Take Me Back

Paradise, Idaho, Book 4

By: Rosalind James

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Hallie Cavanaugh's late father just left her millions of reasons to stay away from Jim Lawson, deputy sheriff of Paradise, Idaho, and the man who broke her heart fourteen years ago. Hallie has worked hard for independence, but she can't dismiss a massive inheritance, even if she has to follow her father's manipulative terms to get it. How hard can it be to spend six months back in Paradise - and not sleep with her old flame?

Former Army Ranger Jim just wants to do his job, raise his daughter...and resist the gorgeous, redheaded reminder of his bad-boy past. Their one unforgettably hot night together had major consequences, and now there's a fortune and a family legacy at stake. But when Hallie is threatened amid a storm of uncovered secrets and conflicted loyalties, protecting her becomes more than a duty: it's a deeply personal fight Jim's heart won't let him lose.

©2017 Rosalind James (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

Do you like Murder Mysteries and Romance

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

If you have read the previous books in the series then you will definitely want to read this one as well

If you like Murder Mysteries and Romance then you will love this one as it has plenty of romance and plenty of mystery

Hopefully Rosalind will visit Paradise again and take us with her

Paradise Thriller

Any additional comments?

I love this Paradise, Idaho Series! What a great Romance/Suspense series.

Brittany Pressley does a great job on the narration. I love audio books and how it brings these books to life. I really enjoyed this book and listening to it on audio made the experience even better.

In Take Me Back, Hallie Cavanaugh returns home to Paradise after the mysterious death of her evil father, Henry Cavanaugh, and has to carry out the terms of her father's will. When danger starts to threaten Hallie, Jim steps in to help and protect Hallie and helps solve her father's death.

This book has Murder, Romance, Mystery. There is suspense that keeps you guessing who done it. Full of twists and turns! I highly recommend this audible book!


*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not
compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

Terrific Audiobook - Highly Recommend!

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I so enjoyed this audiobook - it's got great characters, a complex storyline, and the narration adds depth beyond the Kindle version. There is so much more than you'd expect from stereotypical "romantic suspense" - family situations both good and bad, love & grace, and all the nuances of living in a small town called Paradise. This narrator reveals it all with ease and overall does a fine job presenting this story.

My Kindle review covers the rest: When the town tycoon dies, too true to real life, the squabbling over the inheritance starts and a few family secrets come to light. Author Rosalind James masterfully spins this story of interwoven family relationships and lifelong friends, while also giving us readers a sweet rekindled romance and bad guy, of course. And she will keep you guessing until the end - you won't be able to put it down! (Ed: or stop listening!)

Although part of a series, this book stands alone and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a nice read. And then you'll want to pick up the rest of the Paradise books. And then maybe "Escape to New Zealand"! But this one is a keeper, for sure.

I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review - this opinion is my own.

past and present attraction

James writes well done romance stories with a twist of suspense. Her characters have some status in their own world, but are presented from their personal viewpoint as regular people.
Someone is trying to keep Hallie from living 6 mo in her father’s house to inherit a chunk of his estate. She has some long ago history with Jim, and some right now rekindled attraction. Too bad they’re not supposed to have sex in order for her to inherit.
The most moving part of the book, for me, was when Jim tells Maya’s story.
Pressley does a decent job of narration.

Rosalind James Does It Again!

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Rosalind James’ new book, Take Me Back (Paradise, Idaho Book 4), can be added to the increasingly long list of very readable novels that she has written. Ms. James has a way of weaving a story that engages the reader and keeps said reader engaged. Once I began listening to Take Me Back on Audible, I had a difficult time turning it off and was able to listen to this 15 hour book in two days. That says a lot about the readability of the book, how much I was enjoying it, and how much I wanted to see how everything was resolved. This anecdote explains why I recommend this book and why I think others who enjoy romantic novels or those in the romantic suspense genre will also enjoy reading this book. That said,  I did have some issues with the book. Hallie Cavanaugh can be added to the long list of the strong, occasionally challenged, women typically found in a Rosalind James book, for which I am grateful, but I did feel that Hallie was just a bit too perfect.  There is also a love scene in the earlier part of the book that just didn’t ring true to me. I understand that the characters feel a powerful attraction for one another but, given their professions and the location of the scene, I just felt that it would have been out of character for both of them to take such a risk, especially with what was at stake: their reputations and her job, not to mention millions of dollars, even if Hallie didn’t necessarily want the money. 

I appreciated how well crafted the mystery in the book was written. The book was peppered with several characters who, at least on the surface, could have had a hand in Hallie’s father’s death and then want her, minus her inheritance, out of the picture. The book included some nice twists that kept the reader guessing. I enjoyed many of the characters in the book. I liked Jim Lawson, the male lead, and, as I read deeper and deeper into the book. I especially liked Mac. 

Overall, the narration by Brittany Pressley is well done. I liked that she was able to give Hallie, Jim and Mac distinctive voices that rounded out their characters, and the way she brought the book to life.

I enjoyed Take Me Back, a standalone novel, and recommend it. It is safe to say that if a reader likes this book, then the reader would enjoy the rest of the series. Three and a half stars.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and nor received any compensation for writing a review. The opinions stated are solely my own. 

awesome

they are great story line have read all of the books so far. will continue hopefully more

Second Chance at love with a twist

What did you love best about Take Me Back?

I love that Take Me Back was about second chances at love, moving on past the mistakes and the mystery who the murderer was kept me guessing till the end.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really loved Mac she is wise for her age

What about Brittany Pressley’s performance did you like?

I really struggled in the beginning listening to Brittany. She had a husky/southern sounding voice when doing Hallie. I also felt at times her voice changed while reading Jim's part throughout the book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and cried while listening to this book. Ms. James did another amazing job telling this story.

Any additional comments?

Another win for Ms. James!!

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and nor received any compensation for writing a review. The opinions stated are solely my own.

The love of money...the root of evil?

Hallie has returned to small town Paradise, Idaho to attend her estranged father's funeral. She plans to get her closure, sell the house and return to her teaching job in Seattle in a few days. Let's start off by saying that her father was a real SOB...as evidenced by the will and 'testimonials'...Then her father's will throws a few curve balls...first, Hallie discovers that she has a brother! Her brother is also the brother of her bff, Anthea, and her sort of ex, Jim! Talk about family drama! The second curve ball is that Hallie has to occupy her father's house for 6 months in order to inherit millions. Finally, Hallie must not have a sexual relationship with Jim...yep, we need to know what that's all about. Easy peasy, right? Not so much when there are several attempts to scare her out of town, not to mention that Jim is tempting as ever. With a myriad of suspects, will deputy sheriff Jim, be able to keep Hallie safe? Will Hallie remain for the 6 mths or will she take the minimum inheritance and return to Seattle? What about the reboot on the romance between Hallie and Jim? This is a fast paced, full of drama and relationships to maneuver. The identity of the bad guy was totally unexpected! Loved the ending...got my HEA...yay!

Best

I've listened to all the books in this series and have loved all of them. This is by far my favorite.

Loved It

Loved this story, fell in love with the characters. The narrator was awesome. I would definitely give it more stars if I could.