Beneath a Navajo Moon

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CARTER, LISA
BENEATH A NAVAJO MOON

The search for a woman who disappeared in 1906 has lead cultural anthropologist Erin Dawson to Cedar Canyon, where the iconic terrain of red rock walls and mesas keep Navajo traditions -- and maybe criminal evidence -- well hidden. When Erin's search leads her to cross paths with tribal policeman Adam Silverhorn, it's hardly love at first sight. But everywhere she turns, Adam is already there.

Fighting their feelings for each other, the two are suddenly thrust into a battle far more dangerous -- a common quest to rout an insidious drug cartel that has spawned the recent rise in gang violence on the reservation. Adam's position of authority gives Erin a rare glimpse into Navajo life few outsiders like her ever see -- and into a crime ring that no one dares to imagine. As danger mounts, Adam and Erin begin to wonder if they will live to tell how they really feel.

My Review:

published in 2014

An edgy romantic suspense with equal parts grit and sweet and everything in between. And a conflicted hero who takes brooding to a whole other level! Gentle readers, keep faith with Adam, he's on a perilous journey but he gets there in the end.

Which brings me to the unapologetic faith thread that's at the heart of it all. It's fraught with conflict and even rage. Adam is a stubborn, angry man who doesn't want to give an inch. Thinks he can do better on his own. But no one is more stubborn than a loving Father waiting for His son to reach out to Him. Stirring, goosebumping moments. Funny, because I read some reviews which complained about the 'preachyiness' but I found it refreshingly bold.

Erin is an MK (Missionary Kid) with the kind of faith that has been refined by a lifetime of  challenging experiences. But she also feels pressure from her uber successful missionary family to prove her faith overseas like the rest of them. They don't approve of her anthropological research on the Navajo reservation -- even if it is about their family history. But Erin feels led to Cedar Canyon and the secrets it hides.

Adam and Erin are not a good fit for so many reasons and yet when they let their guard down, there's the kind of deep connection that speaks of forever. But they are on opposing sides of nearly everything and, oy! do things get charged when they are together. Quips and snipes punctuated by moments so piercingly sweet I found myself holding my breath. This is definitely one romantical roller-coaster ride!

Loved the insights in the Navajo culture and Carter doesn't shy away from the social issues that have resulted from centuries of prejudice and mistreatment. Very pertinent to the times we are living in now.

I listened to the audible edition of this book, narrated by Emily Caudwell. She did an amazing job especially with the Native dialect -- at least, it sounded like she pronounced the Navajo words correctly to my untrained ear!

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