Title: His Return
Author: Sheila Kell
Genre: Second Chance Romance, Brother’s Best Friend Romance, Romantic Suspense
Book Blurb:
A sensually suspenseful novel of second chances by bestselling and award-winning author Sheila Kell
“Wow! Can Ms. Kell tell a great story.” –InD’tale Magazine
Can his past actions deny him the chance to reunite with the woman of his dreams? In Sheila’s compelling novel of secrets and unrequited love, a resilient operative and a determined accountant must confront whether their past will shape their future.
Jake Cavanaugh, wounded and burdened by regret, is unable to shake off the haunting memories of the fateful night when he lost everything dear to him. He has kept his distance for four long years, plagued by doubt about his choices.
After a long absence, he returns to find the woman he once left in grave danger. As they unravel the web of corruption, their passion reignites. However, they soon realize that danger is closer than they ever imagined. Jake is willing to risk it all to make things right.
My Review:
Jake left Emily once but he’s back. Can he prove to Emily his love has never wavered? Most importantly, can Jake protect Emily from the danger that’s closing in? His Return is a pulse-pounding second-chance romantic suspense. Sheila Kell is back with another outstanding installment in her HIS series. I connected with the characters right away. The narration is descriptive while infusing emotional angst throughout the story. The action blends with the suspense and romance to make this an unforgettable book.
Let’s start with the characters. Emily is a strong heroine who’s gone through her fair share of heartache. She’s been in love with Jake, her brother’s best friend, since she was a young girl. When her brother discovered them together, he kicked Jake out of their home. That was four years ago. Emily is not sure what to make of Jake’s return. She must protect her heart, right? I really loved reading Emily’s story. She’s well-written and her reactions are authentic. She’s emotional but I like that in my heroines. It’s easier to relate to her that way.
Jake is a hero among heroes. He’s made a lot of mistakes and now it’s time for him to make things right. Sheila Kell writes him with nerves of steel. Any romance reader will swoon over him. Time doesn’t heal all wounds but for Jake, he’s willing to do whatever it takes.
The romance features quite a few tropes including second chance, unrequited love, brother’s best friend and more. There’s a lot of tension and fevered emotion but it’s all worth it in the end.
Sheila Kell has another must-read on her hands. Her writing is flawless. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Sheila Kell writes about the romantic men who leave women’s hearts pounding with a happily ever after built on memorable, adrenaline-pumping stories. Her debut novel, His Desire (HIS Series #1), launched as an Amazon #1 romantic suspense bestseller, later winning the Readers’ Favorite award for best romantic suspense novel.
As a Southern girl who has left behind her days with the U.S. Air Force, and as a University Vice President, she can usually be found on the Mississippi coast, where she lives with her cats and all the strays that magically find her front door. When she isn’t writing, she has her nose in a good book, is dealing with the woodland critters who enjoy her back porch, or is wishing she had a genie to do her bidding.
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Reviewed by: Nancy