Book Review for: French Peril Written by: Mona Risk Cerridwen Press ISBN: 978-1-419959-24-0 268 pages $14.
99 4.
5 Stars Risk pens a thrilling romantic suspense with "French Peril.
" Set in the picturesque Loire Valley, Cheryl Stewart is on the hunt for a rare statue of the Madonna.
Will the chateau's charming owner, Francois de Valroux, be a help or a hindrance? The story opens with Cheryl's professor asking her to go in his place to France after he's been poisoned.
He was to help the Comte Francois de Valroux excavate a chapel and find a rare statue of the Madonna.
Cheryl goes and meets the handsome count on his estate in France.
Francois is initially disappointed that the professor couldn't come, but is convinced by Cheryl that she can do the job.
Francois also finds her incredibly attractive.
After introducing her to the grad students who are going to help excavate the area, Francois and Cheryl learn that her kind-hearted professor has died.
Francois goes into protective mode, but it's hard to rein in his attraction to Cheryl.
The digging in the old ruins unearths a statue, but it's not the one they're looking for.
An old girlfriend, Edith, arrives to stir up the dust, and Francois's aged butler, Bernard, is attacked.
Francois involves the police, but the danger escalates.
When Cheryl shows interest in a fellow student, Francois makes his move to claim her heart, but is it too late? Risk is on top of her game with "French Peril.
" The story's plot is tight with several unexpected twists and turns.
The novel moves quickly, but never leaves the reader behind.
Risk uses a good economy of words to paint her setting.
The French countryside is quaint, yet full of heart and history.
The reader can vividly picture Francois's estate in their mind.
The supporting cast of character is interesting, especially Bernard, the old butler.
Francois is an exciting lead character, rich, handsome, and full of charm.
He wants something more out of life, but he doesn't quite know what that is until he meets Cheryl.
His actions embody truthfulness, loyalty, and courage.
He's made some mistakes and is ready to learn from them.
Cheryl is a feisty heroine.
She knows what she wants and makes it a priority.
She's clever and sharp, but also practical.
Cheryl's convictions run deep.
She's true and loyal, yet her attraction to Francois is like nothing she's ever known or experienced.
The novel is sophisticated for romance readers and the love scenes are sensual as well as rewarding.
"French Peril" is full of action, suspense, and romance painted against the rich landscape of the French countryside.
This is one story that will have the reader on their toes until the very end.
Reviewed by: S.
Burkhart
99 4.
5 Stars Risk pens a thrilling romantic suspense with "French Peril.
" Set in the picturesque Loire Valley, Cheryl Stewart is on the hunt for a rare statue of the Madonna.
Will the chateau's charming owner, Francois de Valroux, be a help or a hindrance? The story opens with Cheryl's professor asking her to go in his place to France after he's been poisoned.
He was to help the Comte Francois de Valroux excavate a chapel and find a rare statue of the Madonna.
Cheryl goes and meets the handsome count on his estate in France.
Francois is initially disappointed that the professor couldn't come, but is convinced by Cheryl that she can do the job.
Francois also finds her incredibly attractive.
After introducing her to the grad students who are going to help excavate the area, Francois and Cheryl learn that her kind-hearted professor has died.
Francois goes into protective mode, but it's hard to rein in his attraction to Cheryl.
The digging in the old ruins unearths a statue, but it's not the one they're looking for.
An old girlfriend, Edith, arrives to stir up the dust, and Francois's aged butler, Bernard, is attacked.
Francois involves the police, but the danger escalates.
When Cheryl shows interest in a fellow student, Francois makes his move to claim her heart, but is it too late? Risk is on top of her game with "French Peril.
" The story's plot is tight with several unexpected twists and turns.
The novel moves quickly, but never leaves the reader behind.
Risk uses a good economy of words to paint her setting.
The French countryside is quaint, yet full of heart and history.
The reader can vividly picture Francois's estate in their mind.
The supporting cast of character is interesting, especially Bernard, the old butler.
Francois is an exciting lead character, rich, handsome, and full of charm.
He wants something more out of life, but he doesn't quite know what that is until he meets Cheryl.
His actions embody truthfulness, loyalty, and courage.
He's made some mistakes and is ready to learn from them.
Cheryl is a feisty heroine.
She knows what she wants and makes it a priority.
She's clever and sharp, but also practical.
Cheryl's convictions run deep.
She's true and loyal, yet her attraction to Francois is like nothing she's ever known or experienced.
The novel is sophisticated for romance readers and the love scenes are sensual as well as rewarding.
"French Peril" is full of action, suspense, and romance painted against the rich landscape of the French countryside.
This is one story that will have the reader on their toes until the very end.
Reviewed by: S.
Burkhart