The Colony by Cami Checketts
To protect her sons from the mistakes of her past, Brinlee Trapper escapes to a secluded mountain home. But there are dangers lurking in the mountains she has never encountered. The little family is saved from injury by Jed, a mysterious hunter. Brinlee is drawn to him, but she worries about his involvement with a peaceful commune hidden deep in the mountains behind her property.
Lance, Brinlee’s attentive neighbor, has his own troubled history. Between his obvious attraction to Brinlee and his developing love for her children, Brinlee finds it more than difficult to guard her heart against this tender intrusion.
While Jed offers a life of excitement and freedom, Lance holds the key to the family Brinlee always wanted. When it comes time to choose, she learns that both men have secrets that could shatter her fledgling trust in men and the wrong decision could leave more than her heart exposed to danger.
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My Review:
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
I thought that this was a good book. It is a clean romance, which always makes me happy. There are great characters, a good story, and wonderful writing. What more can you ask for in a book?
The main character, Brinlee, has moved out to the mountains to try to raise her boys alone. She has had a couple of bad relationships and is ready to try being single for awhile. She has made up her mind to not jump in bed with men anymore and to wait until she knows that there will be a future with a man.
The story starts out with some excitement involving a mountain lion and a stranger named Jed. She is intrigued by this mysterious man, as well as attracted to him. Then there is Lance, her neighbor. He is wonderful to her and the boys. He is always there to help out when she needs him.
The problem with both of them are the secrets that Brinlee doesn't know about. What will happen when she finds out? Will it matter? And what exactly is the colony out in the mountains doing? Why do they have so many rules, when they are supposedly trying to live without all the rules society puts on people? I will leave you to read the book and find out.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a great, clean, suspenseful romance full of secrets and questions. The characters are all great, even the ones you don't like, and the writing flows effortlessly. The story will keep your attention from the first page.
Excerpt:
“You’re going to give me a lesson
in shooting?”
He grinned. “I figured you’d want
to try it out before I brought Trevor. Make sure it’s safe and
everything.”
Brinlee waited by the truck while he
retrieved the .22 and a box of bullets. The gun range was empty,
which was nice. She didn’t need any die-hard hunters laughing at
her as she fired a gun for the first time in her life.
Lance escorted her to a box. He set up
the target and showed her how to load the gun, take off the safety,
and fire. Brinlee was hyperaware of him tonight. How he smelled like
musk and metal when he leaned in close to her. The feel of his strong
hands wrapped around hers as he taught her gun techniques. The
bulging muscles in his chest brushing against her back. The look in
his eyes every time he glanced her way.
She shivered with delight. The way
Lance looked at her made her feel clean and desirable at the same
time. He wanted her, but he respected and admired her more.
Brinlee sighted in the target with
Lance’s arms wrapped around her own.
“Okay, you’re looking good,” he
whispered against her neck.
Her skin tingled. Brinlee closed her
eyes and inhaled his musky cologne.
“Gently pull the trigger.”
Opening her eyes, she squeezed the
trigger.
“A bit harder,” Lance whispered,
his lips brushing her neck.
Brinlee jerked and pulled the trigger.
The shot went into a nearby straw bale. Lance chuckled and
straightened with his arms still around her. “Looks like we need to
try again.”
Brinlee set the gun on the table and
spun in his embrace. She stared straight into his eyes. “Yeah,
maybe this time you can keep your lips off my neck so I can
concentrate.”
Lance’s eyebrows arched. “Oh, was
that distracting you?”
She glanced at him from beneath her
lashes. “What do you think?”
Pulling her closer, Lance lowered his
head. His lips touched her ear. “Is this distracting?”
Brinlee shut her eyes and leaned.
“Yes.”
His lips trailed down, along her jaw
line and to her neck. “How about this?” he murmured.
“Worse.” Brinlee savored each
touch.
One of his hands rose to cup her cheek
while the other covered her lower back. He guided her mouth to his
and took his time, gradually increasing the pressure of his lips
until every nerve tingled.
“How about that?”
“That’s terrible,” Brinlee said.
“I can’t even think when you’re doing that.” Heart
thundering, she hoped for more. Lance didn’t disappoint. His kiss
was sweet yet all-encompassing. She didn’t ever want it to end.
Author Cami Checketts
Cami Checketts is married and the proud mother of four future WWF champions. Sometimes between being a human horse, cleaning up magic potions, and reading Bernstein Bears, she gets the chance to write fiction. Cami graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Exercise Science. Cami teaches strength training classes at her local rec and shares healthy living tips on her fitness blog: http://fitnessformom.blogspot.com. Cami and her family live in the beautiful Cache Valley of Northern Utah. During the two months of the year it isn’t snowing, she enjoys swimming, biking, running, and water-skiing.
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Cami