BURYING WATER by KA Tucker
Left for dead in the fields of rural Oregon, a young woman defies all odds and survives—but she awakens with no idea who she is, or what happened to her. Refusing to answer to “Jane Doe” for another day, the woman renames herself “Water” for the tiny, hidden marking on her body—the only clue to her past.
Left for dead in the fields of rural Oregon, a young woman defies all odds and survives—but she awakens with no idea who she is, or what happened to her. Refusing to answer to “Jane Doe” for another day, the woman renames herself “Water” for the tiny, hidden marking on her body—the only clue to her past.
Taken in by old Ginny Fitzgerald, a crotchety but kind lady living on a nearby horse farm, Water slowly begins building a new life. But as she attempts to piece together the fleeting slivers of her memory, more questions emerge: Who is the next-door neighbor, quietly toiling under the hood of his Barracuda? Why won’t Ginny let him step foot on her property? And why does Water feel she recognizes him?
Twenty-four-year-old Jesse Welles doesn’t know how long it will be before Water gets her memory back. For her sake, Jesse hopes the answer is never. He knows that she’ll stay so much safer—and happier—that way. And that’s why, as hard as it is, he needs to keep his distance. Because getting too close could flood her with realities better left buried.
The trouble is, water always seems to find its way to the surface.
This is a book you must add to your TBR. I was taken into the story from the first few pages and just could not put the book down.
There isn't too much I can really tell you about the book without giving away some major spoilers.
I really connected with Jesse. I could tell from the beginning he would do anything to keep "Water" safe. And as you read, you see their true love and connection and know that either way this goes...it's going to end in a way that will tear you apart. Beautifully written, taking you from the past to present, pulling you into a story that will leave you with the best possible book hangover.
Jesse - Then
September was a heavy month for rain. It looks like
October is competing for a record, too, because it’s pouring again tonight.
It’s only a matter of time before the car gives out on me, right here in the
middle of this deserted road. Then I’ll be just like the poor sucker on the
shoulder up ahead, his hazards flashing.
Even though I’ve already made my mind up to keep
moving, when I realize it’s a BMW Z8, my foot eases off the gas pedal. I’ve
never seen one in real life before. Probably because there are only a few
thousand in the entire country and each one would go for a pretty penny. It’s
rare and it’s fucking gorgeous.
And it has a flat tire.
“Nope.” Changing tires in the rain sucks. That rich
bastard can wait for roadside assistance to come save him. I’m sold on that
plan until my headlights catch long blond hair in the driver’s side. Twenty
feet past, my conscience takes over and I can’t help but brake. “Shit,” I
mutter, pulling off to the shoulder and slowly backing up.
No one’s getting out, but if she’s alone, she’s
probably wary. With a loud groan, I step out into the rain, yanking the hood of
my gray sweatshirt up over my head. I jog over to the passenger-side window.
Growing up with a sheriff as a father, you learn never to stand on the road,
even if there isn’t a car in sight. People get clipped all the time.
I knock against the glass.
And wait.
“Come on . . .” I mutter, my head hung low, the rain
pounding on my back feeling like a cold hose bath. It can’t be more than 40
degrees out here. Another five seconds and I’m leaving her here.
Finally the window cracks open, just enough for me to
peer through. She’s alone in the car. It’s dark, but I’m pretty sure I see
tears. I definitely see smeared black makeup. And her eyes . . . They glisten
with fear. I don’t blame her. She’s driving a high-priced car and she’s sitting
alone out here after eleven at night. And now there’s a guy in a hoodie hanging
outside her window. I adjust my tone accordingly. “Do you need help?”
I hear her swallow hard before answering, “Yes. I do.”
She sounds young, but it’s hard to tell with some women.
“Have you called Triple-A?”
She hesitates and then shakes her head.
Okay . . . not very
talkative.
She smells incredible, though, based on the flowery perfume wafting out of her
car. Incredible and rich. “Your spare’s in the trunk?”
“I . . . think so?”
I
sigh. Looks like I’m changing a tire in the pouring rain after all.
