This first book in the series provides the full story of Tess’s confrontations with the fascinating villain Amir by combining two previously published novels, Tess Awakening and Tess Valkyrie.
A fast-paced action novel set during the second Gulf War in Iraqi, three remarkable people are caught in a web of obsession and deceit.
Tess is a military helicopter pilot; beautiful, aggressive and relentless. She is loved by two men: Jake, a brilliant CIA agent and Amir, a wealthy, charming, sophisticated but dissolute Iraqi general who initially captures Tess and becomes obsessed with her. Tess escapes but must fulfill a commitment to take something from Amir. After meeting in Istanbul, Amir persuades her to spend time with him in France and England in exchange for what she is seeking. Here she meets Fadime, his alluring and decadent sister. In the end, Amir deceives Tess. She returns to Iraq, trying to overcome her heartbreak by flying dangerous missions and rescuing wounded soldiers. An unforeseen event changes everything.
Tess and Amir continue to square off in an epic struggle, each wanting the same thing. Aided by Jake, Tess’s friend and co-pilot Carmen and their colleagues, Tess must overcome Amir's vicious attacks motivated by his continuing obsession with her. They repeatedly clash in a succession of encounters in Baghdad, Amman, Istanbul, Sorrento and New York. Carmen finally meets her soul mate in Nicola, who helps her overcome the traumas of her youth and becomes a valuable member of their team. The two women respond to their challenges by drawing on their skills as skilled pilots and fierce warriors, battling Amir, who not only hurt Tess but plans to take over the Iraqi government. Their struggle leads to a series of violent and bloody battles in the air and on the ground. A heartbreaking loss at the end is redeemed by a final poignant resolution.
Genre: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary2,569 copies sold to date (Includes E-Books and Paperback)
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Chapter 79 — Tragedy
“Well done, Amir. Is this what you wanted to do?” Tess spoke to him through her tears. “You couldn’t have your son and you would not allow me to have him, so you killed him? Are you pleased now?”
Amir fell to his knees, the magnitude of what he saw hitting him like a freight train. “It can’t be. My son is just sleeping, he is fine!” He kept repeating the same phrase over and over. He fell to his knees, his mind refusing to accept what had happened. “I did not know he was in the car.”
Tess slapped him in the face, then she handed him the dead baby. “Here is what’s left of your son, Amir. Smear his blood on your face: Blood of your blood.”
Jake had recovered from his shock and realized that Tess was now ready to unleash her anger on Amir. She tore the dead child from Amir’s arms and handed him to one of the men. Jake feared that she intended to kill Amir in front of the police. He got behind her and tried to restrain her. She reacted violently, tossing him aside.
“Now I am going to kill you, Amir.” She approached him but was stopped by the two police officers aiming guns at her.
“Stand back, Ma’am,” one of them said. Now Tess wanted to kill everything in her path, and would have done so if it weren’t for Jake restraining her with all his might.
“Tess, if you kill him now, they will charge you with murder. It’s not worth it. Let the law handle this.” Tess continued to struggle violently, through tears and despair, not caring about the consequences of her actions. She just wanted to see Amir dead regardless of the cost to her and her family. Jake would not let her go, and the cops hurriedly took Amir away. They both fell to their knees in the dirt, holding each other for dear life, overcome with devastating grief.
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