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    Freefall
    Freefall
    Freefall
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    Freefall

    By Jill Sorenson

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    Park ranger Hope Banning's plans for a little R&R are put on hold when a plane crashes at the top of a remote mountain. Hope will have to climb the summit and assess the situation and the only climbing partner available is Sam Rutherford – the enigmatic man she spent a night with six months ago.

    Ever since Sam lost his girlfriend in a falling accident, he insists on climbing solo. But Hope and any potential survivors need his help. As Sam and Hope set out on an emergency search–and–rescue mission, he realises the sparks still sizzle between them. And when they learn a killer is among the survivors, they must place their trust in each other for a chance at happiness.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateJun 1, 2013
    ISBN9781460899564
    Freefall
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    Jill Sorenson

    Jill Sorenson writes sexy action/adventure romance for HQN. Her latest release, Aftershock, was given a starred review by Publishers Weekly. Jill lives in the San Diego area with her husband and two daughters. She draws inspiration from the diverse neighborhoods and spectacular scenery of Southern California. You can find her on Twitter much too often. Her other hobbies include reading, hiking, and going to the beach.

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    • 4/5
      This was one action packed book that kept me on the edge and wore me out. I felt as if I was right there with Sam and Hope while they were hiking, climbing and rafting. The writing was detailed enough that I felt as if I were there, but not to much that it took away from story.I'm not sure about the relationship aspect of the two MC. First, there's Sam who thinks about his dead girlfriend all the time. While I understand why considering he doesn't remember her death, it's kinda creepy to think your making out with a man who's thinking about a dead woman. Second, Hope is traumatized by something in her past that holds her back from relationships. They tried once before by having a one-night stand that didn't end well and now they're thrown together to save Hope's sister. I just didn't "feel" them as a couple.Every time I thought the story was over something else would happen. I seriously thought it was finished twice then more action happened. This was part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. I would recommend this to people who like a lot of action with their romance.
    • 3/5
      Strong start--absolutely loved the first half. Couldn't put the book down as Hope and Sam raced to find the killer and Faith dealt with the drama of the rafting trip from you-know-where. The second half, though, totally lost it for me. Way too much was going on, both to and with the characters. Everything was neatly and conveniently wrapped up in the end--much too neatly and conveniently for my taste. Started out in four star territory, ended in two--averaging in at three stars total. Still, I'd like to see the series continue, and hope for more consistency in book three.(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.)
    • 4/5
      3.5*Book source ~ NetGalleyOn her way to start her vacation with her sister, Faith, park ranger Hope Banning gets a call that sends her to a plane crash on a mountain top. Hope persuades Faith to continue on to the white water rafting trip and tells her she’ll catch up when she’s done. Except this assessment and rescue turn out much different than Hope could have believed and now she and civilian Sam Rutherford as well as Faith and several others are fighting for their lives. This story is a bit frustrating, but overall not a bad read. There is plenty to love about the characters and the writing, but the plot stretches the bounds of believability a bit. Add in majorly stupid decisions by smart people, physical trauma that doesn’t seem to slow anyone down and an ending that drags along for far too long and the balance ends up somewhere in the middle of the road. It could have been better, but it also could have been worse. I do love the characters though. They seem so real.
    • 4/5
      Sorenson rushes back into romantic suspense with this tale set in a California wilderness area. Olympic star Sam Rutherford, last seen comatose, clutching his fiancée’s ashes, has regained consciousness but not his memories prior to the freeway collapse in Aftershock (2013). He’s become a recluse in Sierra National Park, but unfortunately doesn’t know anything that will be helpful to ranger Hope Banning when a plane crashes on a remote mountain top. Hope’s sister, Faith, is visiting, and they planned to go whitewater rafting together. Hope is reluctant to let Faith, who isn’t an outdoorsy person, go alone on the trip, but she has no choice. When Hope gets to the crash site, she’s dismayed to find the pilot shot to death and a stash of drugs. Meanwhile, the rafting group gains a new member. Fearing that this man is the killer, Hope and Sam race to save Faith. Sorenson’s latest headlong wilderness adventure will make readers’ hearts race again. — Pat Henshaw
    • 4/5
      4 STARSI liked it but I liked the first book of the series more. I had a hard time connecting with a few characters. But Sam was kind of written that way. In fact Owen was the only guy I really liked and that in part was from the first book.I really liked Hope character the best. I think she was brave, courageous willing to risk her life for her sister and the rest of campers out their.Freefall was definitely fit the book in many ways. It had drama, mystery, suspense, lots of action plus had some sex scenes that I admit to skipping over. Every time things were going smooth something else would happen.Faith and Hope are going on whitewater raft trip. Every year they spend a week or so together for vacation. Hope planned this trip. Faith is not a wilderness girl. As they are packing up Hope's work calls her. Faith tells her not to answer. Hope is a park ranger at Sierra National Park. She has to answer.a plane had crashed down at night in the park the witness who saw it was Sam a former Olympic athlete who was climbing at night. Their is no one else who could hike up with her right away so Sam goes with her. He is famous rock climber and rich. Hope had a one night stand with him that ended badly.When they reach the plane the pilot is dead from gun shot. They start tracking the killer and find hidden bags of money and dope. Hope is worried that a killer is on the loose in the park. She is worried about her sister that she talked to going on the rafting trip without her. Plus she is worried about the other campers. Hope takes pictures with her phone of the murdered pilot and the dope for evidence and calls in the alert for the missing killer.Hope's boss calls her back into base. She is not leaving her sister Faith out their with a killer on the loose. She disregards the order. Sam tries to talk her out of it but follows her so she has some back up.Sam was in the earthquake in Aftershock. He still has memory problems from it. He does not remember his fiancée Melissadeath or how she died. He is still numb to himself. He freaks out when someone around him does risky stuff but he can no problem.Faith flirts with men a lot. She has broken up with her boyfriend because he did not pay attention to her. She flirts with Jay on the raft.Someone is using the park to run drugs. Who can Hope trust? Is someone on the take at the park? Why was the pilot killed?It makes me want to go camping and hiking or just get out of snow.(It is march still when I read this)This book has heroes you don't expect and lots of bad guys and jerks. Even wildlife is scary. Full of action. After you get to know more about some of the characters they are more you like them. I want to read Owen's story next.I was given this ebook to read and asked in exchange to give honest review by Netgalley.Pub Date May 21 2013 Harlequin Publisher imprint Harlequin HQN ISBN 9780373777952 384 pages

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