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Escape To Love: A Suspense Romance Thriller (The Love In A Hopeless Place Collection Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Emma Calin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

3.3 70 ratings

Book 3 of 5: The Love In A Hopeless Place Collection

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Everyone is trying to escape their past - but some have more to conceal than others.

A story of love, trust and suspense.Even in the barren wasteland of urban decay new green life is possible. In Nature and in Love, that which can be, somehow finds a crack, a corner or ledge and grasps its chance of life.

A woman on the run from domestic violence with no one but her vulnerable and damaged teenage child as a companion, lives in isolation and fear. While her hand to mouth scenarios are played out in the shadow of a threatening suspense, a story of crime and love unfolds around her. She cannot risk her child. Her own longings for love and romance have to take a poor second place.

When the fallout from a prison break, a hero rescue and a murder mystery crash through her door and into her need and loneliness, it is no longer a crime story. It is a question of when Love in itself is a crime and how far a woman will go in its name and for those she loves.

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"Her loneliness was like a still mountain lake, reflecting only her."
"She felt that weight of a kiss not yet kissed on her lips."
"Already it was day for half the world and half the seas had left their debris on half the sands. A tide was coming in and would take him."

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"The characters are well drawn and the story is well-written."
"I liked the juxtaposition between the working class heroine and the well-to-do hero, which presented love with more of a challenge."
"I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed reading Escape to Love by Emma Calin."
"The pace is fast, you keep turning the pages to find out how it will all work out."

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B9ZZYL0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallo-Romano Media; 9th edition (February 1, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7019 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 71 pages

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Emma Calin was born in London in 1962. She currently lives in France and the UK.

She has been writing since childhood and has won numerous local, national and international prizes for poetry and short stories, including the East Texas Writers Guild Award in 2017 and the New Apple Award for Ebook Literary Excellence in 2017.

Emma currently writes steamy police action romance novels and gritty short stories with her partner, an ex-Interpol, London Met' Police and Special Branch detective. These books are published with the 'Passion Patrol' logo. Currently there are nine stand-alone titles in the series, available in digital e-book, paperback and audio book formats.

Emma's 'POWER'. The latest brand-new hot cop adventure romance, where sassy rookie London cop, Olivia, joins the 'Passion Patrol'. She falls for Jackson, a visiting congressman and potential presidential candidate from the USA. They meet on the street while Olivia is subduing a man with a knife. When the press gets hold of the story, all bets are off. Can a romance survive across cultures and continents? Can Jackson avoid those that would see him fall? He has one invincible weapon - a woman in love.

For an introduction to the series, meet the female cops who make up the team when you try book #1, 'GUILT'. Police dog handler Helen Marx is distraught when her loyal K9 Partner takes a bullet. He's been her only companion since her soldier husband died on duty. The man who comes to her aid has problems of his own. Can these two broken souls overcome their guilt to love again? *También en español - 'CULPA'.

'COMBAT' is an early title in Emma's 'PASSION PATROL' series. A steamy love story set against a backdrop of international gambling corruption and deception. Interpol cop Anna Leyton finds herself torn between love and duty when her professional and private life intersects.

'DYNASTY' is another stand-alone novel following the 'Passion Patrol' theme of hot cops, hot crime and hot romance. Shannon Aguerri is a witty but feisty inner-city wild-child cop, brought up on the wrong side of the tracks. After an unwanted move out to a rural patrol beat, she discovers there's more going on in this sleepy village than meets the eye. The son of a local aristocrat arouses suspicion of drug crime activity - but his widower father arouses more animal instincts! Their social differences mean nothing to their passion and need. Already in the mix is an upper class female rival - who has long plotted her way into the Earl's bed. The jealousy is an evil shade of green and the anger is a violent scarlet. Could she really mix with the British royal family? Can she risk her heart and career on yet another high risk unauthorised investigation? Can she get justice for an innocent boy? Dare a kid from the gutter dream of being a countess?

'SEDUCTION OF TASTE' a companion cook book to 'DYNASTY' - read the romance, feel the passion TASTE the love. Now combined in a bargain bundle of both books in 'SEDUCTION OF DYNASTY PLUS'.

'CROWNS' this fast-paced action adventure story tells of an ordinary London girl cop who gets swept up in world-changing political events. A juicy mix of cops crime and passion, with a large side order of French satire sauce.

'SANTA' - a feel good story for the holiday season but with a love story to warm your heart all year.

'WEALTH' - Kaitlyn Thorne, traffic cop, could never imagine that the arrest of the cheeky driver of a crashed Maserati would link her to international banking fraud investigations, lorry chases, mafia shoot outs, and the love of the richest man in the world.

The 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION' - a complete 'boxed set' of 5 gritty hard-hitting novelettes and short stories which explore the human quest for love, compassion and survival. Available in July 2013 in print, digital e-book and audiobook formats.

'SUB-PRIME' is a prize-winning hard hitting short story about courage, exploitation and love. It is a raw and brutal exposé of life at the bottom in the aftermath of recession. Available in e-book formats for Kindle and Kindle Reader Apps. This is the first in Emma Calin's novelette and short story series and is available as a single title or in the 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION'.

'THE CHOSEN' - the second publication in the 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION' - is a short story set in modern times where working people struggle to keep their dreams alive. A world where the promise of love motivates desperate measures. Available as a single title in e-book format for Kindle and Kindle Reader Apps, or as part of the collection.

'ESCAPE TO LOVE' is a novelette set in an urban landscape, the third in Emma's 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION'. A mother and her autistic daughter are trying to start a new life. They have escaped an abusive relationship only to now find themselves tangled in further drama and controversy. Can she trust her instincts and make the right choices for her child? Their future depends on it. Available as a single title in e-book format for Kindle and Kindle Reader Apps.

