My Review - Honor's Refuge by Hallee Bridgeman

5+ out of 5 stars

HONOR’S REFUGE, book three in the Love and Honor series by Hallee Bridgeman was a riveting ending to an amazing series! 

Melissa Braxton-an abuse survivor herself-has taken her pain and turned it into a refuge for others suffering from domestic abuse. As a therapist and the director of an undisclosed shelter, she helps those who have nowhere else to turn.

Phil Osborne-an ex-special forces operator-is exercising his demons the only way he knows how; self-sacrifice and the desire to help others. When he finds out Melissa was separated from her sister when they were just children, he decides to use his connections to find her. What he discovers is devastating. Not only is Melissa’s sister in an abusive marriage; her husband is part of a Colombian cartel. 

Though the reuniting of Melissa and Lola is a miracle, it’s also put not only Lola, but Melissa and Phil in the crosshairs of a cartel that will stop at nothing to silence one of their own. 

HONOR’S REFUGE was an incredible page-turner filled with action, tragedy, and plenty of suspense. It shed a much-needed light on the world of abuse victims and what they must do to survive in a world that doesn’t always protect the innocent. However, it was the push-and-pull relationship between Melissa and Phil that wouldn’t allow me to put the book down. I really enjoyed Melissa’s pluck. She was vocal about her feelings for Phil, even when he wasn’t always receptive. She didn’t give him an easy out or a pass. She expected him to man-up and figure out what he wanted in a relationship. Even though Phil was self-destructive at times, the reader could see past that to the protector he was in his heart. 

I absolutely recommend this series to romance/suspense readers who enjoy a riveting story without unnecessary content. The stories spoke for themselves without the need for foul language or gratuitous sex. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”