Pikorua, the Maori name for the symbol, is a twist that is said to symbolise the strength of the bond between two people. Mat is certain there is something between Tiffany and him.
When Tiffany Cahill opens the door to the police, memories flood her mind of the previous year and a relationship gone bad. Frightened, she calls her friend, Steve, for help, but instead a stranger answers the phone. Little does Tiffany know how much this New Zealander is going to impact her life, especially after she is assaulted only a few hours later.
Mat Apanui, the owner of a helicopter tour company in New Zealand, can’t ignore the worry in Tiffany’s voice when he answers Steve’s phone. Before he knows it, he is spending most of his business trip to Melbourne with her. Desperate to keep her safe after an attack, he invites her to stay with him in Queenstown, NZ.
With her safety at risk, how will Tiffany overcome her reservations and trust the sexy stranger enough to fly across the Tasman Sea?
This is the first book I've read by Iris Blobel and I really enjoyed it. You will fall in love with Mat and Tiffany is a truly strong female character. They met over the phone and have a connection that is proven when they finally meet in person. Mat lives in New Zealand and Tiffany lives in Australia. Will they be able to build a relationship or is the distance a deal breaker? Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this wonderful book and fall in love.
Tiffany Cahill has had it rough. Her ex-boyfriend beat her so brutally that she ended up in the hospital. About a year later, she tries to move on, until the police show up at her front door. She is told that her ex-boyfriend has been murdered. Not long after that, someone looking for a list he left behind attacks her. Panicking, she calls her best friend, but she does not recognize the voice at the end of the line. Mat Apanui is concerned when he hears the fear in Tiffany’s voice and decides to reach out to her. They meet and discover they have the same friends. They find themselves falling for each other extremely fast. Tiffany is hesitant to trust a stranger but cannot deny how her heart feels.
This story is suspenseful from beginning to end! There is an immediate connection to the characters. The book explores love, hesitation and healing. Tiffany is a wonderful main character: once traumatized, she finds it difficult to trust again. With her life at stake, many may assume that she would lean on Mat for guidance, however, she believes in handling the situation on her own. This makes her character very admirable. However, the reader may find it hard to believe how quickly this love evolves. At times, situations arise that seem unrealistic. Nevertheless, this story is gripping and shows how love can help a person heal. This blood-pumping novel will keep the reader hooked until the very end.
