The details…
- Title: The Fixer
- Author: Lee Winter
- Publisher: Ylva Publishing
- Publication Dates: Ylva Publishing-January 18, 2023; Amazon-January 25, 2023
- Length: 83,000 words
- Available formats: epub, mobi, pdf, paperback
- ISBNs: 978-3-96324-747-7 (ebook), 978-3-96324-748-4 (pdf)
- Genre: romantic thriller
- Themes: good vs evil, corruption, greed, power, justice, morality, vengeance, women loving women
- Tropes: age gap romance, enemies to lovers, ice queen romance, opposites attract romance, workplace romance
The blurb from the publisher…
A naive activist is hired by a corporate villain but doesn’t realize it. Cue one awkward farce, a twisty puzzle, and the slowest of slow burns in this opposites-attract, ice queen romance.
Nine years ago, aloof, icy Michelle Hastings chose career over love. She’s now living with that choice as she rules a secret corporation catering to the rich and powerful.
Enter Eden Lawless. The guileless activist finds it a bit weird being employed by a mystery organization to bring down a corrupt mayor. But, hey, she’s up for a challenge. Much harder is getting her beautiful new boss out of her head. The pull between them is electric.
Book one in The Villains Series is a lesbian romance filled with intrigue, humor, and heart. It’s set in The Red Files universe but can be read as a standalone series.
My thoughts…
I am in awe of Lee Winter’s craftsmanship and storytelling ability. It is beyond remarkable. As someone who grew up loving books and then went on to teach about the beauty inside them, I can proclaim nothing but appreciation for the brilliant construction of this well-penned work. Fans will want to rush ahead to unravel the who’s, the how’s and the why’s of the plot, but I’d suggest they don’t. This is a masterful tale that should be savored. Winter’s incredible application of skill and artistry is measurable and noteworthy.
As per usual, Winter has created characters that are superlatively developed. There is no other way to describe it. Their arcs demand it, and Winter simply nails it. The way she takes Michelle Hastings, one hard-edged character with a despicable history, and turns her into someone readers actually like—well, that’s pure genius.
As I mentioned earlier, the story crafting is spectacular; it is sound and unshakable. A quick mention should be made that Winter does use pieces of her previous books to push The Fixer’s plot. However, the nucleus of this tale remains original. It’s crafty, it’s clever and it’s gripping. Readers are hooked by the compelling characters and their engaging dialogue, and they do not want to be released. The Fixer’s story world is far too enthralling to walk away from.
Final remarks…
The Fixer is a twisty-turny tale that lovers of small-town political drama and intrigue will not be able to resist. The storytelling is absolutely scrumptious and sets readers up nicely for book two, The Chaos Agent, which I can’t wait to get my hands on!
Strengths…
- Well-written and well-designed
- Fantastic story world
- Engaging, compelling characters
- A must read romantic thriller
This book is available from…
- Ylva Publishing
- Amazon (1/25/23)
A bit about the author…
Lee Winter is an award-winning veteran newspaper journalist who has lived in almost every Australian state, covering courts, crime, news, features and humour writing. She is now a full-time author and part-time editor.
Since becoming a full-time writer, Lee’s accumulated an impressive array of awards:
- 2015 Lambda Literary Award finalist and Golden Crown Literary Society Award winner (The Red Files)
- 2016 Lambda Literary Award finalist (Requiem for Immortals)
- 2017 Golden Crown Literary Society Award-Mystery/Thriller (Requiem for Immortals)
- 2017 bronze winner for mainstream Independent Publisher Book Awards for E-book Mystery/Thriller (Requiem Immortals)
- 2018 Golden Crown Literary Society Award for sci-fi/fantasy (Shattered)
- 2021 Golden Crown Literary Society Award-Romantic Blend (Hotel Queens)
Currently Lee lives in Australia with her long-time girlfriend, where she spends much time ruminating on her garden, US politics, and shiny, new gadgets. Wish to connect with Lee?
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