About the Book:

Amidst the glittering heat of Abu Dhabi, Hollyn Reinhardt’s world shatters in one tragic night. Once a child prodigy, now a leading AI scientist, she’s left reeling from her parents’ sudden death—and the haunting suspicion that it was no accident. Vulnerable yet defiant, Hollyn must protect her life’s work from unseen enemies.

Enter Davis Ledger: former Green Beret, owner of a keen-nosed military working dog named Fury, and the slightly older man whose rugged charm once captured Hollyn’s young heart. Medically discharged and disillusioned, he’s ready for peace in the US, but walks back into the line of fire when he discovers his friends have been murdered and that their daughter Hollyn—now all grown up—needs his help.

Following an attempt on her life, Hollyn realizes the USB containing her code has been stolen. Code that, in the wrong hands, could kill thousands. But Davis’s sable German shepherd, who has been specially trained to sniff out electronics, is the perfect dog to ensure this doesn’t end in disaster. They have no choice but to join up with a black ops group to protect Hollyn and hunt down the tech.

As they’re pursued by killers, Hollyn struggles to douse her reigniting crush, while Davis finds it harder and harder to deny his feelings and stay mission-focused. With the clock ticking down to an unthinkable catastrophe, Hollyn and Davis face the ultimate test. Can they thwart the threat and reclaim the code, or will their second chance at love end in heartbreak—or worse…disaster?

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My Review:

Rating: 3 / 5
Pages: 306
Published: July 16, 2024
Series: A Breed Apart: Legacy

Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

After reading Riot, and seeing a sneak-peak of this one at the back, I was excited for the chance to read this one as well! As predicted, it was a blast and I loved getting to know Davis and Fury a little more, and getting to meet Hollyn along the way! There were a couple of things (mostly toward the end) that I really didn’t care for and would have rather not been included, including a desired to speak to the graves of the deceased (even if the character admitted they didn’t expect a response) and an instance of contemplative prayer. Both are forbidden in the Bible as they are mystic occult teachings that are often promoted in churches today under the title of ‘New Ways to Experience God’ aka, New Age or witchcraft…and necromancy… Yes, modern churches teach these, but they are both lies and are becoming far too common and accepted. Especially when I keep seeing them pop up in literature as well, and I’ve super picky about what I read because I truly want to avoid the false teachings going around so often lately… So, yeah that definitely wasn’t a pleasant surprise, but sadly it’s becoming expected lately and makes me almost afraid to try new books or authors anymore, because I know it will ruin the reading experience for me… I’m also not sure if it’s better or worse that both occurred later in the story. I’ve been known for DNF books for similar, especially if it’s in the first part of the book…but then again being closer to the end, while I finished this one I almost feel a little cheated, or perhaps tricked is a better word? Either way, I pray this review helps make people aware who already know to avoid these things, and pray that the authors and anyone else who might read this are made aware of the truth and beautify of God’s Word, and are taught the dangers of these false teachings and wicked practices.

As for the rest of the story, it does talk about AI, but I found it interesting and liked that some of the dangers to the technology were also discussed. I do dislike AI, I’ll admit that freely, but it was nice to see it mentioned that even when someone indented it for good, that there is still a danger to working with and releasing such technology. I loved seeing Hollyn grapple with this as she became more aware of the dangers that surrounded her. I also enjoyed meeting the team and getting to see Davis find his way after losing everything he thought he was made for. He was able to find new purpose and I loved getting to witness that! Overall, the story is the fast-paced and action-packed story I’d expect with this series and from a book with Ronie Kendig’s name on it. It fits well with the other books, and I can see a lot of fans loving it!

That’s also why I was led to add the word of caution in this one, as the Holy Spirit has been making the deception known, and many still don’t realize even though these teachings are promoted in churches, doesn’t mean they are from God/Yah or that He endorses them, often it’s quite the opposite as we see in the Bible. I do read and enjoy fiction, but also study the Bible, and have found that with each passing day the Bible is essential to avoid the schemes of the enemy, as the days are dark and the lies are many. Please use discernment, read your Bibles, and even pray about the books you are going to read. Music, TV, everything. As scripture says: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1)

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