| Ida Barnes has worked for Martin Wyatt, a professor of ancient literature, for many years.
She thought she could trust him until an incident happens and she realizes she never really knew him. She thought she loved him. Now she’s glad she never confessed her true feelings. Martin is actually an agent for Signet, the peacemakers. An enemy of Signet, Satyr involves Ida in a plot against Martin. It will be up to Martin to gain her trust and keep her safe.
Embrace the Stars is a creative science fiction fantasy that will keep the reader guessing. The characters go on an incredible adventure. Ida is a woman with a traumatic childhood, unable to trust. When she finally begins to feel comfortable with someone and even feels she may be in love, her world falls apart. Martin is an undercover agent. He has loved Ida for years but could not risk telling her the truth about himself. He could not allow her to get too close for her safety as well as his own. It takes years of work and frustration before they are in a place to acknowledge their feelings. The twists and turns in this emotionally stirring story will definitely keep the reader guessing. The characters are tortured emotionally. There is exciting action as Ida tries to remain safe. The intrigue and tension build through a fully developed plot. The romance is one born from companionship. The readers will experience many emotions. Fear as Ida believes she is in danger and must fight for her life. Anger at being lied to for so long. Frustration is what Martin feels when Ida does not trust him as well as fear for her well being. In many ways the story is very sad and highly frustrating but the reader has to admire the fact Martin tries so hard to make things right. Amazing and creative Embrace the Stars by Anna Parrish is a fascinating, emotionally stirring science fiction adventure with many twist and turns.
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Reviewer: Anita |