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5.0 out of 5 stars
all I wanted + more, April 15, 2009
This review is from: Defender (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
Despite the crazy cheesy looking dude with shades on the cover, this book rocked my military suspense lovin' world.
When I first read the excerpt I giggled. The nicknames seemed silly. Pulling a USO entertainer out of the water and falling for her? I dunno. We meet Jimmy 'hotwire' who is in the middle of searching for his friend/team member when he is distracted by orders to help keep the USO entertainers safe. One of those, is classical musician prodigy Chloe.
They suffer several attacks, Jimmy and his team continue the quest for the missing man, and of course Jimmy and Chloe feel growing attraction. The plot takes many twists and turns and I was impressed with how the author satisfied me while leaving the door open for me to enjoy the next book in this series.
The heroine is one of the best heroines I've read in a long time. She has some physical limitations (medical issues) but that does NOT make her weak, simpering, cowering behind her big tough military man, or lame. NO! This heroine kicks villain A$$ and doesn't apologize for living her life the way she wants. She doesn't cower in the corner and take orders - and I respected her and this talented writer all the more.
The ending is very satisfying, and I was so thrilled to see something that doesn't wrap it all up and spell out 'happily ever after' that insults the characters intelligence. Instead the author gives us a pleasing and happy end to the adventure without buckling to 'insta-marriage' and so many other plot clichés enjoyed by romance authors especially in suspense.
well played!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
exciting first Darks Ops military thriller, April 11, 2009
This review is from: Defender (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
In Afghanistan, with his mentor and partner Major Nathan "Socrates" Breuer unconscious and his C-12 nose diving with smoke coming from the tail, Captain Jimmy Gage knows he must land the plane safely and pray for help to arrive fast. He succeeds in getting them to the ground, but his prayer is answered by insurgents who execute Breuer on the spot and take Jimmy prisoner. Tortured by the enemy, his only regret is he left his fallen comrade behind; vowing never again.
Three years later, Jimmy, who escaped from the enemy, is escorting a boat filled with USO performers when the vessel explodes. Jimmy rescues several survivors including beautiful Chloe Nelson. She had joined the troupe to pay homage to the late soldier who donated a kidney that saved her life. As their respective hearts hotwire love, the pair finds themselves struggling to survive while on a dangerous mission.
This exciting first Darks Ops military thriller hooks the audience from the opening suspense laden scene and never loosens the tension until the end. The key to this taut story line is the lead couple whose attraction can light up the country, but keep their romantic inclinations in check as survival and mission come first. Fans who relish an exciting military thriller with a romantic subplot will want to fly with Jimmy and Chloe.
Harriet Klausner
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
First in an exciting new series from Catherine Mann!, April 7, 2009
This review is from: Defender (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
Catherine Mann's first book in the brand new Dark Ops Defenders series is jam-packed with action, suspense, and her trademark to-die-for characters. The military suspense is unique, current, and all too possible, yet the romance between Jimmy and Chloe sizzles, making DEFENDER a book at the top of my romantic suspense recommended reading list. Can't wait for HOTSHOT coming up next!!
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