If I have made this sound like an intellectual exercise, don't be put off. This is a book that I loved the first time and know I will listen again. operations in Africa while getting a riveting plot is really incredible. Being able to learn something about the archaeological and geological significance of this country as well as its importance as a base for U.S. Getting to learn about these failed states (Somalia, Yemen, etc) and their importance in the world is incredibly important to the security of people in the rest of the world. One of the characters comments that countries in this region get too little attention and it is painfully true. Djibouti is a fascinating setting for this novel. That being said, if you are offended by sexual scenes in books, you should probably steer clear instead of buying the book and complaining about it afterward. Writing sex scenes that are not formulaic, contrived, or do not overwhelm the plot is definitely a skill. That leads to great romance and Grant is also a master at handling the steamy scenes. These guys are warriors who also love their women. The males, while alpha (and necessarily rugged and handsome) are not the caricatures that none of us would be able to stand in real life. What I love most is that the female leads are smart and strong. Romance, and in particular romantic suspense, is a hard genre to do well as evidenced by the dirth of books that make Scooby Doo and Nancy Drew look like Tolstoy. Rachel Grant has a scientific background and puts it to good use when writing her novels. Only books that I would listen again get this honor, Tinderbox captivated me from the start and kept me there until the end. BRAVO! Overall, if you like this genre, this book is a must listen! It will elevate your expectations for all others. He is able to have female voices that sound natural and not forced, and he distinguishes between characters very well. NARRATION: Another surprise! It was just PERFECT! GT has an amazing voice, perfect pace, great male AND female voices, and just a pleasure to listen to. #Tinderbox story seriesI’m adding Rachel Grant to my favorite authors list, and can’t wait to listen to the next in the series and more books by RG. #Tinderbox story fullNarration: 5 stars, amazing voice, PERFECT! Overall: 5 stars, great listen, worth a credit! STORY: Wow, What a surprise! This is actually a pretty original story for this genre, intelligently written, fast pace, action packed, very hot book! Rachel Grant wrote a clever, pretty believable story (well.somewhat) that is engrossing, deals with serious issues, yet full of humor, love and heat. A few explicit sexual scenes well written and loving. WOW! Relationship/heat: 4 stars, develops a bit too fast but then it is great and Sizzling hot. Story: 5 stars, original, fast pace, great action. Perfect Romantic Suspense, Intelligently Written! For Pax, protecting her is no longer a matter of following orders, and he'll risk everything to bring her back alive. When Morgan uncovers a mystery surrounding Djibouti's most scarce and vital resource, the danger to her reaches the flashpoint. For the Green Beret, involvement with the woman he must protect is a threat to his career, while for the archaeologist, the soldier is everything she never wanted but somehow can't resist. Morgan and Pax are forced to work together in the Djiboutian desert heat, but it is the fire that ignites between them that threatens to combust them both. After a harrowing afternoon, he safely delivers her to his commanders, only to find his responsibilities toward protecting the obstinate archaeologist have only just begun. Adler before she reaches the base, and in so doing saves her life. Master Sergeant Pax Blanchard has orders to intercept Dr. The discovery brings her to the attention of a warlord eager to claim both Morgan and the fossils, forcing her to make a desperate dash to the nearby US military base to beg for protection. In the volatile tinderbox of the Horn of Africa, Morgan Adler has made the paleoanthropological find of a lifetime.
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