Born in small-town
Ontario, K.A. Tucker published her first book at the age of six
with the help of her elementary school librarian and a box of crayons. She is a
voracious reader, and currently resides in a quaint town outside of Toronto
with her husband, two beautiful girls, and an exhausting brood of
four-legged creatures.
One word...well maybe two...Montgomery Family. Enough said. The With Me In Seattle
series follows this tight-knit, loving family through
life's trials and tribulations with humor, passion and everlasting love. The With Me In Seattle
series is a book series that focuses on a family that lives in, you
guessed it, Seattle. Each book centers around a different couple.
COME AWAY WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #1)
Being confronted on the
beach by a sexy stranger wasn't part of Natalie Conner's plans for a
peaceful morning taking photos. And why on earth would he think she's
taking pictures of him, anyway? Who is he? One thing’s for sure, he’s
hot, and incredibly romantic, feeding Natalie’s wounded soul.
Luke Williams just wants the world to give him a break, so seeing yet another camera aimed at his face has him ready to pounce on the beauty behind the lens. When he finds out she has no idea who he is, he's intrigued and more than a little tempted by her. Natalie has a body made for sex, a sassy mouth and Luke can’t get enough of her, but he’s not ready to tell her who he really his.
Natalie is a no nonsense girl who doesn’t do well with lies and secrets. What will happen to this new relationship when she discovers what Luke’s hiding?
Luke Williams just wants the world to give him a break, so seeing yet another camera aimed at his face has him ready to pounce on the beauty behind the lens. When he finds out she has no idea who he is, he's intrigued and more than a little tempted by her. Natalie has a body made for sex, a sassy mouth and Luke can’t get enough of her, but he’s not ready to tell her who he really his.
Natalie is a no nonsense girl who doesn’t do well with lies and secrets. What will happen to this new relationship when she discovers what Luke’s hiding?
UNDER THE MISTLETOE WITH ME
(With Me in Seattle #1.5)
Isaac and Stacy
Montgomery have been married for ten years. They have a beautiful new
baby girl, Isaac’s construction business is thriving, and Stacy enjoys
being a stay at home mom, reviewing sexy romance novels for her blog.
With a very large extended family, and the many privileges they enjoy,
Stacy will be the first to admit that they are blessed beyond measure.
When suspicious phone calls and text messages begin, Stacy questions Isaac’s faithfulness for the first time in their marriage. She knows that a new baby brings changes into a relationship, but has the stress of parenthood sent Isaac into another woman’s arms, threatening to destroy their marriage?
When suspicious phone calls and text messages begin, Stacy questions Isaac’s faithfulness for the first time in their marriage. She knows that a new baby brings changes into a relationship, but has the stress of parenthood sent Isaac into another woman’s arms, threatening to destroy their marriage?
FIGHT WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #2)
Jules Montgomery is too
busy and content with her life to worry about a man, especially one
Nate McKenna. If growing up with four brothers has taught her anything,
she knows to stay away from sexy men with tattoos and motorcycles. That
goes double if he's your boss. During the one incredible night they
shared, he violated the no fraternization policy...among other things,
and it won't happen again. Jules won't risk her career for mind-blowing
sex, no matter how much her body and her damn heart keep arguing with
her.
Nate McKenna could give a shit about the no fraternizing policy. He wants Jules and he'll have her. The rules could bend around them, or be damned. He's not a man to be taken lightly, and Jules Montgomery is about to find out just how he responds to being pushed aside after the best night of sex he's ever had. She can fight all she wants, but he'll have her in his bed in the end.
Nate McKenna could give a shit about the no fraternizing policy. He wants Jules and he'll have her. The rules could bend around them, or be damned. He's not a man to be taken lightly, and Jules Montgomery is about to find out just how he responds to being pushed aside after the best night of sex he's ever had. She can fight all she wants, but he'll have her in his bed in the end.
PLAY WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #3)
Will Montgomery is a
successful professional football player and seemingly has it all. He’s
not used to being told no, and certainly doesn’t take no for an answer.
