Hailey's Haven by Laura Scott

Hailey's Haven
by Laura Scott

ISBN-13: 978-1949144482
Kindle: 222 pages
Publisher: Readscape Publishing
Released: May 1, 2021

Source: Free ebook.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
After escaping her abusive foster parents thirteen years ago, Hailey Donovan thought her nightmare was over. Gatlinburg Tennessee had been a safe place to live, until she's nearly hit by gunfire while hiking the Smoky Mountains. Her instincts are to avoid law enforcement, especially handsome park ranger Rock Wilson, but when more gunfire echoes around them, they're forced to work together to escape.

More attempts against Hailey convinces her to leave the city to start over someplace new. Rock talks her into staying and fighting against the unknown assailant. Rock senses Hailey has been traumatized in the past, and is determined to uncover the mystery surrounding her. As Hailey and Rock seek the truth behind the escalating attacks, Rock realizes he's also in danger of losing his heart. Can Rock provide Hailey the save haven she desperately needs?


My Review:
Hailey's Haven is a Christian romantic suspense. Hailey's foster father abused his foster children, preaching hell-and-brimstone while punishing them in abusive ways for being sinners. Obviously, Hailey's not interested in God who at the very least didn't save them from this man. The children escaped and became runaways, eventually becoming separated from each other. Hailey's finally found a place where she feels valued and safe, working on an animal rescue farm and giving tours to children. But when someone tries to kill her, she's ready to go on the run again.

Park ranger Rock heard a shot fired on a hiking trail and rushed to the scene, ready to rescue a damsel that didn't seem very distressed and was quite competent surviving in the forest. He quickly came to admire her and urged her to accept his help uncovering the attacker so she could keep the life she loves. Hailey's not really a team player, but she did try to get along, and she and Rock shared interests. The suspense came from the frequent attacks and the uncertainty as to who would want her dead, not to mention that she didn't really trust the police to treat her fairly.

Rock was a Christian and tried to show Hailey that God could be trusted. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this interesting suspense novel.


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