The Mercenary's Wife [The Wives Tales 4] [Paperback]

Lara Santiago (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2008 | Series: The Wives Tales

THE MERCENARY'S WIFE [The Wives Tales 4] [Futuristic]: Tyler Blackthorn's treacherous thirteenth wife drugs his food on their wedding night and initiates a sexual encounter he barely remembers. The vital information she possesses about his past saves her from his ultimate wrath. When Valentina goes missing, Veronica Moorehouse will stop at nothing to find her younger sister, even if it means incurring the lifetime fury of an unforgiving mercenary. Their quest becomes a flight of survival when an assassin bent on killing elite Tiberius officials implicates them in the plot-Tyler because he's one of a handful skilled enough to have pulled the trigger and Veronica because a secret witness places her with the elusive hired gun. From an abandoned genetics lab in the Colorado Rockies to the big sky country of Montana, Tyler and Veronica must work together to prove their individual innocence. But only one of them is innocent. ***** 5 Flags: "Lara Santiago has done it again! Fourth in her Wives series, she packs enough raw sex and sweat popping heat to set off a heat wave. This one is a keeper! High marks all around!" --Euro-Reviews *** 4.5 Kisses: "If you are a fan of Ms. Santiago's Wives Tales, this fourth installment will not disappoint you. Ms. Santiago wrote a multi-layered thriller that kept me glued to the edge of my seat until the last word! It isn't until almost the end that characters from the previous three books spill into this storyline. The Mercenary's Wife is a brilliant story with many complex twists and turns. Thank you, Ms. Santiago, for creating a futuristic world where nothing is black and white. The depth of these characters creates a lot of fuel for thought as we quickly discover that the Tiberian world consists of multi-faceted characters displaying a wide spectrum of actions and reactions. In my opinion, The Mercenary's Wife is the best of all four Wives Tales. If you enjoy intelligent futuristic adventures that plumb the depths of human emotion, run and buy this book today!" --Two Lips Reviews *** 4.5 Blue Ribbons: "Lara Santiago weaves a plot of futuristic adventure with all of the classic plot twists. Veronica is the brave heroine and this woman isn't afraid to do what it takes to get what she wants. Tyler is dangerous, but also has a soft side that will make you melt. The two make an explosive couple and together are pure dynamite. I have read all of the books in the Wives Tales series and even though you don't have to read them to follow this tale, I would recommend it." -Angel, Romance Junkies

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (March 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606010093
• ISBN-13: 978-1606010099
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,072,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy, sultry and suspenseful, July 3, 2008

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valarie (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mercenary's Wife [The Wives Tales 4] (Paperback)

I've only recently glommed onto Lara Santiago's books, and I am so glad I have. They can be read out of order (something I really appreciate) but if you're like me, you'll want them all. This futuristic suspense had a rock-solid story line that was enhanced from the beginning with sexual tension that oozed right off the pages. The love scenes are explosive, the characters are memorable, and the story was a wild ride to the end. A perfect summer escape!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mercenary's Wife, October 16, 2008

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mercenary's Wife [The Wives Tales 4] (Paperback)

Tyler Blackthorn has been married over ten times. In futuristic world where women have no rights and are ruled by their families, Tyler is somewhat of a savior. He is in high demand as a groom despite his status as a divorced man many times over. He does his part to thwart a government he does not agree with by purchasing brides at bride auctions and then setting them free by divorcing them, thus leaving them free to marry men of their choice. His heart is never involved, and the marriages are never consummated - at least not until Tyler rescues Veronica Moorehouse from her own auction, and makes her his bride.

Book four of The Wives Tales series, The Mercenary's Wife is an interesting and entraining read. Each of the characters was written in such a believable way that they could be someone I know. I found the plot unique and the love scenes steaming hot. And to be honest, Tyler Blackthorn can rescue me any day.

The Mercenary's Wife is a great addition to my bookshelf. But then again, anything written by Lara Santiago is a keeper!

Talia

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