All That Was Taken by Lisette Brodey

John Hennessey buys a cottage on the California coast in the sleepy town of Teal Beach. After eight years in solitude on Catalina Island due to unwanted circumstances, John feels he must move on.

There he meets Sunny Harrison owner of Teal Beach Sundial Inn. They connect on many levels with a deep mutual attraction, yet still (both are) hesitant to trust so easily.

Soon their pasts will come to present as new guests check into the Hotel with questionable motives. Ominous people with ill intent have Sunny and John on guard as danger lurks among them.

An original story moving at a steady pace. Attention to detail, well developed characters, engaging dialog, had me engrossed from the first page. Tension arise, with twists, turns and plenty secrets, had me on edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had it figured out I was hit with "Wow ! I didn't see that coming" moments.

Overall I found ALL THAT WAS TAKEN thrilling, thought provoking, emotionally charge good read.

*NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
I write characters as I hear them speak to me. Some of these stories contain non-gratuitous expletives and sexual references. This book also contains several situations that may be triggering to some readers. If this is not to your liking, please don't read this book. Thank you. ( )