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Under the Radar
Life for Lou Travis changed drastically when, as Carlo Farro, he turned state's evidence on the two mobsters he worked for. He didn't know, when he was put into the WITSEC program, that he would end up falling in love with the marshal tasked with protecting him.
Walter Brooks certainly didn't expect love to come into his life in the form of a small-time drug trafficker. But it did. Now, under the name Wayne Bourke, he, his adopted daughter Rae, and Lou own a protection business -- and have for the last seventeen years.
Suddenly their lives change when Regotti, one of the mobsters Lou testified against, is released from prison. The man wants Lou dead. Can Lou, Wayne, and Rae stop him from finding them and putting his deadly plan into motion?
Walter Brooks certainly didn't expect love to come into his life in the form of a small-time drug trafficker. But it did. Now, under the name Wayne Bourke, he, his adopted daughter Rae, and Lou own a protection business -- and have for the last seventeen years.
Suddenly their lives change when Regotti, one of the mobsters Lou testified against, is released from prison. The man wants Lou dead. Can Lou, Wayne, and Rae stop him from finding them and putting his deadly plan into motion?
- GenresM M Romance
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2017
About the author
Edward Kendrick
209 books207 followersBorn and bred Cleveland, I earned a degree in technical theater, later switched to costuming, and headed to NYC. Finally seeing the futility of trying to become rich and famous in the Big Apple, I joined VISTA—Volunteers in Service to America—ending up in Chicago for three years. Then it was on to Denver, where I put down roots and worked as a costume designer until I retired in 2007.
I began writing a few years ago after joining an online fanfic group. Two friends and I then started a group for writers, where they could post any story they wished, no matter the genre or content. Since then I've been writing for publication. My first book came out in February of 2011. Most, but not all, of my work is M/M, either mildly erotic or purely 'romantic'. More often than not it involves a mystery or action/adventure, and is sometimes paranormal as well.
I began writing a few years ago after joining an online fanfic group. Two friends and I then started a group for writers, where they could post any story they wished, no matter the genre or content. Since then I've been writing for publication. My first book came out in February of 2011. Most, but not all, of my work is M/M, either mildly erotic or purely 'romantic'. More often than not it involves a mystery or action/adventure, and is sometimes paranormal as well.
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June 14, 2017
Edward Kendrick is a new-to-me author but I was drawn to the idea of a criminal and a US Marshal getting together. Written entirely in third person, the opening chapter starts in present day and the balance of the first half recounts the history of the couple. It was interesting, with some character building and backgrounds for Carlo/Lou, the witness, and Walter/Wayne, the Marshal, and his adopted bi-racial daughter. There is some mild flirtation, mostly from Carlo but it's lacking sexual tension. After Carlo is relocated as Lou, Walter makes his interest known and they indulge in the only sex scene shown, a brief oral encounter. Eventually, Walter becomes Wayne and he and his daughter join Lou in hiding, starting a security business. Then it returns to the present, where they face the threat from Lou's former crime boss.
It was an easy read, and cleanly written and edited but it's very low-key. I felt a bit let down, as my own expectations were for more physical action and suspense. The story is listed as a techno-thriller but the reader is mostly told about the daughter utilizing the computer and her hacker skills, with the addition of a few security gadgets. The solutions used to resolve their danger appeared rather implausible at times and grew quite complicated, being changed and added to frequently. The narrative was primarily dialogue and discussion between characters to arrive at a resolution.
However, if you prefer suspense that's more cerebral than physical, sweet, minimal sex and are less analytical about the processes used, it's a pleasant and intriguing read.
*An ARC was provided to me by the publisher, via Hearts On Fire Reviews, in return for an honest review*
It was an easy read, and cleanly written and edited but it's very low-key. I felt a bit let down, as my own expectations were for more physical action and suspense. The story is listed as a techno-thriller but the reader is mostly told about the daughter utilizing the computer and her hacker skills, with the addition of a few security gadgets. The solutions used to resolve their danger appeared rather implausible at times and grew quite complicated, being changed and added to frequently. The narrative was primarily dialogue and discussion between characters to arrive at a resolution.
However, if you prefer suspense that's more cerebral than physical, sweet, minimal sex and are less analytical about the processes used, it's a pleasant and intriguing read.
*An ARC was provided to me by the publisher, via Hearts On Fire Reviews, in return for an honest review*
June 14, 2017
This was a great story as Edward Kendrick continues to amaze me!! Storyline is strong and the characters are very well developed. As a small time drug trafficker, Carlo, turns states evidence he is put In the witness protection program. Wayne, a US Marshall, has been protecting him since before the trial. The two find an attraction that is impossible to ignore. Seventeen years later the two along with Wayne's adoptive daughter have a beautiful home and a security business. Until their lives are disrupted by the very mobster that Carlo helped put away. The mobster is out of jail and out to kill Carlo. The three change identities for a second time, move, and determined to kill the mobster first. How do they accomplish this without being found out?? If you enjoy action and suspense you will love this. Highly recommend!!❤️❤️❤️
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