{Review} Spring Cleaning by Brandi Salazer

Spring Cleaning by Brandi Salazar

Blurb:

Sometimes, relationships can be deadly.

Terri thought she was marrying a strong, loving man, only to find that beneath that handsome face lies something cold, brutal, and dangerous. After years of abuse, Randy takes things a little too far, and Terri finally summons the courage to take matters into her own hands and make her escape. But freedom comes at a price.

Forging a new life, Terri tries to forget her past, but she can't help looking over her shoulder at every turn. When prison bars can no longer hold Randy, and her past comes knocking, Terri finds that the strength to trust again may be her only salvation.

My Review:

OK, so I was a little hesitant about the book...I just wasn't sure I wanted to read about the subject matter, but after the first chapter I was hooked!  Brandi Salazar's writing is what kept me invested in the story for the most part.  Yes, of course the characters did as well but I really like her storytelling style.  The story just flowed really well and learning about the characters as the story progressed definitely kept me engaged in the book too.  This was another one of those reads that got finished in one sitting...what can I say, when I like a book I can't put it down! 

I admired Teri’s character-albeit naive as she is, she’s strong and determined and she never let her fear get the best of her. Can I just say that I'm glad they (Terri & Randy) didn't have any children! Working at Sunset Black she meets and crushes on Luke, the hot & sexy owner of the place.  I like Luke’s character; he’s strong and protective.   All the qualities a girl like Teri needs in a man.  As they get to know each other Teri lets him in on her past which leads him straight into trouble with her ex.  And this is where it gets good!  I don’t want to give away any deets but the book is not lacking for action or suspense that’s for sure.   The story is very real and intense and hard...I found myself wanting to reach into the book to tell her what was going to happen next!

The relationship between Luke & Terri is sweet--he's patient with her and makes her feel safe, I totally liked that about him.   And he can cook! A definite plus in my book and let me tell you, the food wasn't the only thing steaming in the kitchen!  Although I would have liked to have seen more development in their relationship it wasn't disproportionate to the story and it worked.

Let's see, is there anything I can say about Randy?? I despised him! He’s a coward and a POS and the ending made me fist pump with satisfaction.  No lie, I really did that.

This book is intense and suspenseful with excitement & romance.  All the elements that make a great book!  The secondary characters and subplot  were woven into story to create the perfect background for Teri, Randy and Luke.   Despite being hesitant in the beginning,  I enjoyed it and I was secretly dreaming about Luke.  Shhh...don't tell the hubbs!

I am definitely going to be checking out more of her books!

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Check out Brandi Salazar's other awesome reads!

 Darkness & Lies: A Brotherhood Novel (#1)
Addicted to Magic (Addicted, Book 1)
Buried Secrets
Faerie Tales: The Misfortune of a Teenage Socialite


About the beautiful Author:

Brandi resides in Ohio as a devoted wife and mother of three beautiful children. She has many passions in life, writing being one. Unlike a lot of writers, Brandi doesn't see this as a job, but as a passion, and it comes naturally to her. Throughout her life she has played with it, writing quirky poems and short stories bordering on the bizarre, which no doubt reflects her self-proclaimed "weird" personality, but only over the last three years has she really focused on finding her voice.
Writing is an outlet. It's what offers relief when she is overflowing with creative juices. It is what keeps her company on a quiet night. And, as all writer's can relate, it is what keeps her up far too late when she should be snuggled into her pillow.
As of now, Brandi has quite a few projects she is working on, all unique in their own way, but all with an element of fantasy. A perfectionist at heart, she constantly strives to make each work better than the last. Here's to hoping you enjoy her work because there is more to come.