Catherine Bybee - Chasing Shadows review

This is the third book of the series and so the readers have seen Avery, but I was looking forward to knowing her story. Avery is trying to overcome the brutal attack she endured. Her relationships with her parents and those that have come and gone in her life make her not want a relationship.  Yet there's something about Liam that she doesn't want him to just walk away.  Liam has no intention of leaving her. Sure, they come from wildly different backgrounds but I liked how he fought for her. He was strong and sure in himself that he didn't run.  Avery is a tough nut!  She is independent and headstrong.  There were some moments that I was annoyed by her, but I enjoyed her story.  Her First Wives friends had her best interest in mind and I liked how they got to her.  I enjoyed the fact that they liked Liam and wanted to get to know him.   I wasn't expecting for the way things developed in this story and I had trouble putting this book down.  Be sure not to miss this book!

Falling in love can come with the most unexpected risks in this First Wives novel from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee.

Avery Grant doesn’t date. Her first marriage was a mutually beneficial contract that gave her the financial freedom she needed to step away from her controlling parents. Wealthy and single, the last thing she’s looking for is love sneaking in to mess up her life plans. And after a brutal attack, she’s determined to never be vulnerable again, even if the new man in her life helps her feel safe.

Mesmerized from the moment he sets his eyes on Avery, Liam is driven to learn everything about this tough, sexy, challenging woman. Breaking down her defenses won’t be easy, but Liam refuses to be pushed away. All he needs is a tiny crack in Avery’s armor to wiggle his way into her heart.

But when a terrifying lie about her attacker’s fate comes to light, Avery’s past returns to haunt her. Now she’s willing to put herself in danger to get the answers she needs. That means jeopardizing the best thing that’s ever happened to her: Liam.