Book Reviews

Up the Ante (Four of Clubs 2) (Pulp Friction 2015 #7) by Parker Williams

Genre Gay / Urban Fantasy / Romance
Reviewed by Christy Duke on 05-September-2015

Book Blurb

Two months ago, Ben Nelson stepped between a vengeful demon and psychic Artie Middleton—and has been paying for that decision ever since. Now that the last rites have been administered, doctors are ready to pull the plug on the young police detective. The trouble is, Artie has seen his future and knows that Ben belongs there.

When a friend suggests a solution that seems...out of this world, Artie must face Ben’s parents and convince them that there’s a chance their son can be saved. Unfortunately, even if he succeeds, every good deed comes with a price.


And someone is always waiting to up the ante.

 

Book Review

I fell so hard for Artie in Parker's first book of his series 'Four of Clubs'. There's just something so amazing about Artie, and I'm not sure if it's his overwhelming loneliness, his desperate need for normalcy, or his deep vulnerability. Whatever it is, Ben felt it too, which probably explains why Ben jumped in front of the soul sucking demon and saved Artie's life.

Now, after two months, Ben has been in the hospital with machines keeping him alive, and the decision to disconnect has been made. Luckily for Artie he has friends who love him, and one, a powerful witch, is able to save Ben. When Artie discovers he can touch Ben without repercussions, well, that brings the whole love story to a higher level. And, no, I’m not telling you how it works - that’s a spoiler!

Oh Parker, I loved this installment. I so want both Artie and Ben to get their happy ever afters, and they will, once Ben rescues Artie from the demons who stole him. By the way, Mr. Williams, I was shocked about Duke's secret. Way to keep me guessing!

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format ebook
Length Novella, 16000 words
Heat Level
Publication Date 14-May-2015
Price $2.99 ebook
Buy Link http://www.amazon.com/Up-Ante-Friction-Altered-States-ebook/dp/B00XNPWOCG