The
lyrical quality of this novel is outstanding. A way with words and especially dialogue
on the page that has made me a fan of previous releases. I immediately cared
for our hero J.D. and Maria as she ran in fear from something we aren’t sure of
yet at the beginning of the novel.
I’m
not sure I’ve read many other cold-blooded villains as the one in this book. I
was almost shocked the lines this man crossed in chasing after Maria. And that’s
kind of where I lost track. I’m sure it was me, but I had a hard time following
what was happening at a certain point. I knew of course why J.D. and Maria were
running, but why was the villain chasing? It could be just me, but I thought
elements surrounding their present circumstances could have been clearer. I
wanted characterization to go deeper, trench deep into J.D. and what *really*
makes him tick.
Overall
this hasn’t been my favorite book, very possibly because I’m not quite the
target audience I thought I was for this title. Have you read the book? What
was your opinion?
This
review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
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More about the novel....
Desperate to escape haunting memories, J.D. Jessup travels from Nashville to Tuscan and volunteers on an organic farm. The hardened landowner has one prevailing rule: If J.D. sees an "illegal", call the border patrol. But when an early morning ride along the fence line leads him to a beautiful young woman named Maria, near death in the desert, his heart pulls him in another direction. Longing to atone for the choices that drove him to Tucson, J.D. hides her and unleashes a chain of deadly events he could never have imagined. Soon they are running from a killer and fighting for their lives. As secrets of their pasts emerge, J.D. realizes that saving Maria may be the only way to save himself.
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Interesting review -- I appreciate your honesty. And this is certainly a hot topic. I don't know if I'm this author's audience either, but I am intrigued.
ReplyDeleteYeah, which was disappointing for me, because I've loved Chris Fabry's books in the past. This one just wasn't the case.
DeleteThank you for the review. I've not heard of this book. Sounds a little dark for my taste. ;)
ReplyDeletePossibly. If you read romance/historical like I do, this one might prove a bit much for certain tastes and expectations
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