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She Belongs to Me (The Southern Collection) Kindle Edition

by Carmen DeSousa (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In this suspenseful romantic mystery, a troubled police officer meets a woman determined to bury her past. Their whirlwind romance seems idyllic until secrets collide with murderous intentions.

Charlotte police officer Jordan Monroe is used to being in control. Ever since his father died, he has provided for his mother and sisters and even hired his two brothers-in-law to help run his successful construction company. On a chance business trip, however, he meets the one person who throws his life into a whirlwind — Jaynee.

Jaynee has lived a tragic life and has sworn off dating. That is until a rugged southern gentleman lands in her seating area, refusing to take no for an answer. From the moment they meet, Jordan sweeps her off her feet, assuring her that happiness exists. But can she really escape her past?

Five years later, Jordan finds Jaynee on their back porch with a gunshot wound to the head. While Jaynee lies in a coma, Jordan has to go back to their beginning and figure out what went wrong. Did he push his wife to the edge, or have past secrets come back to haunt them?


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You'll be swept off your feet along with Jaynee as she discovers the man of her dreams. You'll be drawn into the drama. And you'll flip the pages fast as Jordan must desperately figure out the truth in time. I was and did!" — New York Times bestselling author Jaime Rush

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "SHE BELONGS TO ME is definitely a good suspenseful read. Ms. DeSousa is a talented author and I had no problem in connecting with the characters. The story displayed a realistic relationship between Jordan and Jaynee." — The Romance Reviews
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>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You'll be swept off your feet along with Jaynee as she discovers the man of her dreams. You'll be drawn into the drama. And you'll flip the pages fast as Jordan must desperately figure out the truth in time. I was and did!" -- New York Times bestselling author Jaime Rush

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "SHE BELONGS TO ME is definitely a good suspenseful read. Ms. DeSousa is a talented author and I had no problem in connecting with the characters. The story displayed a realistic relationship between Jordan and Jaynee." -- The Romance Reviews

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Note: She Belongs to Me was originally published December 24, 2011. While there have been a few updates, this is the original story. Happy reading!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MVC4XDU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Written Musings (August 19, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 19, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 390 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1080254218
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Carmen DeSousa is an internationally bestselling author with twenty-eight novels and short stories to her name. Her Creatus series, a paranormal romantic suspense, has achieved USA Today Indie Romance Bestselling status.

Drawing inspiration from her love of the outdoors, Carmen has hiked, kayaked, and dined across the U.S. to bring vivid, authentic settings to her stories. Beyond the tangible locations, her writing delves deeply into the human experience, always striving to lead her characters to the happily ever after that seems just out of reach.

Like many authors, Carmen’s journey to a full-time writing career began with her love of reading. Books provided an escape during her challenging childhood, offering solace and adventure when life was difficult. Writing soon became her therapeutic outlet, allowing her to craft hope for her protagonists and, when necessary, to eliminate her antagonists—legally, of course.

Currently, Carmen resides in "The Heart of Arizona" with her husband of thirty-four years and their spoiled rescue cat, a cross-eyed Russian Blue who is simply too adorable for words.

Carmen and her husband are adventurers at heart, always seeking new experiences. They’ve lived across the U.S., from Cocoa Beach and Tampa Bay in Florida to Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Bullhead City, and California’s Northern Central Valley, finally settling in Arizona’s high desert. Their next adventure is always on the horizon, with travel being a constant source of inspiration. If you've read about a location in one of Carmen’s books, chances are she’s been there!

When Carmen's not writing, you’ll likely find her and her husband reading outdoors or enjoying a coffee in a cozy café. If the weather is perfect, they’re probably out kayaking or hiking, embracing the beauty of the natural world. They’re not ones for malls or movie theaters—especially since Carmen often prefers the book to the film!

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Customers find the story gripping and enjoyable. They praise the writing quality as well-written and fluid. Readers appreciate the great characters, with sensitive and romantic characters. The Christian theme and faith are also praised as positive aspects of the book.

