TRAIL OF KISSES
Characters:
Trace Gunthrey – I like Trace Adkins the country singer and always thought the name Trace was strong and bold. Physically he’s like Gary Dourdan from CSI fame, along with the green eyes. I used the profession of a judge because the perception is that they are authoritative and devoid of emotion. But, specifically, as a judge in the juvenile court, that perception is turned upside down because Trace deals with kids who aren’t aware of their potential. He’s also a father to a teen who acts out her frustration and despair over the loss of her mother.
Asia Crawford- She’s a twin. Now it’s time for her to step to the stage and carve out her own identity from her sister Athena. She’s laid off from her dream job, which comes with a lot of emotional baggage. She worked hard, did everything that she was supposed to do, she followed the rules and now she’s out of a job. But she’s not a whiner. Her instincts to fix and nurture take hold the minute she meets a teen in need of some TLC. Doesn’t hurt that the father makes her knees weak with his sexy smile and devilishly green eyes.
Hannah Gunthrey- Trace’s teenage daughter is coming into her own. She misses her mother who passed two years ago. Her emotions sometimes get her in trouble as she battles with the despair and anger at the world, and occasionally her father.
Setting: The Rockies in Colorado provide the perfect backdrop for the beginning half of this story. The mountain range, the wild landscape, and natural beauty of the place mirrors the ravages that Trace and Asia have encountered in their lives and still have to learn to deal with in their current state. And yet, there is semblance of normalcy with the visitors and tourists who live or vacation in the area. Out there in the fresh, crisp air, they have to face their “inner” demons. At the end of the trip, they leave ready to make a decision, whatever it may be, that could take them back to their comfortable lives or set them on path of the most exciting adventure to true happiness and love.
Series: Ladies of Distinction was created as a five-book series featuring sorority sisters: Naomi, Sara, Denise, Athena and Asia. They pledged in college and have graduated, entering the professional world. As they maneuver the choppy waters of their careers, they also have to navigate the dating scene to find their special guys. Their romantic journey to love is filled with angst, seduction, and pure head over heels love between soulmates.
Latest Reviews
"TRAIL OF KISSES (4.5) Monkou wraps up the Ladies of Distinction series with an emotional powerhouse of a story. Each character's heartaches and triumphs are well depicted. Placed against the backdrop of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, this story is a definite keeper.”—Debbie R. Sims, Romantic Times BOOK reviews
"Only In Paradise (4) Well-written characters, a perfectly paced story and an exotic locale blend together in this entertaining book.”—Romantic Times
"No One But You by Michelle Monkou is romance at its best—fun, sexy, memorable." —Francis Ray, Essence bestselling author
"No One But You (4) ... a story that moves from beginning to end."—Romantic Times
