| The Guardian (The O'Malley Series #2) | 
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Sales Rank: 99219
Category: Book
Author: Dee Henderson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Studio: Tyndale House Publishers
Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers
Label: Tyndale House Publishers
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 294
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1414310579
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781414310572
ASIN: 1414310579
Publication Date: October 25, 2005
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Product Description
A federal judge has been murdered. There is only one witness, and an assassin wants her dead. U.S. Marshall Marcus O'Malley thought he knew the risks of the assignment . . . but he was wrong. Introducing the O'Malleys, an inspirational group of seven, all abandoned or orphaned as teens, who have made the choice to become a loyal and committed family. They have chosen their own surname, O'Malley, and have stood by each other through moments of joy and heartache. Their stories are told in CBA best-selling, inspirational romantic suspense novels that rock your heart and restore strength and hope to your spirit.
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 One of her best! May 27, 2008
After reading this book (3rd in Henderson's O'Malley series) I am a fan for life. I've enjoyed all 3 books, but this one was great! I clicked on Amazon.com to find out how many more books there are by Henderson that I have not read -- Oh, joy! There are at least 11 & I own 4 I haven't read yet. Dee Henderson brings her characters to life. Proof of this is that you have no problem remembering who the different characters are as she weaves the sub plots in & out (dropping a hint here & there about problems to be solved in future books). Some books go to the 2nd hand bookstore, but not these!
A Must read May 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a thoroughly enjoyable book! I bought the first two in the O'Malley series on a trip to US, not willing to risk buying all of them and finding then that I did not like them. I had to order the rest online!
Dee Henderson is a very good writer. Her prose is light, very easy to read and leaves a very nice aftertaste. The mistery unravels quite nicely (and I am an avid mistery reader! I do not settle for just anything) and leaves you wanting more, like a very well done meal: you are satisfied, but you are curious to taste some more.
That said, Marcus is one of the most charming of the O'Malleys, and that is saying a lot! All of the characters are well developed, believable, and they face both the danger and the belief dilema in a very realistic way.
If you are considering getting one of her books, don't hesitate to get all of the book in the O'Malley series!
This is an excellent crime drama. March 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Shari Hanford has just witnessed the murder of one of her oldest family friends. Her brother and father have both been shot in the process. Marcus O'Malley must protect Shari as the only eyewitness to the crime. He is torn between his duty to his job (and growing feelings toward Shari) and being there for his youngest sister during her cancer treatment. Since Marcus' mother died of cancer, he is also struggling with the issue of unanswered prayer. Can he protect two of the women he loves with his skills and rediscovery of his faith?
I am completely drawn to how devoted this family is to each other. Their resources for supporting each other seem limitless and unrealistic, and I would've liked the author to have dealt with more realistic boundaries (not everyone can jump on a plane whenever something bad happens to someone they love). Still the story was enjoyable.
The other O'Malley novels are: The Negotiator, The Guardian, The Truth Seeker, The Protector, The Healer, The Rescuer. Each is a wonderful read!
 NOT MY CUP OF TEA February 17, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am aware that this novel falls into the Christian literature classification, however the spiritual conflict as well as the romantic aspect of the story falls short and the family dynamic is improbable. As for the "she saw the killer and now she's at risk, so let's send in Mr. Wonderful to protect her", the story has been done to death.
This could, however, be a perfect vehicle for the WE (women's entertainment) cable network to purchase and produce. (All of their shows seem to be of this caliber). The story is sugary, Marcus O'Malley comes across as a combination of Clint Eastwood and Robert Young, and the women in the story are generally portrayed as helpless, in need of a man's love and protection in order to survive. All in all, there isn't a really believable character in the book. (1 1/2 stars)
Love this series!! November 15, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The books in this series are awsome. Dee Henderson has become one of my favorites. She has a way of making the reader a part of the story and looking forward to the next! Suspense, romance, friendship, it's all there and more.
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