Title: Protecting Piper
Series: Wilde Ways
Author: Cynthia Eden
Designation: BOok 1 of Series, Full-Length Novel, Standalone, No Cliffhanger #contemporary #romanticsuspense #bestfriendsbrother
My Rating: Five Sexy, Suspenseful Stars*****
Wow! I LOVED Protecting Piper! I adore romantic suspense and one of my top five authors in the genre is Cynthia Eden. I own almost every book she's ever published, and she still manages to lead me on a merry chase - every single time! I've been a fan for 10 years, and I may have correctly guessed the identity of the killer twice - maybe. Apparently, I'm just not criminal mastermind material! Thank heavens! lol... However, I do enjoy reading about them and no one weaves a wicked web of suspense, intrigue, and romance quite like Cynthia Eden, and Protecting Piper, the first release in her exciting new Wilde Ways Series, is certainly an example of Eden at her best. There's so much I enjoyed about this book. It's well crafted, as always, with a perfectly paced and beautifully written third person narrative. The dialogue is smart, snappy, and flows effortlessly. The entire story arc is masterfully executed with a compellingly intricate conflict that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and a plethora of unexpected plot twists you'll never see coming. But without a doubt, my favorite component of every Eden story is her large cast of complex and engaging characters. I was immediately smitten with the two protagonists, Eric Wilde and Piper Lane. Eric was handsome, gruff, growly, sometimes charming, and all alpha male. He was also wicked smart and the owner and founder of Wilde Securities, a high-tech and very successful security firm in Atlanta providing protection for the rich and famous. He could afford anything he wanted and could have any woman he desired, except one - his younger brother's best friend, artist and Atlanta gallery owner Piper Lane. He'd fantasized about her for years, but he was older and Piper belonged to his brother Ben. Or so he thought... Piper was beautiful, talented, determined to succeed, and sadly all alone in the world, except for her best friend Ben Wilde. She and Ben had been besties since childhood but as much as she loved Ben, she wasn't in love with him. Nope, she'd had an ongoing crush on his older brother, Eric Wilde, for most of her life. Unfortunately, Eric didn't seem to reciprocate her feelings and apparently hated her guts... Or so she thought. But someone was stalking Piper, frightening her, threatening her, and that changed everything for Eric Wilde. He'd given his brother plenty of time to put up or shut up with Piper, but now it was time for Ben to move out of his way. Brother or not, Piper's life was at risk, and she was his to protect, and his to love. When it came to the woman he loved, Eric Wilde couldn't afford to fail. After all, Wilde Securities was the very best in protection services. And once he eliminated the threat and saved Piper, she'd be his - forever. Now, he only needed to clear up this little misunderstanding about him not liking her, because he didn't just like her - he loved her. Poor Eric... he was so clueless, which most men are in matters of the heart, but he and Piper were absolutely perfect together and complemented each other brilliantly, and their chemistry was smokin' hot. It was so much fun watching the two of them dance around each other. Absolutely captivating!
So, did I like this book? No, I loved it! Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers. It does contain graphic violence, profanity, and explicit sex. If you enjoy dark, intense, edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense, then this is the book for you. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! Just as soon as she releases her next book. I can hardly wait to dive into the second book of the Wilde Ways Series, Guarding Gwen, which is currently waiting on my e-reader now! And finally, was I entertained? Completely! I was glued to my seat, white-knuckling my e-reader, my heart beating wildly in my chest, the pages flying as I made a mad dash for the end to discover the identity of the villain - or villains! Nuh-uh, no spoilers from me! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
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5 Protecting Stars
This spirited romantic suspense has readers holding their breath in anticipation with thrilling excitement and an explosive romance. Eric and Piper are strong, energetic characters that readers can’t help but fall in love with and their romance is volatile with fiery sparks, scorching passion, sizzling chemistry and a magnetic attraction so strong readers can feel the draw. The relationship has lots of emotional turmoil due to some misconceptions and non-communication that had Eric and Piper fighting their attraction for some time, but now that they are forced to spend time together, their chemistry and passion is erupting into a fiery inferno.The story takes place at a fast clip and flows smoothly through suspenseful events, dangerous thrills and adrenaline pumping excitement. The interactions between all the characters and the dialogue and actions of the individuals are realistic and believable which makes it easy for the readers to picture each and every scene which in turn makes way for the readers to gasp in surprise during the unexpected twists and turns that occur both in the danger that is stalking Piper and in the relationship between Piper and Eric. Warning – there is never a dull moment to be found during this entertaining romance and the ignoring of all outside influences may occur while reading it.
