Nighttime Guardian

I really enjoyed this story from Amanda Stevens. The story of Nathan and Shelby, best friends as young children until the mystery of the river monster creates circumstances that ultimately causes Shelby and Nathan to part. When they are reunited in the same small town many years later, they rediscover each other, as well as the mystery of the river monster, the suspicious activities of the lab by the river, conflict from Shelby's uncle, and the secrets each of them carry about the lives they led since their early departure.The romance between Nathan and Shelby is sweet and innocent from the beginning to the end. My only complaint is the emotional connection of the two never seem very climatic, no desperation or urgency to be together.This is a touching story of friendship, love and loyalty. Most of all, danger and very unpredictable mystery. Any hopeless romantics will love the surprise ending!!!

This is one of the better Amanda Stevens books that I have read. The original idea of having a river monster seemed a little far fetched but Stevens puts it all together very nicely at the end. Some good romance between Shelby and Nathan-showing that love will always be there to guard you and take care of you.

At the age of nine Shelby Westmoreland claimed she had seen a creature rise from the river one foggy midnight. No one but Nathan Dallas believed her. They parted ways soon afterward. Years later, Nathan was back in town after he had ruined his career as a reporter. Now he ran the small local paper. Shelby was back too. Her husband had been murdered and his killer had almost gotten her too before the police captured him. Shelby was in town to heal. Shelby's grandmother was recuperating from a broken hip, so Shelby ran her store for her. But her Uncle James was out to take over the store and get rid of Shelby. And someone was out to hurt Shelby, permanently! Once again, Nathan would be her protector and, he hoped, even more. **** Not bad at all! A bit predictable, but I had many things totally wrong. Author Amanda Stevens seems to get better with every book she writes! **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch

Amanda Stevens' book Nighttime Guardian is an amazing Intrigue. I love the fact there there are at least 4 mysteries to be deciphered. The story hooked me from the first line, "Pearl River Monster Strikes Again!" The story is a real page turner, and impossible to put down once you start to read it. Her characters are compelling and very real. The story is very fast paced and extremely enjoyable. Thanks for a great read Amanda!