Book Review: Freefall by Jill Sorenson

Title: Freefall
Series: Aftershock, Book 2
Author: Jill Sorenson
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Sensuality Rating: Steamy
Source: review copy provided by publisher
Published: May 2013 by Harlequin

HE'S HER ONLY HOPE...

Park ranger Hope Banning's plans for a little R & R are put on hold when a plane crashes at the top of a remote mountain. Hope will have to climb the summit and assess the situation. And the only climbing partner available is Sam Rutherford--the enigmatic man she spent a night with six months ago.

FOR STAYING ALIVE...

Ever since Sam lost his girlfriend in a falling accident, he insists on climbing solo. But Hope and any potential survivors need his help. As Sam and Hope set out on an emergency search-and-rescue mission, he realizes the sparks still sizzle between them. And when they learn a killer is among the survivors, they must place their trust in each other for a chance at happiness.

Why I Read this Book: It was the sampler for Freefall that was included in Aftershock, the first book in this series, that reeled me in. After reading Aftershock (my review), I knew I wanted to read more of this unique type of romantic suspense. And I’m glad the author is writing books for some of the secondary characters first introduced in Aftershock.

What I Liked: Sam and Hope both have secrets from their pasts, secrets they are each still trying to figure out how to deal with. Sam is also dealing with his amnesia. Has no memory of the earthquake that took place in Aftershock, or the several months leading up to it. There’s a tragic event that took place before the earthquake and he has no recollection of the event or the mourning period that followed. This has impacted Sam’s regard for life and made my heart ache for Sam.

The author has quite a way of making me sympathize with one of the bad guys. He’s a villain, no doubt, but he’s at a pivotal moment in his life where he is thinking of changing his course. His redeeming qualities made me conflicted in how I felt about him and his involvement in the story.

One of the things I was looking out for in Freefall was Owen’s character. I had mixed feelings about him in Aftershock, and because he is getting his own book, I had to make sure he is on the path to redemption.

What I Didn’t Like: I still need some answers regarding Nick’s character. There were some loose threads concerning him and I have questions that need to be addressed.

I didn’t like how Faith, Hope’s sister, was involved with Hope’s secret. It was intrusive and it rubbed me the wrong way.

Memorable Moment:

“You need someone who cares about you and makes you feel sexy.”

“Are you applying for the position?”

“You know I am.”

Overall Impression: If you’re looking for a thrilling romantic suspense novel to read, Freefall fits the bill. The level of danger in Freefall was chilling. It was a non-stop adrenaline rush, impacted with life or death situations. I’m looking forward to reading Owen’s book, Badlands, which comes out next but I am also anxiously awaiting Faith’s HEA.

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