Dr. Faith Markham - archaeologist and psychic with substantial powers - is on a mission. She must travel into the wild Australian outback to find Reilly, a young man struggling with his own gifts, before evil men who wish to use him for their own gain, catch up with him. And for that she needs a guide.
Meet Hakon, the best guide in the area. Hakon, who is going through a divorce, wants a simple life where he can be left alone in peace. But when he meets Faith his life is turned upside down. They have an intense physical attraction that scares Hakon and he tries to fight it at every turn.
What he doesn't realise is that Faith has known Hakon since she was a child, and that they have a deep connection that has lasted through centuries. Faith trusts Hakon with her safety and the knowledge of her abilities, but will she be able to trust him with her heart? As they race to find an ancient power to stop it from being unleashed, danger erupts all around and death stalks them at every corner. Will Hakon finally recognise Faith as the missing piece of his soul, or will he be too late?
Although part of a series, FLASHPOINT by Nicki Greenwood can be read as a standalone novel. I found the story energetic and adventurous, and the paranormal element gave the plot that extra spark. I really connected with the character of Faith and I love that she was strong, determined and extremely capable. Hakon is an interesting hero and I enjoyed watching him discover his own history while trying to figure out Faith. The romance between them is dreamily hot! I have not read many paranormal romances but FLASHPOINT by Nicki Greenwood is definitely a winner. I cannot wait to read more from this author.
Faith Markham knows her place in lifeβparanormal expert
and
world-traveling archaeologist. She also knows she'll
never
fall in love again. How can she, when the only man sheβs
ever wanted is a long-dead Viking warrior? She has
resigned
herself to loneliness, but fate has other ideas.
Hakon Ivarsson has had enough of women. His ex-wife left
his
life in ruins, and only Australia's Blue Mountains can
soothe his empty soul. When Faith shows up needing a
trail
guide, he regards her with instant suspicion. This
enigmatic
beauty pulls at him in ways he can't explain. Trusting
her
is out of the question, but protecting her is absolute.
When they stumble on an artifact-smuggling ring, led by a
man poised to bend the world's paranormal power to his
own
terrible purposes, they must join forces. Will it tear
them
apart, or has fate finally delivered a second chance?
Hakon stared after Faith, wondering what was wrong. The
woman switched gears faster than a Formula One race
driver. He locked his vehicle, and then stalked down the
trail after her.
It took him all of two seconds to decide he should have
been the one walking in front. Faith strode ahead of him,
dodging ruts and potholes with sure feet. Her hips swayed
with each step in a compelling rhythm that drove his body
into a riot. He imagined drawing her back against him,
kissing that spot behind her ear where tendrils of golden
hair had fallen loose ....
She stopped dead and turned around with wide eyes. Had he
said something out loud? He thought heβd seen a flash in
her eyes a moment ago. There it was again, though before,
he could have sworn her eyes had been silverβ
βArenβt you supposed to be in front of me?β she asked.
Desire and doubt vanished. βI would have been, if you
hadnβt bolted off in the first place.β He stepped around
her and went on without pausing. βNext time, let me go
first. Clear?β
βGet up on the wrong side of the bed?β
He didnβt bother telling her he hadnβt slept at all. Her
presence had echoed through the walls of the inn like a
resonating bell, one moment consuming him with the need
to go to her, and the next, driving him away in a fit of
resentment.
She was money. His ticket to freedom, nothing more.
Maybe if he kept telling himself that, he might start to
believe it.
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