Asylum Harbor by Isla Grey

Title: Asylum Harbor

Series: The Salty Dog Series Book One

Author: Isla Grey

Genre: Contemporary/Suspense

Approximately 198 pages

Published:  September 16, 2105  Publisher:  Wild Rose Press

Trouble is the last thing Devon Brown needs when she leaves the painful memories of her past behind and heads to Shell Island. As the Salty Dog’s new bartender, she finds herself drawn to Kerr, the Shell Island harbormaster. But finding her happily-ever-after is difficult when dealing with an obnoxious bootlegger who supplies the bar with illegal liquor and a jealous coworker.

A standoffish loner with damaged emotions, Kerr avoids relationships like the plague. Things change when Devon catches his eye. As a simple flirtation grows serious, the coworker and bootlegger quickly become obstacles to any future Kerr and Devon may have together. As the situation worsens, Devon realizes that even the still waters of Asylum Harbor are no refuge during a storm.

“You already got dibs on this one Kerr?”

Porter shot an evil glare at the opposite end of the bar and looked back toward her. “I’ll see you tonight.” He flicked his tongue. “After work.” He raised his glass in a mock toast and chugged it in one gulp.

The lights dimmed for Victoria’s dance of the night. Devon watched Kerr, who was usually headed for the exit by now, and breathed a sigh of relief when he remained glued to his seat with his back to the stage. He wasn’t staying for Victoria’s peep show. There must have been something about this Porter character that got under his skin in a bad way.

Devon was eager for the quick break. She hustled to the back as the chords to “Simply Irresistible” began to pelt over the speakers and ran some cold water over her forearm. A red welt was beginning to show where Porter had held onto it. She hoped he would be gone by the time she got back.

Making it out before mid-song, Devon rounded the bar when someone snagged her wrist and thrust her hard against the bar, knocking the wind out of her. She could smell Porter’s alcohol-laced breath as his weight pinned her under him. One of his grubby hands shot under her shirt while the other wrestled with the button on her pants. “Let’s give them a real show.”

She struggled to reach the Equalizer, but it remained hidden, out of her grasp. Devon hoisted her knee toward his crotch, but Porter lost his balance and fell backward before she could make contact.

Kerr towered over him. “Get your hands off her.”

Isla Grey is from Central Virginia and still lives in the same small town she grew up in. She developed a love of writing at an early age and over the years has tried her hand at penning poetry (some good, some not so good), screenwriting, newspaper articles and historical stories. She’s “old school” when it comes to writing and is a hoarder of more pens, post-it notes and writing journals than she’ll ever need. Isla likes to write different types of stories from romance to mystery and anything in between and loves a “happy for now but there could be some bad things coming” feel. When Isla’s not writing, she spends her time being called “Mom, Mama, Mommy” (well, you get the picture) by her daughter who is forever active, even in her sleep. She considers herself an unofficial “cat whisperer” and is a pet human to a plethora of cats that have taken up residence at her home over the years. Isla also enjoys reading a good biography or ghost story, traveling even though “there’s no place like home”, good music played loud and walking.

Isla loves movies and is the movie mistakes editor at Bellaonline.com where she talks about…well…movies.  Her novella, “A Voice in the Dark”, is available now and her book, “Asylum Harbor”, will be released September 16th, 2015 through Wild Rose Press.

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Title; Asylum Harbor

Series Name: The Salty Dog Series (Book #1)

Author: Isla Grey

Genre; Romantic Suspense

Stars: Five Stars

5 Stars Romantic suspense! This book keeps you on the edge of your seat with every twist and turn. Devon comes to Shell Island to get a fresh start after leaving her abusive, dysfunctional family behind. She starts a new job as a bartender at the Salty Dog. While working there she meets Kerr. Kerr is the harbormaster and he has a bunch of demons in his closet. The two of them meet and form an instant attraction towards one another. The story is told from Devon's point of view. The supporting characters in the story are Diane the bartender and owner of the Salty Dog. Danny is the brother of Kerr who was involved in an accident years prior and is now disabled. Porter is the town troublemaker who has an axe to grind. Victoria is one of the dancers at the Salty Dog who is in love with Kerr. Lastly is Haylee and she is also one of the dances at the bar. Will Kerr and Devon be able to overcome their past? Will the two of them find love finally?. This story was a fast paced novel. The author makes it so that your interest is held throughout the whole story. I really enjoyed the story and look for more from this author. There was just the right amount of suspense to keep you holding on. This book is the first book in the Salty Dog Series. I feel that this book is a must read and I highly recommend it!

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book:Club.