Description
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars” — Khalil Gibran
Can Eva and Zoe Lambros protect the life they’ve worked so hard to build when they come under attack from unexpected enemies? One attacks Zoe publicly on national radio, the other sabotaging Eva’s company while lurking in the shadows. A gripping story of love, courage, and unyielding strength.
Sydney, Australia. When Zoe becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign by Australia’s revered decorated war hero turned radio host, she’s quickly plunged into a battle of public opinion to defend her art and wartime service. Recovering from a grueling surgery and with her 30th birthday fast approaching, Zoe fights to protect her integrity.
Meanwhile, Eva’s company, Lambros Industries, is under siege. With their professional reputation on the line after a slew of government contracts mysteriously disappear or are outbid, Eva can’t escape the creeping suspicion that someone is targeting them. Their adversary has been playing the long game… to what end?
Phoenix is the ninth book in the award-winning Intertwined Souls Series. It’s perfect for fans of historical fiction, lesbian romance, and mystery. Scroll up and grab your copy today!
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Editorial Review: Reviewed by Grant Leishman for Readers’ Favorite
Phoenix is a wonderfully refreshing historical romance adventure. In a world where same-sex relationships are genuinely celebrated, not decried, it does not hurt us to consider the dilemma faced by people throughout history who defied societal norms and often did so at their peril.
Author Mary Dee has created two wonderful characters in Eva and Zoe who can live the life they choose, perhaps not openly, but at least within the confines of their home, because they have the financial resources to do so without intrusion. However, the paradox here is that it is their very fame and wealth that actually attract extra attention and scrutiny. Being Book 9 of the series, this is clearly a topic that resonates deeply with this author, and having read the book, I can easily understand why.
LGBTQ+ literature fascinates me for several reasons, but adding the historical context and the consequent societal disapproval to this particular story gives it a depth and breadth that lifts it above other books in the genre. I particularly enjoyed the portrayal of the Australian “war hero” who was essentially the archetypal “Aussie bloke” and couldn’t comprehend the idea that women have the attributes to take on men, lead men, and outperform them on both the battlefield and the sports field.
This is a new author for me, and I have no doubt it will not be her last book that I read or of other authors in this growing genre. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and highly recommend it.
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