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Abandon by Trish Heinrich
Release Date: May 16, 2023
Content Notes
Badass FMC
Nerd MMC
Treasure hunting
Nazis in South America
Psychopath in a white suit (why does that go together so well?)
Motorcycle sex
On-page death
On-page illness
On-page violence
I don’t think it is a secret when you look at my review history that I’m a sucker for orcs. Yet, I’m an even bigger sucker for an Indiana Jones-worthy whirlwind romance. So, of course, Trish Heinrich delivers all of that with Abandon.
This book hit it well in two big ways for me. I loved the riffs on Western history from Nazis to my new favorite gal, Hildegard Von Bingen. I also loved the main couple’s dynamic. Their romance was the glue that kept the kick-butt adventure awesome.
I admit I don’t normally take up second-chance romances. Heinrich has reeled me into reading and ENJOYING not one but TWO such stories. Abandon builds such a delightfully thrilling adventure that couldn’t work without these characters dealing with relationship demons.
Finally, readers should note that this story doesn’t hold back on the sexy times and also violence. Nothing is gratuitous in my opinion. They are on a dangerous spy mission though so be prepared.
Now excuse me while I go down an Internet rabbit hole on Hildegard Von Bingen.
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I think your bullet points and your review got mixed up! Def no cockpockets, dying humanity, or Naga’s in this one 😅