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Code Of Honor (Hqn Romance)

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Having never read a novel by Catherine Mann, and having had a recent streak of rotten luck trying unfamiliar authors, I was hesitant to read Mann's Code of Honor. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I came to care for Mann's main characters. Even better, her narrative was so vivid I had little trouble picturing the events unfolding in my mind. Her knowledge of the military way of life and its equipment added realism to her story that many authors would have been able to pull off as well. No unending techno-babble to prove research was done, just enough detail to get the point across and add to the plot - not distract from it. The complex friendship between main characters Joe Greco and Brigid Wheeler keeps you turning the page as they sort through their feelings for each other, their past, a dangerous mission and a heartbreaking betrayal. If you enjoy a good, romantic page-turner, I recommend Catherine Mann's Code of Honor. I'm now looking forward to reading other novels she's written!

Air Force Pilot Joe Greco has nursed a crush on his best friend's girlfriend Brigid since he first laid eyes on her. Cooper Scott is a Green Beret on a mission in Iraq when his squad is ambushed. Piloting the rescue helicopter with photojournalist Brigid in the back documenting the action, Joe is horrified when he has to abandon his mission and later learns his best friend has died, along with the rest of his team. Mourning Cooper for two years, he has always been a shoulder and sense of strength for Brigid. But Brigid's feelings are starting to change, and when she offers to be his boinking buddy, Joe is at first shocked, but willing to take any scrap he can get. Spiriting her away to Cortina, a small South American country with a drug problem and ties to the terrorists responsible for Cooper's death, he wants her to document the action. Their stint as lovers lead to deeper emotions, but what'll happen to the new relationship when they learn that Cooper was not killed after all, and he's been living a covert life that's about to collide with theirs?

Mann has a gift for military storytelling, often providing a little too much realism and detail. Joe is probably one of her greatest heroes - he's not over the top like a superhero - he's human and emotional and has plenty of demons. The relationship between the two is complex and the chemistry is sizzling. Cooper gets his own romance as a secondary storyline, though I would have preferred to have kept it to one couple. Mann often has numerous couples in her storyline, taking away from the primary storyline.

In the first book of the new series by Catherine Mann, she tells about those brave individuals who fly missions for the Air Force Special Ops. With Ms. Mann's insight of those who serve our country, she has once again created a set of beloved characters who will find a place in your heart. The story is tension-filled, whether from the real danger surrounding the hero and heroine or from the chaotic state of their emotions. With the very believable storyline where hints were given about what could happen next, I kept hoping for a miracle. In CODE OF HONOR, all my expectations were met and then some, in this unforgettable romantic adventure.

When you want to read an irresistible love story combined with intriguing suspense in a military setting, then the books by Catherine Mann are second to none. Her characters are written with a deepness, which makes them seem like real men and women who must make life and death decisions while serving their country. Brigid, Joe and Cooper were close friends, and they are all struggling with demons which have haunted them for the past two years. For any of them to find real happiness, they will have to look within their hearts and acknowledge their unspoken feelings. With the threat of danger never far from any of the characters, the continuous conflicts they encounter kept my own heart racing. CODE OF HONOR is a love story about trust and forgiveness, where passions are fiery and the action is constant, and will stay in your mind long after the book is finished.

Amelia Richard, CataRomance Reviews

I really enjoyed the characters and the story. The story was well written and kept
my interest from the beginning.

