Science Fiction Romance published by Berkley 02 Mar 21
With seventeen books and counting in this series, I went through a period when I thought I’d stop reading the series because it wasn’t quite my cup of tea anymore. This story, in many ways, reminded me of the earlier books in the series when I was first intrigued and enchanted. I enjoyed meeting the people in the Appalachian mountains and being introduced to a totally different way of life and didn’t even miss the constant adrenaline rush of dealing with danger. Don’t get me wrong, there is just the right amount of sexual by-play and action to keep a Christine Feehan fan engaged.
Every year Rubin and his brother journey to the mountains where they were born and lost their entire biological families. Rubin has a rare healing gift that causes him to always be protected by the ghostwalker teams. This is the one opportunity he has to visit with his past, give back to the people he grew up with who don’t get the medical attention they need, and to regroup and rejuvenate. This year it’s different. There are definite signs someone has been here, might still be here. Rubin has a character in many of the stories and it’s good to see him finally get his own story, as well as to learn about his backstory.
Jonquille has her own share of gifts, being an early experiment and deemed a failure. She’s come seeking Rubin’s help in managing her gift that she views as a curse, being a lightning conductor that prevents any physical contact with other living creatures. For the first time with Rubin, not only can he conduct the electricity safely so she can practice her healing gifts, but she can explore an intimate relationship. Of course, this isn’t paradise and there are soldiers looking to recapture her and they have interesting gadgets and tools to help in their capture.
Apparently there is yet another group of super soldiers who are at large and on a mission to capture Jonquille. Pretty soon the woods are flush with two different groups of soldiers, with Rubin, his brother, and Jonquille, with a little bit of help from a couple of the locals, who aren’t quite what they seem, to take them on. I really like how the story evolves like a puzzle where you find the right clue and how next level opens up.
The story ends on a high note with an exciting finish. There are lots of exciting threads, and I can’t wait to see how the author will follow these to deliver yet more stories in this long-running series.
Grade: A
Summary:
GhostWalker Rubin Campo’s rough upbringing made him into the man he is today: strong, steadfast and wary of outsiders. When he and his brother return to their family’s homestead in the Appalachian Mountains, he can immediately sense that a stranger has taken up residence in their cabin—a woman who just happens to be a GhostWalker too.
Jonquille looks deceptively delicate but is clearly a fighter. She also doesn’t seem to care that Rubin could kill her where she stands. She sought him out, wanting to connect on their shared interest in electrical charges. As one of the first failed GhostWalker experiments, Jonquille can produce lightning with her body—but she can’t control it.
Their connection is magnetic, their abilities in sync. Rubin knows she’s his match, the answer to a lifetime of pain and intense loneliness. But Jonquille came to him with hidden intentions, ones that threaten to destroy their bond before it can truly begin.…
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