I had the privilege of getting to join in Tammy Gray’s ARC group (advanced reader copy) for her upcoming release “Until I Knew Myself.” If you want to know more about what I think of Tammy you can read this post here.
I have never read a Tammy Gray novel I didn’t like. My favorite one is her very first release Shattered Rose.
Of course I was excited to get to read the first book in her new Bentwood series. Here is the description:
Tyler Mitchell grew up an orphan, taken in by his best friend’s family when he was only sixteen. Even though ten years have passed, and he’s been given everything he should ever want—a loving home, an adoring girlfriend, a successful career, and lifelong friendships—Tyler has always felt a foreigner in his own life.
When a surprising phone call reveals the death of his biological grandfather, Tyler’s seemingly perfect life starts to unravel. The people he loves most in world have kept from him the greatest secret of all—knowledge of his father’s family.
Now hunting for more information about his past, Tyler discovers nothing is quite as it seems. And the definition of family is far more complicated than choosing between blood and loyalty.
First, I loved her target audience – young professionals. I don’t think there are many “clean” authors that write for this market. Second, the characters suck you in. They have real problems and are never squeaky clean. Caroline, by far, while not the protagonist was my favorite character. I’m looking forward to her book…hope it’s next! Finally, Tammy Gray always writes an outstanding antagonist/villain. Once I figure out who they are it always gives me chills when they enter the scene. You won’t be disappointed by reading this book. It’s clean, has depth, and will make you want to read the next book in the series. Tammy – write faster!
