About: WINTER HAWK'S LEGEND is the first in the Copper Canyon mini-series based on a family of six Navajo foster brothers in New Mexico. This story is about Daniel Hawk, a security expert hired to protect Holly Gates as she works PR on a controversial tribal project. Someone is out to kill Holly, and Daniel is dead set against letting that happen.

Yays: The plot was suspenseful and moved quickly. The person trying to kill Holly was a constant threat and got more cunning as the story progressed. I was surprised to find out who the culprit was and the reason behind everything. Daniel was an excellent protector, strong, smart, and level-headed. I'd definitely want him on my side in a crisis!

Mehs: I never felt a strong "romantic" chemistry between Daniel and Holly. Few emotions. No sizzle. Maybe their characters needed to be developed more. Also, the whole "snowbound in a New Mexico cabin" thing was waaay too brief! Blink, and you'll miss it. :-(

Conclusion: I love books with Native American themes, and the author did a great job blending Navajo traditions into the story. The setting, the Four Corners area in New Mexico, was spectacular too. The Copper Canyon series has promise, and I'll definitely be continuing on to the next brother. :-) ( )

In Thurlo's romantic suspense novel, Holly Gates is hiding out in a snowbound New Mexico cabin, very happy that she's sharing it with Daniel Hawk. Sworn to protect her, the Navajo security expert is determined to save her from a killer hot on her trail. For Holly, Daniel, a Native American traditionalist and all-American stud, presents an even greater danger because she's falling in love with him. But Holly craves home while Daniel remains true to his Navajo upbrining. As they run for their lives, passion sparks for them both. An action packed first installment of a new series: Cooper Canyon. ( )