Tandem

Chris Coleman is at a crossroads in her life. She’s on the outs with her boyfriend and about to start a new life without him. Her one desire is to hike Jericho Cliff Trail. When she arrives at the ranger’s office she’s turned away because she’s alone. The state has strict rules about hiking the Jericho Cliff trail alone. It’s totally out of the question due to the danger.

Reed Miller is looking forward to a guy’s weekend away, a weekend of camping, drinking and reminiscing. When his best friend Jack doesn’t show up Reed is willing to head back down the mountain and wait for another time.

Chris determined to hike this trail extends an offer to Reed for them to hike the trail together. Reed sees a woman who’s all legs and can’t resist, hoping his weekend won’t be a flop after all.

As Reed develops feelings for Chris, she quickly reminds him it’s purely a weekend of fun sex. Will Reed accept her nonchalant attitude towards their lovemaking or will he convince her it’s more?

TANDEM is a quickie with an enjoyable plot. Based around a weekend on a dangerous hiking trail this story is packed with a lot of adventure. Ms. Donald has done a great job building a believable story in a small amount of pages. Ms. Donald has weaved danger, love and humor all in one. In a small amount of time Ms. Donald will have you laughing, crying and full of worry that hero and heroine will make it out of the woods alive.

Ms. Donald’s characters are funny yet fearful. This reviewer was drawn in by the heroine’s fear of letting herself go to a stranger. The way Ms. Donald has her heroine withdraw immediately after their sexual encounter is shocking yet touching. This reviewer feels Ms. Donald’s knows her stuff.

This reviewer feels TANDEM is a good read for any one looking for a quick story packed with adventure.

August 2006