The Phoenix group seems to have a hard time when the corrupt aliens, who call themselves the Areth, continue to try to take over everyone in their path. Lieutenant Jace Quinn, a freedom fighter, has just been rescued after being a captured POW of the Areth, who used severe torture on him.

Imagine Lilly’s shock when she learns that her husband, Jace, is alive. She was certain that he had perished in the battle and had accepted the fact that she would never see him again when he suddenly appears after five years. Lilly knows that he is a different man, but she is eager to transform him back into the man that was her husband, before the capture. Now they must learn again from each other, as the times grow worse in their struggle to not only regain what they lost, but to learn to survive. As everyone tries to combat the evil and regain the good in their lives, Lilly can only hope to have Jace back to his old self, but with all the terrible things that have happened between them, it is going to be a hard task. With so many evil experiments developing within many that cannot be trusted, with the allies and the aliens, only time will tell if the Phoenix group can withstand the Areth before they wipe out the whole earth.

The Phoenix Rebellion: Gaining Ground is a story that practically jumps from the pages. I can’t recall reading such a great futuristic romance of this nature in a good while. Reading about the struggle of the men and women trying to survive in this story was incredible. The characters are like everyday people with doubts and flaws that the reader cannot but help to identify with the individuals. The ordeals that Jace endured were so intense it pricks the reader’s heart. The emotions that Lilly feels for her little child reach out and grab, as does her love for Jace. This book has an incredible plot and is absolutely spellbinding. Ms. Delaney pens stories that captivate and takes the reader to a whole new world of adventure. I absolutely love her flare of writing. She fashions in-depth characters that remain with the reader, and this story is no exception. Grab some Kleenex and get ready for an exhilarating read one won’t soon forget, this book rates a deserving five angels and a Recommended Read.


Reviewed by: Linda L