Enigma of Life: Isaac's Story - Book One

Enigma Of Life Book 1
Author Shandi Boyes
5 Stars

Isaac Holt one extremely hot night club owner
Isabelle Brahm FBI Agent
Isaac and Isabelle world are about to collide in a way none of them could have imagined. They literally bumped in to each other at the New York Airport. Isabelle bumped into Isaac hard chest sending her to the floor in an unladylike way. He grabs her by the elbow to steady her on her feet and when she bent down to pick her things up he had t he same idea and they bumped heads. Isaac cussed loudly, Isabelle cussed quietly. The bump on the head was hard and it had her vision blurred, Isaac checking her over to make sure she was okay noticed a bump on her head. He took her to the first class lounge so he could put ice on the bump and give her a couple of drinks. Looking at Isaac’s watch she tells him she has to go or she will miss her flight.

Getting on the plane she is extremely nervous as she does not like to fly and once again after putting her jacket and satchel in the overhead compartment trips over her own feet in front of Isaac. She sees Isaac grin as he takes the seat by her. Noticing she is afraid of flying he tells her she will be okay and has a fix for the problem. An electrical jolt goes through her body as he starts to run his index finger over the veins in the back of her hand, he runs his finger up and down her arm, wraps his strong hand around her neck in an erotic and domineering way. He pulls her lip from between her teeth telling her he is going to bite it.

Isabelle’s life is about to be pulled into two different directions and there will be nothing that she can do about it. Arriving at Ravenshoe Airport she is given his business card for the Dungeon and he tells her to be there Saturday night at 10pm. Regina is there to pick her up. While driving Regina tells her to look in the gray manila folder page two. There she sees herself looking at the gorgeous Isaac Holt.
She asks Regina why he is being investigated and is told because he made his first million dollars by the time he was twenty. Isabelle enters the office which is just across the road from the Dungeon and is ignored by the first person she introduces herself to. Looking around she sees a blonder man sitting at the table and walks over to him.
Blonde man is Brandon a very nice person
Boss Alex a Ken lookalike and arrogant and rude.

Isabelle introduces herself to Brandon but before he can answer Alex yells across the office telling Brandon he wanted the paper work and now. Alex wanted a blonde agent as they have only seen him with blondes over the last couple of months, seeing Isabelle is a brunette he yells at someone else, telling Isabella that she is not here for her brains but as eye candy for Isaac.

Two weeks later she is in the bakery getting the morning coffee when Harlow the owner tells her she has a stalker. Isabelle follows the direction of Harlow’s gestures to see Isaac looking at her, Harlow tells her he has been here for a while and has not paid attention to any one until she came in. Walking over to Isaac her heart starts to beat erratically. Gets worse when eating her sandwich she looks up and sees that he is staring at her mouth she blushes and her pulse quickens. She decides she needs to get out of there and tells him she has to go back to work but he grabs her wrist and tells her, he thought she had left town since she didn’t turn up for their date. He asks her if she is even going to make an attempt to come up this some pathetic excuse. She tells him she is not the woman he met on the plane as she is not normally like that nor does she make a habit of making random hook ups. He says to her and you think I do she replies yes.

As she is leaving he tells her to meet him at the bakery the following day and when she tells him she can’t, he promptly tells her it’s not a request and to be there. When she returns to the bakery on Tuesday Harlow hands her a business card with a message that says for when you are no longer denying what your body wants, at the bottom of the card she sees his phone number. Harlow, Isabelle and Brandon go to club for a few drinks, when Isabelle has had enough she says good night Brandon and is heading over to the booth Harlow is sitting in when she gets stopped by Isaac grabbing at her elbow and taking her to a hallway and tells her she is to say goodbye to her friends and meet him outside. Crossing her arms in defiance he tells her she has five minutes before he comes back in looking for her. This is the night things change forever. Harlow and Isabelle dine out for Isabelle’s birthday but are told at the restaurant that they can’t get a table, over hearing the conversation a blonde man asks them to sit at his table. Great Isaac is there to and worse still he knows this blonde stranger. Harlow sits by the blonde man whose name is Cormack, when Isaac asks her how she knows him she tells him she doesn’t and that he had asked them to sit at his table.

