| Adam Sasso is lonely and because he is lonely he performs a spell and gives and offering in hopes of finding a mate. Handsome, charming, wealthy, and intelligent, he is owner of the Lupa e Cervo Winery in Oberon, California. Adam would be perfect for any woman but he was looking for his soul mate.
Someone is jealous and danger stalks Adam, accidents begin to happen at the winery and someone means for him to lose everything he holds dear. Sinead Quinn is a former chef and professional traveler. She is considered the black sheep of the family and is currently on the run from her blackmailing ex-husband. On recommendation from her sister she applies for a job working for Adam. She has a vague sense of familiarity when it comes to Adam but she is sure she has never met him before unless maybe in her dreams. She does not believe in soul-mates and hates anything to do with magic. Adam will have his hands full keeping her safe and gaining her trust. Touch of a Vanished Hand by P. G. Forte is the fifth novel in the Oberon Series. A romantic suspense with a touch of the paranormal, Touch of a Vanished Hand takes the reader on an exciting action-packed adventure into the lives of the citizens of Oberon, California where it seems all things are possible. This episode centers on the lives of Adam Sasso and Sinead Quinn. Adam is handsome, charming, rich and a wizard. He uses his magic to attract his soul-mate. But things don’t turn out the way he thinks they should and he is left feeling a little unsure and a lot frustrated. He has a mysterious past that makes him suspect when accidents begin to happen and a body is found. Sinead Quinn is the black sheep of the family. She has had a troubled past and finds it difficult to trust. The idea of soul-mates and happy-ever-after to her only exist in fairy tales. A quick fling, well that is a totally different thing. She is frustrated by what she believes are mixed signals coming from Adam who just adds to her insecurities. When the time comes for Adam to claim her, passion explodes in a series of fireworks. Their romance is filled with mistakes and misunderstandings as well as fear and mistrust. It seems it will take a miracle before these two can figure it all out. To complicate matters there is a murder to be solved. This leads to exciting action that is described to bring it all to life for the reader through skills of P.G. Forte. Suspense builds as clues reveal to the reader the identity of the killer. Although the story starts off a little slow it soon builds to an exciting and thrilling conclusion. It is recommended that you read the other books in the series to become familiar with the other characters and their history but it is not necessary to enjoy this story. Touch of a Vanished Hand is a thrilling action-packed romantic suspense with just the touch of the paranormal and a highly creative storyline that comes to life through the wonderful writing skills of author P. G. Forte.
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Reviewer: Anita |