Review: Sexy paranormal
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 20, 2013
Alex Martin accepts a photography job from Dr. Nathan Murdock only to discover he thought he was hiring her father. Their resulting working relationship starts out on rocky footing, complicated with old wounds the assumption opens for Alex.Their chemistry isn't affected, and that complicates working together even more, fighting off ill-timed, overpowering desires. Add in some drug smugglers and danger is heightened on all levels.The mountain where they are hoping to photograph ancient cave drawings is an active part of the action, with some mysterious metaphysical energy and beautiful descriptions making it come alive. The tie-in to Alex's heritage plays beautifully into those old wounds of hers.I'm a Kate Douglas fan of several years duration and was not at all surprised by the depth of the experience this read brings. Alex's reactions to her problems with her father, thus men in power, came across as young without being petulant or whiny. Nate was strong without being caveman...no pun intended.The paranormal aspects were subtle to the point of almost being normal, which is how I prefer it! I loved the resolution of each thread, although I did question if the drug smugglers' capture was a bit too pat. But perhaps I was too caught up in the other elements at that point to catch it all.Carved In Stone is the perfect crossover sexy read, in my book. Mysterious enough to satisfy paranormal lovers while subtle enough to not distress contemporary romance fans. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this book!*I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest opinion.*