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    Guardians of Stone
    Guardians of Stone
    Guardians of Stone
    Audiobook9 hours

    Guardians of Stone

    Written by Anita Clenney

    Narrated by Renee Raudman

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    In the tradition of Indiana Jones, a feisty heroine with a sixth sense and two sexy heroes—a dark, reclusive billionaire and a mercenary bodyguard—are on a hunt for four powerful relics that could change their lives…and the course of history. But relics aren’t Kendall’s only quest. Eventually, she’ll have to choose between her sexy boss and her badass bodyguard.

    Kendall Morgan is a human bloodhound. Spending her childhood hunting relics with her ambitious archeologist father, she knew the two of them shared a sixth sense for the history and location of objects—sometimes even people. What she didn’t know was that their paranormal gift could ultimately be their undoing.

    After the tragic plane crash that killed her father as well as her childhood best friend, Kendall dedicated her life to finding and protecting relics. When mysterious, sexy billionaire Nathan Larraby hires her for his latest expedition—the search for four powerful relics—she’s thrown into a world of high-octane danger. He sends brooding mercenary Jake Stone to watch Kendall’s back, but he may have created danger of a different kind.

    As the team chases down clues, a man called the Reaper makes a play for the artifacts and will stop at nothing to put them to his own sinister use. What’s worse is that Nathan hasn’t told the whole story, and the dark secrets he’s keeping could cost them the mission…and their lives.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateDec 4, 2012
    ISBN9781469251066
    Guardians of Stone
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    Anita Clenney

    New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Anita Clenney writes mysteries and paranormal romantic suspense novels, including the bestselling Connor Clan series. Clenney grew up an avid reader, devouring Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books before moving on to mysteries and romance. It was only after several successful but wildly different careers—including work as an executive assistant, a real estate agent, a teacher’s assistant, and a brief stint in a pickle factory—that she discovered her untapped passion for writing. Clenney’s first novel, Awaken the Highland Warrior, won the Single Titles Reviewers’ Choice Award. She lives with her husband and two children in suburban Virginia.

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    • 4/5
      This book starts a new series by Anita Clenney and, unlike most series starters, this one doesn't start with tons of story-building and characters introductions. We find ourselves with Kendall Morgan meeting with her mysterious new boss billionaire Nathan about finding a relic that he is searching for. Kendall has a psychic talent that lets her locate missing objects and also lets her learn about people when she touches them - which isn't very good for her love life. Nathan has also recruited a reluctant employee of his - Jake Stone - to go along. Nathan has some sort of hold over Jake.Neither Jake nor Kendall are used to working with others and both resent the other's presence which doesn't stop them from being attracted to each other. I got a little tired of Jake's constant sexual innuendos though I liked Kendall's comebacks. The story is filled with adventure as Jake and Kendall travel to Italy looking for a lost monastery which guards some mystical relics. The story is filled with twists and turns as a new villain seems to enter every couple of pages.While the dialog was well-done and the repartee amusing, I missed character development. Each character had lots of secrets and back-story that we don't ever find out about. The tantalizing hints were very frustrating for me. I wanted to know how Jake became a mercenary soldier. I wanted to know more about the accident the killed Kendall's father and best friend Adam. And I definitely wanted to know what was happening with Nathan that gave him glowing eyes and super-human strength. I will have to read the next books in the series to find out the answers to these questions and to find out if there is ever a romance between Jake and Kendall or Nathan and Kendall. (I know there won't be a romance between Jake and Nathan!)Fans of snappy dialog and high adventure featuring ghosts, mysterious relics, and shady villains will enjoy this one.
    • 4/5
      loved the interplay between Kendall Morgan and Jake Stone. Kendall has a special "gift" that lets her find anything. As they travel to their next orders to find a relic they both find themselves avoiding one danger after another.
    • 3/5
      Fair action-adventure story with very slight supernatural elements. I'm not happy with the ending, however, since it didn't wrap up some of the personal histories of the characters. I suppose this is to get the reader to buy the next book, but I doubt I'll be reading the next. The one just didn't grab me. The main character, a woman named Kendall, initially comes off fairly tough and confident, but after clashing with her bodyguard Jake she starts taking foolish chances and seems to go out of her way to do the opposite of what he tells her to do. This came off as childish to me and made me lose some respect for the character. Jake himself is, I'm afraid, a big walking cliche. Soon of course it turned into a romance and the two could hardly keep their hands off each other. There was just a little too much going on in this one, and there were also too many characters. I couldn't keep track of all the minor characters.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed reading this psychic action adventure story. The plot, storyline, and character development are well crafted! Kidnapping, mystery, and sex appeal add to the story. I'm looking forward to book two!
    • 3/5
      Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy.allthingsuf.comA kickbutt premise stumbling over the execution, anyone who picks up GUARDIAN OF STONE for adventure, mystery, and cinematic action will not be disappointed. While I was never quite swept away, I will certainly remember the mythology and ruins of this particular Italian adventure.My biggest issue with GUARDIAN OF STONE was the writing style. Clenney gives us the story from both Jake and Kendall’s perspective, but their inner thoughts and back and forth banter supplants almost all other description. I love witty banter, especially between an oil and water romantic pair, but Kendall and Jake’s conversations with each other, hoteliers, and tourists diluted the quips and weren’t an effective way to carry the entire story. The parts of the story told from Nathan’s point of view had a more isolated, descriptive flavor, but that wasn’t enough to immerse me in the story (or get me attached to him).It was ultimately the ruins and puzzles and ghosts that drew me through the story, and the ultimate mystery of Kendall’s past and powers. Unfortunately, those are questions that will be resolved later in the series, leaving this book a little flat. Fans of thrillers and National Treasure will enjoy the action side of things, but that wasn’t enough to get me hooked.Sexual Content: Kissing, references to sex.
    • 4/5
      GUARDIANS OF STONE is another one of those books I had never heard about until it showed up in my mailbox.I liked Kendall, She was easy to connect with and read about. Her ability was neat to witness and it was fun watching her push down most of Jake's sexual attempts. Kendall has a habit of putting herself in more danger then needed but besides that I enjoyed following her character. Jake starts off as a sexist bad boy that ends up being so much more than that. He was a great protector and as a romantic interest brought some nice sexual tension to the story. I still don't fully understand Nathan but I assume that this is what the author wanted. There is a bit of a love triangle between the three but I couldn't tell if Nathan just wants to protect Kendall or if there is more there. I liked all the investigating and searching for the relic. It was well paced out with a nice amount of action and danger in every chapter. Jake and Kendall worked nicely together but pretty much stumbled along until they hit pay dirt most of the time. I agree with some other reviewers that have noted that you often know what will happen before the characters and I agree it can be a bit tiresome at times.I'm dying to know how the whole childhood best friend angle will play out, I have my suspicions but no real proof one way or another and since it would be a bit of a spoiler I will keep my mouth shut. Hopefully book 2 isnt far behind. GUARDIANS OF STONE was a fun fast paced read with some interesting characters and an entertaining world that I would like to learn more about.