title: The Path of Least Resistance: Book Two of The Shooting Star Series (The Shooting Stars Series) (Volume 2)
author:  Leah Downing 
description: <i>Five Stars</i><br />--A Very Entertaining Read-- <br />&quot;While reading the first few pages of The Path of Least Resistance, I wasn&apos;t sure how Downing would continue Lauren&apos;s story and instead, she gives new perspective to an already well-rounded character. The storytelling in <i>The Path of Least Resistance </i>is unique in its ability to weave through genres like homeland security, romance, and the supernatural without batting an eye or losing any of the realism that&apos;s required to fully embrace the struggles these charactersare going through. Downing has a special ability to immerse the reader in every scene and every character she writes. Her dialogue and writing style are so in sync that there&apos;s rarely a dull moment. The story does jump around at times which can be a bit jarring, but Downing always makes sure each scene and character have purpose for the overall story. Very entertaining read!&quot; -Kenneth Atchity, LiteraryManager, Producer, Author, The Story Merchant<br /><br /><br /><i>Five Stars</i><br />--This is a Series I am Beyond Excited About--<br />&quot;Leah Downing has successfully followed up her debut novel with another fascinating story combining real-life successes and failures with suspicion and the paranormal. Her dialogue is honest and exciting and possesses a natural flow. I already loved the character or Lauren, but after reading <i>The Path of Least Resistance</i>, I have an entirely new and stronger respect for her.&quot; -Jen Thomason, Dandelions Inspired: Reading &amp; Reviewing Amazing Books<br /><br /><br /><i>Five Stars</i><br />--AMAZING...ADDICTIVE...and not to be missed--<br />&quot;Be prepared to immediately pick up <i>Catch a Falling Star </i>to read again once you finish <i>The</i> <i>Path of Least Resistance!&quot; </i> -Jesse Neidt, Intuitive Consultant, jesseneidt.com/<br /><br /><br /><i>Five Stars</i><br />--Outstanding Novel that Instantly Connects the Reader to Story--<br />&quot;Once again Leah Downing proves her talent for weaving a mystical story that hooks you from the first page, takes you on an engaging ride, and leaves the reader wanting more! Downing has fast become one of my favorite authors. I was so blown away by the ending that I read the last few chapters a second time. -Laura Kelly, Bestselling Author of <i>Splintered Reflections</i><br /><i><br /><br />Five Stars</i><br />--The minute I finished reading <i>The Path of Least Resistance</i>, I was ready for Book Three--<br />&quot;I had the same &apos;problem&apos; with this book as I did with the first--, I could NOT put it down! I stayed up all night the first night reading <i>The Path of Least Resistance </i>that I had to FORCE myself to go to bed halfway through! I hope Book Three comes out soon. In the meantime, I&apos;m re-reading Book One: <i>Catch a Falling Star</i>.&quot; -Dr. Kristy Ingebo, MD
zlib_text: MAVERICK
  (STAR VALLEY Book Three)
  Written by DAHLIA WEST
  
  Copyright © 2016 Dahlia West
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  Table of Contents
  Title Page
  Copyright Page
  Also by Dahlia West
  Chapter One
  Chapter Two
  Chapter Three
  Chapter Four
  Chapter Five
  Chapter Six
  Chapter Seven
  Chapter Eight
  Chapter Nine
  Chapter Ten
  Chapter Eleven
  Chapter Twelve
  Chapter Thirteen
  Chapter Fourteen
  Chapter Fifteen
  Chapter Sixteen
  Chapter Seventeen
  Chapter Eighteen
  Chapter Nineteen
  Chapter Twenty
  Chapter Twenty-One
  Cha