Hot and sexy? Sure. But other than that, this isn't a very entertaining book. I was disappointed by how quickly the love interests got together in each story. I wanted much more relationship building -- more drama and developing tension between characters. I feel like I read this in twenty minutes, and never once felt more than mildly interested. Even the spicy scenes fell flat because there wasn't enough (forgive the pun) foreplay. I would really like to see both stories expanded into full-length novels and see what happens then. ( )

"Finding Strength" by Annmarie McKenna contains two connected stories. Both are excellent and well-worth the cost of the book. I first read McKenna via e-books, but am so glad that I can now have her stories in print copy to put on my keeper shelf.

Two Sighted is about Aislinn who has visions. She's also on the run from her wacko ex. She doesn't usually stay in one place too long, but she's felt so safe in this job...then she gets a vision of her boss fighting for his life, in his boxers! She can't just do nothing, but how to let him know without knowing the information came in a vision?

Kyle has had his eye on Aislinn since the day she walked in the door of his company. He's done some investigating and knows all about her past, both the wacko ex and the visions. So when she tries to provide an 'anonymous' warning, he's pretty sure he knows where it came from. And when her ex appears to be getting close, he'll do anything to keep her safe...and under him!!

The Strength of Three tells the story of Aislinn's friend and fellow co-worker Christina. Christina was an abused child and doesn't trust any man. She is, however, wildly attracted to both TJ and Jon, who she thinks are her boss Kyle's bodyguards. Won't she be surprised when she finds out TJ and Jon aren't bodyguards, but co-owners of the business. And the only body they are willing to guard is hers...BOTH of them.

HOT, HOT, HOT ( )

**Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques**

~Two Sighted~

With an abusive ex-husband stalking her relentlessly, Aislinn has had to keep moving in order to stay out of his clutches. She never stays in one town more than one month, remaining as unattached as possible so that leaving is easier to bear. But when she takes a job at Turner Industries, staying isolated proves impossible as she finds herself irresistibly drawn to her employer, Kyle Turner III. Still, she avoids becoming involved with him past their working relationship – that is, until her clairvoyant abilities show her a fatal vision involving Kyle!

Kyle knows all about Aislinn’s past, in minute detail. Being ex-Special Forces and in the security industry, it is his business to know everything about the people close to him – especially pretty little personal assistants who distract him like no other woman can. He has no intention of letting Aislinn run again, not when he can protect her from her past and keep her close to him, where she belongs…

I do not think Annmarie McKenna can do wrong with a story. I have loved every piece of her work I have read so far! Two Sighted was a pleasure both to read and to write a review for. It is books like this that make my job simple, and I wish they could all be this good.

Kyle Turner III pushed every button I have, proving that this author knows just what women love in their heroes. In fact, if you could place orders for men that would exactly suit your needs, I would want McKenna’s help placing the order since she seems to know what I want better than I do myself! Kyle is the epitome of the overprotective Alpha male who pursues the woman he loves with an unwavering focus and a sensitivity that belies his ‘he-man’ status.

Aislinn’s fear and loneliness are palpable as she longs for those simple human comforts long denied her – a best friend, a phone call with her mother, a man to fall in love with, a home that is hers for longer than 8 months. Yet even in her determination to remain detached, we see that she can’t help but care about those around her. While her abusive ex-husband may have stolen her sense of belonging, her hopes for a future, he hasn’t robbed her of her empathy. While it might be easy to be jealous of the woman who captures the attentions of the hunky Kyle, no one could begrudge Aislinn for stealing his heart.

I was impressed with Annmarie McKenna’s very first novel, Blackmailed, and my admiration for her work grows with each new release. In Two Sighted, she effortlessly sets the stage for a sequel starring several of the supporting leaving her fans aching for it without leaving this book feeling unfinished in any way. I know I will be hungrily snapping up any new releases both in this series and from this author!

~The Strength of Three~

Having been raised in an abusive household, Christina has no interest in marriage or even a long-term relationship. Heck, it’s been a while since she even had a short-term relationship. But that’s all about to change. From the moment they first laid eyes on her, ex Special Forces team members TJ and Jon have known that she was meant to be theirs. They’ve just waited until the time is right to claim her as their own.

But convincing relationship-shy Christina to settle down with one of them is near impossible, much less both of them – especially when her ugly past is determined to destroy her once and for all.

I have been a fan of author Annmarie McKenna since I read her very first published novel, Blackmailed. I fell in love with both her writing style and her imagination then, and the hits just keep on coming. And I definitely count her latest release, The Strength of Three, among her hits!

This story is connected to her book titled Two Sighted, but is not dependent on that previous novel as a series book might be. We first meet the two heroes and our heroine in that book, and McKenna drops just enough information about the trio to leave fans hungering for more. And more is definitely what she gives us in this new book! Fans of ménage stories will be happy to see that not only is this book full of some very steamy ménage scenes, but is based on a ménage relationship, providing a happy ending for all three characters.

I did have one small thing that concerned me a little, however. The trio indulges in a little spanking in the bedroom, which usually I find pretty hot. In this instance, however, I would have liked to have seen some concern over the act from both sides, given Christina’s family predilection towards physical abuse. Having grown up watching her father beat her mother, I think she would have had some reaction towards the act, even if it was just to rationalize the difference in the kind of spanking TJ and Jon administer to her and the abuse her father doled out to her mother. That said, it was not a big enough concern to dampen my enjoyment of this story.

Once again, this author impresses me with her style, her creativity and her endless stable of heroes guaranteed to get any woman’s motor running! I highly recommend The Strength of Three to anyone who enjoys a great menage storyline with M/F/M content.
( )