Review: Interesting Read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2012
Tarkan had been kidnapped when a bomb exploded through the Turkish Parliament building and subsequently tortured, seemingly forever. With the aid of a mysterious woman, he manages to escape, killing most of his captors. His helper murdered in the process. Disorientated, confused and in desperate straights he manages to get to safety but is seriously injured. Tarkan's family and former lover, Caleb, are all informed and rally to find him, having thought him long-dead from the bomb. While Tarkan's family search desperately for him, Tarkan hides in the Flower Passage to lick his wounds and readjust to the outside world. Caleb assists in this search, but he is torn. He is still haunted and in love withTarkan, but head over heels in love with his new partner, Adem. When Tarkan continues to hide, only Caleb can help bring him back out and into their lives once again.This is the latest book in an ongoing series revolving around Tarkan's family, but it's not strictly necessary to have read the others first. The author does a good job of catching the reader up on the other couples/members though it does slow the pace of the story a bit. I was a bit disappointed that a very large portion of the book was dedicated to these other characters and not the main relationship between Tarkan, Caleb and Adem.Despite this, the characters are extremely likeable and interesting. The bonds between the family members - new and old - are well drawn and it sucks the reader into the story. Written in an easy pace, the connections and love is clearly shown between the various pairings and family members. Still, I would have liked to see more of Tarkan and how he coped with the ramifications of his torture and captivity. The interactions between all the characters was vibrant and some of the scenes heart wrenching. The ending felt a little rushed, but overall the likeability of the main heroes as well as the major secondary characters made this an enjoyable read.Originally posted at LAS Erotic Reviews