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738 customers mention "Suspenseful story"599 positive139 negative

Customers find the story gripping and enjoyable. They appreciate the well-crafted mystery and drama that keep them guessing until the end. The characters are interesting and strong, making it a great read for mystery fans.

"...If you like a good fiction story, well-written, with a nice mix of an adorable love story and a wonderful little suspense story a close second, you..." Read more

"...The way DeSousa set up the mystery was well played and kept me guessing as to who the real shooter was...." Read more

"...Along with the mystery and suspense, I also appreciated the character development and lack of explicit content...." Read more

"...The author had the opportunity to build up the suspense and certainly added in several perpetrator's points of view, but there was no real attempt..." Read more

508 customers mention "Readability"491 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it suspenseful and entertaining, with a twisting plot that keeps them hooked. Readers appreciate the realistic characters and happy ending.

"...With that said, my review for this book is good. I liked it very much. It held my interest...." Read more

"...I read this book within in a matter of days and truly enjoyed it. I recommend this read to any romantic suspense reader out there." Read more

"...Very refreshing, I must say. I'd love to share a bit about my favorite character, but I'm afraid that would be too much of a spoiler...." Read more

"...She brilliantly, lazily keeps the plot twisting and turning, slowly flipping times, perspectives, and points of view, keeping you unnerved,..." Read more

185 customers mention "Writing quality"138 positive47 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written, easy to read, and engaging. The characters seem realistic, and the writing is fluid and tight. Readers appreciate that the book is not explicit, making it suitable for teenagers. The plot is complex and multifaceted, with many trials and situations to explore.

"...If you like a good fiction story, well-written, with a nice mix of an adorable love story and a wonderful little suspense story a close second, you..." Read more

"...is no where near that of Jaynee's, and to me that is a sign of good writing...." Read more

"...I think the plot could have been handled a lot better, the writing tighter and the author wouldn't have been side-tracked by the kind of..." Read more

"...could have been a very good thriller, is sabotaged by an excruciatingly detailed account of the meeting and subsequent creepy 'insta-love' of the..." Read more

177 customers mention "Character development"136 positive41 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters in the romantic suspense story. They find the characters sympathetic and relatable. The hero is sensitive, romantic, and protective. The book references their Christian beliefs.

"...Jordan? I happen to think he's a terrific character. I adored him with all his quirks, jealousies and controlling behavior. It makes him relatable...." Read more

"...I attribute this to her great cast of supporting characters...." Read more

"...Along with the mystery and suspense, I also appreciated the character development and lack of explicit content...." Read more

"...The male protagonist, Jordan, is simply not a likable character. He comes off as a controlling, not completely mentally balanced person...." Read more

45 customers mention "Edginess"42 positive3 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's edginess. They found the characters charming, attractive, and relatable. The love story was described as sweet, exciting, and not too graphic. The book was written in realistic modern tones.

"...However, I must say that although I found Jordan to be charming, and damn near perfect, it was hard for me to believe that Jaynee would be that..." Read more

"...in 2012 - damaged from a former relationship - and Jordan is traditionally handsome, but he comes across as a controlling and wildly jealous husband...." Read more

"...He is, of course, handsome, well built, wealthy, and smart (in spite of being a 'country boy'...which is reiterated ad nauseam)...." Read more

"...The other characters are woven into the story in a seamless fashion and successfully contributed to the suspense and the dynamic of the story...." Read more

43 customers mention "Christian theme"31 positive12 negative

Customers appreciate the Christian theme of the book. They find it engaging with God and faith at the center of the story. The references to beliefs and morality are appreciated. Overall, readers describe it as a clean, Christian read.

