Review: Three Mean Streets by Frank Tuttle

Genre: Urban Fantasy/Detective/Mystery/Audio Book

Description:

“Welcome to Rannit, an ancient city awash in magic and mayhem. Wracked by war, but embracing the dubious wonders of steam and iron, Rannit is on the path to renewal – but old magics and older shadows won’t go easily into the light.

Markhat earns his living as a finder. On behalf of his clients, Markhat will find anyone, or anything, for a fee. In Three Mean Streets, his clients include a dead man’s ghost, a mighty Troll warrior seeking his cousin’s mounted head, and the true identity of the corpse allegedly stalking the grounds of a rich widow’s mansion.

Markhat doesn’t believe in ghosts and walking corpses, but for twenty crowns a day, plus expenses, he’ll wade in swinging. With the aid of soothsayer and card-reader Mama Hog, Markhat sets out on three perilous cases, and they share only one thing in common – nothing in Rannit is quite what it seems, and sometimes good and dead isn’t good enough.”

Author:

“Frank Tuttle lives and writes in the perpetually humid wilderness of North Mississippi. Frank tried to be a proper Southern author and write about pickups and hound dogs, but trolls and magic kept creeping into his stories, so Frank is a fantasy author. Although hounds do make occasional appearances in his fiction.”

To learn more about Frank Tuttle you can check out his website. However, I suggest following his blog, it is always entertaining.  Of course you may also stalk him on Facebook.

Appraisal:

I don’t generally listen to audio books, I am a visual person and easily distracted. If I am reading a book my eyes are busy with letters strung together into words, punctuation, and spaces. And my mind is immersed in the story. I am not easily distracted when I am focused on a book. However, when Mr. Tuttle offered me his new audio book, Three Mean Streets, with no mention of a review, I thought I would give it a try and refresh my memory from the beginning of The Markhat Files at the same time.

I read these three novellas, long ago before I became a Pal and started reviewing for BigAl’s Books and Pals. I like that The Mister Trophy, Dead Man's Rain, and The Cadaver Client are all together in one volume now. They give the reader or listener a nice introduction to the finder Markhat and his world. He’s plain spoken, fair, easy going, and does all he can to get to the bottom of each case.

I easily became captivated by the voice actor, Conner Goff. He submerged himself into each character he is portraying. This made the stories enjoyable and easy to fall into. Each of the three cases Markhat works to solve are different, with an assortment of unique characters. Mama Hog, the elderly lady who lives a couple of doors down, has the sight and keeps Markhat apprised of things to look out for. She’s a fun character, but is usually all business. Markhat also has a three-legged office cat. He stretched his imagination in naming the cat Three-Legged cat. Markhat doesn’t joke around, the world he lives in is unforgiving and they had better adhere to the curfew if they want to live till the next day. The undead roam the streets at night looking for a meal. Death wagons patrol, picking up the bodies of those who violated the curfew.

I did enjoy the audio book experience, but I’m not ready to give up reading on my Kindle Paperwhite just yet. If you enjoy noir detective stories with a no frills type detective who is willing to eat his words if necessary, you should give Markhat a try. I highly recommend the whole series.

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FYI:

Three Mean Streets is book 1 in Mr. Tuttle’s, The Markhat Files. My review is for the audio book.

The three Markhat adventures in Three Mean Streets were originally published under the title The Markhat Files. The stories included are The Mister Trophy, Dead Man's Rain, and The Cadaver Client. If you have previously purchased The Markhat Files with the titles stated, you already own these, so you don’t need to purchase them again.

Format/Typo Issues:

I listened to the audio book and didn’t notice any issues.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate audio book length: 5 hours and 41 mins

Review: Incognito by Khaled Talib

Genre: Thriller

Description:

Here is some of what is posted on Amazon about this book: “Pope Gregoire XVII was last seen waving to the crowd at Saint Peter's square from the famous Apostolic Palace window. Despite several layers of tight security, neither the Gendarmerie nor The Entity (the Vatican's secret service) or the Swiss Guards claimed to know anything about his sudden mysterious disappearance… Ayden Tanner, a former British SAS commando officer -- who is officially dead -- is dispatched with two other crew members to find the Supreme Pontiff by The League of Invisible Knights, a covert division of Anonymous that aims to bring about the triumph of good over evil.” Great premise! (BTW: other readers may be puzzled, as I was, by references to the ‘Gendarmerie’. This is the Vatican’s police force.)