So when he turns his charms on his sister’s sexy rocker-chick friend
Meg, he’s not only turned down, but met with open hostility, piquing his
curiosity and libido. He’s determined to show her that he’s not the
arrogant jock she thinks he is, and to get her into his bed.
Megan McBride is not impressed with Will Montgomery, his fat contract, fancy car, or his arrogant public persona. She doesn’t have time for a relationship, and if she’s learned anything in life, it’s that loving means losing, so she guards her heart ferociously. But she can’t deny the overwhelming attraction to the sexy, tattooed athlete, and when Will starts breaking down her defenses and grabs hold of her heart, will she be able to admit her feelings for him, or will her troubled past cause her to lose the first man she’s ever truly loved?
Megan McBride is not impressed with Will Montgomery, his fat contract, fancy car, or his arrogant public persona. She doesn’t have time for a relationship, and if she’s learned anything in life, it’s that loving means losing, so she guards her heart ferociously. But she can’t deny the overwhelming attraction to the sexy, tattooed athlete, and when Will starts breaking down her defenses and grabs hold of her heart, will she be able to admit her feelings for him, or will her troubled past cause her to lose the first man she’s ever truly loved?
ROCK WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #4)
Front Man Leo Nash from the world-famous rock band, Nash, is the last person on earth Samantha Williams would trust. She's already learned about loving a celebrity the hard way and isn't signing up for another lesson.
Every time Sam gives Leo attitude, he wants to knock that chip off her fragile little shoulder. What the hell did he ever do to her, anyway? He's not used to women treating him like he's poisonous, and he isn't about to let her run away every time he gets close. He's had enough of people running away to last him a lifetime...when this one runs, he gives chase. But, catching Sam isn't as hard as he thought.
The sexual attraction between them is so thick, Sam can practically hold it in her hand. There's no way she can deny herself the promise of pleasure being with Leo would provide.
But, pleasure always comes with pain and when secrets are revealed and trust is challenged, who will run and who will chase?
SAFE WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #5)
Keeping others safe is
what Caleb Montgomery does. He's never had a problem taking on an
assignment, whether it was during his dangerous SEAL days or his most
recent job of training war mercenaries. But being assigned to keep
Brynna Vincent and her adorable daughters, Maddie and Josie, safe from
an unknown threat has thrown Caleb off his axis. Hot for the tall
brunette since she came back to town more than a year ago, being close
to her day in and day out is cracking Caleb's resolve to keep his hands
off her gorgeous body and his head in the mission.
Brynna is sick and tired of being afraid. All she wants is a normal, quiet life for her and her precious girls. Just as she's settling into her new home in Seattle and feeling safe again, Caleb shows up on her doorstep insisting the danger is as high as ever. But whether she needs to be sheltered from the threat in her past, or from the intense emotions she feels for the sexy, protective man sleeping in her home, remains to be seen. What will happen if Brynna and her girls fall in love with a man so broken he may not be able to protect them from the danger that threatens, much less himself?"
Brynna is sick and tired of being afraid. All she wants is a normal, quiet life for her and her precious girls. Just as she's settling into her new home in Seattle and feeling safe again, Caleb shows up on her doorstep insisting the danger is as high as ever. But whether she needs to be sheltered from the threat in her past, or from the intense emotions she feels for the sexy, protective man sleeping in her home, remains to be seen. What will happen if Brynna and her girls fall in love with a man so broken he may not be able to protect them from the danger that threatens, much less himself?"
TIED WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #6)
A man whose lifestyle is so different from her own…
Nic Dalton’s cupcake bakery is thriving. She serves both rock stars and locals alike, content with her growing business. But one adventurous night out with her best friend, Bailey, turns her life upside down. She meets a handsome stranger who makes her skin sizzle and her heart race. Their one night together is explosive and unexpected, but when he has to suddenly leave without taking her phone number, Nic resigns herself to never seeing him again.
…What will it take to trust and submit to his every desire?
Matt Montgomery is one of Seattle’s finest. He works hard, loves and protects his family fiercely, and is loyal almost to a fault.
And he has a penchant for bondage.
