A review by mindylou
Keeping 6 by Freya Barker

5.0

2nd Read: Audiobook version. I loved the narrators. Both are favorites of mine and I actually enjoyed this book even more the second time around due to how they brought this book to life. I highly recommend the audiobook.

1st Read: Kerry is a no-nonsense and independent woman. She's 2 years fresh off a bad marriage and has learned that she can only depend on herself. She's got a bit of a chip on her shoulders when her and Damian meet again 2 years later but some of the was due to their previous encounter.

Damian is a bit of a player. His job is more important than a relationship but it's not in your face in this book. He meets up with Kerry and while it is rocky at first, he's recognizes something special in her.

These two met 2 years prior when Damian is one of the agents that rescued Kerry from a kidnapping. While he recognized his attraction at the time, she was married and off limits. This has him focusing more on his job than her as a victim. When he walks into her book store 2 years later, Kerry is a little less inviting in her greeting due to that experience.

As you can see, this meant for a rocky beginning for this main couple. What I liked was that it was enough to be believable but not over the top to make it annoying. I enjoy reading about older couples, 40's in this case, due to more mature issues in a storyline and not unnecessary drama.

The new case that has these two reconnecting was interesting and made for an easy read. I also liked the addition of Damian's family. They brought entertainment to this couples lives as Kerry is once again in danger. Overall, a really good read.