A long weekend is coming up Cormack, Harlow, Isaac and Isabelle is going way and when they return he distances himself from her. Harlow tells her that she and Cormack are going on a double date with Isaac, Isabelle tells Harlow to book two extra seats and she brings her own date to the dinner which makes Isaac angry and when she kisses her date he grabs her by the waist and carries her outside.

From this point in the book everything is happening fast and it finishes up on an intense note. This is my favorite book of the series.

Enigma of Life: Isaac’s Story (book one) by Shandi Boyes is fast paced, addictive, 5 stars and sure to leave you wanting to continue on with the series.
The synopsis had me at “a story about two people who are destined NOT to be together. This is not your typical love story.” What is more intriguing than something that is forbidden?
Right from the get go this story had me roped in, straight away the interaction between Isaac and Isabel was hot and exciting and I couldn’t wait to see how the story unfolds. The twists throughout the story line were perfect and I can’t list the amount of times the story had my heart rate climbing, there were even “edge of your seat” type moments, the ending being one of them!
What an incredibly well written story! I am always on the lookout for new to me authors and Shandi Boyes has definitely found her way to my to be read pile, looking forward to seeing what happens next!

Enigma of Life by Shandi Boyes
5 stars

There are two things that I'm not happy about with this book. One, five stars is the highest rating possible. Two, I'm finished with it...I can not wait to see how Shandi takes these characters from where she left off and left me wanting more! I felt like Isabelle at the end of the book….greedy for more.

This book is so different than the others I've read of Shandi’s yet I loved it more than I thought I would. To be honest I wasn't too excited about Isaac’s story yet a few pages in I knew it would be a book I couldn't put down. The writing keeps you at the edge of your seat and guessing what will happen next.

Isabelle is flying to a new destination to be given her first FBI field assignment. She has looked forward to and worked hard to see this day become her reality. It is the only thing she has her time dedicated to. While nervously waiting for her flight she runs into Isaac Holt, literally.

Isaac is suspected to be part of the mob. He is wealthy, a player, photographed with different women each week and hard to find any evidence against. Isaac doesn't have a weakness that can be used against him.

““What does Isaac Holt have to do with the mob?” I question inquisitively as my heart erratically pounds in my chest...“Who am I here for?” My eyes return to the profile picture of Isaac, silently praying that she doesn’t say his name. “The Bureau's primary focus is Isaac. If we get anyone else, it is a bonus,” she responds. Swallowing harshly, I take several deep breaths to calm down my jittering nerves. Who would’ve known that the very first case I would have thrust into my hands upon leaving FBI headquarters would be to hunt down some of the country’s most notorious mob bosses? Let alone a man that can ignite all of my senses with the simplest touch of his fingertip.”

Isabelle gets caught between two worlds just like she is secretly investigating Isaac's supposed secret world. She can't get out of the assignment without giving up on her dream of working for the FBI. She can't compromise the investigation by tipping Isaac off to what her profession is...she made an oath to to FBI that she will not go against.

“When did my life become so complicated? When I’m immersed in Isaac's world, I completely forget that he is under investigation. When I am with him, I can only see him. A man that makes my hairs bristle to attention and lights up every nerve in my body with a single touch. Then I turn up to work, and my head becomes cluttered with confusion. It is like he is two different people. Because that incredibly alluring man, I can’t force myself to forget, can’t be the same Isaac Holt his FBI file leads you to believe he is. He can’t be.”

“.....So I’ve made it my mission to ensure that Isaac’s investigation is going to be run fairly. Once Isaac’s investigation is closed and he is acquitted, I’ll make sure his file honestly reflects the true Isaac Holt. I’m confident once Isaac realizes that I was defending his integrity, he will be able to forgive me for deceiving him.”

Will Isabelle be able to keep up her double life? Does the FBI know who she is secretly seeing? Does Isaac already know who she works for? What will he do when he finds out she's been betraying him if he doesn't already know?