OMG - What an incredible debut HQN novel from Rita-award winning author Catherine Mann!! The riveting opening grabs you by the throat and the heart when USAF Captain Joe "Face" Greco changes direction of his Pave Low helicopter from shuttling photojournalist Brigid Wheeler around a war torn country. Joe responds to a Mayday call for a Green Beret unit led by his buddy Cooper, which turns into a nightmare. The grief Joe and Brigid share over Cooper's death - Brigid's lover - brings them close together, but not to the point of stepping over the line of friendship. At least, not until a year later when Brigid is ready to move on and Joe realizes...I won't say more and spoil it for you. A tortured hero and one of the sexiest warriors on the face of the earth, Joe surprised me in wonderful ways when I least expected. The chemistry between Joe and Brigid should catch the book on fire. This page-turner's twists and turns don't stop when Joe and Brigid learn the shocking truth about Cooper, whose casket they'd watched lowered into the ground the year before. An ultimate betrayal still awaits them. Catherine Mann has done a brilliant job of weaving a deeply emotional story and fast-paced action around real characters you'll remember long after you finish the book. With a plot that constantly ratchets up the tension on every page, this story is one you'd expect to see on the big screen. Clear a day to read this book or plan to miss an appointment.

Code of Honor by Catherine Mann is an absolute MUST READ! This
5-star book is a definite keeper to add to your collection.

I loved the opening pages that hooked me from the start. From the beginning to the end, the characters were memorable, well rounded and had great, great chemistry! This book is as good as, if not better, than Anything, Anywhere, Anytime,and AAA was great!!

Mrs. Mann clearly portrays each characters strong values and personal code of honor on every page. This is a well - done, nicely written, great story. I didn't want it to end. Looking forward to her next book due on the shelves in October.

Who doesn't love a man in uniform? Pick of this book and you'll see why! Ms. Mann writes about military heroes that will make you swoon. Being patriotic has never been so much fun. The situations her characters get in will have you flipping the pages as fast as you can to see what happens next, and the way their relationships develop will keep you reading way past your bedtime. Once I picked this book up I couldn't put it down. This was a fantastic read.

Cathy Mann is an excellent up-and-coming author that takes love, despair, friendship, and bareknuckle brawling and makes a captivating tale called Code of Honor that draws readers in. As in most of her books, there's serious treatment of sometimes shocking and serious issues, but everything fits the story, and her characters still know how to have fun. The descriptions are vivid enough that I've still got a mental image of a street cafe lingering weeks after reading about it.

Two years ago in Iraq, Green Beret Cooper Scott and his squad were trapped under hostile fire even as his wife World Weekly photojournalist Brigit Wheeler, in country on assignment, knows her beloved is dead. Captain Joe "Face" Green tries to rescue his best friend, but fails. Not long afterward Brigit quit her job.

Two years later, widow Brigit enjoys her leisure life at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida though she still misses her spouse. Joe has been there for her helping her make her adjustment that much easier. Though feeling guilt, Brigit is attracted to Joe, but he shows no indication that he reciprocates. In fact he has loved Brigit from the moment Cooper introduced them to each other, but out of respect for his pal never acted on his deep regard. As they begin to show their strong feelings, they learn that Cooper lives.

CODE OF HONOR lives up to its title as the lead couple try not to act on their attraction and admiration for one another out of deference to the fallen hero whose has his own guilt to deal with when it comes to his wife. Loaded with action, a vile villain, and a terrific romance, fans of suspense thrillers will enjoy this fine tale and look forward to Catherine Mann's next novel, the Captive Returns.

Harriet Klausner

Catherine Mann's Code Of Honor is a must read for any fan of military romance.

Captain Joe Greco has flown many dangerous missions for the Air Force. The one that still haunts him, he lost his best friend Cooper Scott. Joe has kept his feeling to himself for two years regarding Cooper's girlfriend Brigid Wheeler.

Photojournalist Brigid Wheeler had left field work after the death of her love Cooper. Her friendship with Joe has deepened but now she is looking at Joe in a whole new light. They are together again on a foreign mission. But will the new level in their relationship change once Cooper is found alive and working undercover.

Code Of Honor is beautifully written. You feel like you are right there watching the action. The military flavor is dynamic and compelling. Joe and Brigid work their way from friend to lovers with passion that will stir your senses.

The secondary characters of Cooper Scott and Lena Banuelos are deeply moving. They will make you think and touch you profoundly

Code Of Honor is a book I will treasure and re-read many times.