Review: amazing read -
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 5, 2014
Summer's Book Blog....This is a debut novel? Couldn't believe it, it was that good! The book is a thriller / suspense and even though I really don't read those types of books, M. Stratton changed my mind, if they are like what I just read, then I have found a new genre I love!It has everything you would need in a good story ROMANCE, INTRIGUE, LAUGHTER, and of course SUSPENSE. It keeps you on the edge of your seat gasping and holding your breathe at times or laughing at the antics of some certain old ladies ;)I was captivated and swept away from the moment I opened up my e-reader and read Prologue basically! YOU had me at 'THE', M.Stratton, You had my hooked!The cast of characters are as follows: the damaged but strong willed survivor Alexia (Lexi), The gorgeous and sexy rock star who has his own personal turmoil Noah , A psycho creeper and stalker named Anthony and the drum roll please ... Three of the most endearing and HILARIOUS older ladies you could ever meet: Evelyne, Marie and Leigh.It will lead you into a world of twists and turns, ups and downs, survival and triumphs, love and heartbreak. I cringed and cried, laughed so hard my sides hurt and ran to check to see if my doors and windows were locked! The only one thing this novel will not provide to you ladies is the ability to PUT IT DOWN!I really loved the fact that we were provided with the POV'S of all three characters, as I have stated before I love that about books, you know me though I lose concentration if too many "voices" are talking but ohhh did this author do one heck of a job, in my humble opinion it was BRILLIANCE! and made this already fantastic novel even richer!Both coming to a place where they can decompress and focus on themselves, these two characters are attracted to each other from the moment they set eyes on one another. Lucky for Lexi right she chose to come to her Grandmother's beach house, or .. is it? Watching the relationship grow between Lexi and Noah is such a beautiful thing to be able to witness. Two damaged souls struggling with the internal battle we all sometimes have to let love in and overcome the fear holding us back. They both take risks by bearing their souls to each other and the reasons for their individual anguish but by doing so they also pushed each other away. They were able to find the love that they were both ready for and wanted but it took a little time. With all the sexual tension that they had, it was bound to happen. Which makes the end result so much more special for us to read because it was so hard won. We are introduced to the antics of Evelyne, Marie and Leigh who provide light spots for us to take a breather from the dark! They are a bunch let me tell you!However ... don't get to comfortable this isn't a story about love at first sight then happily ever after with unicorns and fairy dust now is it? No we still have the pesky little toad I like to refer to as the PSYCHO CREEPY STALKER! Anthony. Things begin to happen that shatter Lexi's sense of security And the plot gets to be a little more dark and sinister. As we are brought to the end of the novel you will have your heart beating and chest pounding more and more and the only thought you will have is HOW WILL I MAKE IT TILL EYE OF THE STORM? Well have no fear the second book is on its way and you will have it by February 21st! So I don't want excuses about there being a cliffhanger!A powerful gripping voyage you are sure to enjoy with nail biting twists, poignant scenes and uproarious antics. After The Storm is one compelling read.Will Lexi and Noah relationship survive, will they survive this mad man?Are the things you thought were true really are?Will justice be served?Will there be lightness and calm after the storm?READ and find out!Grab your coffee, check your doors and settle in for a ride of your life.