Author:

Khaled Talib has worked in journalism and in public relations. He has written three novels since 2014 – Smokescreen, Incognito and Gun Kiss. He is a member of the Crime Writers Association and International Thriller Writers. He lives in Singapore.

Appraisal:

The puffs for this book claim kinship with the likes of Dan Brown and Robert Harris. That’s a broad church. And a big claim. Talib knows (as all good writers need to) a little bit about a lot of things. I enjoyed much of the material about the Vatican, the information about Turkey and Egypt, and about recent European politics (although I was puzzled to find reference to Italian ‘lire’ since Italy has been using the Euro since 1999). There is a definite ‘Mission Impossible’ vibe, as well as a substantial nod to our old friends the Knights Templar.

This is, at bottom, a story about fake news. Very topical. The Prologue sets the scene beautifully. The prose in it is taut and lyrical. The necessary backstory is laid before the reader. Now the story can hit the ground running …

There is plenty of action in the book. Fights abound. It is a teeny spoiler to let on that our protagonist and his ‘crew’ are ambushed so many times that one begins to wonder just how good they are at what they do.

I found it peculiar that, despite all the action, no progress seemed to be made with finding the kidnapped Pope for the first third of the book.

I also found the swathes of description and backstory (what does Maria have to do with anything?) slowed pace and made it difficult to follow the machinations of the large cast of characters as they whizzed about Europe from Geneva to Rome to Istanbul to the Sinai Desert.

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Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues

Rating: *** Three Stars

Reviewed by: Judi Moore

Approximate word count: 70-75,000 words

Reprise Review: Stormhawk's Warning by Susan Stuckey

Genre: Epic Fantasy

Description:

“The cruel and ruthless Chorkan, servants of the Dark God, have one obstacle in their path to conquest: a young noble in the Kingdom of Kier, Prince Kaden. Pursued by enemies and friends alike, while under a death sentence for a crime he didn't commit, Kaden seeks sanctuary with his old weapons master. He must find a missing princess, save his family, prevent a war and protect his kingdom, all while avoiding the executioner’s block.”

Author:

“Susan (Stuckey) has retired from the ‘rat race’ and currently writes stories she would want to read. She has mainly written fantasy, but dabbles in other genres also.

Always an avid reader, she wrote her first fantasy story on an Apple 2E – and lost it when the computer died. She resumed her affair with writing when the ‘nest’ emptied and has continued writing (off and on–usually off) until the present day.”

You can learn more about Ms. Stuckey at her website or follow her onFacebook.

Appraisal:

This is another excellent novella in The Tales of Aldura filled with drama, conspiracy, treachery, and mystery. Ranger Captain Kaden receives an unsigned warning message that declares him a traitor to be taken prisoner on sight and executed for murdering the Klatinan delegation. Not knowing who he can trust Kaden sneaks out of the Ranger Compound and heads to Stormmir to clear his name. As a fugitive he could do little to prove his innocence alone. He hesitates to involve his father, King Baelon of Keir, and brother, the Hereditary Prince, for fear his troubles would smear their name. Not knowing who to trust he turns to a retired Castle arms master and distant relative, Bralif, who does offer him a safe haven in a secret underground room leading to a web of tunnels under the town.

Gwaleth, a power hungry mage, seems to be the mastermind behind this conspiracy with secrets of his own. However, he has a partner who wants to be declared King of Keir and he is willing to kill the whole Baelon family to succeed. Kaden is hard pressed to find allies until he stumbles across a stranger wearing a green cloak while he is trying to elude the Kings soldiers. Kaden has little choice but to accept the man’s help.

The plot is fast moving, tense, and full of suspense as Kaden tries to unravel the secrets and mysteries of the conspiracy surrounding him. You’ll find double-crossing around several turns, powerful allies you didn’t expect, swordfights, and magic. There were also a couple of rare Stormhawks that were a pretty cool addition!

