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Lions of the Desert (Egypt Trilogy #2)

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Again, I say wow! Linda Chaikin delights us again with the thrilling second book in the Lions of the Desert series. In this book, Allison Wescott is in the Arabian Desert, nursing wounded WWI soldiers in August 1915. Colonel Bret Holden has disappeared from her life, and she struggles to go on amidst all the pain and agony. Suddenly, Bret shows up again and she's swept into a whirlwind of events in the espionage ring again. She stays at the Blaine House with Sarah Blaine and there seems to be an invisible, mysterious intruder watching her every move! When seemingly innocent people are murdered brutally, Allison and Bret must look deeper...who can they trust? No one is who they seem to be...

This book will kep you thrilled till the very end. I highly recommend it!

I've already done a review of the first book in the series but I felt I need to review this one as well after reading what others had to say.This book is better than good,it's GREAT.You couldn't ask for a more exciting plot or cleaner more heart-pounding romance.If this is the kind of thing you go for please don't hesitate to read this spectacular book.

Allison and Bret are wonderful characters. If you want to read about courage in a awful era, this is the book you would want to read! Way to go Linda!

This is the second book in Linda Chaikin's Egypt series, and it's almost as good as the first book. Allison's story continues in this book, with a new tale of murder, suspense, and espionage, while continuing the love story between Allison and Bret. As I stated in my review of "Arabian Winds", the chemistry between these two characters is impeccable--you can almost see it! And once again, the plot in this book will have you up all night...you simply can't wait to find out what happens! A definite must-read for any Christian romance fans, as well as Christian fiction and mystery fans.

If you're new to this series, make sure to read "Arabian Winds" first (it's book #1). This one is book #2, and "Valiant Hearts" is the third and final book in this exhilirating and captivating series.

Wow! What can I say? This book is full of adventure, romance and intrigue during one of the worst times in the world's history. Allison Wescott is serving in a field hospital trying to get Major Bret Holden out of her mind and focus on her duties a year later after the events of 1914. Wade Findlay arrives as a medical intern and Allison decides to join him in treating wounded British soldiers near Baghdad. She was totally unprepared for Bret's reappearance in her life and the feelings that came along with him. After a tragedy near Baghdad, Allison goes home on medical leave. Little did she know that she will stumble once again into espionage and murder. Allison and Bret must find the murderer and the Egyptian treasure that everyone seems to want. A great story about finding love in uncertain times, faith in the Lord and courage. I heartily recommend this for a great exciting read!

One of the best books I've ever read,(and I've read a lot of Christian fiction). Chaikin does a great job of keeping you guessing. This book is full of action, suspense, and romance. It would make a great movie actually. The war scenes at the beginning are drawn out a bit long, but the suspense at Sarah Blaine's house more than makes up for it. After Book 1, I thought the second book would have to be of lesser quality, but I was wrong. Book 2 was even better! Now I can hardly wait to read #3. This book is a must read.

The owner was honest about the condition - I like that. I thought the price was acceptable and the delivery time was fabulous. Thank you.

Lions Of The Desert was a very tense and difficult book to read,because of the graphic war scenes and reading about the field hospital's retreat was absolutely harrowing!
There are many characters in this story which are hard to keep track of,and lots of espionage and mystery,which is exciting,however, I stated in my review of the first book that I will not continue reading a series if the romance aspect has the hero and heroine continually separated,as this one does. I do not believe that such a couple has enough time together to truly get to know each other and feel that the physical attraction(lust)is all they have going for them,and do not like to see such couples marry,as that is a poor basis for marriage and seldom lasts for long. Plus in this case Bret is another hero that I really could not fall for.He is waaay too arrogant,and gave nothing of himself to Allison so that she could be confident of his feelings,so instead she felt like a fool,for her feelings!

I made the mistake of reading the synopsis for book 3 Valiant Hearts and see it is more of the same,so I am stopping right here!

For those who love ANGST filled romances and war/adventure stories,this series would be a good read.

This book has alot of great parts in it. I couldn't put it down until I was done with it. I read it again and again! Keep it up Linda!

All of Linda's books are well written. I was fascinated by her descriptions of World War I and the strength of her characters who lived it. This story kept me interested from beginning to end.