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He's A Mystery #6
Dark Guardian
Investigative journalist Olivia is on a mission but Jack has sworn to stop her. He has to protect her from a dark secret at the heart of Black’s Cove and will stand by her side, 24/7, if necessary…even if safeguarding her inspires the most intense desire he’s ever felt.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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August 31, 2009
This could've been a truly strong and enticing read, but unfortunately lacked in execution.
The initial premise was great—and added a rather fresh angle to the PNR genre. The hero's psychic abilities (force-field shielding, telekinesis, mind-reading) didn't stem from his birth/race/species/etc., but were the side effect of a revolutionary new drug developped to regenerate the brain after severe injury.
The heroine came into the sleepy, small town of Black's Cove intent on finding out just what exactly was going on at the (now defunct) Black's Cove clinic. Her brother had been one of the patients, but unfortunately they were unable to help him. Now, she want to find out if they even tried and just what could've possibly gone wrong.
Unfortunately for her someone doesn't want her to dig up anything and they're rather bury her than let her expose them. And of course, it if up to the hero to keep her safe. But the hidden enemy won't rest until both of them are six-feet under and the deadly secret locked deep inside the lab vault is in his hands.
Sadly the strange paranormal abilities soon seemed no more than parlor tricks, the chemistry between the hero and heroine eluded me, making the romance appear rushed and strained, the action was almost nonexistent (thanks to the freakish displays of paranormal abilities), and the villain sprung out from the left-field without a specific agenda or goal in mind. I got the impression he was there only because the author willed it so.
Disappointing.
The initial premise was great—and added a rather fresh angle to the PNR genre. The hero's psychic abilities (force-field shielding, telekinesis, mind-reading) didn't stem from his birth/race/species/etc., but were the side effect of a revolutionary new drug developped to regenerate the brain after severe injury.
The heroine came into the sleepy, small town of Black's Cove intent on finding out just what exactly was going on at the (now defunct) Black's Cove clinic. Her brother had been one of the patients, but unfortunately they were unable to help him. Now, she want to find out if they even tried and just what could've possibly gone wrong.
Unfortunately for her someone doesn't want her to dig up anything and they're rather bury her than let her expose them. And of course, it if up to the hero to keep her safe. But the hidden enemy won't rest until both of them are six-feet under and the deadly secret locked deep inside the lab vault is in his hands.
Sadly the strange paranormal abilities soon seemed no more than parlor tricks, the chemistry between the hero and heroine eluded me, making the romance appear rushed and strained, the action was almost nonexistent (thanks to the freakish displays of paranormal abilities), and the villain sprung out from the left-field without a specific agenda or goal in mind. I got the impression he was there only because the author willed it so.
Disappointing.
July 2, 2017
When I picked this book up, I had not read the back and had no idea what to expect. Once I started reading it I just couldn't put it down. I was halfway through the book and didn't even know it.
Olivia blames herself for her brother Ross's accident when they were little. It would change both of their lives forever. She tries to blame the clinic for not helping him even though she has no proof. But she is determined to prove that they did something wrong. They have been closed for a long time.
She meets Jack who owns the clinic and has secrets of his own that he doesn't want Olivia to find.
The book is fast paced and really good.
Olivia blames herself for her brother Ross's accident when they were little. It would change both of their lives forever. She tries to blame the clinic for not helping him even though she has no proof. But she is determined to prove that they did something wrong. They have been closed for a long time.
She meets Jack who owns the clinic and has secrets of his own that he doesn't want Olivia to find.
The book is fast paced and really good.
May 1, 2020
HI #1141 = 2.5 stars
December 26, 2010
Just couldn't quite connect with it. Something was a bit off for me in the emotional connection with the leads, the plot, and the big twist. Just didn't ring true to me.
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