Apex Review Of Tested By The Night (Maxine Mansfield)

Oct. 12, 2015 - PRLog -- Tested By The Night

Maxine Mansfield

The Wild Rose Press

ISBN: 9781509204045

Reviewed By Evelyn Logan

Official Apex Reviews Rating:   5 Star

When her brother abdicates his position as heir to the throne of Alaria, the meek, mild-mannered Mia is faced with a difficult decision: either marry a man to rule her people, or accept Queen Adrina’s Challenge so she can someday rule the country herself. Meanwhile, barbarian Talon Starkweather made a promise a long time ago, and now he must make good on it: he must play bodyguard to Mia, his best friend's sister, a little princess on a big mission. There are those who want her to fail, but he vows to help the barbarian princess earn the right to rule. There's only one problem, though: while he's protecting the stubborn and insatiably lusty female, who’s gonna protect Talon from the one woman trying not only his patience, but also his willpower?

Tested By The Night is quite the enjoyable read. Equal parts erotica and romantic fantasy, author Maxine Mansfield’s smartly written tale does a commendable job of both chronicling the arousing interplay between Mia and Talon and highlighting their joined, imperiled fate as they strive to protect Alaria. The fifth installment in The Academy series, Tested By The Night reflects Mansfield’s continued growth as a compelling storyteller, giving her fans and new readers even more to look forward to as further volumes develop. Recommended for devotees of romance and erotica.