Review: Mayan mystery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
This was my first book by this author and I had heard good things about her so was really quite keen to read this new offering from her. She has a reputation for writing quite erotic tales so it was with interest that I settled in to read this a paranormal offering.Alexandra Martin has always felt unloved by her father and believes that he has cheated her out of public recognition for her work. She's overjoyed when given an assignment to work with the talented archeologist Nate Murdock  but that turns out to be a complete mess as he thought he had hired her father! They clash instantly when they meet and he realises that the famous nature photographer he's hired isn't the one he thought. Alex is a very angry hard headed female who quickly challenges him and they agree an uneasy truce whilst they try to work together.Setting out to catalogue and photograph the mysterious carvings that Nate has discovered the couple are thrown into close proximity that is set to drive Nate insane. Determined to do the best job possible Alex tries to ignore the intense attraction she has for Nate but that's easier said then done. What complicates things even more is the uncanny feelings that they both share when near the carvings. A feeling of sentience and danger.Whilst scoping out the site they stumble upon drug smugglers and have to run for their lives. Nate is captured and it falls to Alex to rescue him but their trials have only just begun!A very interesting read. I'm not sure if I liked the female lead as at times I found it hard to connect with her. She's suffered during her early years but seemed a little paranoid at times. Her reactions to Nates  dominant side just felt over the top as it felt to me as if he was just trying to take care of her. Nevertheless when she overcame her wariness and connected with the hero Nate it was definitely hot! This is a very sexy read . The paranormal aspect was interesting and added to the storyline without dominating it. As for the writing ? Well this author knows her craft and I enjoyed her work.So all in all a good read . Lots of passion, loved the hysterical first meeting between hero and heroine and the paranormal angle just added to the enjoyment. If you want a romantic suspense but with a twist then this may just fit the bill.