Where did I find it: it’s been on my Kindle for well over a year. On reading the description I can see now why it attracted me.
What I liked: the concept. When a cosmic event knocks out all the electricity civilisation soon crumbles. However, the story’s focus is on one small town and its inhabitants. Sela is the main protagonist, who rallies the immediate neighbours to make preparations now there is no outside support, like shops and hospitals. Everyone has to fend for themselves, and Sela’s community come together when the odds are against them. Her love interest is the elusive Ben, an ex military man, who lives on the mountain. I definitely enjoyed their simmering romance. It was tastefully done, with no crude words to pull me out of the action.
What I didn’t like: that the story didn’t grip me as much as it should have done. Neither can I put my finger on exactly why. I’ve read better stories from this author.
Overall: it is a good romantic tale using a situation that draws people together. Ben is moody and muscular with a back story that’s mysterious. There are also some really good secondary characters that brought the story alive. All in all, I recommend this for romance lovers.
Linda Howard has written over fifty books.
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