About Warrior Nights
by Patricia Logan
290 pages / 79000 words
ISBN: 978-1-61040-237-8
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Horribly scarred, Trace Martin has returned from an Iraqi prison camp a
tormented man. He struggles to cope with PTSD and alcoholism, nearly burning
down the family home. Brodie, his twin, turns to her best friend Kyle
Kincaid for advice on how to help. Kyle, also a former Marine, has been
expelled from the military under the DADT policy. The two men dislike each
other immediately, but when Trace cleans up, they begin to see an
attraction.
Shortly after the two men begin an intense relationship, Brodie’s life is
threatened by a monstrous serial killer. The men are thrown into a new role
for which they’ve been well trained; protecting Brodie’s life. Add in the
irresistible Ryan Harris, Trace's nurse from Walter Reed Hospital and their
relationship is further tested. Join Kyle and Trace as they battle for their
lives and their families in this exciting conclusion to the Armadillo
Series.
Review
Alexa Snow, author of Sleeping Stone, writes: Kyle Kincaid is an ex
military man turned martial arts instructor when he becomes reacquainted
with his employee Brodie's twin brother Trace. Still recovering from
physical and emotional wounds sustained in the war in Iraq, Trace
suffers from recurring nightmares and the excessive drinking he does to
quell them. Even brief encounters make it clear to the two men that
there's something significant and undeniable between them, and it comes
clear that they shouldn't bother to try. Of course, love is always
complicated...
This book is scorchingly hot. Readers who are looking for a story that
doesn't lack for erotic and sensual scenes will be more than satisfied
with this book! The characters are interesting and believable; the
relationship between Trace and his twin sister Brodie is particularly
well-developed and enjoyable to read about. There are a number of
sub-plots entwined with the main romantic plot, and all of them are
wrapped up to a reasonable degree by the end of the story. (This book is
the third in a series that also includes Leather Nights and Undercover
Nights, so readers who like Warrior Nights ought to consider reading the
previous books as well!)
Sample
Kyle Kincaid sat cross-legged on the red yoga mat.
The peaceful quiet of the early morning was disturbed only by the dawning
sunlight which filtered through gaps in the venetian blinds that remained
closed at the front of the studio. It was his favorite time of day. As he
stretched his muscles, readying himself for the rigorous morning of training
excited children of all ages, the brightening daylight filled his space. His
thoughts turned where they had most mornings in the last two months, to the
intriguing man he'd so recently come to know.
Trace Martin was coming home today. Brodie had called Kyle the previous
evening to let him know that she'd be late to work, having to take the time
early this morning to drive to Houston. She was going to pick her brother up
from the rehab facility where he'd spent the last six weeks drying out and
getting help for his addiction. Kyle hoped that he'd also learned some life
skills and some mechanisms to help him cope with this world and make life
for those around him easier.
Kyle's time, regardless of the fact that he was unexplainably preoccupied
with thoughts of Trace, had been productive in Trace's absence. He'd
finished the numerous projects on Brodie and Trace's house, assisting the
girl whom he'd come to love as well as admire, and returning the house to
its former condition, prior to the fire. They'd completely replaced the
kitchen with a new and modern version, thanks to the money Brodie's
homeowners' insurance had paid her.
Kyle had been able to change the ceiling in the kitchen as well as the
dining room and living room, both ruined thanks to smoke damage, and a
smooth finish now replaced the former acoustic tile, which had been put on
when the house was built in the sixties. Brodie had chipped in a bit of
savings and updated the kitchen floors with a terracotta tile in the Mexican
style, which went well with her Southwestern taste in décor.
Kyle took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and exhaled slowly, picturing
Trace's handsome face. The relaxation technique was much improved by
visualization of the tall warrior. How would Trace have changed while he was
away? Brodie hadn't been able to give Kyle much information. She'd only seen
Trace once while he was away and had kept much of that visit to herself.
Kyle understood that. Some things had to be worked out solitarily, and he
knew that Trace's addiction and recovery was taking its toll on Brodie as
well.
Though Kyle knew of Trace only what Brodie had told him, he had an
overwhelming urge to get to know the man better. Kyle sensed the pain that
Trace carried close to the surface, but he also instinctively knew that
there was much more to be learned about him. The fact that Kyle's heart rate
sped up to unbelievably exciting degrees whenever Trace was near, was
telling.
The phone rang in Kyle's office, and he unwound his crossed limbs, then
stood and walked into the back room to pick up the line. The voice on the
other end surprised him, and he recognized it immediately.
"Kincaid?" Trace drawled when Kyle picked up.
"Trace," Kyle replied. He heard a throat clearing.
"Kincaid, it's Trace Martin; I just need a minute." His words were hesitant,
his former bravado seemingly absent. "Are you busy?"
"Busy, no," Kyle replied. "I thought Brodie was picking you up this morning.
Isn't she there yet?" He assumed Trace was still in Houston.
"Yes, she was there early. Actually, I am home. She dropped me off a few
minutes ago, and she's on her way in."
"Oh, so she should be here shortly." Kyle was surprised to hear from Trace
but even more intrigued by the purpose of his call. "Was there something I
could ah… do for you, Trace?"