'ANGELA' is a very short story of a late night taxi ride where the final passenger may not be all that she seems. The fourth story in the 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION'.

'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE' is a novelette which is the fifth and final book in Emma's 'boxed set' and gives the name to the anthology - THE LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION. A mature woman finds the truth of herself. She cannot go back even though physical and emotional violence erupt around her. Dare she give in to love? Will sexual passion and fear overwhelm her stable life? Who can she trust to love her for herself? Available as a single title or as part of the collection.

As part of the HitLitPro team, Emma is proud to donate her short story 'CHAMPIONS' to the 2014 Movember anthology 'LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS' published by ThornBerry Publishing UK. Nine Mo-Sistas - all romance authors - have embraced the moustache baton and joined forces to support their menfolk. All profits from the sale of the book will go to the Movember charity.

Emma also produces illustrated children's modern-day fairy tales - the 'Once Upon a NOW' series, which includes 'ALF THE WORKSHOP DOG', 'ISABELLA'S PINK BICYCLE' and 'KOOL KID KRUNCHA AND THE HIGH TRAPEZE'.

Try the first of Emma's series of suspense romance novels FREE here: http://smarturl.it/EmmaFree

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LisaMarie

A very good storyline....

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016

A very good storyline but the characters needed a little more developing & depth. Some of the dialect threw me for a bit...but it made the female lead a more colorful character!

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Claude Forthomme

A Pleasant Read in its Genre

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2013

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This rating is meant to reflect the reading experience for those who enjoy this romantic suspense genre. Alert! This is not the genre I normally read but as I consider Emma Calin a talented writer with a good sense of pace and a capacity to quickly draw believable characters, I picked this one up expecting a good read.

And I certainly got a good read. The pace is fast, you keep turning the pages to find out how it will all work out. You wonder whether the main character isn't shooting herself in the foot...but no spoilers, I won't tell you what it's about! My only complaint: Emma Calin is an author who can "do" literary fiction, something very few can do. I wish her next book would be more literary! In the meantime, I have to be satisfied with this one, and don't take me wrong, I am! It's just that I'm waiting for the masterpiece that I know Emma can deliver!

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Ciclochick

Not bad, but needs refinement

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013

Escape to Love is a short story featuring Maria, a young single mother trying to put her years of physical abuse at the hands of her violent partner behind her, along with her young autistic daughter, Lucy. When her daughter is late home one evening, her anxiety is heightened by broadcast news that two prison escapees are on the loose, after a prison officer has been hit over the head and killed. One is a convicted rapist and murderer, the other a fraudster. Her daughter arrives home safely: but one of the escapees also turns up on her doorstep. Which one is he?

I have to be honest, the whole thing is just a tad incredible and unlikely, especially as Maria's feelings towards the escapee turn to something quite improbable. The writing is rather `raw' and unrefined, the text is riddled with punctuation errors and omissions, and the dialogue is a bit stilted. I think there's more mileage in the plot which would have made it all a little more believable. And yet, I have to say it's quite an enjoyable story that you can read in just an hour, and Maria's emotional confusion over the situation in which she finds herself is well conveyed. The author shows promise: a good developmental and technical editor will buff this shortie to a shine.

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Tony Parsons

A very awesome book cover

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017

London, England. Maria (mother) was extremely worried. Lucy (13, autistic) had not come home from school.
Officer said 2 convicts had escaped from the Blackmarsh prison.
Lucy finally arrived.
Alan “Blizzard Wizard” Johnson (36) introduced himself to mom.
The front-page newspaper read £20,000 for any valuable information on the 2 escapees.
Timothy “Tiny” Huddart (38), had been apprehended.
What did Maria reveal to Alan?

Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive to some readers.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. Wow, a very well written romantic thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great romantic thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.

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Tony Parsons (Washburn)

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2013

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Short and sweet, is how I'd describe Emma Calin's, Escape to Love. It's a love story between two people who, under normal circumstances, would never have met. But isn't life full of improbable situations? I warmed to both protagonists, but especially the heroine - a single mother with an autistic child, running away from an abusive partner, only to meet up with a runaway convict. And it was the best moment of her life!
I never thought I would end up cheering for someone on the other side of the law.
Don't expect the tension and long drawn-out emotional conflict typical of longer romance novels. After all, it is a short story, and all that is condensed.
The only thing it lacks is a professional edit. With some tightening of sentences, this has the makings of a diamond.
Well done, Emma.

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Melanie Stewart

Just ok

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018

Well written but the premise was rather ridiculous.

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Ciclochick

Not bad, but needs refinement

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2013

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Escape to Love is a short story featuring Maria, a young single mother trying to put her years of physical abuse at the hands of her violent partner behind her, along with her young autistic daughter, Lucy. When her daughter is late home one evening, her anxiety is heightened by broadcast news that two prison escapees are on the loose, after a prison officer has been hit over the head and killed. One is a convicted rapist and murderer, the other a fraudster. Her daughter arrives home safely: but one of the escapees also turns up on her doorstep. Which one is he?

I have to be honest, the whole thing is just a tad incredible and unlikely, especially as Maria's feelings towards the escapee turn to something quite improbable. The writing is rather `raw' and unrefined, the text is riddled with punctuation errors and omissions, and the dialogue is a bit stilted. I think there's more mileage in the plot which would have made it all a little more believable. And yet, I have to say it's quite an enjoyable story that you can read in just an hour, and Maria's emotional confusion over the situation in which she finds herself is well conveyed. The author shows promise: a good developmental and technical editor will buff this shortie to a shine.