Love's Redemption — Sage Burnett

When a fatal mistake ends Jake Ramsey's career as a big city cop, he travels the country struggling to come to terms with his past.  Jake ends up in Mountaintop, Montana where, one day, while drowning his sorrows at the local bar, he discovers a young couple has gone missing but left their dog behind, so Jake adopts the stray. 

When he meets Lily Baker, it's instant attraction for him.  As he gets to know her, Jake realizes Lily could crack the brittle pieces inside his heart. 

Lily, a widow, is just as attracted to Jake, but she's afraid he might not stick around long, and she doesn't want her heart broken again.  

Jake gets snagged in the web of deceit surrounding the young couple's disappearance as his heart begins opening up to a woman who holds the power to free him from his past. 

4 Angels: "A dog brings Jake and Lily together hoping to solve a murder that should never have happened. A killer wants Jake dead for good before the truth is found out. He knows something is going on and won't rest until he's found out what really happened to Diane and Steve the victims. Instant attraction happens to Lily and Jake bringing them to realize that love is still out there. Sage Burnett does a great job in this suspense bringing in so many obstacles for them it's hard to not root for Lily and Jake. Both of them need happiness in their lives, one looking for peace the other trying to find love once again. I found that Lily had remarkable traits besides being courageous. She knows her best friends were killed on purpose and will do anything she can to bring the killer out in the open. Sage Burnett not only did a great job on this book but was able to make the scenes realistic yet still maintain the suspense throughout the book." -- Lena C., Fallen Angel Reviews

4 Stars: "It's said that you can't escape your past, but Jake Ramsey was sure going to give it a try. Leaving his home for Mountaintop, Montana was a good start… until he meets a dog that he can't get rid of, a mystery that keeps nagging at him, and Lily Baker. After losing her husband in a car accident, Lily hasn't given finding love another thought. Now Jake is in her life and he brings out feelings in her that she hasn't felt in a while. Will love heal them both? 
     Love's Redemption is a great read. Jake and Lily are a fantastic couple. They have both been through so many things that have made them strong, yet it is made clear that they get stronger the more they are together. Mystery, love, and sex are always a good combination, and that is what we get from Ms. Burnett. The sex between Jake and Lily is intense and sweet. You know how deep their feelings go before they do. The storyline and plot are easy to follow and get lost in; you'll start reading and never want to stop. The supporting characters of Steve Watson, Diane Shepherd, and Roy Hudson make the story come alive with the way they are linked to Jake and Lily. I would have liked to see an elaborate resolution of the mystery, but overall I was very pleased. For a great read, I recommend picking up Love's Redemption." -- Tasha, Just Erotic Romance Reviews