Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Knowing Vera by Rachelle Ayala review



Vera Custodio has never fallen in love, though she has strong feelings for her friend and sometimes lover, Zach Spencer. Long-forgotten memories resurface when Vera discovers Zach’s mother was the woman her father supposedly murdered many years ago.

After losing his leg, former triathlete Zach Spencer reevaluates his life—and realizes he’s falling in love with Vera. After she ends their relationship, Zach is determined to prove his love and follows her to Australia in search of the killer.

Caught between a web of family secrets and a deranged adversary, Vera and Zach must depend on each other for survival. Love blossoms, but the truth explodes everything Vera knows about herself. Will she close her heart forever or risk it all for a shot at happily-ever-after?

Book 3 of The Chance For Love Series - Each book can be read standalone, but earlier plots will be revealed by reading later books.


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Other books in the Chance For Love Series
When a woman wrongs a man… can a man forgive and love?

Jen Jones wasn't a criminal. She just made a few bad choices and ruined a few lives, primarily that of her boss, CEO Dave Jewell. When her blackmailer is murdered, she becomes the next target.

Dave Jewell protects Jen because she holds the key to his company's code. What he doesn't expect is love, lies, and a link to his past. Jen must solve the mystery and thwart a ruthless killer while keeping her heart from being broken.


#2 Hidden Under Her Heart (Maryanne & Lucas)
Maryanne Torres has sworn off sex. Intent on finding a marrying man, she joins a church youth group. A party at her pastor’s house turns into a drinking binge, and Maryanne is raped.

Lucas Knight’s only concern was winning the Ironman Triathlon until the morning he finds Maryanne unconscious in the church parking lot. He becomes the prime suspect, even though Maryanne cannot identify her attacker.

Maryanne wants justice but the identity of her rapist is hidden in the baby she plans to abort. A trap is set. Lucas races to clear his name and keep Maryanne’s secret from drowning her and her baby.

About the author
Rachelle Ayala is the author of dramatic fiction crossing genres and boundaries featuring strong but flawed characters. She writes emotionally challenging stories and is not afraid of controversial topics. However, she is an optimist and laces her stories with romance and hope.

Rachelle is an active member of online critique group, Critique Circle, and a volunteer for the World Literary Cafe. She is a very happy woman and lives in California with her husband. She has three children and has taught violin and made mountain dulcimers.

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My Review:
I am a big fan of this author. I have read the first two books in this series. In Broken Build we get to see Vera as a sister who is mourning the loss of her brother. We get to see her family dynamics and we get to see her start to grow up. Then in Hidden Under Her Heart Vera is the best friend of a rape victim. We got to see her outside of her family and see how she interacted with friends. Hidden Under Her heart really affected me. I could not wait to read this book and see how the characters ended up. When I started to read I was so excited that Vera finally got her own book. She was such an older, and wiser character. Her character development throughout the series was worth the read. Then I got to read about the killer and how Vera's dad and Zach's mom were intertwined really had me wondering until the end. Zach had his own issues and I was so happy that he was the one that loved Vera. I can not wait for more books in this series. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.

I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.


2 comments:

  1. Sounds like a fab series to read all together!!

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  2. Thanks for reading all three books! I truly appreciate your support. All the best, Rachelle

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