Seal All Exits
by Jade C Jamison
Heather Morrow has been fighting demons all her life, but the past two years have likely been her darkest. So when her friend Katie invites her to a reunion of sorts, Heather jumps at the chance, because Katie, one of the most down-to-earth people Heather has ever called friend, is the only person she has ever felt like herself around, and Heather realizes that she needs an ally to help her out of the shadows.
Kiefer Steele, vocalist for Shock Treatment, has been battling some demons of his own. He’s been a nothing most of his life, but world-famous J.C. Gibson took him from his beach-combing, weed-smoking ways and helped him make something of himself…except life on the road has taken its toll. The only ray of hope in his life has been his continuing online friendship with Heather. The two met in person once, backstage at a concert, and their friendship has grown stronger.
They haven’t seen each other in three years, though, and both have changed immensely.
When they discover each other’s darkest secrets, will their friendship—and budding romance—survive, or are they destined to spend their lives apart…and alone?
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Both Kiefer and Hannah have battled demons throughout their lives but, whereas Kiefer is still open to the possibilities of love, Hannah has closed her heart down to protect herself. As lead singer of Shock Treatment, he can have his pick of women when and where he wants them but he doesn't fully embrace this part of the rock star lifestyle.
Hannah and Kiefer have met once before and have become close friends through an email relationship but when they meet again, they don't recognise each other. Whilst there is an instant attraction between them, Hannah won't take things any further than a holiday fling hoping that it will get Kiefer out of her system. But Kiefer is not the type of guy you can quickly get out of your system. He does not live up to the rock star love them and leave them image. He is introspective, kind, caring, loving, sensitive, patient and, above all, sees the true Hannah.
While Kiefer has accepted his past, Hannah is certainly still struggling with hers and it is impacting greatly on her life. Hannah has a lot to give but doesn't want to risk her heart. Can Kiefer break down the walls around her heart and get Hannah to take on a chance on him and on love? How will he react when Hannah reveals all her secrets?
This was a read that drew you into the characters right from the start and kept you interested in and rooting for them to seize their moment. A fantastic story with awesome characters. Kiefer has won a special place in my heart for being such an amazing guy to Hannah and her situation.
Jade C. Jamison was born and raised in Colorado, moved from one city/town to the next, and she’s decided she likes it so much she wants to stay…although travel is not out of the question. She lives in a big town in Colorado (not unlike the fictional Winchester she writes so much about) with her husband and four children. She is working on becoming a crazy cat lady. Okay, so maybe not.
Still want more? Jade has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Theater, a master’s degree in English, and a master of fine arts in Creative Writing. Obviously, she loves school and the student loan folks love her. She works in human services by day, teaches English and creative writing at night, and—in between playing soccer mom and community leader—writes like a fiend. Someday soon, she’ll narrow it down to just writing, but let’s get all those kids off to college first.
<3 Thank you!
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