Deserving Lara

The Refuge, Book 5

By: Susan Stoker

Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Aaron Shedlock

She’s a survivor, but it will take someone truly special to make her see how strong she can be.

As a former Night Stalker Army pilot, Callen “Owl” Kaufman has been in his share of dicey situations. Long-since retired from the military, he thought dangerous missions were a thing of his past, but rescuing Lara Osler from a serial killer was definitely one of the most harrowing yet. Now safe at The Refuge, Lara is struggling to heal months later...and Owl is struggling just as hard to hide his growing feelings. But he’ll do anything to help the vulnerable woman recover—even if that means letting her go.

Kidnapped by a boyfriend? Check. Held against her will by a serial killer? Check. Falling in love with her rescuer? Triple check. Lara thought her life was over, until her best friend showed up to save her with one of the most intriguing men she’d ever met. Owl is gentle, considerate, and he makes her feel safe. As time passes, Lara slowly begins to reclaim her life, thanks to the man who opened his heart and his home to a broken woman. But Owl doesn’t see her as damaged. He sees someone who’s gone through hell...and come out stronger on the other side.

But strong enough to face a serial killer? Owl and Lara both know the man who terrorized her is still out there, biding his time. Waiting for his chance to steal back what he views as his....

Deserving Lara is the fifth book in The Refuge Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.

©2023 Susan Stoker (P)2023 Susan Stoker

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Love this series and I love the way Susan brings the characters alive in a hot love story

A story line that just makes you feel

I love this book, I love how each book just gets better and better. I love all the characters and how they each grow and continue to grow. You just got to love a Susan Stoker book they rock. I truly can’t come up with the right words to describe how good this book really was I tried but you just have to read to truly know

Absolutely love all the books in this series

Absolutely love all the books in this series. I can’t wait for the next book to come out in this series

My Favorite Stoker Story

Wasn’t expecting this - definitely wasn’t ready for it - but this was my favorite story she’s ever written. Things tend to be predictable, but not in this story! I was so appreciative of that. Didn’t expect those twists. I think that’s why this is my favorite Stoker series.

Her strength to overcome!

Another great read from Susan Stoker! Can’t wait for the next book in this series.