Title: Escaping Parker
Author: F.T. Zele
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: June 21, 2015
Clarissa never thought at age twenty-six she would be fearing for her life. Everything was going as planned, until her husband started showing a side of himself she didn’t know existed. Failed attempts at leaving him have now left her fighting for her life. Literally. She knows she has to figure out a plan to free herself from his tight grip, but it’s harder than she imagined.
Rig endured much pain after a tragedy left him trying to figure out his place in the world. He now plows through situations, leaving nothing safe in his wake. He lives for the thrill of danger and loves to be on the open road. He doesn’t mix business with pleasure, and he didn’t expect to fall in love with the girl he is hiding out.
When things get too intense between Clarissa and Rig, he decides he can no longer be her safety net. With his feelings clouding his judgment, it’s hard for him to choose between right and wrong.
Will Rig be able to figure out what he wants in time to save Clarissa’s life, or will she become another statistic of domestic abuse?
F.T. Zele lives in Southern California with her Husband and 3 Sons. When she is not writing, you can find her on Swoon Worthy Books posting updates on books and Authors, and let’s not forget about the Man-candy. She is taking her passion for books and making it her reality with writing, bringing these voices to life. She loves interacting with others talking about great Books and Book Boyfriends. She has a weakness for Sour Patch Kids and has inappropriate fun when she is having her wine at night tweeting her thoughts. She also likes to make up words. The best word to describe her is Winetastic!
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3 Stars
Escaping Parker takes us on a woman's journey, through love and betrayal; heartbreak and insufferable pain; on the road towards freedom. A road lined with obstacles, that shows the vulnerability of trying to survive, whilst not forgetting who you are.
Clarissa Ava Fields is a young married woman, with a bright future. Setting up web-based companies, growing them until they are big and viable enough to sell and turn a profit, Clarissa can be classified as one of the biggest Internet moguls within the US. This all looks good on the outside, but inside, Clarissa is screaming and begging for freedom. Living in an abusive marriage, Clarissa has made numerous attempts to leave her husband, Steven, to no avail. He always finds her, and if not him, his goons.
Steven has a real estate business, while secretly working for the Cartel. He uses this as a front to hide his illegal dealings for the Cartel. Being who he is, and with Clarissa's failed attempts at running, the entire house is bugged. Clarissa is always under constant surveillance.
Working from home is bitter-sweet and has become a double edged sword for Clarissa. Living in a brutally abusive marriage, Clarissa is able to hide all her bruises and injuries from the stares of the public. Sometimes wishing that maybe someone would step in.
Clarissa's last and final attempt to run, unexpectedly finds her in a network like the "underground railway." A group of people dedicated to aiding others, running from domestic abuse, and helping them survive and starting new lives. Clarissa goes underground so to speak. Travelling across the state, scared and frightened of the unknown, and the what if's.
As her journey starts, Clarissa finds herself attracted to the man aiding her plight, Ryan or 'Rig' as he is called. Ryan keeps her safe, and whispers caring words to her. Showing her the love and care, that she so willing misjudged, when she married Steven. Years without even a kind word, or a loving touch, brings Clarissa's vulnerability to the forefront of her current situation.
She's lost to what her life will be like, leaving herself behind and coping as Parker Lynn Daniels. Wondering who she will become, and whether she can truly remain true to herself. Amidst her internal battles, Rig is finding it hard to keep his attraction at bay. Concerned that he may slip and jeopardize their safety. Visions of his past haunt him daily. Reminding him, that one slip, could mean life or death.
Can two persons battling their own demons, survive the biggest monster in the room? Themselves.
Soon enough, their attraction becomes too much to ignore, and their time running, is spent enjoying each other's company. And the one thing that was their fear, became their reality.
Steven has found her.
“It’s taking everything I have not to break down and freak out right now.”
*****
Just my opinion.
So, whilst I loved the theme and dynamics of this story, I felt, that this should have been shorter. The time spent running and hiding out, felt too long and drawn out. As if the author was fighting to create a more intriguing plot. But sadly for me, the intrigue was lost.
I also would have liked to have some more drama and present abusive situations, rather than reliving Clarissa's memories. This would have impacted my emotions and reactions more vividly. My emotional connection to Clarissa/Parker was somewhere between, slight empathy, and none existent.
Rig was such a sweetheart. So soft and strong, understanding and caring. He really had such a heart of gold. Sacrificing his life to help others and ensure their safety and giving them new identities and new lives. A fresh new beginning. He was a guardian angel.
“This journey, for me, has been all about rolling with the punches, and accepting things I will never be able to change.”
*ARC provided by Enticing Journey Book Promotions on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
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