This
is the second in Carter's series taking place on the Navajo
Reservation in New Mexico but reads well on its own. Aaron is a
federal agent who is assigned to protect Kailyn, a beautiful woman
who witnessed a drug lord kill his wife. When their location is
repeatedly compromised, Aaron decides to take Kailyn to the
reservation, a place he left years ago without looking back.
The
first part of this book has plenty of action, as does the end. Much
of the book deals with the troubled relationship between Aaron and
Kailyn. She is a southern bell and he is a no nonsense guy.
Frustrations on both sides abound. I liked Kailyn. Even though she
preferred her heeled shoes and southern society, she is a gutsy gal.
Aaron is a troubled fellow. He had a rough childhood that still
pervades his personality.
The
fireworks are continual between Kailyn and Aaron. One minute it is
flaming anger while the next it is explosive passion. Both are quick
witted so the dialog is between them is great.
The
strength of this novel is life on the reservation. Aaron returns to
people he alienated and has ignored for years. His grandmother is
precious and wants him to find his faith in Christ. His father is now
sober and wants to renew a relationship with his sin. Aaron has much
he must work through before that can happen. Other characters living
on the reservation help flesh out what life is like there.
The
books starts out with lots of action but slowed in the middle with
the repetitive troubled relationship between Kailyn and Aaron. The
end, however, has a twist and a resolution that is worth waiting for.
A good novel.
Lisa
Carter is the author of several novels and is a frequent speaker and
vocalist at women's ministry events. She and her husband, with their
two daughters, live in Raleigh, North Carolina. Find out more at
www.LisaCarterAuthor.com.
Abingdon
Press, 320 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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