DANGEROUS PROMISE Protector Series, Book 1

Narrator Saskia Maarleveld brings to life a futuristic romance that doesn't have to leave the solar system to embrace its sci-fi roots. Hired as a bodyguard for the man whose lobbying efforts have sentenced her and 14 others to slow death-by-tech, Nina soon realizes that there's more to the billionaire than meets the eye. And, to his surprise, he finds himself succumbing to his desire for his protector. Although the narrative suffers from a slow start, Maarleveld delivers a solid performance of alternating points of view, with unique voices for each character. She captures Nina's personal losses and emotional distance, due to her tech implants. Overall, she flawlessly navigates between action-packed scenes and those of quiet intimacy. A.L. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2018]