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FYI:

I would recommend reading Battle of Stryker Pass and On Treason’s Trail before reading Stormhawk's Warning. As far as the shorter stories, they will give you a feel for some more of the history of the land and its people.

Added for Reprise Review: Stormhawk's Warning by Susan Stuckey was the winner in the Fantasy category for B&P 2015 Readers' Choice Awards. Original review ran February 10, 2015

Format/Typo Issues:

No issues with proofing or formatting.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 20-25,000 words

Review: Secret Relations by Rebecca Forster

Genre: Police Procedural/Thriller

Description:

“They're illegal. They're undocumented. They're disappearing. The last thing Finn O'Brien wants is to come between his partner and her daughter, but Amber Anderson is desperate for his help. Her new boyfriend, an undocumented immigrant, is missing. Uneasy about keeping a secret from his partner and hindered by the prejudice and politics of the LAPD, Finn is tempted to turn a deaf ear to the girl's plea - until the first body is found. Fighting a system that wants to turn a blind eye, Finn tracks a serial killer who preys on the most vulnerable, one with a gruesome secret that has been buried under decades of shame. To stop him, Finn O'Brien must navigate a shadowy world where life is cheap - even his own.”

Author:

The author of numerous thrillers in multiple subgenres, USA Today bestseller Rebecca Forster lives in Los Angeles with her husband.

Appraisal:

This is the third book in this series. I raved about the first two and this latest installment is no different. LA police detective Finn O’Brien and his partner, Cori Anderson, are great characters. They have faults and at times make questionable decisions that show they’re imperfect, but both strive to make their city a better and safer place.

The story in Secret Relations is an intense thriller that had me on edge throughout. Much of the story is focused on the undocumented alien population, targeted by the serial killer, and I found the story thought provoking as I considered their situation.

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FYI

While part of a series, each book in the Finn O’Brien Thriller series can be read as a standalone.

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 90-95,000 words

Review: Love & Chocolate by Gail Cleare

Genre: Romance/Women’s Lit

Description:

“When Sarah Westwood’s deadbeat husband deserts her and their young son, she takes a job at her family’s restaurant, The Three Chocolatiers, working with her famous chef grandfather and her pastry chef cousin, Paisley. Determined to never fall for the wrong guy again, Sarah vows to stick to chocolate and steer clear of men, especially her delicious ice-cream supplier, Blake Harrison. But when Paisley signs her up for a dating site, Sarah is soon engaging in a sexy online flirtation with a stranger.

Blake Harrison wants nothing more than for Sarah to give him a chance, but all she’ll give him is the cold shoulder. Never one to run from a challenge, he works on becoming the kind of man Sarah can’t refuse. And since he just happens to be on the same dating site, he’s not above using a little cyber-intel to worm his way into her heart.

When Sarah’s grandfather collapses just weeks before an upscale chocolate-themed wedding that could make or break the business, the staff of The Three Chocolatiers is sent into a tailspin. With the pressure rising on personal and professional fronts, Sarah might just have to let someone sweet melt her defenses.”

Author:

“USA Today Bestselling author Gail Cleare used to write for newspapers, magazines, ad agencies, Fortune 50 companies and AOL. Now she writes fiction, and lives on an 18th century farm in Massachusetts with her family and dogs, cats, chickens, black bears, blue herons, rushing streams and wide, windy skies. When not on the computer, Gail is usually working in her organic vegetable garden or absorbed in nature photography. She can often be found stalking wild creatures with a 300 mm lens.”

To learn more please visit her website.

Appraisal:

Sarah Westwood has her professional persona under control. She is confident, well spoken, and a quick learner. Her personal life is quite the opposite. Her ex-husband pulled the rug out from under her and she crashed. Her family is well aware how emotionally fragile she is. They never miss a chance to try to bolster her with a bit too much praise, which she readily accepts. Her cousin Paisley, who is the pastry chef at their grandfather’s restaurant, set Sarah up a profile on a local dating site after a few too many bottles of wine between them. You know, just for some anonymous sexy fun, never intending to actually meet any men in person.

