is broken into and her life was put in danger in a couple of instances. Damian’s protective instinct is kicked into high gear. The storyline keeps you guessing throughout book on who the “baddie “ is, what is in that missing box and how these two headstrong characters will reach their HEA.
All in all, this was a great read, I am looking forward to reading more from Freya Barker.
The story definitely started off with a bang. I had a feeling that there was a back story and this was a continuation of another series but it did not confuse me at all. This story definitely kept me interested throughout.
FBI Special Agent Damian Gomez was a great hero of this book. He was the agent who rescues Kerry two years prior, unfortunately he did not leave a positive impression and this sort of carries into the present. When he first sees Kerry, even bruised and bloody, he felt a connection with her but unfortunately the wedding ring on her finger deters him from acting on his attraction. Fast forward two years, he is given another chance when he happens to pop in for coffee and lo and behold there she is behind the counter. At first he tries to ignore his feelings toward Kerry, but this all changes when her life is put in danger.
Kerry Emerson is a sassy, strong and business savvy heroine of this story. She is a successful bookshop owner who dabbles in buying and selling rare books. She has moved on from a failed marriage and happy with the life she has now, even though she does feel lonely. As much as I loved how independent Kerry was, I wasn’t too fond of how she reacted to Damian in the beginning. I totally understand she had a horrible marriage and she did not want to go back to that, but her attitude was just too much. She was rude and a bit snippy with him and so stubborn but eventually she did warm up to him and saw the great guy he was.
The suspense plot was pretty interesting. Kerry becomes involved in a criminal investigation related to stolen rare books. Her bookstore is broken into and her life was put in danger in a couple of instances. Damian’s protective instinct is kicked into high gear. The storyline keeps you guessing throughout book on who the “baddie “ is, what is in that missing box and how these two headstrong characters will reach their HEA.
All in all, this was a great read, I am looking forward to reading more from Freya Barker.