Thursday, January 1, 2009

Heart and Soul


Book Title: Heart and Soul
Author: Adrianna Dane
Publisher: Amber Quill Press, LLC
Publisher URL: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/
ISBN: 978-1-60272-345-0
Genre: Contemporary / Western / Cowboys / BDSM (light)/ Ménage (M/M/F)
Nymph Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Rose Nymph

Mary Vale’s life is forever linked to Laughtry Boudine. Working a hard and dangerous job as private investigators, the two are a team, in the office and in the bedroom. Mary is a real fire cracker of a cowgirl but Laughtry knows just how to tame her. They enjoy hot, mind blowing sex and are not afraid to explore all aspects of their passion but there is always that reminder of the link they share with Ray Blackhawk. The matching black hawk tattoos brand them, making sure neither Laughtry nor Mary can forget.

They try desperately to ignore his lingering shadow but even after all this time, neither can forget the passion he awoke inside them or forgive the hurt he inflicted on their lives. It seems the only option is to find him so they set off on Laughtry’s bike in search of the explanation they deserve. The fear and excitement of seeing this incredible man once more is palpable and they both have moments when they want to run and hide. However, their need to understand Ray’s actions pushes them on. When they finally arrive at Ray’s ranch, it seems the answers are there for the taking but is it what they want to hear?

Heart and Soul is the story of Mary & Laughtry’s journey for answers. They’ve both had their lives marked by Ray Blackhawk and I was thoroughly convinced at the impact Ray had on both characters. As I learned more about the power Ray held over them both, I needed answers too. Well defined characters lead me on a roller coaster of emotion, sometimes almost too intense for me to bear. Lust, hurt, betrayal and confusion are powerful tools that the author explores very well. There was a satisfying conclusion to their journey as characters start to understand the importance of each other in their lives and I was left with a sense of destiny playing its part; that people come into our lives for a reason. Both Mary & Laughtry want their relationship with Ray to be the anchor that keeps him close but it seems Ray is destined for higher things; things that are left unsaid. It made me wonder if these three characters’ destiny being entwined is a good thing or a bad thing and that’s the journey you’ll have to take as you decide for yourself.

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