Hidden by Eve Kenin
In the frozen northern lands of the Waste, Tatiana has escaped from her imprisoned life in a lab and is out for revenge from those who used her cells to make a plague – her nemesis Dr. Ward and a man named Tolliver. When Tatiana is exposed to the illness, the mysterious Tristan takes her to an underground research facility with the intent of keeping her there to contain the infected. Working together, they join forces to put a stop to the plague.
Having only her siblings and a computer for company growing up, Tatiana finds social interaction difficult. It was interesting to follow her because she picks up more interpersonal skills along the way. And, as a Life/Charlie Crews fan I got a kick out of Tristan’s zenish bits that popped up here and there.
The air I exhale is inhaled by my insane companion. [page 110]
The sun that shines on me shines on my enemy. [page 300]
I haven’t read Driven, which precedes this book. If I had, the epilogue here wouldn’t have been a surprise for me, so reading out of order worked out okay.
4/5
Love Spell/Shomi, 2008, 978-0505527615
blurb:
Tatiana has honed her genetic gifts to perfection. She can withstand the subzero temperatures of the Northern Waste, read somebody’s mind with the briefest touch, and slice through bone with her bare hands. Which makes her one badass chick, all right. Nothing gets to her. Until she meets Tristan. Villain or ally, she can’t be sure. But one thing she does know: he has gifts too-including the ability to ramp up her heart rate to dangerous levels. But before they can start some chemistry of their own, they have to survive being trapped in an underground lab, hunted by a madman, and exposed to a plague that could destroy mankind.
Chastity is a tall, athletic journalist who has moved back to her hometown where her parents, older brothers and long-time crush Trevor live. She gets dumped by her current guy, who says her strength and athleticism just aren’t that attractive for him. Then Chastity meets and dates a handsome doctor, but still pines for Trevor.
The Agency by Ally O’Brien, St. Martin’s Press, 2009
The Art Thief by Noah Charney, Atria, 2007
A Date With the Other Side by Erin McCarthy, Berkley Sensation, 2005
Moongazer by Marianne Mancusi, Love Spell/Shomi, 2007
Lainey Livingston otherwise known as Phenomenal Girl 5, has been working towards joining the Elite Hands of Justice, prime superhero crime fighting team to Megalopolis for years. She’s now been approved to join, and like all new members, she must train with the legendary Reincarnist, Robert Elliot before joining the EHJ’s ranks full-time. An apocalypse prophesy involving the villain The Dragon, magic training with the Reincarnist, and falling in love keep Lainey very busy.
We get to meet another member of the Bowman family – Lillian and Daisy’s eldest brother Rafe. Our heroine is Hannah Appleton, cousin/companion to Lady Natalie Blandford, Rafe’s intended bride. But she (Hannah) isn’t even mentioned in the cover blurb – what’s up with that? Rafe has arrived from the States and joins the gang at Stony Cross Park. Lillian/Marcus and Evie/Sebastian (yay!) get some spotlight time among decorating for the holidays, the adventures of a misplaced toupee and a love letter. It’s too bad the book isn’t longer; it clocks in at a little over 200 pages. An enjoyable but short holiday-themed read for Wallflower fans.