This book is a slow burn almost-romance until about half way... and then it's 100% all burn for awhile if you catch my drift. Almost overwhelmingly all burn haha! Yikes. Isabelle is a riot, even when you want to scream at her through the pages. Issac is a hot and cold confusing figure, as he's meant to be. Not sure exactly what to make of him... but that's the whole point of the book. Get used to the whiplash!

Issac and Isabelle have a completely chance meeting which is funny considering she was on her way to investigate him with the FBI. Still wondering if this chance meeting was a set up or not! I don't believe that a) her co workers had no idea what she was up to or b) that Issac didn't know who Isabelle really was and worked for. Definitely a cliff hanger ending and I'm looking forward to having all of my questions answered in the next book (I might go crazy if they're not answered!)

Enigma of Life: Isaac's Story - Book One by Shandi Boyes is one amazing story. Shandi never lets me down when she writes a story you know you are going on a journey right along side and step for step with her amazing characters. Characters who are who are shrouded in mystery and danger. Characters that take on a life of their own. I love the fast pace of this romance story that is also a thriller and drama that also has moments that will have you laughing.

Izzy is new at her job and is on her first assignment and wants so bad to make a good impression.

Isaac is an alpha male who is possessive, mysterious and dangerous and under the FBI’s radar. But all is not what it seems.

What happens when the FBI meet the mob? What happens when roles are revealed and hearts are on the line?

Now i need the second book to see what happens and where the story goes.

Enigma of Life
Perception 6
By Shandi Boyes
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This book is not a standalone. You must read the previous books before this one.
ENIGMA: a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Isaac Holt, gorgeously handsome, mysterious beyond belief. Owns his own clubs and is good at what he does. Said to only sleep with blonde's with no strings. Different lady every night. Under investigation for his (said) criminal lifestyle. Friend and brother to Nick, of Rise Up band.

Isabelle Brahn, Izzy for short. Afraid of flying as well as closed in spaces. Clumsy to a fault, she literally falls to Isaacs feet. F. B. I. Agent. Yet treated like a coffee runner. While she has followed in her uncle's footsteps, to become the best of the best. She has earned her place as a fellow agent. No respect from her captain, she has to prove herself. Falls for the absolutely wrong guy, or is he?

This is my favorite of the series thus far. Although I said that about the last 5 books. Shandi Boyes really stands out, for this mystery romance. Her way of drawing you into her book, and it is incredibly difficult to put it down. I love her way of thinking, as well as her way of keeping you informed. Very different story line in this novel, romance meets mystery. Two people that are very different, yet they are drawn to each other. Not everything is black and white, watch out for the grays.
Not intended for those under 18, due to strong sexual content, language and adult scenes.

Enigma of Life: Isaacs story- Book 1 (Perception #6)
Shandi Boyes
4 Stars

“After reprimanding myself sternly for my lack of judgment. I emerge from the niche of the pub and reluctantly walk back to my work place. When I’m approximately halfway there my phone dings indicating that I’ve received a text message. Roughly yanking it out of my dark denim jeans, I notice it is a message for an unknown number. My excitement intensifies and my curiosity is piqued wondering who the message could possibly be from.”
Isabelle does not like flying, when she meets Isaac at the airport he helps her get through her flight without her panicking. After the flight, she has not been able to get him out of her mind and her naughty daydreams. Isabelle finds that FBI is investigation Isaac, and Isabelle is part of the FBI investigation team. She tries her best to stay off Isaac’s radar. Every time they meet her body and heart just wants to be on or under Isaac. She is so torn about her feelings for Isaac and her job, she is extremely grateful for her new best friend Harlow. Harlow runs the coffee and bakery shop that Isabelle goes to every morning. As months go on her feelings and confusing grows, she also finds that some of the people the surround Isaac may be hiding more the Isaac is hiding.

I gave this book a 4 stars, for me it has a 50 Shades of Grey feel. At times, I was confused at what was happing. I do enjoy any book that has a dominate and a submissive charters. I cannot wait to read Isaacs story book 2.

