Golden Goddess Meets Her Knight
5
By Agent$$$$
Carolyn Moore is an adjunct Art History professor at Evergreen College and a professor at JPCC. She loves the life she's built for herself, but is lonely. Carolyn, a former member of a cult-like group, has been labeled as a pariah for leaving the commune at 18yrs old. As such, she no longer has a family as they disowned her once she left the commune. Lately, Carolyn has also been the recipient of several threatening letters. So when Tobias Knight shows up in her office, dressed in all black, she feels threatened. So, she knocks Tobias on his butt.
Tobias, the protector and brooding Knight brother, is retired from the military. Upon returning to Jupiter Point, he and his brother Ben set up Knight Brothers Flight Tours. They also assist the Hotshots when needed. When Aiden, the youngest Knight brother, approaches his brothers asking permission to liquidate his trust, Tobias goes into protective mode. He drives to Evergreen to figure out who the "Golden Goddess" is that Aiden is willing to leave college for. During "reconnaissance", he believes Carolyn to be the "goddess". Wanting to determine what she's doing pursuing Aiden, Tobias confronts Carolyn at her office. Not only does he get knocked on his butt, but he realizes HE likes Carolyn!
Tobias inadvertently finds out about Carolyn's stalker, thus changing the "mission". Now he feels obligated to protect Carolyn at all costs. After assuring that Aiden was not infatuated with Carolyn, Tobias and Carolyn pursue a friends with benefits type of relationship. But what started out as friends with benefits, soon turns into more for Tobias. With Carolyn's childhood, she feels as though marriage equates to loss of independence. Can Tobias change her mind???
Jennifer Bernard has written a fresh, well-written romantic suspense novel. I have not read a story that revolved around a commune. It was very interesting to gain insight on the workings of a commune and how a leader can start off with the best of intentions, then veer off the path in search of ultimate power. I also loved that Carolyn had family, a sister, who loved her and didn't view her as a pariah. Tobias had the patience of a Saint! He was kind, helpful, protective, and funny. I was hoping to find out more concerning the murder, but figure we'll figure it out during Ben or Aiden's story. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.