Shelter for Elizabeth, Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Book 5 by Susan Stoker
Date of Publication: May 17, 2016
Blurb
Elizabeth Parkins lived through a nightmare come true getting kidnapped by a serial killer. Seeking a fresh start, she moves to Texas, but escaping her demons proves impossible when she's too terrified to leave her own apartment. A small, accidental fire sparks a coping method she'd never expected, and brings an amazing man to her door.
Firefighter Cade "Sledge" Turner's idyllic life ended the day his sister was kidnapped. Now he knows firsthand that tragedy can befall anyone, at any time. Meeting Elizabeth on the job was a gift. Cade can envision spending his life with this woman. He understands what she's been through, is willing to help her heal though even Cade is unaware of Beth's new secret obsession.
As Beth takes steps to help herself heal, and Cade attempts to earn her trust and prove his own, they're both about to be tested in a way that could see everything they've worked for go up in flames.
* Shelter for Elizabeth is the 5th book in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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About Susan Stoker
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Susan Stoker has a heart as big as the state of Texas where she lives, but this all American girl has also spent the last fourteen years living in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana. She's married to a retired Army man who now gets to follow her around the country.
She debuted her first series in 2014 and quickly followed that up with the SEAL of Protection Series, which solidified her love of writing and creating stories readers can get lost in.
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I am once again in awe of the characters Susan Stoker has shared in this book. Elizabeth moved to Texas after an event that could have been the end of her life. She is terrified of being outside and a million other things that the rest of us take for granted. She meets Cade when she has an accidental kitchen fire at her apartment. They seem to connect immediately.
I really felt for Elizabeth and how her fears kept her from getting out and being involved with other people. It was difficult reading her story but I loved her all the more for when she stepped up and showed the bravery that allowed her to survive and have the chance at a new life. Cade was so patient and understanding with Elizabeth, some of that came from his sister and what she had been through but mostly just Cade's personality. I enjoyed getting to see how Elizabeth and Cade got together and going along with them for the ups and downs of their relationship. I am for sure going to recommend this book to my friends!!