I thought the story started off strong with a lot of promise. Sarah could easily speak and flirt with Blake Harrison, who was part owner of an ice cream business with his brother, which supplied the restaurant with their signature ice cream. As manager of The Three Chocolatiers she dealt with him often. Then her personal relationship insecurities reared their ugly head when she started feeling an attraction to him, and now she bolts every time he comes near. Blake is ready for a serious relationship and not easily ignored. He recognizes what she is doing but doesn’t understand why.

Sarah develops a relationship with a man online who is sympathetic and easy to talk to as long as the situation is anonymous. Blake is a great guy and I got tired of her inner dialogue with her insecurities. Time and time again I wanted to slap some sense into her. I have little tolerance for that kind of crap from weak characters. It becomes an endless circle and I find that tiring.  

There are some interesting plot twists that will keep the reader involved. I found the characters well developed and the scenes put the reader right in the middle of the action. There were just a couple of plot points I didn’t buy. If you don’t mind reading stories about women needing rescuing, even if it is from themselves, you will enjoy this book.

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FYI:

At the end of Love & Chocolate there are four recipes from The Three Chocolatiers Cookbook to be enjoyed.

Format/Typo Issues:

I didn’t run across any significant issues.

Rating: *** Three Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 65-70,000 words

Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult/Coming of Age

Description:

“Learning new magic isn’t as easy as Zoe expected, especially when the mages at Gorgon University seem dead set against teaching. Add in some necessary late-night sneaking about, and Zoe is almost certain to be kicked out. As for exploring the intriguing mysteries across the border in Wendal, well, it has more teeth than she ever imagined.” 

Author:

“Maria Schneider grew up in New Mexico and currently lives near Austin, Texas with her husband.

After working in the computer industry for twelve years she now enjoys creating messes and inventing characters to find their way clear of her imaginings.

You can find several of Maria's short stories online in such fine magazines as: Coyote Wild Magazine, www.AnthologyBuilder.com, TownDrunkMag.com and Over My Dead Body.

She writes cozy mysteries, fantasy, paranormal mysteries.”

Feel free to check out her website or on Facebook.

Appraisal:

In this enchanting story, Zoe desires to learn more magic than her mother has been able to teach her so far. Her bumbling cousin Lonnie has managed a mage position at the castle in Birk. In one of Lonnie’s magic spells gone wrong, Zoe meets an irate female whose dragon essence has been bound by an enchanted ring. Zoe is familiar with Lonnie’s magic and is able to send her back to Wendal from which she came. Magic and sorcery had been outlawed in Wendal for thousands of years, it is the home for dragons and shifters.

One year later Zoe is in Mage School at the Gorgon University far away from her cousin Lonnie. But Zoe gets caught up in a conspiracy while trying to save a friend who was being kidnapped one evening. Zoe recognizes the dragon lady, Lindis, being forced to marry the friend who had been kidnapped. Zoe is again able to free her but is unable to escape the wolf warriors who showed up to save Lindis as well.

Lindis implores Zoe to unbind the magic in the ring. Zoe warns her messing with another wizard’s magic is a highly specific magic that can go terribly wrong. Zoe is wary and sure that she is not trained enough to attempt such a feat. Derrick, the wolf who captured Zoe, is ordered to guard and protect her at his house with the help of his pack.

The story is unique and delightful as Zoe attempts to teach herself, Lindis, and Derrick the intricacies of drawing glyphs and casting spells with the help of power crystals. The story is told from Zoe’s point-of-view, she is very naïve about the ways of the world and very verbose. It was fun getting caught up in her head as she reasoned things out. She was highly ethical and always determined to do what was right. The plot takes some unexpected turns as the conspiracy of gryphon origin and the ring are brought to light. There are dragons, eagles, and wolf shifters all vying for Zoe’s attention. I can’t wait to read the next book.

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FYI:

Added for Reprise Review: Dragons of Wendal by Maria E. Schneider was the winner in the Young Adult category for B&P 2015 Readers' Choice Awards. Original review ran February 17, 2015

Format/Typo Issues:

I found no issues with proofing or formatting in this story.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 55-60,000 words

Review: The Killer Corset by Barbara Silkstone

Genre: Cozy Mystery/Historical/Humor/Young Adult

Description:

“When a Buckingham Palace lady-in-waiting is killed, Poppy Throckmorten is up to her crinolines helping her mentor, Florence Nightingale, solve the murder. But in tracking the clues, they uncover a plot to kill Queen Victoria herself!