The is the first book in Enigma series. Isabella is in an airport getting ready to fly out. When she trips and falls at a man feet losing everything in her bag including her tampons. Mr. Holt helped her up and helped to get her things. Than he takes her into the luxurious business lounge. They talked until her realized that it was time to it was time to board her flight . She asked her flight attendant to help her find her seat flight attendant took her to the business class area and she told her that she was wrong the flight attendant pointed to her ticket and then pointed to the seat and told her she was this was her seat. When she sat down she noticed the passenger next to it was Mr. Holt. Isabella excuse yourself to go to the rest restroom as soon as she possibly could. She was hiding from the reaction her body was having to this me.
When here plane landed. Mr. Holt her his business card and tried to make plans. Elizabeth aunt was waiting for her at the airport. We they got in the car and took off the they was in a police pursuit. She turn on the When cars slow down and get in her way.
Isabella had just finished in training for the FBI and had move here to take on her first assignment. This assignment will change her life.. what with happen with Mr.Holt. Will Isabella be able to handle this job. Found out by reading this book.

4- Star review

I’m so happy I finally got to Isaac’s book. I feel like I’ve been waiting forever to finally read his story.

Isaac and Isabelle are literally magnates to one another. They meet at the airport as he helps her through her massive fear of flying. The connection is sizzling but when they reach their destination They plan to meet up for a one-time thing. Unfortunately, she has to me up with an old friend to give her her next FBI assignment and she can’t believe what she sees. She’s there to investigate Isaac.

Isaac is a little taken back when Isabelle didn’t show up. Let’s face it, he’s a playboy, rich and he knows women fight to get with him. Isabelle was quite the breath of fresh air and he was looking forward to seeing her again.

Isabelle makes the decision that because of her occupation that nothing can happen between her and Isaac but as always fate has a way on intervening and changing the way things are viewed.

You will get a sneak peak into all that is Isaac but not the big secret. There are hints but Shandi Boyes has a way to keep you on the edge of your seat with anticipation. I’ve been dying since I met him earlier in the series to find out all that he is hiding. I can’t wait to jump into the second part and hopefully find out the big secret!

Enigma of Life: Issac's Story-Book One by Shandi Boyes is a thrilling romance. This is my first time reading anything by this author and it won't be my last.
What happens when an FBI agent falls in love with the man she's supposed to investigate? A rollercoaster of a read is what you get. I was hooked from the very first page to the very last page. The characters jump off the page and keep you involved throughout the book. Even the supporting characters are amazing.
If you want a book that will make you laugh, cry, and chew your nails off, this is the book for you.
I love books about alpha males and the women who are string enough to stand up to them. I'm hoping Harlow gets her own story. Can't wait to read more by this author!

I read Enigma of Life by Shandi Boyes. This book is the first book in the series. I rate this book 5 big stars! Isabelle is an FBI agent. She is in the airport when she runs into the handsome man named Isaac there. The sparks are there right away. Isaac is an alpha male. He is a very private person. He keeps busy with the club he owns. I think that is what attracted me to him. Not knowing much about Isaac wanted me to read on to see how the story would go. I could not put this book down. I loved the story and I cannot wait to read more in this series. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! It's such a great read!

Warning: 18+ Mature Readers only.

Shandi Boyes' Enigma of Life, is not meant to be missed. A sexy mysterious read. This book kept me on edge until the very end, WARNING, this book does end in a cliff hanger.

I gave Enigma of Life 4 out of 5 stars, it took a little bit to get me into it, but once I did I hated to put it down (heaven forbid real life got in the way).

I loved the development of Isaac, the classic admirer of women, not looking to find love , but only pleasure.

I would reccomend this read to anyone who loves Sexy with a touch of mystery.

Enigma of Life : Isaacs Story book 1 by Shandi Boyes
5 stars

Holy smokes, where has this author been all my life?! This book was more than words can describe!
Isabelle is flying to take a new position she was transferred to. On the way she meets a man named Mr. Holt. As we get to know Isabelle, we see how torn she is for the job she's brought in for and the man that is Isaac Holt.
Isaac is a tough man to read but fiercely protective and very private.
What happens when it all comes crashing down?

