Jenn McKinlay

While this is a story that takes place in the heat of the Phoenix desert, things did not heat up in any way. In fact, it was a major cool down, starting out as a four and then deteriorating with vapid dialogue, a predictable plot, and dual character perspectives that sounded like a singular person instead of two unique voices. I had high hopes for a sizzling summer read, but, in the end, I was left dehydrated, thirsting for much more than I got.

Better than the prior book in the series. However, an issue with this author is a desire to juggle too many plot points- some are overdone and others get shorted. Some even appear out of nowhere and just waste a few pages. Items get resolved too simply.

Low 3. Totally fizzled once story moved to final location.

Some adventure in the sun, combined with a competition to find an artifact, and a meetup with an ex - recipe for fun, tension, and ultimately a happy ever after.