Notorious
About
Two sisters come to the small, ocean side town of Seaclusion.
That’s just the start of all the lives that will be changed with suspense, drama, adventure, heartache... and love.
Luke Tyler wants peace from the grief that has ruled his life in the three years since his wife’s death. Instead he is forced to share a house with Kelly Reeves as they care for their shared nephew. He dislikes everything about Kelly until he begins to glimpse the true woman hiding beneath the notorious reputation that Kelly has carefully created.
Kelly thought her trip to the small town of Seaclusion, Washington, would be nothing but a forgettable two-week vacation. Then she accidentally witnesses Luke’s staggering grief and suddenly reevaluates what is truly important. Soon, Luke becomes the only person she trusts past the facade she has cultivated.
Kelly believes their love can conquer all, but Luke isn’t convinced. Kelly is forced back to her life of fame and fortune, making Luke question which is riskier…letting her walk away or running after her?
Praise for this book
“Leanne Davis writes such emotional stories. In the first book of the series we met the siblings of John and Cassie and knew these two had some serious issues. This is their emotional journey to healing from extreme heartbreak and finding the courage to face insecurities that have defined who you show the world… Was it as a reader an incredibly journey from start to finish – yes. There are two more books in this series and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store for Sarah.”
"There was so much chemistry and tension between Luke and Kelly that you never knew if they were going to kill each other or kiss one another. Due to the different ways that they each handled things you knew things would be difficult for them until they called a truce.
My heart really did break for Kelly with the way she was treated quite often in the book, including by Luke's parents. It was pretty sad and she just couldn't catch a break when nobody really knew what she had gone through.
I wasn't surprised at all that Luke pushed away Kelly so many times that she couldn't handle it anymore and left. I was so proud of her for what she was able to do on her own and how she began to follow her own dreams with help from Sarah and Cassie.
Towards the end I was freaking out a little with what happened to Kelly and I knew this was Luke's last chance to get it right!!
The end was great and I am looking forward to the next book!"
"From the start I am a Leanne Davis fan. Kelly is a high paid supermodel visiting a town along the Washington coastline for her sister's wedding. Untasteful pictures to the local residents showing her breast keep the tongues wagging, making her the topic of much gossip. The paparazzi follow her to the party and cause trouble. She runs into the groom's brother who dislikes her and voices his opinion of her which is not highly recommended. Luke is nursing a hurt which makes him critical and he shoots down everyone with faults, ignoring his own. Luke and Kelly are thrown together and the heat begin. Carefully thought out, pain and emotions, love and heat, you have to read it to enjoy a throttle in an emotional roller coaster ride."
"Heartbreakingly awesome
I think I cried through every chapter in this book!
Luke has gone through a tragedy most people would struggle with and he still does every day, he might not have died but he sure hasn't been living.
Kelly is one of the most famous models but she just wants to be seen as normal, have friends and find love.The way the come together even although they both see no clear future is beautifully written.
I have read leanne Davis books before but I feel this one will stick with me!"