If you want a book with a sexy alpha male who is more than a little rough around the edges, if you want a damsel in distress who is running from a really bad situation and isn't able to tell a soul what is happening, if you want an experience where as you're reading a section your whole body becomes tense and it's as if you are right there with said damsel, then this book is definitely for you.Eli is the alpha male in this story who basically got guilted into helping a family friend when they asked him to allow Fiona to come work at his woodworking business. After meeting her, he knows she is hiding something and quickly decides the last thing he needs is trouble to come to his door, so like most men acting on impulse, he kicks her out. But after finding out how bad Fiona's situation really is, quick as lightening he brings her back, gets her set up with a place to live, and gives her the job.Fiona is on the run from a very abusive and terrifying person and is glad she was able to get away and land the job she now has. She spent too much time living a homeless existence and is really enjoying the new people she has met. She feels an attraction to Eli but it seems for every step forward they take they're ten steps back. She wants him but after what happened to her she doesn't know if she can be with Eli in an intimate way. She keeps pushing him away because she's afraid of his reaction if he ever finds out the truth about her.This story was very well written, the back and forth between our two main characters was interesting and never fell flat. I felt sorry for both of them, Eli because he feels he is unworthy of love and Fiona because she's dying to have a loving relationship but is scared she will get hurt again.I became addicted to this story as I went along, the sex scenes were way steamy, and now every time I see a spindle head board, I will think of these two ;-)There is one part of this book that had me scared to read the next line, the suspense made me feel like when you watch a scary movie and you know that danger is lurking around the corner. I was honestly gripping my bed covers in my hand going oh god, oh god, then the moment finally arrives and I screamed out loud.This book is perfect, there isn't a thing I would change. I'm hoping to be able to read more from this author in the near future.5 stars all the wayReview by Tammy Oh,my! What a very good book to read! It had me on a very emotional roller coaster ride! I laughed, cried and took pity on was surprised at some things I didn't expect of these characters! It had suspense as well as mystery that kept me reading and couldn't put down till the last page.I loved the cat and mouse chase on Eli and Fiona finding their love. The way the whole family acted towards them.It was a surprise about Fiona's' dad and to find our what her real name was. Every time you read another chapter there was another mystery to be solved. The ending was really suspenseful. I got chills with what happened.Thank the author for a full length novel and not making a short novella that we had to purchase more books in a series.Well worth the time and money I highly recommend this book and will read more books by this author
What do You think about The Innocent Liar (2014)?
All I can say is that I love a Elizabeth Finn's books I haven't been disappointed yet
—philip
Woman on the run falls for her crabby boss. Angst and sexy times follow.
—kalynnicole24