Poppy must use all the detective skills she’s learned from Florence to foil the villains before the young monarch’s first meeting with her future husband, Prince Albert.”

Author:

“Barbara Silkstone is the best-selling author of both Regency Pride and Prejudice variations, including the popular the Mister Darcy Series of Comedic Mysteries, and Pride and Prejudice contemporary variations. All her books are light comedies based on Jane Austen's timeless tales of love denied and love discovered. ‘Feel good’ tales to warm your heart.

She is also the author of the Wendy Darlin Comedy Mystery series. Five coffee-snorting tales that combine cozy with outrageous adventures.

Please check out Ms. Silkstone’s website, Second Act Café, or stalkher on Facebook.

Appraisal:

It’s been three months since Florence Nightingale, Poppy Throckmorten, and Granny (Mrs. Throckmorten) have returned home from their last mystery. Florence receives another letter from Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria requires their service for a private matter. She especially mentions Poppy Throckmorten must attend as well. Granny jumps at the chance to join the girls’ as their guardian again.

As soon as they arrive at Buckingham Palace they are whisked straight to the Queen’s private parlor. It’s not long before the plot twists begin and continue to twist time and time again. As the mystery deepens it is not safe to walk the palace halls unattended. Moon, the footman Polly is smitten with, is never far away when she needs escorting. He also finds a private moment to profess his attraction to her. However, she is busy with the mysteries presented and she can hardly entertain a relationship with Moon until his social status is elevated. (Do you hear me, Queen Victoria?)

Florence has been called upon to apply her analytical instincts along with Poppy’s assistance to gather and explore the facts of a murder inside the palace walls. Poppy is learning from Ms. Nightingale by watching her dogged determination and attention to small details. Even Granny gets to stretch her acting wings, and does a brilliant job distracting by causing a ruckus at the dressmakers, giving Florence and Poppy time to snoop around. It’s all highly entertaining and smartly written. The reveal at the end is surprisingly complex with political ties. I think Queen Victoria will sleep a little easier.

I would be remiss not to mention the historical notes at the end of the book, which describes the real life characters in her story. However, Ms. Silkstone confesses she did take artistic liberties to create the story. The other supporting cast of the book are figments of her imagination.

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FYI:

The Killer Corset is book 2 of Barbara Silkstone’s, Florence Nightingale Comedy Mystery Series following, The Giggling Corpse. I do believe this book could be read as a standalone. However, some character development and nuances would be lost.

Format/Typo Issues:

A small number of proofing errors, nothing that threw me out of the story.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 50-55,000 words

Reprise Review: Wytchfire by Michael Meyerhofer

Genre: Epic Fantasy

Description:

Rowen was kicked out of his knight’s training only to find himself alone on the road. Several strange encounters later, which are too much to be just coincidences, and Rowen is looking to lead an army of gang members, knights and citizens against an army fortified with a ghoulish demon they call Nightmare and sorceresses. Rowen must rely on the people he meets along his quest to aid him and save the city of Lyos from crumbling.

Author:

Michael Meyerhofer also writes poetry, publishing five poetry chap books, and has won awards for his work. He enjoys weight lighting, medieval weapons and history. Meyerhofer current teaches at Ball State University. You can learn more about him at his website.

Appraisal:

In his acknowledgements, Meyerhofer refers to himself as a boyhood Tolkein fan. It’s obvious from reading Wytchfire where his inspirations came from by using multiple races that have to band together to fight a strong foe.

While the inspiration is there, Meyerhofer is able to make his own world using a rich history, reluctant heroes and a few surprises along the way

The book is the first of a trilogy and is set up that way. There isn’t a huge cliffhanger at the end, but more of the end of one battle while we know the rest of the war is ready to rage on.

Wytchfire may start off a bit slow, but the action picks up fairly quickly with Meyerhofer not dawdling too long to give the reader background information. He’s able to blend it into the story while continuing with the current action.

