Why I read it: The author provided a review copy.
What it's about: (from Goodreads) THERE'S A FINE LINE As
an emergency paramedic, Lauren Boyer is dedicated and highly capable.
Until an earthquake strikes, trapping her beneath the freeway with a
group of strangers-including Iraq war veteran Garrett Wright...
BETWEEN PERIL AND PASSION
Handsome and take-charge Garrett aids Lauren in her rescue efforts, even as the steely look in his eyes seems to hide dark secrets. When a gang of escaped convicts goes on the attack, Garrett's bravery makes him more than a courageous bystander to Lauren. If they can save the others before time runs out, maybe, just maybe, they can explore the fire igniting between them-if the truth about who he really is doesn't pull them apart forever....
BETWEEN PERIL AND PASSION
Handsome and take-charge Garrett aids Lauren in her rescue efforts, even as the steely look in his eyes seems to hide dark secrets. When a gang of escaped convicts goes on the attack, Garrett's bravery makes him more than a courageous bystander to Lauren. If they can save the others before time runs out, maybe, just maybe, they can explore the fire igniting between them-if the truth about who he really is doesn't pull them apart forever....
What worked for me (and what didn't): Given that the earthquake is right at the start, we're into the action almost immediately - and the action just keeps right on going. The description of the quake and the first aftershock was gripping and the confusion, terror and grief is palpable. The author pulls no punches in describing the carnage - including later on in the book when the bodies have been decomposing for a few days in the heat and bits are falling off (ew!). There are no zombies but if you're squeamish, this might be a bit much. (It's hard to find a hero terribly sexy when he's covered in gore.)
