Customer Reviews

Gabriel West : Still The One (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1219)

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Gabriel and Tyler have been seperated for 5 years. When a mission goes wrong and a woman who reminds him of Tyler is killed Gabriel decides he's going to get Tyler back and proceeds to move into her apartment building. Tyler is being stalked and Gabriel is determined to save her. I have to be honest and say that this book was not as good as Marrying McCabe or any of the other SAS books from this series but I still enjoyed it. I was a little disappointed with it but that's probably because Marrying McCabe was so good that I expected the same from this book. However, it was still an enjoyable afternoon's reading and I was happy to finally have West's story and and awaiting more books from this series!

As other reviewers have mentioned, this is not the best book in the on going series by Fiona Brand. It is still a great fast read, though. You finally get some insight into the character of Gabriel West, who has provided some intense moments in some of the other books. His love and marriage to Tyler Laine, that has been hinted at and poked at in the other novels, finally has a beautiful ending. They finally learn to live and love together. What more could you want? I have all of Ms. Brand's books and I keeping this one with the rest of them. I can't wait for Carter's book. I hope that it comes out soon.

Finally a couple that held true to their marriage vows.
Love's sweet dream [of hers] couldn't hold up to living on the edge [his job].
Tyler Laine was too young to understand Gabriel's inability to express his feelings. So she asked him to leave.
He was a loner and she compounded his withdrawal - now 5 years later he still can't forget her. The thoughts of her are interfering with his focus.
Ah, but then the trouble starts with the stolen jade. Tyler tracks down the rarity of the jade only to have it stolen. It had to be an inside job. But who is the guilty party? And what is Richard Laine up to?

Gabriel West shows up in time to save Tyler from serious injury, although she does go into shock.
It is great to find his friends, Gray, Blade and Ben showing up along with Carter to back him up.
What a weird feeling he got when he touched the jade.
Tyler had a feeling that the jade belonged to her. Again a weird feeling.

Mystery, romance, emotional growth and understanding flow through this story
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - DEFINITELY A KEEPER - don't miss any of her books

I read Fiona Brand's first novel "Cullen's Bride" when it was first published and liked it so much I was keen to ensure I read all the books in what was clearly going to be a series of stories about the love lives of a group of SAS "soldiers". I only managed to get a copy of this book very recently, but I'm glad I went to the effort of locating and purchasing a copy in order to complete my set!

Although it has been some time since I read other books in the series, I think "Still the One" is just as good as the rest (well except the last book - "High Stakes Bride" - that was the only disappointment of the lot!), so don't let the other reviews put you off buying or reading a copy of it. If you enjoy reading romance stories set against a back drop of action, suspense and intrigue, then Fiona Brand's SAS series is definitely for you!
The only reason this book doesn't score 5 stars from me is that my favourite romance ficton is books that have extra-sizzling sex scenes, so Fiona's writing is a bit tame for me :-)

I am a huge fan of Fiona Brand but I was greatly disappointed in her lastest. I lacked the sizzle and passion of her past novels. Please if this is your first time reading Fiona Brand please do not judge her writing based on this book. Try her others: Cullen's Bride, Blade's Lady (My favorite), Heart of Midnight, and Sheiks of Summer.

i was so disappointed i also have read all of her books and waited so long to read this one. what happen to this one please go back and read your other books and don't do this to your fans again we love your work and know you can do so much better. sincerely debbie