I couldn't read this fast enough and I HAVE to know what happens next!

Enigma of Life by Shandi Boyes

Isabelle has literally falling at the feet of super sexy Isaac Hoyt. Her body ignites at the mere touch of his fingers. She finds out that he is strictly off limits but her mind and body have different ideas. Isaac is definitely mysterious and Isabelle sets out to find out if he really is a very bad guy. Nicely written where you can feel how these two feel about each other throughout the book. Absolutely love her friend Harlow, we all need the one female friend we can confide girl things with.

Enigma of Life: Isaac’s Story - Book One by Shandi Boyes is an amazing contemporary romance. This book had me hooked from the start! The author has a knack for angst & intrigue, she keeps you waiting on the edge of your seat for what’s next! Isaac is such a great alpha male, very well written. And Izzy, omg what a complex character, loved her! This book will have you screaming in frustration at parts (which makes it a great story IMO;). The flow & transition is perfection. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

Very short book, but good quick read. I didn’t realize that it was a cliffhanger though - now I must read all of the rest fast! The story had some twists I didn’t expect and it kept me on my toes. Very steamy adult parts so be aware. Can’t wait to read the rest!

Shandi never disappoints. Even writing a book about two people who shouldn't be together is a masterpiece. Isaac has questionable ties and is being investigated by the FBI. Izzy is a green behind the ears new employee for the FBI. Such an awesome read. I'm glad the next one is available. I might have had to pull my hair out if I had to wait for it.

Hot steamy sexy book!!! So good and so a good way to you get you in a mood! This book keeps you at the edge of your seat and makes you want to be in the book. The description is fantastic and you just want to keep reading! The book was such a good not want to put down book and I want to read it again and read it more!!!!

Enigma of Life: Isaac’s Story is a five star novel by Shandi Boyes. This book is book number six in the Perception series. This book can be read as a standalone since Isaac is normally such an insignificant character in the other books. You may not even remember him fully! But not anymore. Isabelle is flying to her new job. Boy, she hates to fly. She is so deathly afraid of flying that on the first leg of her journey, she didn't even let go of her death grip on the armrest the entire flight. Now, she has to do it all over again on the second leg. Thankfully, this is a much shorter flight for her. As she is going through the airport, she literally falls into the most handsome gentleman she has ever seen. He is very much dressed to impress and is a very confident man. As he tries to balance her and help her up with her things, they bump heads again. He can't help but be amused at all that is happening right now. He then invites her to the lounge to wait with him until her flight. She graciously accepts until she realizes how pitifully undressed she would be for a place like that. He tells her it won't matter, and she follows him inside. Once there, he reaches behind the bar like he owns the place. He gets some ice for her eye and gets some glasses for their drink. The bartender brings over the whiskey like he knows exactly what Isaac wants. After the drink, Isabelle realizes she is going to be late for her flight if she doesn't hurry. She thanks her gentleman and runs out the door. Little does she know, he has a plan to see her on the next flight. He helps her calm her nerves and entices her in every way imaginable. She knows she needs to stay away from him. He invites her as a one and done deal to a club that Saturday. After their encounter, she can't get him out of her head. She hopes one day she will see him again but also knows she cannot become involved with him. Ever.

Shandi Boyles is a new to me author but let me tell you she has just gone into my one click selection. The chemistry between Issac and Isabelle is so hot it will have you squirming in your seat. Ms Boyles writes hot sex scenes but the tenderness in them is what drew me in and the emotion she portrays is beautiful. This book had me wanting to punch certain characters and hug others. If you have not read this book I urge you to give it a go you will not be disappointed.

Enigma of Life: Isaac’s Story Book 1 by Shandi Boyes – 4 stars

“Enigma: a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.”

In Book 1 of Isaac’s story, we get to meet Isaac Holt who is a young millionaire business owner and Isabelle Brahn who is new to the area due to a recent job change and isn’t the most coordinated of all women. She is quirky and funny and I really would like to be her friend. Isaac and Isabelle both have secrets they are keeping to themselves and as they each reference “Not everything is black and white. There is a whole heap of gray that no one pays any attention to.”

