A Furious Man
Appalachian Star, #5
by Deanndra Hall
Release Date: March 12th 2024
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A horrific past can threaten the future …

REBOOT

Reluctance.

They say chivalry is dead, and I had to learn that truth the hard way. Helping when you're not wanted doesn't play out the way you think. Sometimes, more damage comes with it. So, I lay low and try not to get involved. Do my job, and that's all.

As an Appalachian STAR EMT, I've seen my fair share of atrocities and destruction, but none so horrendous as the whirlwind of chaos that one woman brings into play. Not only does she take a tumble on the docks, but then, she more than destroys every meal she attempts to serve where she waits tables. Despite her clumsy nature and apologetic demeanor, everything about this woman intrigues me. And now, I'm bound and determined to get closer to her.

MAVIS

Reluctance.

My life is in shambles, a series of one mishap or misstep after another. After escaping my traumatic childhood and finding a new life, I thought everything would be easy from here on out. I was wrong. I'm on edge, careful and cautious, jumpy and unnerved.

When the handsome EMT helps me find employment more suitable for me, I slowly begin to let down my guard, not truly ready to let a stranger into my life—or into my heart. But after my past comes barreling back, threatening to hurt others just as they hurt me, I snap.

They're not touching one more innocent child. Not while I'm alive. My plan has flaws. But thankfully, I have a rugged and strong Furious Man on my side.

AMAZON

The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . A FURIOUS MAN (Appalachian Star, #5) . . . Can I say woooooh? This was a hard hitter. The pain of both primary characters, but for different reasons. Both Reboot/Derek and Mavis have a chance to grow something that could change both of their lives. Most only saw havoc when they saw Mavis. Reboot saw a woman that could use a little understanding. After watching the disaster that she could cause, he was wondering what job would put her at ease and move her into more comfort.

Mavis had more than herself to think of. She had to get a hold of being spooked by everything around her. She was traumatized by the very people that should have protected her.

The formed family certainly beats the natural family. I want to go back and read more of what was behind many of the other characters/couples.

Beautiful tribute to a long lost family member. Read the author's info at the beginning of the story. She tells the significance of a character's name.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:

Easy-to-read Entertaining Wonderful characters Realistic Romantic Found family Strong friendships Community Second chance(s)

Deanndra Hall is a working author living in the far western end of the beautiful Bluegrass State with her husband of over 35 years and small menagerie of weird little dogs. When she’s not writing, she’s editing. When she’s doing neither of those two things, she’s having dinner with friends, spending time with family, kayaking, eating chocolate, drinking beer or moonshine, or looking for something that she put in the wrong place and can’t seem to find (which is pretty much everything she owns).