Review: Good romance story with suspense
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2014
4.5 StarsGuarding Hearts is the 3rd book in author L.L. Collins Living Again series and is my favorite story so far.  I did like Living Again and Reaching Rachel but the stories were so intense I felt emotionally drained at the end.  But Guarding Hearts is a romance mixed with mystery and action that was really exciting. I was really impressed with how the author dropped little clues in the story that made me suspect EVERYONE and I was shocked to find out who Sammi’s stalker was.I really loved the characters Ellis and Sammi.  Both are dealing with heartaches from their past which was realistic and easy for readers to identify with.  Ellis was a tough guy because of his childhood. He slowly breaks down the wall he built to protect himself from getting hurt. And once that wall comes down he becomes so romantic (there were some great swoon worthy scenes!).  Sammi is the Country music star who is adorable and sweet.  She is dealing with a stalker and controlling parents, so it is good to see her put her foot down and make her own decisions.My only complaint is that the story did drag after the stalker is revealed.  I did like the closure of Ellis story but for me it took too long to get to the end.  I think it would have been better if some of the scenes at the end had been omitted.  But despite that I still did like this story.  I am looking forward to reading her next book.