
Shieldmaiden of the Modern Realm
Valerie Stonehold, Book 2
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Patricia Santomasso
About this listen
There's nothing Val enjoys more than a cheerful bar brawl.
Val is expanding her horizons as she settles into her new abode. Her jewelry business is taking off, and she's also found a pub or two for relaxing. Plus, she's got the bodyguard business, and the occasional bouncing gig. Busy dwarf!
She's also learning the art and science of having friends.
One of them, Stella, will be moving, which forces Val to make a choice.
Has she finally found a world that will accept her? Does she want to make it her home?
Then Anne, her first client who is now a friend as well, calls her about another protection job, and she can't say no.
A red-carpet event and a movie star. When Val shows up, the venue's manager doesn't make things easy. Dicks get measured, and the winner is . . .
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- J.S. Locke-Russell
- 01-12-25
Encore Encore!
This story line is so intriguing. The sky is the limit unless you are like the leading character and have a thing against heights.
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- SMone
- 01-11-25
Great Narrator
I love this book and narration. I listened to this before reading the Para-Military series but since Val was a newbie to much of the para world I was able to learn more about it with her. Can’t wait to continue with the series.
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