Review: A story of strength and determination through romance and suspense
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2014
4 Star Book Review - Permanent Lines by Ashley Wilcox**Please note:  I received an advance reader copy form the author in exchange for an honest review**I have only read two other books from this author, but enjoyed the story lines and the authors writing style.  When the opportunity to sign up for the blog tour for this release of Permanent Lines come a while back, I jumped on it.  The cover intrigued me, the synopsis was enticing, and I was eager to read more of Ashley's books.  Of course, she did not disappoint with this publication either.The book starts of with the introduction of Merrick. There was such a familiarity in the words I was reading.  It was like I had met Merrick before.  Hot guy....owns a bar in NY....his apartment is above the bar...etc.  Then it finally hit me. DUH!  We met Merrick in Ashley's Forever series, in Running From Forever. I loved Merrick and knew we would get more from him, but did not realize until I was reading Permanent Lines, that THIS was the more I was waiting for.  (I've read a lot of books since then and my memory is not what it used to be.)We enter into the head of Merrick Drake.  He provides us the disclaimer at the beginning of the book that he became a real wuss when it came to Amelia.  He's a bad boy, not looking for love.  His first impression of Amelia is not favorable, but he quickly discovers there is an undeniable chemistry between the two of them  At first glance, I assume Amelia is a spoiled, daddy's girl - taking what his money can give her.  But that is not who she is at all.Permanent Lines provides a great mix of romance and suspense.  It's a story of strength and determination.  It's about finding love in all the wrong and unexpected places....and discovering its endurance when circumstances are not in your favor.  It's about being able to withstand the toughest of circumstances.  It's about 2 people being stronger together, than they are apart.  Here's to hoping your love life is not roses and daisies....but cacti.