Audrey Flynn's "Clash of Wills: A Showdown in Lion Country" is a riveting journey that combines elements of romance, suspense, and environmental intrigue. This novel is a tale of a clash of wills -- love, danger, and passion intersect in the most unexpected ways.

Ruby Slater, a big city chef and the heir to the magnificent Jacaranda Mansion located on the edge of South Africa's vast Kruger Game Reserve. She is a determined and passionate character whose life takes an unexpected turn when her bistro in Cleveland is destroyed to ashes by a devastating fire. With courage in her heart and a desire to restore her late uncle's mansion to its former glory, Ruby embarks on a journey to Marulaspruit, where she hopes to start over.

Ruby's life intertwines with local builder Sam Duvenage in Marulsapruit. Sam, a former bad boy with a claim to the Jacaranda Mansion, refuses to relinquish his legal right to the property. A captivating clash of wills between these two strong characters begins. Each has their own vision for the mansion's future.

Flynn brings the lush South African landscape to life. The Lion Country, with its breathtaking landscapes and awe-inspiring wildlife, becomes a character in the story. As I read this book, I felt as though I was right there in the heart of South Africa.

Beyond the clash of wills and the battle for the mansion, a lurking danger adds an element of suspense to the story. A dangerous poaching syndicate is determined to seize control of the Jacaranda Mansion for their nefarious purposes. As the danger closes in and the stakes become higher, Ruby and Sam must set aside their differences and work together to protect the mansion and its secrets.

The romantic tension between Ruby and Sam is heartfelt. Flynn has created a passionate love story that unfolds amidst the high stakes of the clash of wills and the looming threat of the poaching syndicate. Ruby and Sam's journey from adversaries to lovers is a prominent and satisfying aspect of the book.

Flynn writes in a style that kept me engaged throughout asking what will happen next. The pacing of the story is well-executed, with suspenseful twists and turns that maintained my interest. Flynn has created an intricate web of emotions and intrigue.

"Clash of Wills" also explores the issue of poaching in South Africa, shedding light on the threats faced by the region's wildlife. Flynn portrays the environmental concerns and the efforts to combat poaching in sincere and honest ways.

"Clash of Wills: A Showdown in Lion Country" is spellbinding. It blends romance, suspense, and environmental awareness. The clash of wills between Ruby and Sam takes center stage, molding a passionate love story. Against the setting of South Africa's enchanting Lion Country, Flynn produced a tale that stirred my heart and intellect. Flynn's work in "Clash of Wills" allowed me to fall in love with a place that I will never experience in my lifetime, Marulaspruit -- where danger, love, and wildlife preservation converge in a captivating showdown.

"A journey into the heart of South Africa, where romance and suspense collide to make you never want to put this book down."

"Prepare to be transported to Lion Country, where passion and danger intertwine, and love takes center stage against breathtaking scenery."

"Clash of Wills: A Showdown in Lion Country offers a spellbinding fusion of love, intrigue, and the urgent call to protect South Africa's wildlife."

"An unmissable tale of two souls in conflict, whose undeniable attraction will captivate your heart, set amidst the landscape of the Lion Country."

"Dive into a world of lush beauty, undeniable chemistry, and looming danger, all interlaced together in this captivating South African romance."

"Clash of Wills unfolds with a magnetic pull, where romance and the fight to save nature's treasures collide."

"Prepare to embark on a journey through the untamed beauty of Lion Country, where love, suspense, and the call of the wild entwine in an extraordinary novel."

Clash of Wills is an amazing book by Audrey Flynn about her amazing African world!

A romance story between two strangers with a background of South African nature, navigating between their dreams and the passion that rises with every look while trying to stir clear from lion poachers and stay alive.

A modern fairytale between two people who look different but have the same goal. A fate that brings them together, or not? Is it fate or an old man’s trick to bring together two of his favourite people? Two wills that are not quite right and have conflicting outcomes but succeed in making this romance spicy.

The narrative of this book is just amazing! With every word, Audrey Flynn nurtures your imagination of African sceneries, lions and giraffes on your way and a big old mansion that holds its secrets. Audrey made me dream of Africa.

This is one of a few books that I could easily watch as a short TV series. The background of the story is so well written that is actually as we are already watching on TV while reading the book.

I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a good narrative and romance.

My thanks to NatGalley, the publisher and the author for my early copy.

This was a great story that I just couldn't put down and read in one sitting. I loved the characters, writing style and the hot romance scenes between the two main characters.