After Eris
After Dusk #1
by R.M. Demeester
Published: July 13, 2021
Publisher: Thorned Heart Press
Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romance
Blurb:
Drowning
her sorrows at the local bar after being laid off, Eris Matthews has
reached the end of her rope. What else could go wrong now in her
shitty life? Things take a turn for the worst when, after last call,
she is chased by mysterious men in black.
Out
of nowhere, she is saved by Dean Webster, a handsome widower
struggling to keep his own demons at bay. But why is Dean so
invested? What motives hide behind those dark eyes? Eris can’t deny
what’s forming between them—whatever this is. With Eris’s
former employers skipping town, leaving Eris the target because of
the deadly secrets they kept, Dean is hell-bent on keeping Eris
safe.
Can
she trust him and her own judgment? When she is backed into a corner,
Eris finds Dean’s demons aren’t the only thing she has to worry
about.
My Review:
After Eris is the inaugural novel in the After Dusk series by R.M. Demeester. I have to say that I found myself enjoying After Eris far more than I expected. From the very start, I was drawn deeply into its intrigue.
Eris had been employed by the Lucases for roughly six months, caring for their infant daughter Lily. One afternoon, Mr. Lucas returned home early and dismissed her without providing any reason. Heartbroken, she headed to a bar to drown her sorrows. As she left, a couple of men followed her out. Their intentions were unclear.
A man in the bar had been keeping an eye on the men in suits as they observed Eris. He overheard them discussing her and waiting for the moment she would exit so they could trail her. When Eris departed the bar and the men pursued her, Dean followed as well. He assisted Eris in evading the men and ensured she made it home safely.
Mr. Lucas sent Eris a text to arrange payment for what she was owed. When she arrived at their residence to collect her wages, she found that no one was home. The tension had me on the edge of my seat, eager to discover the reason behind the Lucases' sudden absence. I was taken on a thrilling journey as the mystery unfolded, constantly questioning what was happening.
I am excited to delve further into the After Dusk series. I look forward to exploring Dean’s story in After Dean, the second installment of the series.
I highly recommend After Eris to all fans of romantic suspense! Be sure to grab a copy today!
