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finding Reese. a SAFELIGHT novel vol.2
Adult
Contemporary Romance with Mature Content
Writer:
Imy Santiago
Date of
Publication: May 26, 2015
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finding Reese.
Hope
Breeds Life...
Sometimes
destiny and fate have a weird way of reminding us of our inescapable
vulnerability, but more importantly our inexorable humanity. Life is fleeting,
and what little time we have left in this world, we must make do with what we
have, and cherish those whom we love by our side.
Fresh back
from the Jackson Reese Press Tour, sports journalist Catalina Pardo rushes back
to British Columbia after receiving unexpected and distressing news. With the
help of award winning photographer Stryder Martynus, Catalina is determined to
prevent the news of tragedy and heartbreak from governing her life again.
Together
they will embark on a new journey of introspection to overcome the ghosts and
raw emotions of their pasts−on a long and unpredictable road full of
complicated circumstances−to find healing, hope and salvation.
The
smallest of gifts−like a friendship bracelet−have the power to save your life,
and unlike fairy tales, happy endings are seldom guaranteed...
*Adult
Contemporary Romance with Mature Content−Due to strong language and sexual content,
this book is not suitable for readers under the age of eighteen.*
finding Reese.
It’s such a peaceful feeling,
trekking down the mountain−hearing the sounds of your board scraping against
the snow, the light spray of powder landing all over your goggles and going up
your nose. These are the little things that mean so much to me when I’m riding.
I enjoy the silence as I become one with nature. It fills my soul with feelings
I can’t even begin to describe.
But there’s something off about this line in particular. There’s
an eerie feeling I simply can’t shake off. Maybe I’m just over-thinking things,
or Rob’s resistance this morning somehow shook all of my confidence away, but a
part of me feels this could be it.
A loud crack on the side of the mountain straightens my spine,
followed by a shrill scream from Chris. Looking behind him, I see a cloud of
snow and ice barreling down the mountain. The ground shakes as nature reclaims
its territory. I let out a guttural roar to warn Rem, and he looks back at the
monster behind us. I can’t see his eyes, but I can tell he’s scared by the way
he’s flailing his arms trying to figure out how to outrun it.
I journey over, trying to find a safe spot to land, and
hopefully escape the avalanche. A garbled cry for help comes from behind me,
and I turn my neck just in time to see Chris sucked into the claws of the
avalanche. “NO!” I scream, horrified.
I’ve lost all sense of place and time, but my body seems to be
taking me to safety as my board zigzags down to the west side of the mountain.
I’ve been able to avoid avalanches in the past, but this time around, I’m not
so lucky. It takes another second before the avalanche sucks me under.
My body is tossed around like a rag doll until I’m buried
beneath the snow. It’s packed in around me tightly; I can’t move my legs or
arms, and as the snow settles, it feels like I’m encased in a pool of hardened
cement. It’s becoming harder to breathe with each passing second as my body
relays to my brain my death is imminent.
My mind replays memories of my life before me like a movie, and
bitter frustrated tears stream down my face crystallizing quickly as the
freezing cold sweeps over me. I’ve always feared dying like this, trapped in
the place I love the most, in the snow. My thoughts are of my family,
especially mom and Jupiter. My tears quickly become painful sobs as the
contractions of my cries tighten the snow pack around me. Catalina... My best
friend and confidante−the news of my death will crush her.
I wrestle against the hardened blanket of snow and ice to move
my arms, and after a few seconds of unwavering persistence, my arms come free.
My hands desperately push the snow away from my chest, trying to get hold of
the radio. With shaky fingers I press the call button.
“Base, this is Jax. Do you copy? I’m trapped, but I’m okay. Can
anyone hear me?” Taking small measured breaths, I wait for a reply, but all I
get is static interference. “Base, this is Jax. I’m on the western quadrant of
the mountain. I’m alive. Can anyone hear me?” Once again, static feedback rings
in the small pocket of snow surrounding me.
No, no. This can’t be happening. My body shakes violently as the freezing cold
goes through all of my layers. I’m finding it hard to breathe, and if no one
comes soon, I’ll be dead from hypothermia.
