{my thoughts} - Amy Bensen is a young woman with secrets. She has a past that is hidden, a past she cannot share. She is taking place in some sort of witness protection/ relocation program. She is running, running from an unknown person that wants her dead. Her life is a mess, it’s been turned upside down and she hardly knows who she is anymore.

I enjoyed reading this book, it fast paced and attention grabbing from the first couple of pages. I didn’t stop reading it until I had finished it. I like how it seems to be about trusting in one’s own personal judgment, trying to discover one’s self, love, regret and more.

When I had finished this book I was in shock how it had ended. I was thinking no, no this can’t be the end. I want to know what happens. Honestly I do not think that book two is going to be released soon enough.

{reason for reading} - I received a copy of this book from netgalley in return for an honest review. ( )

I have not read any other books by Mrs. Jones, though my mother is in love with her Inside Out series. I can say that Escaping Reality is my new favorite book! I love the writing style and the details make everything click.
Liam and Amy are a great couple and though he is a tad bit controlling it works for the story and it works for Amy.
Amy is the perfect girl on the run, wanting to set down roots; but knowing that she really can't for the fear of her past catching up with her. And while I would have loved to know more about what happened when she was younger, i like the mystery that it lends to the story with us only getting bits and pieces.
The characters of Meg and Jared just seem a little off for me, and i am almost wondering if them or maybe even Liam are part of Amy's past that she is running from. I can't wait for the next book so that I can know what is going on! ( )

I could have given this 5 stars if there had been any answers to the many questions that make up this book. I was just beginning to get bored waiting for something? The end of the book leaves you knowing pretty much what you did at the beginning of the book. I hate feeling like an author is dragging things out to stretch into a trilogy. Anyway, I am intrigued enough to buy the next book right away....hoping to get a few answers. ( )

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
Escaping Reality is a book that is part of a series that has been on my loose TBR for a long while, but when I saw the adaptation of it on Passionflix, I just had to pick it up. I will say that this book just instantly grabbed up my attention and my goodness I was so easily swept away by this story that just captivated me from the first page. There is something about Lisa Renee Jones and her capability of just pulling me so quickly into a story. I absolutely adored what was delivered in this one, and the intensity of the romance was brilliant. It's one of the aspects of this author's writing that I just love the most. I will say that, if you are looking for a sensual romantic suspense, then look no further than with Lisa Renee Jones.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Liam Stone
-Alpha
-Dominant in the Bedroom
-Billionaire
-Architect
-Protective

The Heroine: Amy Bensen
-On the Run
-Family lost
-Loves History
-Lots of secrets, not easy to trust

Summary
It all begins with our heroine, Lara, who is now Amy Bensen. Her family was murdered, and she was instantly forced to having to go on the run. For six years she has been living in hiding, wanting to know the secrets of the past but not able to afraid it would put her at risk. She is now forced to go to a new city and new life in Denver. On the plane she meets up with Liam Stone, a sexy architect and they have an instant connection. But while there is a passion between them, she doesn't know who she can trust and if Liam could be her salvation or the greatest threat to her. But while Amy works through her trust issues with Liam, she wonders if she will ever have the peace she has been looking for...

My Outlook
I absolutely adored this book in every way! I was instantly drawn into it. Now the show literally adapts this book basically word for word. So, I was able to breeze through the first half, only reading the parts that we didn't get to see in the movie, like the thoughts of Amy and her impressions as she goes through the story. But if you love well done adaptations, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it on Passionflix, they literally stick to the plot dialogue and even the small details.

The story itself is so captivating and I was easily drawn into this edgy romance that kept my attention all the way through. I was so drawn into the connection between Liam and Amy. And my goodness, Liam just had my heart. From the beginning he was all in for the heroine, and I loved how he knows she has secrets and is so patient and understanding. Just working on building that bridge of trust between them because she is not able to. He is the type of alpha male that I love to read the most. The way he is so intense, protective, willing to die for type of intensity. The way he is willing to get her what she needs, and its not about buying her love but its his love language. You can see that he wants to protect and provide for the heroine without asking anything in return. It takes a while for her to see that though. I did love the sensual moments that grow between them. It was so well done. There is something in how Lisa Renee Jones just writes such sensual suspense filled romances. And I definitely fell hard for this one here.

Spoiler
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Overall View
I found Escaping Reality to be such a fascinating, addictive romance that delivered on all fronts! Its brilliantly written, secretly addictive, and sensually delivered that will only make you want more!

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 5/5
World Building:5/5
Cover: 5/5
Hero: 5/5
Heroine: 4/5
Steam: 4/5
Heart & Feels:5/5
Ending:4/5
Overall View: 5/5 ( )

As everyone else is saying...

The author somehow manages to put out an entire book that tells you nothing about who any of the characters are and their motivations and yet... you keep reading. Until the incredibly irritating but predictable cliffhanger.

Not sure if I'll read book two or not. ( )