Breaking Point
About the Book Breaking Point
Book: Breaking Point
Author: Marji Laine
Genre: Psychological suspense, romance
Release Date: September, 2019
The mere rumor of treasure can change lives, destroy friendships… even kill?
Alynne’s Stone’s planned out and predictable life ended when she hurried to her mother’s side to support her during a family tragedy. So why would she now have a target on her back? Her father’s death had nothing to do with her, but suddenly she’s having these “accidents”? How can she stay and support her mom when someone is intent on eliminating her?
Police Lieutenant Jason Danvers believes her father was murdered. How he can’t fathom, but he also can’t ignore the details that don’t add up. Attempts on Alynne’s life must be somehow connected. Still dealing with the pain of his own wife’s death, he can’t allow an innocent woman to die on his watch. Especially one as scintillating as Alynne Stone.
Even in a small town, things—and people—aren’t always what they appear to be.
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My Thoughts on Breaking Point:
Okay. Go down and read the scene excerpt below. I’ll wait.
Did you read it? It’s good huh? This piece didn’t make it into the book but the book is amazing anyway. I would have loved to see it in there though! Or maybe another book with it for sure!
Our heroine’s name is definitely unique. I can’t say I’ve ever seen one like it before and it took me a bit to decide how I was going to pronounce it in my brain. I settled on Allen for Alynne. It’s probably supposed to be more like Eileen, but this is what I thought fit. A little bit feminine but also standoffish and in charge of herself.
I loved the book. It read quickly for me with the right mix of suspense and romance. Of course, no one goes into it thinking about romance since Alynne’s father was just murdered. Most people say it wasn’t murder but she says it was. And then strange things start happening to her. Accidents everyone calls them but there are too many of them and she’s convinced someone is out to get her.
Can Alynne survive? Can Logan protect her? Why is someone out to get her? What does she know? And what about love?
Great read. Recommend.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Breaking Point
Marji Laine has completed seventeen years of homeschooling, but with her publishing business, her various volunteer activities, and her large family, she will likely never live a life of leisure. And that suits her just fine!
When she does find spare time, she enjoys watching sports and Hallmark movies and mysteries, loves having game night with her family and friends and enjoys talking “shop” with other authors. You can usually find her in her favorite recliner, plucking away at her keyboard with her rescue fur-babies at her feet or at www.MarjiLaine.com.
More from Marji
It Started with a Dream
You know-how just before you actually wake up, you sometimes have dreams that stay with you? I’ve recently chatted with a lady who had a dream about her husband and woke up mad at the man without realizing that her discontent was from a dream. Dreams are powerful, amplified thoughts that can move us to unexpected emotions and actions.
Such was the case with me. My latest release, BREAKING POINT, actually stemmed from a dream.
I had a scene in my sleep of a woman trapped on the roof of a beautiful, three-story, Victorian house, having crept out the window of one of the second-floor gables. A storm whirled around her, slapping her brunette hair across her eyes and into her mouth. She was afraid of something.
Then I saw the something… or rather the someone. A hand raised above the eave of the roof. A man’s gravelly voice, “I know you’re up here.”
Lightning flashed revealing the top of his head as he climbed onto the window sill from which she had escaped. His left hand gripped the eave of the roof, likely holding onto the gingerbread décor that laced the edging.
The woman had nowhere to go, no other place to hide. Thunder jarred the air and rumbled across the ground. The woman stiffened, but not from the explosive sound.
The man’s eyes appeared over the rooftop. “There you are.”
This was it. She had no hope of survival. After all she’d done to avoid this moment.
He leaned to his left to pull his right hand over the edge of the roof. A murderous glint filled his dark eyes as a smile stretched his lips. The barrel of a gun appeared, cresting the roof.
Then a loud crack split the night. Not thunder. The man’s smile disappeared as his mouth fell open and his eyes widened. He dropped the gun and grabbed at the surface of the shingles with both hands.
The woman had climbed up the side of the gable up to the top of it. The surface didn’t offer a finger grip anywhere. The gingerbread must have broken, giving the man no handhold.
With a prolonged yell, the man’s face and hands disappeared from view. A close lightning strike and the thunderous result covered the sound of the man hitting the ground below.
This scene, from a dream, was where the story BREAKING POINT began. It was actually the very first novel I ever completed. However, after no less than five total rewrites where I changed every aspect of the story except the hero, heroine, and the setting – the beautiful Victorian house – that scene didn’t make it to the book at all. Maybe it will find itself in a new story someday!
Blog Stops for Breaking Point
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, January 11
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 12
Betti Mace, January 13
Texas Book-aholic, January 14
Reading Is My SuperPower, January 15
janicesbookreviews, January 16
Inklings and notions, January 17
For the Love of Literature, January 18
For Him and My Family, January 19
deb’s Book Review, January 20
Artistic Nobody, January 21 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, January 22
Blogging With Carol , January 23
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 24
Giveaway for Breaking Point
To celebrate her tour, Marji is giving away the grand prize package of a Texas mug, Bluebonnet seeds, Bluebonnet room spray, and some speciality chocolate!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/f46a/breaking-point-celebration-tour-giveaway
Faith Creech
Thanks for the chance to win! Love all things Texas!
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Caryl Kane
Excellent review! “Breaking Point” sounds like one not to miss.
Erin S.
Definitely not one you’re going to want to miss.
Bea LaRocca
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review. This sounds like a must read book and series for me
Erin S.
Yes, definitely a must-read series.