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Random Acts [Kindle Edition]

Alison Stone
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Second chances can have a terrible sense of timing.

As a child, watching her mother always pick the wrong man left Danielle Carson wary of opening her heart to anyone—except Patrick Kingsley. But circumstances came between them and left Danielle with a broken heart. Now she buries the pain of what might have been by channeling all her energy into her career. When a family crisis brings her back to her hometown, she is forced to face the past—and the disturbing fact that her sister’s car accident was staged to mask a brutal beating.

A police officer and widower, Patrick guards his heart as fiercely as he guards his beloved daughter. Seeing Danielle again unexpectedly reignites their old flame, but no way will he introduce a woman into his daughter’s life. Certainly not one whose values on faith and family are so different from his own.

Despite their best intentions, they are drawn together—until Danielle learns Patrick had a hand in putting her sister in harm’s way. Her fragile trust is crushed, but Patrick is the only man who can help her stop the villain before everything they both love is destroyed. Faith, family…and their second chance at forever.

Warning: This title contains a shadowy criminal, dark family secrets, meddling family, and a heroine who’s determined to show her old crush that she’s moved on. Or has she?



Editorial Reviews

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"Built with elements of suspense, emotion, a little bit of inspiration, and characters that are well worth reading about, Ms. Stone creates a heartwarming and intriguing tale in RANDOM ACTS. The pacing flows great, there's not a moment that's dull and I was left guessing until the very end." ~ Long and Short Reviews.
"This romance with a slightly inspirational flavor is recommended for readers who are looking for a sweet, "clean" romance that still packs an emotional punch." ~ Library Journal Reviews.
"I love it when a story grabs me in the first paragraph and puts me right there IN the story." ~ Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

Book Description

Bitter experience left Danielle hesitant to open her heart. When a family crisis brings her home, the hard-nosed attorney is forced face the man that let her get away. And that her sister’s accident was staged to mask a beating.
Though Patrick guards his heart, seeing Danielle again reignites their old flame. But no way will he bring her into his daughter’s life, not when her values on faith and family are so different from his own. Yet they must work together to bring a criminal to justice before everything is destroyed—including their second chance at forever.

Product Details

  • File Size: 372 KB
  • Print Length: 180 pages
  • Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (April 24, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00795G1X4
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,233 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
The plot keeps the reader intrigued and guessing with all it's twists and turns. Summer Reader  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
It's touching, engaging and well written. LAS Reviewer     
It was a sweet romance that almost veered into inspirational territory, yet still told a good romantic suspense story. Marlene @ Reading Reality  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Read April 27, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Tragedy can lead you back home, love can keep you there. What leads Danielle home is her sister. What could possibly get her to stay? A little bit of love with an old crush and his ever so adoring daughter. Random Acts pulls two people together with a past and dares them not to go with the urge to just give in.

Danielle's job in a big city keeps her busy. Enough not to come home and visit more with her sister and grandmother. Isn't that the way in many small town stories? There's always something that makes someone run, and it's one thing that brings them back and plays with their emotions about whether or not to stay. Danielle won't abandon her sister, though, who needs some support and protection after an accident.

Patrick is a great hero, and I fell in love with his daughter, Ava, immediately. The two have been through so much loss and heartache, and Ava takes a shine to Danielle from the get go. Patrick can't stay away from her either, and it has nothing to do with investigating her sister's situation.

Built with elements of suspense, emotion, a little bit of inspiration, and characters that are well worth reading about, Ms. Stone creates a heartwarming and intriguing tale in Random Acts. The pacing flows great, there's not a moment that's dull, and I was left guessing until the very end. With a great cast of characters from the leading couple to the secondary, I enjoyed the feeling of being part of a family that though they'd suffered a loss, had a chance to find love again despite the odds. And through a little faith and love, Danielle and Patrick begin to see a new light at the end of the tunnel.

Overall, I enjoyed this book very much. It's touching, engaging and well written. Readers can come away at the end of this story feeling satisfied. If you enjoy a romantic suspense story with some inspirational elements, come visit these wonderful characters in Random Acts.

Originally posted at LAS Romance Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading July 15, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had really been looking forward to summer and a chance to read Random Acts. It didn't disappoint. The romantic suspense story has characters that are charming, well developed, and engaging as they are dealing with the life choices they have made and where those have lead them. The plot keeps the reader intrigued and guessing with all it's twists and turns. This author really knows how to tell a story! I couldn't put the book down, and I didn't want it to end. I will definitely be seeking out other books by this author and will be recommending this book to friends and family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You had me at "the protector" May 31, 2012
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Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Random Acts" compelled me to write my first amazon book review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I haven't read many "sweet" romance novels so I was unsure of the genre of writing. The book was recommended by a friend whose judgement I trust. I was impressed by the way the writer added certain religious beliefs of the characters without hitting you over the head with it. Their beliefs were just a part that complimented the story. I felt like I truly knew these characters by the way the author let us into their lives. I loved the suspense (which I am partial to) part of this book and was guessing right up to the very end. I can't wait for this author's next book. I have already recommended her to family and friends who like me enjoyed her writings.
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More About the Author

Alison Stone left snowy Buffalo, New York and headed a thousand miles south to earn an industrial engineering degree at Georgia Tech in Hotlanta. Go Yellow Jackets! She loved the South, but true love brought her back North.

After the birth of her second child, Alison left Corporate America for full-time motherhood. She credits an advertisement for writing children's books for sparking her interest in writing. She never did complete a children's book, but she did have success writing articles for local publications before finding her true calling, writing romantic suspense.

Alison lives in Western New York with her husband of twenty years and their four children where the summers are absolutely gorgeous and the winters are perfect for curling up with a good book--or writing one.

Besides writing, Alison keeps busy volunteering at her children's schools, driving her girls to dance, and watching her boys race motocross.

Website: AlisonStone.com
Twitter: @Alison_Stone

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