The Life You Stole (Life #2) by Jewel E Ann-Review & Excerpt Tour
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 20, 2020
Sex. Lies. Revenge.
On the heels of a devastating loss, Evelyn fights to put her life back together.
Only … part of her husband belongs to another woman, and the devil owns her soul.
“If you tell her the lie, I will tell her the truth.”
When her best friend goes to great lengths to protect Evelyn from destruction and devastation, mistakes are made, lines are crossed, and all trust is shattered.
“We weren’t unbreakable. I just needed to believe we weren’t unrepairable.”
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REVIEW:THE LIFE YOU STOLE is the second and final instalment in Jewel E Ann’s contemporary, adult LIFE transcendental, preternatural duet focusing on paramedic and ski instructor Ronin Alexander, and chemist/soap maker Evelyn ‘Evie’ Taylor, and their friends Governor Graham Porter and his fiancé Lila. THE LIFE YOU STOLE should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book one THE LIFE THAT MATTERED.
WARNING: Due to the nature and content of the story line premise THE LIFE YOU STOLE may contain triggers, and therefore may not be suitable for more sensitive readers.
NOTE: If you have not read THE LIFE THAT MATTERED, there may be some spoilers in my review.
Told from four first person perspectives (Evie, Ronin, Graham and Lila) THE LIFE YOU STOLE follows in the aftermath of a skiing accident that left Lila struggling to survive, and Ronin permanently connected to Evie’s best friend. Ronin Alexander is a ski instructor/ paramedic, and struggles with in the wake of every life he has to save but Ronin is compelled by the recent rescue of Lila, a rescue that will damage and destroy his relationship with his wife.
Jewel E Ann pulls the reader into a unique and startling story line of friendship and betrayal; of what ifs and whys; of vengeance, power, and control. THE LIFE YOU STOLE will be a difficult read for many readers as the content is dark and raw, emotional and powerful. The struggles are real; the pain is palpable; the heart break and torment a punch to the gut. A dramatic and intense story of hatred and love; of secrets and lies; of one man’s battle between life and death. THE LIFE YOU STOLE is a fantastic, amazing and wondrous psychological thriller with a paranormal edge that will keep you on the edge of you seat.
Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one THE LIFE THAT MATTERED
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Reviewed by Sandy
“It’s not even seven.” I tucked my bare feet beneath me, still wearing my navy skirt suit and silk scarf—my long hair in loose curls down my back and around my shoulders just like Graham liked it.
He took calculated steps toward me, completely untying his tie, letting it drop to the floor before working the buttons to his starchy white shirt. I tried to forget my internet search, not that it mattered because I couldn’t hide anything from my husband. He elicited a warring of emotions from me. An icy tingle slithered along my spine, making every muscle rigid, while the warmth in my heart fed on the way my pulse reacted to his proximity, the way it always had done. That never changed. It was how I knew we weren’t broken.
“Did you miss me?” He smirked, shrugging off his shirt, revealing his defined torso—abs for days beneath a thin smattering of dark hair on his chest.
I was the envy of so many women. Every day I reminded myself of that.
“Nice scarf.” He knelt in front of the chair.
I returned a nervous smile, hoping the man before me was the man I loved. Graham untied the scarf, sliding it from my neck as slowly as he’d slid off his tie just seconds earlier. The scarf floated to the floor. Gentle fingers swept my hair off my shoulders, exposing my neck.
With the same feather’s touch, he traced the bruises. “It’s nothing …” His lips replaced his fingers, kissing my neck. “You’re fine. Right?”
I wanted to believe him. Could denial become truth if we just believed hard enough?
“I’m fine,” I murmured, closing my eyes.
“Want me to show you how much I missed you?” he whispered next to my ear.
Was he asking me for permission? Governor Graham demanded me. Pre-marriage, pre-Governor Graham asked … begged me to surrender to him.
Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor.
With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business.
After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the Contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing.
When she’s not donning her cape and saving the planet one tree at a time, she enjoys yoga with friends, good food with family, rock climbing with her kids, watching How I Met Your Mother reruns, and of course…heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, panty-scorching novels.
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Great review, Sandy. Looks like an exciting finish to this thriller.
Wonderful review, Sandy. I love the premise of this duet.
Fantastic review, looks like an emotional series.
Thanks for the wonderful review and excerpt Sandy.
Great review, thanks Sandy. Congratulations to Jewel E Ann on the new release.
Good review. Thank you Sandy.
Another great review, thanks.
Wonderful review and excerpt. Congratulations to Jewel E Ann.
sounds great, thanks sandy.
Fantastic review and great exceprt, thanks.
Terrific review, Sandy. This duet sounds great, and a must read for me.