Series: The Scorpio Series,
#1
Publisher: Lansen Publishing
Publication Date: July 25,
2011
Format: e-book
Source: personal
Domovitch starts her novel
with the life of Alex Ivanov in Manhattan, New York. Nothing comes easy for
him. He has had to fight for everything since the day he was born. He finally
gets the chance of a lifetime time to pursue his dream of being an architect,
in Paris. Brigitte Dartois’ life is very similar. Raised by a jealous mother
and abused by her step-father, Brigitte is kicked out of her house to the
streets of Paris where she struggles to make a living with her art. Though they
both face many ups and downs, they take what is thrown at them with
determination and strive to better themselves. Then their lives eventually
intersect leaving the reader anticipating the next installment.
Scorpio Rising was
recommended to me by one of my book club members. She said that the novel will
surprise me. It did. I found the plot moved quickly and the passion of the
characters jumped right off the pages. I like how Domovitch sets the characters
up so that their past defines how the react to each other. Alex who was used by
a woman and thrown away tends to stake claims on all his future relationships
quickly and walks away before becoming hurt. Brigitte has been abused by men
and is weary about entering a relationship with someone. Somehow they are able
to get through each other’s barriers but not without some drama.
I highly recommend this book
for anyone just wanting a bit of a change of pace. I was skeptically at first
but was instantly drawn into this 1940’s world. I would consider Scorpio Rising
a hidden gem and look forward to reading The Sting of The Scorpio (which I have
already purchased).
PURCHASE SCORPIO RISING
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