Michel Prince

Tempered Beats by Michel Prince
Contemporary police procedural. Mystery.
Detective Lisa Donald of Denver is called to investigate a death at the local glass blowing studio. Blowing Hot Sand is known for catering to veterans looking for an adrenaline rush and danger of the extremely hot ovens needed to create glass artwork. Specialist Paul Castor is found dead and it’s up to Lisa to ask the right questions from the group of veterans that have already been through more trauma than most. Lisa will also have to deal with her own bottled up and hidden emotions to wrap up the case.

Good mystery of the unusual method of death. Sad treatment of the ex military men and women that need more support after their years of service.
I’ve watched some glass blowing in person and on television contests and am always amazed and impressed at the creativity and delicacy of the finished art. While this is not the focus of this story, I have to hope that if our veterans do find working with glass to be helpful, that they be given every opportunity to do so.
I was also intrigued by Lisa and her hidden emotional issues. How long can she work without acknowledging her own trauma before she burns out or worse? This is also not answered in this particular story, but I expect it will be a significant focus of future books in this series.… (mere)

The Guardian's Heart is a story of love, loss and family that will pull at your heartstrings. Author Michel Prince weaves an emotional tale of a young man who becomes the guardian of his two year old twin sister and brother after the tragic death of their parents in a car accident.

Case Thomas was enjoying his last year in college, but his carefree world was turned upside down with the death of his parents. Case struggles with the daily responsibilities of being the caretaker to his siblings, but a chance meeting at a Walgreens brings an angel named Gabbie Vaulst to his aid.

Gabbie Vaulst has had her share of problems in life, she had her heartbroken by a high school boyfriend, and now she plays it safe and guards her heart. She runs a successful daycare center, and when she happens upon sexy Case Thomas struggling to handle the twins, she knows she has to step in and help him out.

Case and Gabbie are attracted to each other but their relationship and family dynamic is tested when people from their past threaten their future.

The Guardian's Heart will draw you into Case and Gabbie's story and take you on an emotional roller coaster ride as their love story unfolds. Their ability to find love and maintain a family structure for the twins while overcoming difficult personal obstacles is heartwarming and inspirational. You can't help but feel for the Thomas family and cheer on Case and Gabbie's fledgling relationship. Author Michel Prince does a wonderful job of pulling out all the stops as the reader becomes emotionally invested in this young family.

With realistic characters; engaging dialogue and interactions; and a nice balance between family dynamics, sensuous romance scenes, and dramatic twists and turns, The Guardian's Heart is an endearing romantic story that will leave you smiling.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in the virtual book tour event hosted by Goddess Fish Promotions.

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