Sanctuary on Victoria Island

 

Sanctuary on Victoria Island

by Karen Andover

 

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GENRE: Romantic Suspense

 

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BLURB:

 

 

Victoria Island is an idyllic place to live and work. Or so Emma Rutledge had always thought. Working for her family’s property company, she enjoys professional success. But her personal life is more complicated. She struggles to move past her childhood infatuation with Donovan, her brother’s best friend, and to cope with his callous rejection of her feelings.

 

But things are not always as they seem on the picturesque island. The sunny and peaceful haven conceals dangerous secrets. When Emma unexpectedly stumbles across the darker side of life, her life is threatened.

 

Donovan Evans is leaving the military after fifteen years and returning home to Victoria Island. He is ready to start the next chapter of his life with a different job and the hope for a new relationship. But old hurts frustrate his plan. And unforeseen violence transforms his priorities. Suddenly Emma and Donovan have more at stake than getting past their troubled history. They must work together to say alive.

 

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EXCERPT

 

“I’m not sure I’m up for going out.”

 

Donovan reached out to touch her but thought better of it and let his hand drop. “It doesn’t have to be right away. It can wait until you’re well again.”

 

Emma looked up at him briefly, then returned her attention to the vegetables on the chopping board. “I just—” She broke off, swallowing deeply. “I just don’t know that it would be a good idea.” She set the knife down and combined the vegetables and marinade in the bowl, which added a liquid sheen to the contents. Donovan let out a breath he hadn’t even realized he was holding. He hadn’t felt this awkward since he appeared to represent his first client at a court martial and the judge called him on the carpet for not being properly prepared. He looked at her resignedly. “Maybe we can talk again in a few days?” he quietly asked. He swallowed the sudden lump in his throat. He wasn’t going to give up. Nothing worthwhile ever came easily.

 

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Karen Andover is an author of romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and science fiction.  Karen lives an idyllic island life and her goal is to share her happy place with readers one book at a time.  She lives in Florida with her family and rescue pup.

 

www.karenandover.com

 https://www.facebook.com/karenandover

https://www.amazon.com/Sanctuary-Victoria-Island-Book-ebook/dp/B0BQGTFFWJ/ref=sr_1_1

 

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

 

 

 

Karen Andover will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

 

 

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