This book had romance, (lots of) sex, suspense, mystery and what I suspect is a misdirection to lead us, the reader, to think one thing is going to happen when perhaps something else is going to take place. This book does end on a cliffhanger and I’m so grateful I have the rest of the series downloaded to read.

The characters were developed quickly, each of the secondary characters play a vital role to moving the story along and this book kept me intrigued from beginning to end.

There is a disclosure in the blurb on the purchase sight from the author. It says, in part, “This book contains open door sex scenes, adult references….” I read the whole book and I still did not know what an “open door sex scene” was except maybe it’s that time they had sex on the counter? Or on the plane? Or in the car? Or in the bar? So I googled it. “An open door sex scene is one which the writer vividly describes what is going on during the act.” OR “An open door sex scene is one where the reader is in the same room as the action, there is no fade to black”. YUP, that perfectly describes the sex written in this book. This is one that I would refer to friends while saying – this was a really good book and I flipped through all the sexy parts ~wink~

Enigma of Life – Isaac’s Story is the first book in the Enigma Series or Book 6 of Perception series. It is all about Isaac.
I cannot tell you how much I loved this book! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! I just finished it and I know what my next books are (Books two, three and four), I am happy that I happened to read the first book when all the other ones had been released already, don’t know how I would have managed to survive the wait!
This book sucks you in and doesn’t let you up for air until you are done with it! I have to confess, I read it in one go! I am completely in love with both Isaac and Isabelle, they both are complex characters and dig their way into your heart. When the book ends, your heart breaks and you feel the need to go and get the next book right away (I will wait until tomorrow as I have to go to bed and work tomorrow!).
It is not your typical love story, there are ethical questions Isabelle struggles with, the past that both of them are impacted by and the undeniable chemistry…
I so recommend the series to anyone who is looking for a story that spans multiple books, keeps you on your toes, finds you rooting for complex characters that have earned your love and admiration and has some hot sex thrown into it. You will NOT be disappointed!

Enigma of Life: Isaacs story written By Shandi Boyes. This is book one out of four in the Enigma series. This story starts out with the first chapter giving you a small glimpse of everything you will experience in this book. This sentence is what hooked me the most, you know with a strong arrogant statement like this there are two responses bold or meek. “I’m used to people falling at my feet, but not quite as undignified as that,” says a deep, thick voice from above.” Which road does Isabelle take. This story has a few twists and surprises along the way and it hits quite a few emotions. This story was intended for 18 and older due to the language and great scenes. I can’t wait to get started on book 2.

Is he or isn' t he? This story moves along quickly. Just when the reader thinks the answer is positive it is jerked away. The love story is intense as well. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

I loved everything about this book, I really wanted to see what was going to happen with Isaac but Author does not hAve it In kindle unlimited so I am at Click. but ladies this book rocks it took
Me awhile to read all of it but was so good.

I ordered this book on KU, but needing something to occupy my time on my 5-hour drive to Cocoa Beach, I ordered the Audible version as well. Good choice! It certainly kept my mind occupied as I drove! When I reached my destination I didn't want to stop listening and could hardly wait for my trip back home so that I could see what happens. I was a bit disappointed that I was left with a cliffhanger. I will definitely be purchasing the next book in this series so that I can find out what happens!

This book has such a great story line. Female FBI agent bumps into a gorgeous hunk of a man at the airport and they hit it off beautifully. She later finds out that he's the target of a major FBI investigation. Isabelle's fascination with this man is undeniable and the sexual attraction between these two is hot. Really. Really. Hot.

As the relationship between Izzy and Isaac grows, she is convinced that his involvement with the mob is not what the FBI thinks, and she tries to keep her involvement with Isaac Holt a secret from her fellow agents. This is a relationship that should not happen, but the reader can't help but cheer for these two.