"...The refreshing thing about this story is that it references their Christian beliefs throughout...." Read more

"...I fell in love with Jordan - all in all, strong Christian man, sexy, passionate, faithful through thick and thin...." Read more

"...who grew up reading Christian authors, this book was BAAAAARELY a "Christian" book...." Read more

"...in the book are both Christians, and there are references to their beliefs throughout the book. The mystery is just as engaging as the romance...." Read more

30 customers mention "Attention retention"27 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's attention retention. They find it engaging and keep reading throughout. The story keeps them on their toes with suspense and emotion. Many readers find it an enjoyable read for nighttime before sleeping.

"...It was so worth the lack of sleep. I can't wait to get the next installment." Read more

"...She skillfully weaves the plot of this book and keeps you interested page after page...." Read more

"...The writing flowed effortless and kept me involved throughout the book. The characters were amazing, well development and support the story line...." Read more

"This story kept me interested late into the night reading, it's full of twists and turns. Looking forward to reading more by this author." Read more

87 customers mention "Pacing"57 positive30 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some enjoyed the fast-paced story and found it engaging, while others felt it was slow at the beginning and rushed towards the end.

"...they meet, the heroine and hero fall in love and their relationship just moves so quickly...." Read more

"...in love and marry within a few days, but during and after, the plot slows right down, from far too much description of shopping trips, what Jaynee..." Read more

"...I also loved the pacing of the book...." Read more

"...that the two have for one another is ever present and the action is all consuming once it gets underway...." Read more

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  • LJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Equally entertaining romance and suspense story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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    Authors love reviews and they are needed. The more reviews, the more, hopefully, authors get their books noticed. I'm an author, and I also love reviews. Now, reviews are subjective. We all know this. However, I'm surprised by the number of reviews I read, where when a person doesn't like the book, their reviews aren't constructive; they're just mean.

    Let's face it...we are all not going to love the same things, whether it's food, movies, or books, but we need to remember that since we are not all made to think or feel the same way, we can't all love or even like the same books. Yet, I continue to read some nasty reviews from some individuals. Some almost sound vindictive instead of honest criticism.

    With that said, my review for this book is good. I liked it very much. It held my interest. I wanted to keep reading, and even if I figured out the ending, it doesn't matter. There are a couple of twists, and I feel that is a good way to throw off the scent of the ending.

    I read a review about the writing not being good. Is it a perfect book? No. We are all human and we make mistakes, and our editors sometimes don't catch our mistakes. For the most part, it was written well and I enjoyed the love story and the suspense part equally.

    I also read about some people hating the characters and tearing them apart. Did I love the characters constantly? No, but I'll be happy to say who and when they bothered me. Again, it's personal opinion. It doesn't mean I'm right or wrong. I can say Jordan's wife wanting him to quit his job as a police officer bothered me. I understood why she felt this way, however, it wasn't her place to insist he quit something he loves so much. It made her sound selfish. This is a good thing though, for a couple of reasons...it means Carmen's story incited emotions within me. I cared enough about the characters to have them annoy me. If I didn't, I would've stopped reading, said the characters were just annoying and I didn't enjoy reading about them. This wasn't the case.There are women, and men for that matter, that put restrictions on their mates. Even though I find this unacceptable, it's still realistic.

    Jordan? I happen to think he's a terrific character. I adored him with all his quirks, jealousies and controlling behavior. It makes him relatable. He comes across as this perfect guy, but in reality, he's not a perfect guy.

    If you enjoy a sweet love story with a background of some suspense, you should really love "She Belongs To Me". If you don't care for a love story as the major part of a story, then you may not care for this book. If you want page turning suspense constantly and deep twists and turns, then you may not care for this. If you like a good fiction story, well-written, with a nice mix of an adorable love story and a wonderful little suspense story a close second, you should love "She Belongs To Me" as much as I did.
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  • Karen DeLabar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Suspense With Heart
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2012
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    After finally get back on her feet after a bad break-up and spending years struggling finding her place within her family, Jaynee has sworn off love and promised to focus on herself and her studies. All that is thrown out the window when wealthy Charlotte contractor and cop Jordan Monroe is placed at one of her tables at the restaurant. Not even Jaynee can deny the instant attraction, connection and chemistry between the two. Within a week they are married and back in Charlotte learning to live with each other. However, after five years of marriage Jordan feels that Jaynee's keeping secrets and when he finds her shot in their home early one morning he races the clock to find out the truth. However the truth leads him to knowledge that no one wants to discover about their loved ones.

