Return to Me: A Novel [Mass Market Paperback]

Christy Reece (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 2009

DESIRED TO DEATH

Posing as an underage teenager, Samara Lyons is out to trap an online predator. Smart, fiery, and fresh off a broken engagement, Samara is up for the challenge. But this challenge might not be so easy. Her boss, Noah McCall, head of a private international corporation called Last Chance Rescue, can’t disguise his raw, physical desire for Samara–and she’s going crazy battling her own feelings for him. The middle of a high-stakes op, with the fate of dozens of innocent lives on the line, is not the time to indulge in sensual delights.

Then the sting explodes, forcing Noah to face his dark past and throwing Samara into the middle of an evil tug-of-war. Noah must confront an enemy he knows better than anyone else in the world, while Samara must find a way to stay alive. Now it’s no longer a matter of desire–it’s all about survival.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The dramatic adventures continue in the second book of hot new talent Reece's trilogy. Book two sets its sights on the founder of Last Chance Rescue, Noah McCall. Emotionally damaged by his horrendous upbringing, this hero has his heart locked down, but heroine Samara Lyons is no shrinking violet. Together, these protagonists play with life-and-death stakes, and danger emanates from every page. Take a walk on the perilous side ... you won't be disappointed! " - Romantic Times Magazine

"Return to Me is the type of book you will pick up and NEVER want to put down again. This is the second novel in this trilogy and Ms. Reece has written an amazing story of love, life, crime, and fighting for what is right. With a hero who is tormented by his past, we get to see how Noah is cold and calculating with the bad guys and soft and gentle with the victims. Samara is a tiny scrap of a girl who is mistaken for fourteen instead of the late twenties she is, and she goes about showing us exactly how tough she really is. Steamy sex scenes, intense fighting scenes, the sensation of struggling to survive, edge-of-your-seat feelings, and finding your true self make this mind-blowing book a must read story and made me a new fan of this remarkable author!" - 5 Cup Review, Coffee Time Romance & More

"The second LCR thriller is an exhilarating romantic suspense starring two kick butt champions in love." - Harriet Klausner, Merry Genre Go Round Reviews

About the Author

Christy Reece is the author of Rescue Me. She holds a BSW from the University of Memphis and is a member of Romance Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. Christy Reece lives in Alabama with her husband, two adorable canines, and one very shy turtle. Return to Me is her second novel in a three-book series.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (May 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345505433
• ISBN-13: 978-0345505439
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.9 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

More About the Author

Growing up in a tiny community in Alabama boasting only one stop sign and a gas station gave Christy ample opportunity to create daring adventures in her head. When she wasn't thinking of her story characters, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys kept her entertained and out of trouble. Later came the chills of Stephen King and the thrills of John Grisham, but the romance genre always held a strong place in her heart.

After leaving her career with a major insurance company, the characters in her head came alive again and Christy decided to write her own stories. And now, she and her characters couldn't be happier.

A member of Romance Writers of America and International Thriller Writers, Christy lives in Alabama with her husband, two incredibly cute canines and one very shy turtle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Return to Me by Christy Reece, July 26, 2009

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jjmachshev "jj" (Grovetown, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Return to Me: A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

How nice! I was afraid I would have to wait for book three to get Noah's story, but "Return to Me" delivers with all the suspense of "Rescue Me" with Noah as the hero. I had to go looking for Reece's bio, wondering if maybe she has published under another name. The good news is, this trilogy IS her first published work/s and she's already got another one (trilogy) set for publication in Feb, Mar, and Apr 2010.

Noah is the head of LCR (Last Chance Rescue). It's his baby and the only thing he lives for. He set up the organization to atone for his perceived past and even though he rarely acts an operative, he still knows every man and woman he's recruited and trained to help those who can't help themselves. But his latest case will pit Noah against a criminal he's all too familiar with and one he's not sure he can kill.

Samara thinks Noah is the MOST arrogant and irritating man she's ever met. Sure he's gorgeous, but then he opens his big, fat mouth and infuriates her! She knows when a man is attracted to her, and he IS, but she gave him his chance and he blew it. So what is he doing tracking her down now? Sure, he needs her help...to act as bait and save young teens from an online predator. Samara knows she couldn't live with herself if she doesn't help, but having to live with Noah may be too much of a price to pay. Then the evil comes closer than either of them thought, and both Noah and Samara will have to face their fears together to win.

Noah, Noah, Noah. What a yummy, heroic, and STUPID man! That's my only negative for this book. How can such an intelligent man continue to harbor such delusions? No matter how I tried I just couldn't make that fit with Noah's other characteristics and that bugged me throughout the book. Other than that...really enjoyed the whole shebang. Plot, pacing, hot sex, intrigue, action, dialogue...they all work together to form one hell of a read that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout. Now you'll just have to excuse me while I run out and pick up book three "Run to Me".

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars keeps getting better, July 31, 2009

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C. Stone "Reese" - See all my reviews
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YEAH!!! I was so excited to get Noahs story. YUMMY!!! Ms Reece has not disappointed me. This is a great 2nd installment to the series. Noah and Samara's story was every bit as good as Eden's. Noah has enlisted Samara's aid in taking down the bad guys but the plan doesnt go down that way and Samara is taken hostage. OMG, what a twist with plenty more in this romantic suspense. I read this one all the way through and was just as pleased when I reached the end. I didnt want the story to stop. Ms Reece is on my to buy list for future books. This story does not let you down.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reece knocks it out of the park, May 20, 2009

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Susanna Cornett (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Return to Me: A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

I love to read romantic suspense, and I'm always looking for new authors. Christy Reece has hit my "must buy" list! I read her first book, Rescue Me, and it was excellent, so I pre-ordered this one. It's just as good! The reviews above are good teasers for the story. I'm just going to tell you that the book is good all the way through, exciting and engrossing with characters you really connect with. And a satisfying ending. Highly recommended!