I’m so cold I can’t feel my limbs, and the more breaths I take,
the more exhausted I become. My life as I know it hangs by a thread. Exhausted,
I close my eyes and say a prayer. I ask God to have mercy on my soul. While I’m
not the most spiritual of men, I think He’s always had my back. All the stupid
shit I’ve done, all the risks I’ve taken, and always rising from them all.
The clock is ticking. I need to dig myself out somehow and go
home. I refuse to let this be my end. Catalina−the bracelet−look for me,
please!
“Base, please. This is Jackson Reese. I’m alive. Someone come
and get me. Please,” I cry into the radio, praying someone answers. I’ll keep
trying until my dying breath. This is not how I was destined to die. Not here
and not like this.
Closing my eyes, I rest. What happens next is all in God’s
hands.
©2015 Imy
Santiago – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
finding Reese.
finding Reese.
Rating: 4.5 of 5 Heart
When I finished chasing Reese, I growled at poor Imy Santiago. I could not wait to get my hands on this book. I was dying to know what happened to my man Reese. Imy left us with a cliffie like no other at the end of the last book. Thank you good lord she left us intrigued this time but for me no major cliffie.
This book takes off exactly where the previous book ended. This book is fast paced and left my heart hammering on more than one occasion. It also left it broken on a few occasions. I love this about Imy Santiago’s writing; she writes with so much emotion and description that you think you are right there in her books with her characters.
I am not sure who grew the most in this book. Jackson and Catalina both showed so much growth throughout this book. I love these two as besties. When one needs encouragement, the other is there for them. And we cannot forget Stud aka Stryder. That man had my heart melting over and over. He had a lot of soul searching his self this book. Can I have him Imy? hehe.
“Cat, since I met you my life has changed. My world lacked color and vibrancy until you walked into that cabin the day we officially met. From that moment I saw you, an old part of me died so a new one could start living. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you, when I don’t dream of having something deeper and more profound with you. I hated who I was before I met you, and now I love the man I am when I am with you.”
~Stryder
Jackson Reese wakes up from his coma with a survivor's guilt. He broke my heart more than once when he broke down. It was so believable and spot on. I just wanted to wrap him up and love on him. Then we meet an old flame of his. Let’s just say I am not her biggest fan. But I am a fan of his coffee girl. When Jackson realizes he likes her, I was doing mini fist pumps for him. I cannot wait to see what book three brings us.
Cat and Stryder chemistry had me fanning myself like the last book. Holy moly these two are smokin’ together. I love how much love and devotion these two show each other. They always know when the other is having insecurities and help the other through them. There was a little moment in the book that I wanted to smack Stryder and throttle Oli.
If you are looking for a book filled with love, friendship, humor, and steamy scenes this book is for you. Imy Santiago does a fantastic job with getting us to fall in love with three very complex characters. She keeps us on our toes with little twist and turns to make sure we are following along.
Catch up with The SAFELIGHT Series!
chasing Reese. a SAFELIGHT novel vol.1
Adult
Contemporary Romance with Mature Content
Writer:
Imy Santiago
Date of
Publication: January 5, 2015
Cover
Design by CoverMe, Darling
chasing Reese.
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About Imy Santiago
I love to read stories about loss, heartache and redemption so
it didn't shock me when I ended up writing stories of my own revolving around
those themes. I write with my heart, using my life experiences and emotions to
dictate the tone and path in which my fictional characters embark. I believe in
the power of friendship and to always have hope because life is always full of
pleasant surprises. If you were to ask me if I consider myself an author, I would
tell you no, I am not. I'm just a girl who loves to write a good story that
makes you consider life choices and the darkness that envelopes a broken heart.
My stories are about loss, friendship, hope and love.
I hope to continue writing more books in the not so distant
future. It could be said that writing keeps me sane and brings a smile to my
face. When I’m not writing Adult Contemporary Romance novels, I’m enjoying a
quiet life with my family on Long Island New York.
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