Every Waking Moment

I had a really hard time finding this book, and I was amazed when I received a free autographed copy of it when I joined Brenda's fan club. I immediately opened it and settled down to read. I was not disappointed. I would recommend this book to everyone. It was well written and a very satisfying read. Brenda Novak is definetly on my auto buy list. Everything she's written is excellent!

I really loved the characters of Emma and her son and especially Preston. I fell in love with him myself. The story is fast paced and keeps you interested throughout. I know the author publishes a lot through Harlequin, but I'm hoping she'll write more novels in this genre.

This book is very very good. It can keeps you on the edge of your seat. Please give it a chance you will not be sorry... A 5 STAR I GIVE IT

In order to escape her abusive boyfriend, who is also the father of her son, Vanessa Beacon assumes another identity. As Emma Wright she and her son are on the run when she meets up with Preston Holman. Preston is a man running from his own demons. He's convinced that his son's death was deliberately caused by the doctor who was treating him. He's the only one who believes this and with no proof everyone thinks that he just unable to accept his son's death. With the death of his marriage, he only has one thing left, revenge against the man who cost him his family. When Preston runs into Vanessa(Emma) and her son getting involved with them is the last thing he wants. But despite himself he finds himself falling in love with Emma and her son. But with both of their pasts about to collide can they survive? Every Waking Moment was a great romantic suspense. Manuel, Vanessa's ex, is villain that readers will love to hate and you will quickly find yourself becoming involved with Vanessa and Preston. Both Preston and Vanessa have been hurt and neither of them are looking for a new relationship but sometimes love doesn't come when it's convenient. Brenda Novak is quickly becoming one of my "must read" authors for romantic suspense. Melissa Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Manuel Rodriguez kept Vanessa under tight control. Oh, he had to abuse her sometimes, but he figured he was simply using "tough love". Though they never married, Manuel knew he could always use their six-year-old boy to manipulate her into whatever he wanted. He never expected her to have the guts to PLAN an escape from him, much less succeed. But he would find her. She could not have much money. Once he got her back, she'd pay big time. She would never even THINK of running off again. Vanessa had ID in the name of Emma Wright. Her son was now called Max. With luck, they could reach Iowa to live a nice, quiet life there. Even as Emma prayed that would happen, she knew Manuel was hot on her trail. Preston Holman was hunting down the man he believed killed his son. He had only to find proof. When he met Emma he wanted nothing to do with her. Her son, Max, reminded him too much of his own son. But he knew they were desperate, running from something or someone, and he could not abandon them. He vowed to keep an emotional distance from the pair, drop them off in Iowa, and forget about them. Yet his heart knew better. ***** Author Brenda Novak has proven, once again, that she is one of the top suspense writers of our days. This one is a breathless romantic suspense novel that will keep her readers' attention from the first page until long after the last has been turned. The characters seem to actually come alive from the pages and I found myself holding my breath at a few points. An outstanding book that I highly recommend! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.