Matt enjoys the way a woman looks wrapped up in his ropes, and makes no apologies for his preferences. When he meets Nic at a fetish festival, the small, beautiful woman catches his eye, drawing him to her. His one night with her was everything he’s ever looked for in a partner, but is cut short because of a family emergency. Even before he sees her again weeks later, he knows he’ll never get her out of his system.
And he’ll do whatever it takes to make her his.
BREATHE WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #7)
Sometimes you meet the right person at the wrong time…
Mark Williams has loved Meredith since he was seventeen. A successful man with a strong family, he’s worked hard to move on from Meredith breaking his heart all those years ago. When his path crosses with the only woman he’s ever loved again years later, Mark knows there is nothing he won’t do to keep her in his life. But when the going gets tough, will Meredith stick around or will he lose her again?
…But true love has a way of finding its way back.
Meredith Summers is a dancer. One of the first things she learned in following her dreams is that timing is everything. She has spent the past ten years following her dream touring with mega-stars while trying to forget the high school sweetheart she left behind. Now she’s back in Seattle, running a successful dance studio with her best friend Jax and determined to move on from her gypsy past. Until the day she sees Mark Williams and time stands still. It’s as if no time has passed at all when Meredith finds herself in Mark’s arms again. The chemistry, the bonds and the love are as strong as ever and hearing Mark whisper breathe with me in her ear is a balm to her wounded soul. But will she grab onto this second chance at love, or is the timing all wrong for them again?
Mark Williams has loved Meredith since he was seventeen. A successful man with a strong family, he’s worked hard to move on from Meredith breaking his heart all those years ago. When his path crosses with the only woman he’s ever loved again years later, Mark knows there is nothing he won’t do to keep her in his life. But when the going gets tough, will Meredith stick around or will he lose her again?
…But true love has a way of finding its way back.
Meredith Summers is a dancer. One of the first things she learned in following her dreams is that timing is everything. She has spent the past ten years following her dream touring with mega-stars while trying to forget the high school sweetheart she left behind. Now she’s back in Seattle, running a successful dance studio with her best friend Jax and determined to move on from her gypsy past. Until the day she sees Mark Williams and time stands still. It’s as if no time has passed at all when Meredith finds herself in Mark’s arms again. The chemistry, the bonds and the love are as strong as ever and hearing Mark whisper breathe with me in her ear is a balm to her wounded soul. But will she grab onto this second chance at love, or is the timing all wrong for them again?
FOREVER WITH ME (With Me in Seattle #8)
Dominic Salvatore
seemingly has everything a man could want. He’s found a new relationship
with his father and the entire Montgomery family. His vineyard, Cuppa
di Vita, is a success. There’s only one thing that eludes him: a certain
driven, intelligent, and sexy as hell blonde named Alecia.
Alecia works tirelessly building her event planning business. It’s the most important part of her life. Despite the beautiful, lavish weddings she organizes, Alecia is convinced that the idea of true love is a myth. While Dominic is a sexy, intriguing man, welcoming the handsome Italian into her bed, and her life, is a risk she’s not so sure she’s willing to take.
However Dominic isn’t used to taking no for an answer, and it’s not long before these two are burning up the sheets and discovering a connection that neither can deny. But will it be strong enough to last forever?
Alecia works tirelessly building her event planning business. It’s the most important part of her life. Despite the beautiful, lavish weddings she organizes, Alecia is convinced that the idea of true love is a myth. While Dominic is a sexy, intriguing man, welcoming the handsome Italian into her bed, and her life, is a risk she’s not so sure she’s willing to take.
However Dominic isn’t used to taking no for an answer, and it’s not long before these two are burning up the sheets and discovering a connection that neither can deny. But will it be strong enough to last forever?
New York Times and USA Today
Bestselling author Kristen Proby is the author of the bestselling With
Me In Seattle series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong
characters who love humor and have a strong sense of loyalty and
family. Her men are the alpha type; fiercely protective and a bit bossy,
and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for
themselves. Kristen lives in Montana, where she enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps.WEBSITE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | GOODREADS
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