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Olives for the Stranger

Neil S. Plakcy

Aidan and Liam face the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia as protesters and police clash in the streets. A gay couple who live on a vineyard in the Tunisian countryside asks Aidan and Liam to protect their niece Leila, a young girl whose mother has been taken into police custody. Leila, though, has been raised by her religious parents to distrust, even hate, her gay uncles and anyone like them. For the first time, the bodyguards have to protect someone who embodies the world's prejudice against them. As the threats against Leila and her activist parents grow, hunky ex-SEAL Liam is stuck in the Tunisian countryside while teacher and novice bodyguard Aidan travels to France on his own with Leila. Liam must deal with his emotions once separated from his partner, while Aidan struggles to protect Leila and her father from a deadly villain as Liam has taught him. Both men must examine the depths of their love for each other while it seems the whole country is against them.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Samwise Books
  • Publish Date: May 13rd, 2021
  • Pages: 300
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.63in - 0.89lb
  • EAN: 9798348217884
  • Categories: Romance - EroticAction & AdventureMystery & Detective - General

About the Author

Plakcy, Neil S.: - Neil Plakcy crafts engaging stories that celebrate love, identity, and found family across multiple genres. From the charming Golden Retriever mysteries to the gritty Mahu series featuring a gay Hawaiian detective, Plakcy's work normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships through compelling narratives. His "Have Body, Will Guard" adventures blend romance with global intrigue, while the Angus Green FBI thrillers showcase a young gay agent's unique perspective. Whether penning contemporary romances or Victorian-era tales, Plakcy's straightforward, immersive style transports readers worldwide, from Miami to London. With over two decades of experience, Plakcy offers not just entertainment, but a window into diverse queer experiences, inviting readers to see the world through different eyes.

Praise for this book

"Having read and waited impatiently for the next book in the amazing Mahu series of books from Neil I was curious to see what his books set in the country of Tunisia would be like. I started with Three Wrong Turns in the Desert and never looked back. This series of books had the same draw you in and never let you go appeal. I can't wait for the series to continue and I am certainly hoping that it will as I may read the entire series again to get myself ready. I am currently reading the newest Mahu book "Natural Predators" so that may hold me for a while. Thank you Neil for many, many hours of suspenseful reading combined with great romance and an opportunity to learn about the cultures where the books take place. If you decide to read the Mahu series, and you certainly should, please start with the first book "Mahu" and give my regards to Kimo." - Amazon Reader