Sometimes anthologies showcasing authors' works can seem hastily compiled or as though forced together through some tenuous connection, or worse, through some obvious connection that encourages readers to ponder whether the works were created intentionally for the collection. However, THE BODYGUARD, featuring works by Cherry Adair, Gena Showalter and Lorie O'Clare, suffers from neither situation. Instead, the stories transition well from one to the next, and they are all interesting in different ways. Even the bodyguard theme is well-realizes and unpredictable. Instead of wilting heroines waiting to be saved, the women in the works are multi-faceted and use their own gifts to remedy the situations. In addition, the paranormal aspects are detailed and understandable, as opposed to some recent offerings where fantasy elements seem slapped on merely to appease a hungry audience.
Adair's tale of a seeming betrayal makes one hope she intends to continue writing more about T-FLAC's paranormal unit, as does Showalter's unique style and depiction of some very unusual abilities. Finally, O'Clare's twist on werewolf and human interactions was a satisfying read to finish up the trio.
Three masters of paranormal suspense set their
sights on the brave bodyguards who put their lives on the
line and hearts in jeopardy for the women they
love
CHERRY ADAIR Temptation on Ice
When paranormal
operative Sebastian Tremayne heads to the Arctic Circle to
keep an eye on red-hot physicist Michaela Giese, the polar
ice cap isn't the only thing in danger of melting. This
beautiful brainy woman could spark a nuclear disaster he
cannot stop, even with magic, and ignite a fiery passion he
cannot resist
GENA SHOWALTER Temptation in Shadows
Tall, lean, muscular and definitely rough around the
edges Sean Walker is not your typical nightclub bodyguard.
He's a controller of shadows, able to wield darkness at
will. But when a mysterious woman at the club turns out to
have powers greater than his own, he has no choice but
seduction.
LORIE O'CLARE Hunting Temptation
A
manhunter by trade, Seth is on the trail of his most
dangerous prey yet: a living, breathing, maneating werewolf.
But the last thing he expects to catch in his trap is a
beautiful, beguiling woman, with some wild animal urges of
her own.
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