One of my favorite parts was the distinction of two strong female characters. They held their own against anyone who confronted them and were layered characters. My only gripe is that they are both, of course, easy on the eyes, which has to be noted by the men looking at them. It’s nice when I read a story where the men and women are described similarly without bringing beauty up when it comes to the women and not even mentioning that aspect when it comes to male characters.

However, Wytchfire is a great read for those who love epic fantasies – as I do. It certainly filled its role and feels like the start of a great adventure.

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FYI:

The first book of a trilogy.

Added for Reprise Review: Wytchfire by Michael Meyerhofer was a nominee in the Fantasy category for B&P 2015 Readers' Choice Awards. Original review ran July 3, 2014

Format/Typo Issues:

None.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: Sooz

Approximate word count: 115,000-120,000 words

Review: Tempting Adam by Lyn Horner

Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense/World Mythology/Magical Realism

Description:

“He walked away from her once meaning to protect her and broke her heart.

Can she forgive him and overcome his stubborn resistance to love?

Guardian of Danu, Adam Dvorak has the power to make plants grow with a mere touch, but will he allow love to grow? An agronomist teaching better farming methods in a semi-desert region of northern Kenya, he has an accident and ends up in the local hospital where, to his shock, his former love Ellie Graham is a nurse. He’d never expected to see her again.

Ellie is equally shocked to see him. How could fate be so cruel, putting her in Adam’s path again? Her bruised heart tells her to avoid him, but circumstances dictate otherwise, and their mutual attraction soon flares to life. Will the temptation to accept Ellie as his mate conquer Adam’s fear for her? The High Guardian’s arrival and the pernicious Hellhounds may force him into a difficult decision as this saga builds toward a climax in the eighth and final book, A Might Chieftain.”

Author:

“Lyn Horner is a baby boomer born in San Francisco, California, raised in Minnesota and now residing in Texas with her husband and an ever-changing band of cantankerous, beloved cats. Trained in the visual arts, Lyn first worked as a fashion illustrator in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and later as an art instructor for Art Instruction Schools… After quitting work to raise her children, she took up writing to save her sanity. This hobby quickly morphed into an obsession with historical research and plot building.”

Learn more about Ms. Horner by visiting her website or follow her on Facebook.

Appraisal:

Adam Dvorak is a Guardian of Danu who has the power to make plants grow with a mere touch. He also understands the danger that comes with being a protector of his family’s ancient scroll. He has devoted his life to help desert area inhabitants develop profitable farm lands with their limited water supply. He is in Kenya in a remote village teaching and helping form crop terraces on the side of a small hill to increase crop yields. While in Kenya Adam is injured and knocked unconscious when moving a large boulder. Ikeno, his assistant and translator, and the farmer, Jebril, rush him to the nearest hospital.

Ellie Graham is a nurse in the small hospital. Two years ago Adam broke her heart by leaving her when he felt like being in a relationship with him could cause her harm. His intent was to protect her, but he wouldn’t or couldn’t explain to her why. When she recognizes Adam her heart is torn open again. She treats him while he is unconscious, but as soon as he awakens she changes schedules with another nurse to avoid speaking to him. However, he is crafty and sly and manages to find where she lives. He wants to apologize for the way he left her two years ago. Then he complicates their relationship again when he gets drunk and finds her at a tribal celebration with a man he doesn’t like. Yeah Adam is a mess, but a likeable character with baggage.

The plot is an emotional roller coaster as it twists and turns in unexpected ways. Ellie refuses to let Adam leave her behind again. However, she is in for a rude awakening when they are chased by the Hellhounds after Conn and Lara come to bring Adam back to the states to be with the rest of the guardians. Tension is ratcheted up as they are chased across the desert with very few places to hide. Back in the states the Hellhounds are quickly on their tail again, and are zeroing in on the Guardians’ hidey-hole. More hints are dropped about who has organized the Hellhounds. I also foresee that Lara will have some difficult decisions to make. The showdown between the Guardians and the Hellhounds is imminent. Better get ready to hold on tight.   

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FYI:

Tempting Adam is book 7 in Lyn Horner’s Romancing the Guardians Series. This book does contain sexual situations that may offend some.

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 40-45,000 words