Page Turners

April

Homeland Security
by Alexa Hunt
Reviewed by Kris Anderson writing as Dee S. Knight

Though Alexa Hunt’s book, Homeland Security, is set in the near-future, the plot is chilling enough to make readers sit up and take notice right now.

In the world of Pulitzer-prize winner, Elliott Delgado, and social worker, Leah Bergland, gangs sell a lethally addictive drug called Elevator, Saudi Arabia has become a terrorist state no longer ruled by the royal family, and the United States is bowed and humiliated on the world stage. With so much conflict in the world, it’s understandable that a measly two dirty bombs can go missing and no one notices.

Now the bombs are for sale.

When the incumbent president asks his political rival, Leah’s grandfather, for help, he includes Elliott and Leah in the request. Leah’s past as an assassin for the government drug interdiction agency and Elliott’s experience as a former FBI agent provide incomparable experience and contacts to find the man who holds the suitcase bombs. They race against time and frightening possibilities not only for the U.S., but for a world falling farther into chaos.

Throughout the rush to recover the bombs, Leah works to overcome her past demons and allow herself to love Elliott and his son. It’s a result we all root for because she’s a very sympathetic character. “Sympathetic” with a gun and killer high kick, of course. She’s no wimp!

Homeland Security is jammed with action and packed with a full cast of characters. The story is realistic and compelling, with characters to admire and proper villains, too. If you enjoy thrilling books that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Homeland Security should be in your stack of books to be read!

P.S. Also, pick up Alexa Hunt's first Leah Bergland and Elliott Delgado book, Corrupts Absolutely. Leah and Elliott are hot and on the job in the service of our country from the get-go!

NINE MONTHS’ NOTICE
by Michele Dunaway
Harlequin American Romance
Reviewed by Peggy Hilmer writing as Megan Kelly

 Ms. Dunaway brings us the last installment in her American Beauties series with Nine Months’ Notice.  Unwilling to settle for less than the true love she’s seen her friends achieve, Tori Adams leaves her job and her lover of two years, Jeff Wright.  But she unknowingly takes a part of him with her – his baby.  Jeff determines to win her back, to prove he can be a good father and a good husband.  To do this, he’ll have to change his workaholic ways.  Unfortunately, Tori fears he’s only pursuing her because of the baby, a claim he can’t altogether deny.  His tenacity and her strong will provide an enjoyable clash of personalities.

Nine Months’ Notice revisits the Roses, sorority sisters who became close friends.  Although at different stages in their individual lives – marrying, dating, becoming pregnant – these women support each other through it all.

Even if you haven’t read Ms. Dunaway’s other American Beauties titles, you won’t have any trouble following the story.  After you’ve experienced the bond between these friends, you’ll want to go back and read their earlier love stories (The Marriage Campaign and The Wedding Secret).  Don’t miss Tori and Jeff’s first appearance in Unwrapping Mr. Wright.

Nine Months’ Notice is an uplifting tale, which proves a woman really can have it all.  Maybe not traditionally or in the way always dreamt of, but that’s what makes life and this story so interesting.