Shandi Boyes is a new author to me, but one I plan to follow now that I've read this book. Her writing is intriguing and her characters are multi-faceted and likeable.. or hateable as the situation may be. Great adult-only book.

Enigma of life: Isaac's Story, Book One is such an enigmatic read! The first novel of the Enigma series by Shandi Boyes pulled me in from the very beginning, and I never wanted it to end.
The novel embarks on the beginning of Isaacs and Isabelle's love story. One fateful day, they meet and fall happily into lust with each other, but something gets in the way between them. It’s a brilliant read!

Isabelle is a strong, independent character. She’s also beautiful, but doesn’t truly know it. Isabelle’s intelligent and hard-working and fiercely loyal to those that she loves.

Isaac is an incredibly charismatic, and powerful person. He screams of wealth and ruthlessness, but is loyal and respecting to those that she him the same. Unlike Isabelle, Isaac knows that he’s attractive. When it comes to the ladies, he uses his looks and his power to seduce them, and he doesn’t really have to try. Even with all that, Isaac is still human. I fell in love with Isaac as soon as I met him, everything about him.

Isaac and Isabelle make THE perfect couple, They work together. The author did an incredible job with these characters, as you can feel the passion between them, and the love as well as their characters progress throughout.

Shandi Boyes did an absolutely incredible job, I love everything about the novel from the characters to the story. The storyline was absolutely amazing, and I cannot wait for more. Five stars and many more!

Enigma Of Life Book 1
Author Shandi Boyes
5 Stars

Isaac Holt one extremely hot night club owner
Isabelle Brahm FBI Agent
Isaac and Isabelle world are about to collide in a way none of them could have imagined. They literally bumped in to each other at the New York Airport. Isabelle bumped into Isaac hard chest sending her to the floor in an unladylike way. He grabs her by the elbow to steady her on her feet and when she bent down to pick her things up he had t he same idea and they bumped heads. Isaac cussed loudly, Isabelle cussed quietly. The bump on the head was hard and it had her vision blurred, Isaac checking her over to make sure she was okay noticed a bump on her head. He took her to the first class lounge so he could put ice on the bump and give her a couple of drinks. Looking at Isaac’s watch she tells him she has to go or she will miss her flight.

Getting on the plane she is extremely nervous as she does not like to fly and once again after putting her jacket and satchel in the overhead compartment trips over her own feet in front of Isaac. She sees Isaac grin as he takes the seat by her. Noticing she is afraid of flying he tells her she will be okay and has a fix for the problem. An electrical jolt goes through her body as he starts to run his index finger over the veins in the back of her hand, he runs his finger up and down her arm, wraps his strong hand around her neck in an erotic and domineering way. He pulls her lip from between her teeth telling her he is going to bite it.

Isabelle’s life is about to be pulled into two different directions and there will be nothing that she can do about it. Arriving at Ravenshoe Airport she is given his business card for the Dungeon and he tells her to be there Saturday night at 10pm. Regina is there to pick her up. While driving Regina tells her to look in the gray manila folder page two. There she sees herself looking at the gorgeous Isaac Holt.
She asks Regina why he is being investigated and is told because he made his first million dollars by the time he was twenty. Isabelle enters the office which is just across the road from the Dungeon and is ignored by the first person she introduces herself to. Looking around she sees a blonder man sitting at the table and walks over to him.
Blonde man is Brandon a very nice person
Boss Alex a Ken lookalike and arrogant and rude.

Isabelle introduces herself to Brandon but before he can answer Alex yells across the office telling Brandon he wanted the paper work and now. Alex wanted a blonde agent as they have only seen him with blondes over the last couple of months, seeing Isabelle is a brunette he yells at someone else, telling Isabella that she is not here for her brains but as eye candy for Isaac.

