The Shadows of Rhodes Series by Georgina Antoinette

The Shadows of Rhodes series opens with Helen and Morgan, old friends and traveling companions, struggle to get to their destination. Everything seems to go wrong. By the time they reach Rhodes, two days of their two-week vacation was plagued by the traveler's nightmare. They are rescued by a taxi driver in the middle of the night while they walked toward civilization. Helen finds an attraction to their taxi driver that seems to awaken feelings in her that she hadn't felt in a very long time... moreThe Shadows of Rhodes series opens with Helen and Morgan, old friends and traveling companions, struggle to get to their destination. Everything seems to go wrong. By the time they reach Rhodes, two days of their two-week vacation was plagued by the traveler's nightmare. They are rescued by a taxi driver in the middle of the night while they walked toward civilization. Helen finds an attraction to their taxi driver that seems to awaken feelings in her that she hadn't felt in a very long time. In a less than ideal marriage arrangement, Helen struggles to resist the Greek taxi driver. She is drawn to him and yet she knows that she will be going home soon. The purchase of an old photograph in a souvenir shop, coupled with an undying curiosity into things better left buried, has Helen unaware of the value of her find. As The Beginning, the first book of the series unfolds, elements that surround the photograph begin to intrude on an otherwise perfect vacation. With the help of the friendly taxi driver and his family, Helen is able to learn part of the story of the child in the photo. News that the framed photo has been found by tourists becomes known to unscrupulous thugs, while a burning attraction to the taxi driver has her fighting his magnetic pull on her. less

Book 3 in the The Shadow of Rhodes series, "The Gods Have Smiled," has adult content, and continues with the main players in the story. Temptations that assault the heart in an island paradise can tempt and push to the brink a sense of morality that wouldn't otherwise arise when on home ground. The conscience can be torn to the point of disaster... moreBook 3 in the The Shadow of Rhodes series, "The Gods Have Smiled," has adult content, and continues with the main players in the story. Temptations that assault the heart in an island paradise can tempt and push to the brink a sense of morality that wouldn't otherwise arise when on home ground. The conscience can be torn to the point of disaster. A vacation can turn into a test of will and resolve, but which is the right thing to do in the situation with everything considered, past and present? The heart is such a fragile thing, painful to follow the rules, and painful if you don't. Not only is this a burning question of making the right decisions, but outside influences, and danger that raises it's head to add to the mix can spell disaster in more ways than one. less

From back cover: Helena was never one to run away from problems, but odd reactions from the locals in Rhodes, Greece become threats to surrender the little picture of a child, purchased as a souvenir. Helen's curiosity is piqued... moreFrom back cover: Helena was never one to run away from problems, but odd reactions from the locals in Rhodes, Greece become threats to surrender the little picture of a child, purchased as a souvenir. Helen's curiosity is piqued. Who is the child in the picture? Who are these people with the threats? Why is so important to obtain the photo at all costs? The old-timers who have lived in Rhodes know the stigma of the photo, but no one would tell what they know, as if a wicked curse would come down on them. Everyone told her to leave it alone, don't ask questions, and insinuated the danger in stirring things up that had been forgotten. less

The continuing story of how an American tourist in Rhodes, Greece, can innocently endanger everyone she loves by the simple purchase of an old photograph in a souvenir shop. Everything changed, from being a dull housewife to being pursued by international criminals. After everything that happened, would she close her eyes and see the bliss or the nightmare? Is it over? Is it really over?