This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Deborah Lloyd for Readers' Favorite
Oak Creek, Kentucky was portrayed as a sleepy, tranquil town, but it held a dirty secret. When Ryan Collins and Emily Carmichael decided to stake out Joseph Maynard’s barn, as a result of information found in her aunt’s home, a drug operation was unveiled. It was a shock to the community that Tom Henley, the respected CPA, was also involved in the scheme. Emily suffered both physical and emotional effects from that night. As Emily recovered from the frightening experience, a strong attraction developed between Ryan and her. The relationship was complicated – she was committed to staying in Oak Creek and renovating the historic home she had inherited from her Aunt Millie. Ryan traveled a great deal in his work as a photographer. More importantly, Ryan had unresolved demons always preventing him from building long-term relationships.
Beneath the Surface: Book 2 in the Oak Creek Series, written by B. K. Stubblefield, chronicles the loving and excruciating moments of the relationship between Ryan and Emily. The author presents many interesting characters in this novel, and each one is described well. How she portrays the troubling aspects of Ryan’s childhood, and how these affect him in adult love relationships, is authentic and heartrending. The motivation underneath Emily’s commitment to her aunt’s home renovation also has authenticity within it. Although Beneath the Surface is part of a series, it stands alone well. The plot is intriguing, engaging the reader from the first page to the last. A wonderful read for a quiet day at home, or on the beach!