Two weeks later she is in the bakery getting the morning coffee when Harlow the owner tells her she has a stalker. Isabelle follows the direction of Harlow’s gestures to see Isaac looking at her, Harlow tells her he has been here for a while and has not paid attention to any one until she came in. Walking over to Isaac her heart starts to beat erratically. Gets worse when eating her sandwich she looks up and sees that he is staring at her mouth she blushes and her pulse quickens. She decides she needs to get out of there and tells him she has to go back to work but he grabs her wrist and tells her, he thought she had left town since she didn’t turn up for their date. He asks her if she is even going to make an attempt to come up this some pathetic excuse. She tells him she is not the woman he met on the plane as she is not normally like that nor does she make a habit of making random hook ups. He says to her and you think I do she replies yes.

As she is leaving he tells her to meet him at the bakery the following day and when she tells him she can’t, he promptly tells her it’s not a request and to be there. When she returns to the bakery on Tuesday Harlow hands her a business card with a message that says for when you are no longer denying what your body wants, at the bottom of the card she sees his phone number. Harlow, Isabelle and Brandon go to club for a few drinks, when Isabelle has had enough she says good night Brandon and is heading over to the booth Harlow is sitting in when she gets stopped by Isaac grabbing at her elbow and taking her to a hallway and tells her she is to say goodbye to her friends and meet him outside. Crossing her arms in defiance he tells her she has five minutes before he comes back in looking for her. This is the night things change forever. Harlow and Isabelle dine out for Isabelle’s birthday but are told at the restaurant that they can’t get a table, over hearing the conversation a blonde man asks them to sit at his table. Great Isaac is there to and worse still he knows this blonde stranger. Harlow sits by the blonde man whose name is Cormack, when Isaac asks her how she knows him she tells him she doesn’t and that he had asked them to sit at his table.

A long weekend is coming up Cormack, Harlow, Isaac and Isabelle is going way and when they return he distances himself from her. Harlow tells her that she and Cormack are going on a double date with Isaac, Isabelle tells Harlow to book two extra seats and she brings her own date to the dinner which makes Isaac angry and when she kisses her date he grabs her by the waist and carries her outside.

From this point in the book everything is happening fast and it finishes up on an intense note. This is my favorite book of the series.

Enigma of Life
Perception 6
By Shandi Boyes
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This book is not a standalone. You must read the previous books before this one.
ENIGMA: a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Isaac Holt, gorgeously handsome, mysterious beyond belief. Owns his own clubs and is good at what he does. Said to only sleep with blonde's with no strings. Different lady every night. Under investigation for his (said) criminal lifestyle. Friend and brother to Nick, of Rise Up band.

Isabelle Brahn, Izzy for short. Afraid of flying as well as closed in spaces. Clumsy to a fault, she literally falls to Isaacs feet. F. B. I. Agent. Yet treated like a coffee runner. While she has followed in her uncle's footsteps, to become the best of the best. She has earned her place as a fellow agent. No respect from her captain, she has to prove herself. Falls for the absolutely wrong guy, or is he?

This is my favorite of the series thus far. Although I said that about the last 5 books. Shandi Boyes really stands out, for this mystery romance. Her way of drawing you into her book, and it is incredibly difficult to put it down. I love her way of thinking, as well as her way of keeping you informed. Very different story line in this novel, romance meets mystery. Two people that are very different, yet they are drawn to each other. Not everything is black and white, watch out for the grays.
Not intended for those under 18, due to strong sexual content, language and adult scenes.

Warning: 18+ Mature Readers only.

Shandi Boyes' Enigma of Life, is not meant to be missed. A sexy mysterious read. This book kept me on edge until the very end, WARNING, this book does end in a cliff hanger.

I gave Enigma of Life 4 out of 5 stars, it took a little bit to get me into it, but once I did I hated to put it down (heaven forbid real life got in the way).

I loved the development of Isaac, the classic admirer of women, not looking to find love , but only pleasure.

I would reccomend this read to anyone who loves Sexy with a touch of mystery.

Shandi Boyles is a new to me author but let me tell you she has just gone into my one click selection. The chemistry between Issac and Isabelle is so hot it will have you squirming in your seat. Ms Boyles writes hot sex scenes but the tenderness in them is what drew me in and the emotion she portrays is beautiful. This book had me wanting to punch certain characters and hug others. If you have not read this book I urge you to give it a go you will not be disappointed.