Run to Me: A Novel [Mass Market Paperback]

Christy Reece (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 23, 2009

ONE LAST CHANCE

Driven by grief and fury, Shea Monroe, an operative for Last Chance Rescue, goes deep undercover, vowing vengeance against the man who killed her husband. Instead, she ends up a captive and the unwilling weapon of a vicious human trafficker. But then she is rescued from her den of terror and shame by her husband’s best friend, Ethan Bishop, a man Shea feels irrevocably drawn to, despite her having lost all memory of her life before she was captured.

Having saved Shea from a madman, Ethan will do anything to keep her safe, but he can’t allow the feelings he once had for her to resurface. While recovering from her ordeal and regaining her lost memory, Shea begins to fall for Ethan. But the treachery and tragedies of the past won’t leave either of them alone. And from Mexico, a monster has sent his foot soldiers to seize Shea–using a weapon beyond anyone’s worst nightmare.

Editorial Reviews

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"So well written it literally gives you chills...a magnificent end to an amazing trilogy." —Coffee Time Romance & More

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 (June 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345505441
• ISBN-13: 978-0345505446
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.9 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 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.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Bookmarks from Wild on Books!, June 23, 2009

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Natalie S "ns65" (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Run to Me: A Novel (Last Chance Rescue Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)

Shea Monroe has been missing from her job at Last Chance Rescue for six months. An agent with the ability to negotiate, Shea's presence has been missed but since her husband just died, the men and women who know her think she is just grieving - until they are given information and video proof of her aiding with a kidnapping. Fearing the worst, that she has gone rogue, LCR's director knows of only one person he can trust to find her and get her out of the situation she is in - her former lover, and the man who broke her heart, Ethan Bishop.

Ethan Bishop deliberately let Shea Monroe go and when she married his best friend, he figured he got what he deserved. Deep down inside he knows that he is not worthy of someone like Shea but telling his heart is another matter. When one of LCR's operatives shows up on his mountain with a mission for him, Ethan's first instinct is to refuse - that is, until he finds out that Shea is missing and evidently now working for the enemy. Knowing that there is no way his Shea would turn and deliberately harm another human being, Ethan agrees to find and bring Shea home. He has no idea the woman he finds will be nothing like the woman he remembers.

Three times the charm with Christy Reece's RUN TO ME. If you thought the first two books, RETURN TO ME and RESCUE ME were awesome, then run, don't walk, and grab RUN TO ME right this minute!

Ethan Bishop is his own worst enemy. For things that happened in his past, he has spent over fifteen years doubting his own worth. Shea is the only bright light in his life and because of feelings of inadequacy; he did his best to make her hate him. And he thought it worked. However, his feelings never changed and unbeknownst to him, Shea's didn't either. His rescue of Shea was perilous and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time never knowing if they would be caught or not. Watching Shea's feelings return and seeing Ethan's heart break over and over took me on an emotional roller coaster I didn't want to end.

RUN TO ME affected me in many ways - most of all it reminded me of how strong the human spirit is. Love is the greatest gift two people can experience and Shea's love for Ethan remained the catalyst of this remarkable romantic suspense. I am praying that this isn't the last we will see of these remarkable men and women of Last Chance Rescue!

Natalie S.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Running on empty after racing through Last Chance Trilogy!, June 4, 2010

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Romantic Glutton (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Run to Me: A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm definitely addicted to Christy Reece's Last Chance Rescue series. In the third installment of the series, we find operative Shea Monroe has seemingly "gone bad"... meaning, she's turned traitor and joined the dark side. Operative Ethan Bishop has a job to do- go in and collect Shea and return her to Last Chance for either questioning or rescue.

Fortunately, the rescue is fairly easy and happens within mere chapters. However, nothing else in this book is easy. Not to read and certainly not for the characters. Shea has been dosed with a highly dangerous cocktail of drugs that have completely erased her memory and turned her into, basically, a trainable zombie that will do anything for her "master"-- one of the creepiest villains I have EVER had the pleasure to read about. (This guy pretty much tops the cake in fantasy bad guy world.)

Shea and Ethan have a long road in front of them - not only a horrendous bad guy to take down but also a myriad of obstacles in front of them to overcome. Not only is Shea's healing and re-learning process grueling (especially emotionally) but the bag guys are in rough and persistent pursuit. The anxiety and tension is high in this gripping page turner. The plot is a bit out-of-this-world and fantastical, but I dare you to convince me NOT to lose myself in this amazing, invented plot.

Aside from all that, you get to follow the tender and difficult (and may I say twisted and complex) love between the main characters. Actually, make that a love triangle, as it includes a third character, Cole. Ethan is an amazing alpha-hero... but I must say he frustrated me thoroughly. I still fell in love with him though... how can you not?!

The layers are numerous and ready to peel. I suggest you get started!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great ending to the series, January 7, 2010

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This review is from: Run to Me: A Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

This series just keeps getting better and better. I loved these characters and the drama/ danger surrounding them kept me from being able to put the book down. The newest trilogy, with characters connected to this one, is due out next month. I CANNOT wait!