Betrayal. When it comes at the hands of family, betrayal destroys lives. His reputation destroyed and career as a surgeon shattered, Harrison M. Boswell, VI, vanishes, and the alter-ego of Dr. Maliki Blue arises. His employer, Guardian Security, knows who he had been—but they are the only ones. Too bad pasts don’t stay buried. A distress call from the one person he couldn’t ignore drags him back … drags him back to a place and time he’d sworn to forget and embroils him in a tangled web of small-town drama and three deaths. With one foot out of the door, Mal is ready to leave and never return, when the deputy sheriff appeals to him for the kind of help only he, and Guardian can provide.
Desire.
Dr. Maliki Blue exploded into her world at the scene of what would have been a successful murder—had the good doctor not intervened so swiftly and effectively to save the life of the gunshot victim. As Senior Deputy Sheriff of Pleasant County, VA, Poet Campbell’s instinct told her Dr. Maliki Blue was more than who he said he was. Checking out the gorgeous, sexy doctor will be one of life’s unexpected pleasures. Then life—and a suspicious set of unrelated circumstances—complicates everything, including her attraction to the sexy doctor.
Destiny.
He didn’t want to acknowledge his past or examine the reasons he left, but fate forced that hand. Fate also dropped Poet Campbell onto his lap. However, other than for his access to Guardian, she doesn’t need him, although neither would deny the gravitational pull between them. Not a fertile field to grow a meaningful relationship no matter how insatiable their physical attraction. Add corrupt officials and a psychotic serial killer and a tragic ending is almost preordained—almost.
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4.5 Stars
This is Dr. Maliki Blue’s and Senior Deputy Sheriff Poet Campbell’s book. It’s the second book in the Guardian Defender series and one I really enjoyed.
Maliki had not seen his parents for years because of his father’s actions and his mother’s inaction. When she requested that he come see her, Maliki decided to go in order to get the closer from his parents he needed. While there, Maliki discovers a gun shot victim and a hot little Sheriff. Poet and Maliki have an instant attraction and decide to have a little fun while he’s in town. When Poet learns he’s with Guardian, she asks for his help because of questionable deaths that the Sheriff has blown off. Even though there is no evidence suggesting the murdered women are related, Poet has a hunch and Maliki agrees.
I liked both Maliki and Poet, and I thought their backgrounds being in the Air Force made them even more perfect for each other. They just clicked and I enjoyed watching them realize they had developed feelings for one another.
I just knew that when Maliki’s story was told, it would be well worth the wait and I wasn’t wrong.
Dr. Maliki Blue returns to his parent’s home at his mother’s request. He wasn’t expecting to be dropped in the middle of a series of small-town murders or Senior Deputy Poet Campbell.
Several Kings show up in Maliki’s story, but I most enjoyed seeing a different side to Joseph.
Like his Guardian brethren, Maliki gets his HEA.
The characters are in their mid- to late- thirties in age.
Kris Michaels has written yet another amazing book in the saga of Guardian Security. Dr. Maliki Blue left his family behind after a devastating betrayal, changed his name and completely reinvented himself. His mother sends a PI to find him, calling him home to mend fences since his father is ill. He finds himself involved with danger, intrigue, and and the beautiful & intelligent Deputy Poet Campbell.
The story between Maliki and Poet was written brilliantly by Kris Michaels. Maliki was letting his past dictate his life, and this summons home by his mother gave him the opportunity to meet Poet, which is just what he needed to give him another point of view. She reminds me of a combination of Jade and Jasmine.
I loved how much Joseph was involved, and the interaction of Joseph, Jason, Jacob, Jared, Jewell & Jade. The banter between them and with Maliki literally had me laughing and my husband looking over at me.
Awesome!! Kris Michaels can NEVER go wrong!!
Maliki is another fantastic book in this awesome world of the King Guardians.
Malaki and Poet were amazing together. She was perfect for him.
The storyline was great and had me glued to my kindle. It was so good. Read in one sitting.
My Rating: STARS!
Great book in a great series! Double twist at the end.
Maliki Blue returns home to try and repair his relationship with his father who has suffered a stroke and suffers from dementia. He meets and falls for sheriff’s deputy Poet Campbell. They get caught up in a case together. Things get pretty wild when they ask Guardian for help.
I love this book and I recommend it highly!
5 Stars!!!
Dr. Maliki Blue is informed that someone is looking for the man he used to be. When he returns to his roots he finds himself facing his past and his family while also getting involved in a murder investigation. Kris Michaels writes a compelling story of forgiveness, family, coming to terms with your past, and beginning a new future.
I thoroughly enjoyed this latest guardian book. It is exciting to finally find out Maliki’s story. I found it interesting how Kris laid out his story since he does not have the same role as the others in the series. But my favorite aspect of the story is Maliki’s interactions with Joseph. Worth the read.
This is the second book in the Defenders series of Guardians and can be read alone however does allow the reader to visit with old Guardian friends. Maliki returns to confront his last and walks in to a mystery being investigated by Poet. Sparks soon fly as these two join forces to find answers, lay the last to rest , and look to their future. Warning: Don’t start this book at bedtime since you will not out it down until it is done.
Kris Michaels consistently produces extraordinarily excellent work. The diversity and strength of her characters alone would carry a story. But, each and every storyline is finely crafted with the right mixture of drama, action, suspense, mystery and romance in support of the characters. Her female characters are as strong and capable as as their male counterparts. To date, I’ve read every one of the Guardian series and have yet to experience one iota of disappointment in a book. Maliki is no exception.
Dr. Maliki Blue is a man defined by his past or maybe because of it. He’s been a man in transition ever since a bitterly disappointing family event. Now he’s returned to the “scene of the crime” at his mother’s request. A local crime puts him on the radar of a local sheriff’s deputy, Poet Campbell. Poet is the real deal; good at her job, is unflinchingly honest, and knows what she wants. She recognizes that Maliki may be the answer to the help she needs to investigate a series of murders in the county. Add to that, her attraction to the sexy doctor is off the charts. They team up along with Guardian to do some under the radar investigating. The more time Mal and Poet spend with one another the more their feelings align. Carving out a future may be just what the doctor ordered.
Phenomenal
Absolutely loved Maliki and Poet This story I have been waiting for with baited breath and much anticipation and I’m absolutely floored once again by Kris and her talent to spin a story Can’t wait for more Guardians and I’m hoping this new mysterious character finds an HEAKris – wink wink
If you follow the Guardian series you’ve been introduced to Dr. Maliki Blue some time ago, and like me have been anxiously awaiting his story.
Well Kris Michaels certainly doesn’t disappoint! Maliki is definitely worth the wait!! You finally get the mysterious details of his past and honestly my heart broke for him.
This story had me intrigued at chapter one and completely in love with Maliki and the rest of the King’s by the end. It has everything a great story line with a bit of action and some mystery,make this one of my favorite reads.
Definitely can’t wait for more Guardian’s!!!