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    Guardian

    By Carole Cummings

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    Aisling Trilogy: Book One

    As he pursues a man who is not what he seems, Constable Dallin Brayden learns the lines between enemy and ally, truth and deception, and conscience and obedience are not only blurred, but malleable. 

    Constable Dallin Brayden knows who he is, what he’s about, and he doesn’t believe in Fate. “Wilfred Calder” has no idea who he is or what he’s about, and he’s been running from Fate for as long as he can remember. When Wil flees after witnessing a murder, it’s Dallin’s job to pursue him. Along the way, he’s pulled into a maelstrom of ancient myth, fanatical religion, and the delicate politics of a shaky truce between two perpetually warring countries—all of which rests on the slender shoulders of the man he knows is not Wilfred Calder. 

    Even Dallin’s success proves a hollow victory. Wil is vengeful, rebellious, and lethal, and his tale of magic and betrayal rocks the carefully constructed foundations of Dallin’s world. Suspicious and only half believing, Dallin must question not only his own integrity and his half-forgotten past, but the morality and motives of everyone around him—including those who hold his own country’s fate in their hands.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDSP Publications
    Release dateAug 15, 2017
    ISBN9781635336702
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    Carole Cummings

    Carole lives with her husband and family in Pennsylvania, USA, where she spends her time trying to find time to write. Recipient of various amateur and professional writing awards, several of her short stories have been translated into Spanish, German, Chinese and Polish.

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    • 2/5
      While there were some very interesting, entertaining and enticing bits, overall the relationship, the story, and the heat were only mildly engaging for me. I loved the beginning (with the rescue of a special dog), and Jude's journey beyond the veil had some promise (thrown into a very foreign setting, political intrigue, and into a relationship with a rough and stoic guard). However, the relationship between the two MCs did very little, as it read to me as an "instant" mate story with poorly matched characters suddenly entirely devoted to each other.

      (So a bit of an Arghh! Factor for me. This is the second Mary Calmes book I've read and I've had only mild enjoyment from both [despite some of my favorite authors and reviewers giving them 5 stars!] I'm hoping the third time is the charm.)
    • 4/5
      I have to say that this author knows how to create an intriguing world. I loved the character of Jude. He is someone that we all can relate. He does not know his own appeal and folks just want to be with him.

      Now, that being said, I did feel like the ending was rushed. This book could easily been twice as long as we went through the war. To me, it was a waste of a chance and we could have had some great character development. As it was, it was pretty much, "grrr you mate! I protect!". Mehh.


      Overall, I enjoyed the book though and will continue to seek out books by this author!
    • 3/5
      three stars. I found this book to be good. It has the fame feels as her other novels, but the medieval aspect threw me a little.
    • 3/5
      I love Calmes' shifter romances, so when I saw she had another paranormal romance in print I didn't hesitate. Yep, the two protagonists are once again Mary-Sue, too good to be true. However, that is a staple in the author's work and one I don't mind because she usually has so much else to offer (detailed world-building, good supporting cast).Though I did enjoy it, I felt this was weak compared to Change of Heart - especially in the world-building. It actually felt more like a time travel story than a paranormal. Jude is a PR rep in Chicago. Eoin is a shifter from an alternate realm - a realm that is decidedly medieval. Nothing wrong with that except that aside from appearing as a dog in the first part of the story, and the "we're destined mates" bit, the paranormal aspect is negligible. Eoin's a warrior, and his duty to his Baroness is the cause of the couple's brief angst. Jude crosses into Eoin's realm to discover they are mates, they are separated by a war, and then Eoin crosses back to become a kid in King Arthur's court. This part was actually the most entertaining (Eoin's fascination with modern conveniences), but was sadly rushed at the end and not fully developed. The couple really had no connection beyond the sex. And while the scenes were hot, they lost their impact when there was nothing else for the couple to build on.Overall, this was a good story to pass an afternoon but did not pull me in the way Calmes' other books have. I don't regret buying it, but I probably won't reread it as I do her other work. Recommended to fans of the author, or in e-book format.