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The Last Warrior (Silhouette Intimate Moments)

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The Navajo people are still rich in honor and traditions today. The magic and the beauty of the reservation land is second only to the Grand Canyon about fifty miles away. The Tribal Council has decided to have a book published about the area, a type of photo history project. Most of the local people disagree with the fact that a belagana, or outsider, was hired to take on the project rather than a native. So when someone begins shooting at Delaney Carson, a disgruntled local is their first thought.

Delaney has reported in various dangerous places. In fact, she has just gotten over the worst parts of post-stress trauma from being buried alive for more than two days with seventy-one corpses in Baghdad. When someone begins shooting at her, déjà vu crashes all over her. It is impossible for Delaney not to have flashbacks of mortar fire and shots from sniper rifles. Given the fact that her boyfriend was one of those killed, it is easy to understand her hesitation of letting anyone else close to her.

Enter Joe Youngblood. Joe is a criminal investigator with the Navajo Tribal Police. Though the office is busy dealing with investigating three execution-style murders, drug runners, and various other priorities, Navajo Nation President Frank Taos insists that Delaney be first priority. (Since this is the first book Delaney has accepted to do since her near death experience, the Tribal Council hopes her name on the cover will turn their book into a bestseller.) Joe has a strong connection with the land and the people that live upon it. Though he does not agree with his grandfather, Charley, that an outsider should do the book, he abides by the decision. In order to keep an eye on Delaney and still follow the leads on the murders and drug traffickers, he has her tag along whenever her local guide is not around.

That is enough trouble for anyone to deal with at one time; however, Joe is also having trouble with his ex-wife, Heather. Currently Heather has their five-year-old son, Jonny, with her. Trial for custody is only a few weeks away and it looks like Heather is getting ready to run away with Jonny if things do not go the way she hopes. The LAST thing Joe wants is to get involved with another woman, especially an outsider. Yet the more time he spends with Delaney, the harder it gets to even imagine letting her go once the book is completed.

***** Author Kylie Brant brings the Navajo Nation to vivid life for readers in this story of romance and suspense. More illegal activities are going on than I mention and as things got more and more tense, I often found myself biting my fingernails. This is one tale that readers will never forget! I am hoping to see more stories in the future about some of the secondary characters in this story. The story is so well written that I felt drawn to some of the other local characters, especially others on the police force. Outstanding! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Tribal police investigator Joe Youngblood has got problems or frustrations that getting laid won't help. He is on the outs with his grandfather.

Delaney Carson is still affected with the residual effects of the nightmares that continue to haunt her. How about a bottle?
She just doesn't like the way Joe Youngblood just comes into her house without making a sound or warning of any kind.
We are very soon made aware of the side effects of stubborn women and their careers. She thinks she is getting a grip on her fears until she is asked to follow Joe into a cave.

There is a mystery going on here on the Rez that she stumbles onto without any warning. What does it have to do with her? Joe is not happy about having to keep her out of trouble.

Hormones kick in and lead two disfunctional people into a hot and heavy . . . . scene. What did that prove? Neither wants a commitment of any kind.

Joe saved Arnie, his partner, when Quintero comes up shooting. Now who were his workers'. They had to call in the FBI agent Delmar Mitchell because of the Navajo aversion to touching dead bodies. Quintero was carrying five thousand dollars.
Joe was trying to find out if or how Brant Greywolf was involved. He was a cocky kid. He figures his father's money will keep him out of trouble. Or at least, the lawyer will.

Delaney was introduced to Cowboy Nahkai to gather more information for the book she was working on. What did his grandson, William have to do with the caves?

Delaney is fascinated with the beautiful country, the gorgeous sunsets the land that brings a sense of well-being.

Now me, I was voting for one of the Border guards or the guide - ha, did I goof.

Most excellent characters - great story plot - hot and heavy. . . . - illogical between two, determined to not stay together.

Recommended to those of sound emotional maturity. --M