Escape the Doubt (Shifting #1) by Andrea Michelle


Is taking a chance with your heart worth the escape, or was it better to have never loved at all? Can forgiveness really set you free?

After the unexpected death of her Dad, and the haunting manner in which he died, Riley Shaw built invisible walls around her heart. Barriers she created to protect her from splintering into broken pieces that couldn’t be repaired. She was unable to move forward from her past, letting the guilt of her parent’s mistakes dictate her own choices.

Dean Warren was safe. Being with him was innocent and peaceful because she didn’t truly love him. His words held her captive in a false sense of security. His eyes were deceptive, and his promises of never pushing her beyond what she was willing to give were broken, leaving Riley in a state of regret and doubt.

Joshua Parker had the power to take what was left of Riley’s splintered pieces and ruin her completely, or make her whole again. He was her best friend, her next-door neighbor—everything she wanted and settled on never having. Loving him was as easy as breathing air. The fear of losing him forever was more real to her than the feelings she couldn’t escape.

When faced with the very thing she feared the most, and in the arms she thought were safe, Riley finds herself questioning every decision she has made over the past two years. When she finally escapes the doubt in her head, and accepts the truth in her heart, is it too late?

“I'm so close to the edge of the cliff that I know one more breath, one more inch, I could fall.” -Riley Shaw

Not recommended for anyone under the age of 17 due to underage drinking, sexual content and adult language.

***Warning*** This is book one in a series and is not a stand-alone novel.




I'm not sure if its because I spent most of my teen years with my nose in a book but I can't remember love and relationships being this intense as a teen ! Good grief the intensity of what Josh and Riley share and feel for one another had me a little hot and bothered !

Having said or rather confessed all that I really enjoyed the story of Josh and Riley .

Josh and Riley are neighbours and best friends since they were little even their baby sisters sre besties so it's a win win all round for the kids. 

Riley and Josh also share a tragic moment in their lives and this is one of the reasons Riley doesn't want to give them a chance as a couple.

Due to her father's indiscretions Riley has trust issues and believes all men cheat which is sad really and this comes back to haunt gervat a later stage:(

Riley overhears a conversation  and draws her own conclusions and instead of talking to Josh and clearing the air she just cuts him off leaving both of them hurt and confused . Eventually the truth comes out as do many other secrets. Now Josh and Riley can finally start their road of love and happiness.

Escape the Doubt was a good reminder that to assume does make an ASS out of U and ME and it also causes alot of hurt. Just because of one person's mistake or hurt you cant paint everyone  or every situation with the same  brush , 2 lessons that are known but often forgotten :)

Can't wait to carry on following Josh and Riley I want to see what happens between them.

Review by Heidi

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