Book Reviews

Book Blurb

Tibo suffered a heart attack at an early age. After dying briefly and being brought back by the paramedics, he had a new appreciation for life. He also had a new appreciation for his gorgeous boss, Salvatore Fernando.

When their lives are threatened and they have to go on the run, Tibo is happy to go as long as he gets to stay by Sal's side. He's even more elated when Sal makes his desires known. But what doesn't thrill Tibo is discovering that he is a phoenix.

Now, with danger coming at them from every turn and not knowing who they can trust, Tibo must learn to give his loyalty and understanding to his new lover, especially when Sal transforms into something only whispered about in folklore.

Can Sal keep Tibo safe as they try desperately to find a place to call home, and can Tibo save Sal when he takes a bullet to save Tibo’s life? Or will their new beginning end before it's even started?

 

Book Review

This third book in the 'Phoenix Rising' series is a little different from the prior stories. Our two main characters have been in each of the previous books as supporting players. I was very interested to see how the authors would shape this story.

Sal is Riojos' brother (from 'Collin's Awakening') and has been involved peripherally with protecting his brother and Collin, helping Tony and Kyle (from 'Kyle's Return') and now has come to the attention of the evil man out to get the phoenixes. So Sal and his bartender, Tibo, are on the run with the whole group. Sal has been developing feelings for Tibo for a long time now but hasn't done anything about it other than protect Tibo from everything going on. But there's something happening with Sal, too, and it'll come as much of a surprise to Sal as to everyone else.

Tibo hasn't ever wanted anyone as much as Sal from the day he met him. Sal makes him feel safe and protected. And right now Tibo is pretty terrified as they've been hunted and threatened with death at every turn. Imagine his surprise when he discovers, during the course of a voodoo ritual, that he's a phoenix also. When he had his heart attack at twenty-one he died and the paramedics brought him back, thus ensuring his rebirth as a phoenix. Tibo doesn't care about all that as much as he knows he'll follow Sal anywhere for he's in love with the tall, muscular, very dominant man. I really fell for Tibo because he had absolutely no qualms admitting he was a big chicken and he'd rather run than fight!

The group locates an old, derelict Civil War bunker out in the Florida woods and decide to hide out there to rest and recuperate from all of the running. Here is where we get more information about phoenixes, their guardians and what the evil is hunting them. They also are able to locate what seems to be a permanent home and headquarters. I liked that this book kept the interesting and unique story line going although I worry that the authors won't be able to continue the pace as the books go on. However, I am still interested in reading the next story whenever it is released.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 125 pages/35479 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	24-January-2012
Price	$5.50 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.bookstrand.com/tibos-beginning