Sybil Bartel has written a word symphony to relationships, truth and love. In her newest in the Alpha Elites Series, aka AES… Will “Whiskey”Damien, a trained SEAL, Tier One Sniper is retuning from an assignment. As he is driving home, he sees a young woman in a gold evening dress standing on the railing of a bridge, who has just tossed something into the water below. In fear that she might jump, he is out of his SUV and running to save her. An act, he concedes to himself, will become life altering. Anika Semyon is a violinist virtuoso. She came t this country when she was five, along with her older brother Peter. Her late aunt placed a violin into her hands and Anita never looked back. Her talent and reputation soared. She is looking for her brother, who sent her a cryptic message..”Someone is coming for you.” She believes Whiskey is that man. And the journey begins as Will only wants to keep her safe. Anika will see her life and beliefs upended. He has a warmth and compassion he doesn’t realize he not only has but is capable of sharing. Anika has to make decisions about life, her family history and her music. Whiskey will protect her even if it means leaving her so as not to hurt her.
The supporting cast of characters, readers and fans of Ms Bartel’s series will recognize. The friendships and bickering are all part the men who make-up AES and her other books. Readers always look forward to seeing “old friends” and reading Their stories
“The melody in adagio espressivo e molto legato that has been running through my head since I first looked into his cerulean eyes floated in my mind……” *Ch 30) and these words will float through readers minds as they too are caught up in the twists, turns, witty dialogue, honesty, complications, tears as well as fears and a meaning of TIME so that when readers reach the Coda… they will sing! As well as appreciate the talent of Ms Bartel. A pure wordsmith. This is a TBR over and over book.
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“The hard notes need to be played in order to appreciate the beauty in the soft ones."
“The hard notes need to be played in order to appreciate the beauty in the soft ones. There is no pianissimo without fortissimo.”Whiskey is the seventh in the Alpha Elite Series. As the series suggest, Whiskey is a complete Alpha hero. The chemistry between Will “Whiskey” Damien and Anika Semyon is incredible. I appreciate that while Whiskey is the kind of guy who operates on his own and is accustomed to controlling his universe; Anika does’t allow herself to be overshadowed by his dominant nature.Together, they set out on an intense journey of international crime and self discovery. I enjoyed their developing relationship as Whiskey was also challenged to give Anika her own space to make her own choices about her future and about him. She is music, art, creativity and he is by his own definition an ‘eliminator.’ Their relationship is quite a unique combination of life and death.I especially enjoyed the way music is woven throughout the book. It is more than just stating Anika is a world class violinist. Every part of her love of music is a piece of her character. Even when she questions her desire to ever play again, music still surrounds her. It is how she sees and hears the world. “He ate noise. The man more soundless than any recording studio I’d ever been in, I knew immediately why he was here.” Furthermore, she is full of little secret surprises that intrigue not only the reader, but Whiskey as well.Although previous characters make appearances, the author gives enough backstory to provide continuity so this can be read as a stand alone. I received a free advance reader copy and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is not the first time I’ve read one of Sybil Bartel’s works. I love the way she creates strong alpha heroes and the women who love them.
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Sally
Just like the drink it's smooth.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2023
