Alex is in a extremely abusive marriage for many years but finally finds in herself to leave her monster of a husband. She takes her teenage daughter with her and their new life begins.
In the space of a short time Alex leaves her abusive husband, her Aunt dies and her estate is left to Alex. She meets James Aconi who is the manager of her hotel and also very sexy playboy.
The connection is there early, she feels wanted by James but after years of abuse she holds back.
As the weeks pass Alex and James grow close as does their attraction.
Alex's soon-to-be ex-husband turns up and hurts Alex once again. There are many twists in this book and it keeps you hooked.
The author also made me feel like there was an underlying issue with James, I'm not sure if that was her intention but I'm glad she proved me wrong. :)
I'm looking forward to reading the 2nd book. <3 Amy
Synopsis
The Alexandra Drake Series takes in three books:
Freeing Alex - August 2013: http://amzn.to/1hYVFW7
Loving Alex – November 2013: http://amzn.to/1eTYt5I
Eternally Alex - 23rd January: http://amzn.to/1aWGFDb
Loving Alex – November 2013: http://amzn.to/1eTYt5I
Eternally Alex - 23rd January: http://amzn.to/1aWGFDb
The first book in the series is Freeing Alex, a brief synopsis is given below:
A tale of heartache, escape, strength and freedom. Of compassion, friendship and lust.
Alex Drake is a 42 year old lady trapped in an abusive, neglectful marriage to a controlling husband, in her heart she knows she should leave but for the sake of her daughter she stays and puts up with her husband’s abhorrent behavior.
Out of the blue her life is transformed as she becomes the sole heir to a huge legacy, an estate that includes millions in the bank, property in and around London and Reid’s hotel, a prestigious five star establishment. It is here that she meets the super-sexy General Manager, James Aconi, a man some ten years her junior.
Alex, desperate for love and attention feels attracted to James from the first meeting, the feelings are in fact mutual and a friendship develops. The once playboy ditches his past and focuses his attention towards Alex. She soon confides her darkest secrets to him, scars both physical and mental, from her past, this only brings them closer and they soon become lovers, he in turn introduces her to everything that a complete and fulfilled relationship should be, including his fetish for strawberries! He showers her with the love and affection that she craves, as well as protecting her and supporting her through the trauma of divorce as her soon to be ex-husband refuses togive up, drawn to the wealth that she now has.
Alex's story is an uphill battle and uncovers a strong woman beneath the battered exterior, a woman who craves basic love and affection which she never received from her husband, who has some skeletons buried deep within his ‘cupboard’, these are discovered in Part Two (Loving Alex).
About the Author
Sarah Elizabeth Ashley is a first time British writer born and raised in the Midlands county of Staffordshire where she still lives today with her family.
Forbidden to use her 'real' name by her children Sarah has said for years that she had a book "in her" But, finally finding the time, she quite literally let the words flow as her first novel, Freeing Alex, was created, the characters coming to life on her laptop, followed by Loving Alex, Eternally Alex, and more to come with fourth novel currently being written.
She describes herself as a true Piscean with an over-active imagination and says that it took a great deal of courage to release 'Freeing Alex' however, motivated by her husband and family she finally took the plunge and self published in August 2013.
"It started as a hobby, now it's a passion."
