The bodyguard: Ilya Prakenskii, cool, inscrutable, dangerously sexy, and working in the shadow of his infamous reputation - that of a secret Russian hit man on the payroll of a notorious mobster. He's the last man Joley should get close to, yet when her life is threatened on tour, she has nowhere left to turn. But in the seductive safe keep of Ilya's embrace, is Joley really as secure as she imagines?
©2008 Christine Feehan; (P)2008 BBC Audiobooks America
"This is Book 5 of the Drake Sisters Series"
The Drake Sisters series is most enjoyable if you can listen to the books in the order they were written.
Book #1 = Magic in the Wind;
Book #2 = Twilight Before Christmas;
Book #3 = Oceans of Fire;
Book #4 = Dangerous Tides;
Book #5 = Safe Harbor;
Book #6 = Turbulent Sea;
Book #7 = Hidden Currents.
"Jolie and Ilya"
I am a big fan of Christine Feehan and love the Drake Sisters.. Jolie is my favorite.. The reader 's voice is enjoyable...Love it
"Fantastic!"
I have read many of C Feehan's books but this is by far one of my favorites! The storyline is compelling with several surprises but the main draw is the fantastic character development of the male lead. I have since gone back and listened at least twice more to this story.
The narrator is the best I've heard! She is able to give life to each character with a believable voice for each one and, in fact, creating a very sexy (and spot-on) russian accent for the male. She also takes up the emotion, breathless sexual anxiety or rage, with a conviction that makes the listener feel they are experiencing it as well.
Hope to hear more from this narrator in coming Feehan audios!
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
"The Best One Yet!"
I have read all of the Drake sisters stories but Libby's and I have to say this one is the best thus far. The passion in this story is unbelievable. Illya and Joley has such chemistry between them you can just feel it.
Illya was so true to Joley despite her contrariness. Once I read Libby's story I will be listening to the Drake sisters again, but this time in order.
Despite the violence in this story, it is the passion and love story of their coming together that makes this story so interesting.
I want to give kudos to Alyssa Bresnahan, as she did a wonderful job with the narrating of these stories.
I LOVE READING AND LISTENING TOO BOOK S, MY FAVE AUTHORS ARE MAYAN BANKS, LORELEI JAMES , AND I JUST STARTED READING VIVIAN AREND,
"superstar and the bodygard,"
it ranks in the top 10 .
any of the other book in the drake sister , but all are good
there one scene when they are on her bus and it it is a wonderful writen scene.
I didn't but I did have some reactions to the book just not extreme.
Believer in what you can't see
"Wow, I love every part of this story"
No, but it works real well with the printed version. I can see both characters through the narrator.
When IIya appears in the bus to help Joley get to sleep and how loving he is with her even though he tries to resist her. This is my favorite story of the series.
Ilya is my favorite he is so strong and confident and yet he is loving and caring toward others. I love the spark between Joley and him.
When IIya tells Joley about his childhood and he gets emotional. After all he has been through, he still puts himself out there for others.
researcher, mad off-roader, former SEAL wanna-be, etc.
"Best of Feehan-complex with riveting action,"
I've listened to well over 20 audiobooks in the past few months including a lot of science, non-fiction, and paranormal and regular romance. This is by far the best. And of all Christine Feehan's book, this was the most interesting and compelling. The performer did a very good job w/ the Russian accents and pronounciation.
Joely isn't your stereotypical wishy-washy, oh-dominate-me you big dark lug you. The sparks were immediate (LOL) and intense and he played cameos in the previous two in this series (a great intriguing build up of this character before staring in his own).
I found Joely to be admirable, fun, but struggles with the usual things as well as her own "darkness". For those lucky few souls in the world who find that person who KNOWs you and is your complement in the big things, this book will definitely ring a bell.
The action is non-stop. One of Feehan's hallmarks is her well-crafted hand-to-hand combat or conflict scenes which she teaches and is personally belted in--it shows. Joely is at times vulnerable, confused, betrayed, and at the right time, is jocular, confident in how she knows how to handle herself, and her innate leadership/nurturing skills. But the conflict is constant, with very unexpected danger popping up often enough to establish Ilya as thee ultimate salt of the earth male and deadly operative. His character displays the calculated patience and wisdom to wait on Joely, but also to keep pushing her beyond her fears and comfort zone. Talk about self-mastery!
Of all Christine's stories (I've read all but 3 or 4), this character set is the most interesting and truly seem to be two united halves of a whole.
The story, and especially all the supporting cast, were wonderful and I am personally intrigued with Ilya's character. Enough to buy the previous book in which he cameo's and interacts w/ the lead. The way Feehan treats the band members and their own challenges I think creates even more texture and suspense.
If you are looking for a memorable book, with intensity, high action, some intriguing built-in but not too overt paranormal elements and a realistic romance by an author who really master's many subjects (lending good authenticity) this is the one for you.
"Turbulent Sea"
I honestly do not believe Christine Feehan could write a bad book this one is part of a series which I love to read or listen to. So if you like Feehan you will like this one.
"Great Book"
C. Feehan is a great writer this is one of my favorite book. Joley is a strong and sensual woman and Ilya is a powerful man. Together they spark. I highly recommend this book.
"Turbulent Sea"
Christine Feehan is one of my favorite authors, and has certainly come through again. Great job.