GRL 2019 AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Trust Me by J.P. Bowie

In my attempt to cover some of the attending authors for this year's GRL,
I am reviewing 

Trust Me 

by JP Bowie!

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Scott Riley is living with a terrible secret -- one he dares not share with his family or friends. Who can he turn to... who can he trust?

After losing his job because of one man's actions and lies, Scott Riley is desperately seeking employment. A rape victim, he feels shame, humiliation and a deep seated anger that he cannot bring his attacker to justice because of what he thinks it might do to his parents. Rather than have them live with the knowledge of what happened to their only son, he does everything in his power to spare them, even at a cost to his own happiness.

When Ross Nelson offers Scott a position in his software company, Scott feels that this change in his luck may prove to be the turning point where he can put his painful memories behind him. Although aware of the obstacles inherent in an office romance, Scott and Ross soon find themselves irresistibly drawn to one another. But Scott's nemesis refuses to stop tormenting him with texts and phone messages, some obscene, others that contain threats and derision.

Can the lovers overcome the ravings of a deranged stalker, or will they be torn apart by the clear and present danger this man represents?

REVIEW

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

JP Bowie's Trust Me is a disturbing stalker story. Introduced to the stalker aspect immediately, this book definitely has some creep factor.

When Scott gets a new job, he's instantly attracted to his boss, Ross. What follows is a forbidden romance between boss and employee.

There are some tough aspects to this tale. Scott's story is horrific, as he's still struggling with being attacked and abused. There's an off page, former rape situation. The discussion of male rape is well written, with care and sensitivity. It's an important issue that is rarely discussed, so I appreciate it's appearance in this story. I love the story but I hate Scott's need to protect his secret.

Elliott's completely insane, the story is crazy, and I couldn't put it down. The book is absolutely riveting with a great flow. And damn, it is hot! There's a great rimming scenes, and the sex is ultra steamy. Best of all is the amount of creepy involves, as the story includes the stalker's pov. 

Trust Me is a great story about healing, as well as family. JP Bowie impresses in this emotional tale of finding someone to give you a chance, someone to believe in you, trust you, and help you. I'm glad to have discovered it and hope to read some more of JP's books. 

JP Bowie

J.P. Bowie was born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland. He wrote his first (unpublished) novel – a science fiction tale of brawny men and brawnier women that made him a little suspect in the eyes of his family for a while.

Leaving home at age eighteen for the bright lights of London, he found himself in the midst of a “diverse and creative crowd” that eventually led him to the performing arts. For the next twelve years he sang, danced and acted his way around the theatres of London and the provinces, appearing in shows with many famous British singers, actors and comedians.

After immigrating to the US and living for many years in Las Vegas where he worked for that incomparable duo, Siegfried and Roy, J.P. found himself entranced by the fair city of San Diego where he currently lives with his partner, Phil.

J.P. loves to hear from his readers and can be contacted at jpbowie@cox.net