Adrift

4.25⭐ Adrift wonderfully brings the Kill Devil Hills series to a close with stuntman and youngest Davenport sibling Chase's story. And what a story it is, as he falls for Hollywood's newest and brightest star Becca Sandoza who he's been working with on her latest movie. But Becca has a dark past that's rearing its ugly head and with danger lurking in unexpected places this was a fast-paced read. That built to a heart pounding climax. And with appearances from Chase's siblings and his friend Ryder who features in the next Crimson Point story this was an enjoyable and really engaging tale, and one I would happily recommend to others.

ADRIFT is the third instalment in Kaylea Cross’ contemporary, adult KILL DEVIL HILLS romantic suspense series-a spin off from the author’s Crimson Point series. This is Hollywood actress Becca Sandoza, and former US Marine turned stunt man Chase Davenport’s story line. ADRIFT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Becca and Ryder were introduced in book two SUBMERGED; Chase was introduced in book one UNDERCURRENT. NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers. Told from several third person perspectives including Becca and Chase, ADRIFT follows the building romance and relationship between former US Marine Chase Davenport and Hollywood actress Becca Sandoza. Chase Davenport is working as a stuntman on Becca Sandoza’s latest movie but Chase suspects that something is wrong when our heroine begins to withdraw following a scene that made her very uncomfortable. Friends off the set, Chase begins a slow seduction of the woman that calls to his heart but a number of phone calls and texts to Becca’s phone soon reveal the truth about what is going on. Becca Sandoza is being blackmailed, and Chase is about to get caught in the middle of the fight. As Chase, and security specialist Ryder work to ensure Becca’s safety, a threat of another kind takes everyone by surprise. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Becca and Chase, and the potential fall-out as our heroine is targeted by more than one man. Becca Sandoza’s earlier years were fraught with cruelty and abuse, and her past is demanding payment or secrets will be revealed, secrets that could destroy Becca’s struggling mother. Chase Davenport knows that personal security is not his goal in life but protecting Becca means placing himself in the direct line of fire The relationship between Becca and Chase begins as a co-workers on the set but quickly turns into something more. Chase’s attraction to Becca is immediate but Becca struggles with demons from her past, demons that are continuing to control her present. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text. All of the previous story line couples make cameo appearances including Chase’s sister Harper and Jared, and their brother Bowie and his wife fiance Aspen, as well as the return of security specialist and former Marine Ryder Locke. The requisite evil has many faces. Ryder Locke’s story VALOR is the next instalment in Kaylea Cross’ CRIMSON POINT series. ADRIFT is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and revenge, obsession, greed, family and love. The premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are energetic and dynamic.

Adrift is the final book in the Kill Devil Hills Trilogy but it's also a great link to the next Crimson Point book! Chase is loving his new life as a stuntman. He gets to fill his need for adrenaline and action without real, live bullets being shot at him. He also gets to spend time with some really interesting people - and also one very intriguing leading lady. Becca is nothing like the other starlets he's met - she pretty much shuns the limelight except when required for publicity. But there is also a vulnerability to her that pushes all of Chase's protective buttons. Becca fell into stardom. She started with bit parts and has worked hard to get where she is - all without falling to the curse of the "casting couch". But she is not without enemies. Especially one she made when she was barely a teenager! She is desperate to protect her mother from more pain and heartache - even if that means draining her bank accounts. This was a really intriguing story and just when you think "yup that's the bad guy!" there comes more info and "whammo" your theory goes out the window! I really felt for Becca trying to protect her fragile mum, but as with most mums, she is made of hardier stuff and is less fragile than Becca thinks - I totally LOVED her mama bear moment! Chase is a great blend of the strong male lead and supportive friend - he doesn't want to cross the line with Becca and have her think he's only trying to get 5 minutes of fame. It was great meeting Chase's family again and a certain big lovable pup! Ryder sure has some struggles to overcome and I can't wait to see more of him in CP!