    DeSousa immediately grabbed my attention with Jaynee's life. Coming from a broken home Jaynee is finally in a place in her life where she feels in control. She refuses to think about her ex, who is in prison, and she is 100% focused on pushing her way through school. I felt connected to her even though my own background is no where near that of Jaynee's, and to me that is a sign of good writing. However, I must say that although I found Jordan to be charming, and damn near perfect, it was hard for me to believe that Jaynee would be that quickly caught up in him coming from where she came from.

    DeSousa doesn't hide the fact that Jordan is pushy, stubborn and manipulative. He plans their wedding, buys her clothes, and arranges for her things in her apartment to be moved to his house in only what seemed like seconds after Jaynee agreeing to marry him. I was glad when Jaynee would stand up for herself and plead with him to stop taking control of everything. In doing this DeSousa created more of a realistic relationship between the two.

    The story flip flops back and forth from their first weeks together, to the present day with Jaynee's shooting, but it did not break up the story. My only problem was that I felt DeSousa spent too much time retelling their first weeks together. I understand that during this time we learn of Jordan's bossiness, Jaynee's reluctance to fight, Jordan's family history of quick marriages as well just general character development. However, I felt that the author spent too much time on describing the lavish nights they spend in Vegas after they were married. If anything I wanted to know more about how they adjusted to being Mr. and Mrs. as soon as they got back to Charlotte. Life after a quickie marriage, especially after only knowing each other for a matter of days, can't be easy. I would have liked to have seen more of the "getting to know you" phase of their marriage.

    The chapters that took place in the present day, retracing the final moments before Jaynee was shot, really held my attention. The way DeSousa set up the mystery was well played and kept me guessing as to who the real shooter was. I attribute this to her great cast of supporting characters. DeSousa set up several of them as potential shooters and even though I guessed wrong, the real assailant didn't come as a surprise once all the pieces were laid out.

    I read this book within in a matter of days and truly enjoyed it. I recommend this read to any romantic suspense reader out there.
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  • sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2024
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    I couldn't put it down this was a great read and had a brilliant storyline definitely worth a read if into romantic novels
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  • Uttara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best suspense romance novel
    Reviewed in India on October 1, 2018
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    It has everything, magic, destiny, love, police and detective gimmick s and above all amazing characters. Loved it. Can't keep it down.
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  • Jaa
    5.0 out of 5 stars So so soooo good!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2015
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    I'm such a suck for a feel-good, sweet, cute, funny romance novels and this book hit the spot just right. I think Jordan was just sweet, yes he was bit pushy at times but there was nothing that turned me off, he was just a man in love! Jaynee is loveable and for having experienced so much pain she wasn't angsty and full of drama, I enjoyed her thoroughly. Also just when you thought you guessed who the real bad guy was..the author throws you a curveball. It was a mixture of love, forgiveness, understanding, hate, and acceptance. Jordan and Jaynee makes you want to be a better person. I don't want to give too much away. Just read the book and believe in the power of love.
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  • Marisa Catlow
    5.0 out of 5 stars great
    Reviewed in Australia on July 19, 2014
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    This was such a good story, loved the way it captivated me till the end. I rate it a 5. Good on you Carmen.
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  • K. A. robinson
    4.0 out of 5 stars She belongs to me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2024
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    When I started this book I didn't think I would finish it, I thought it was a bit confusing, especially when it kept jumping to different time's, but I really couldn't wait to read and finish it , it's well worth a read.
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