Searching for Elsie

Very well written story of two people coming from failed marriages learning to trust and work together starting a new family. As always this author brings some mystery and intriguing into her books. Very nice story and I enjoyed this book very very much.

Elsie married and thought she’d live happily ever after until her husband changed. He started to put her down and berate her. When he says his boss likes his employees to be family men, she gets pregnant. Elsie’s husband Doug never took an interest in their son Tony. When Tony was four, Doug started berating Tony and Elsie had enough and left. Five years later Elsie finds herself in Virginia working two jobs and living in a motel. But she loves her son and would do anything for him. Zeke is former military but now lives in Virginia, owns a bar and works for Search and Rescue. He never thought he’d give his heart away again until Elsie and Tony came into his life. His ex did a number on him and didn’t want to get hurt again. The more time they spend together, the harder they fall. Until the past comes back into their lives and puts them all in a tailspin. They are put into a dangerous situation and hopefully they all make it out alive. Loved the small town feel. Zeke and Elsie are made for each other. It just takes them a while to figure it out. Sex. Friendship. Crazy ex.

Absolutely loved this book! Stayed up way too late to finish it but couldn’t put it down.

If you like reading the same thing over and over again about the two main characters this story is for you. And the end of the story is just a fizzle out and the next story starts. At first I thought it was just the story continuing and then I realized it was the introduction to the next book. Very disappointing.

Two great characters who have been through the ringer where love is concerned find each other. Add in a sweet and smart 9yr. old and you have the perfect setting for a beautiful family. I fell in love with Elsie, Zeke and young Tony right from the start. Zeke and Elsie had there obstacles getting to their HEA but, I loved that they were committed to communicating and being totally honest with each other from the start and the love Zeke showed Tony was inspiring. The storyline throughout the book was perfect and I couldn’t put it down. I am loving this new series and can’t wait for the next book.

Elsie was working hard to provide a normal life for her son. In the mornings, she helps clean the motel where she lives, and in the evenings, she works in the bar with Zeke. Her body was at its limit and she got sick. When Zeke hears Elsie won’t be coming to work, he rushes to check on her. Burning with fever and barely able to raise her head, he takes her to his house to take care of her. He was taking things slowly, but seeing her like this made him realise he shouldn’t. Elsie and her son can trust him now and they have his team at their backs, too. They will never suffer alone again. The moment an ex comes back, things get tense, but having people they trust by their side will save them.  This is the second book in Susan Stoker’s Eagle Point Search & Rescue series. It’s a small town romance suspense with friends-to-lovers, a single mom, a co-worker romance, a former military hero, and strong friendships. It has some triggering themes like kidnapping and violence. This book reminded me of Rescuing Emily with it being a single mother romance, too. Tony is also super smart, like Annie and close to her age when we first meet her. Both books feature an Alpha hero protector.😉Yet that's when the similarities end and the book proves to be unlike any other by Susan Stoker. I love that about her books. Each shows different problems and characters with distinctive personalities. I loved reading about Tony’s time with the guys. Loved how Zeke treated both mother and son with love and respect. It was a fascinating book with intriguing characters. I’m eager to read the rest of this series. It’s nearly impossible to find anything to hate about this book. Everything about it makes you read forward. This series differs from all the military romances Susan Stoker wrote, but it still has that military element to it. It’s a small-town story where everyone knows everyone and they all gather to protect their people. I had a great time reading it.

Zeke Calhoun has sworn off women ever since his ex-wife betrayed him on so many fronts. And then Elsie Ireland and her adorable son Tony come into town, and he makes himself their protector. Elsie took her child and left a verbally and emotionally abusive husband with almost nothing. Slowly but surely she’s built a life for them all on her own. And slowly but surely, Zeke takes down the protective walls that she’s built up. So much more happens that make this a great read!