I Own the Dawn: The Night Stalkers [Kindle Edition]

M. L. Buchman (Author)

Book Description

Praise for The Night is Mine:

"The first novel in Buchman's new military suspense series is an action-packed adventure. With a super-stud hero, and strong heroine, and a backdrop of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and the world of the Washington elite, it will grab readers from the first page."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Name: Archibald Jeffrey Stevenson III
Rank: First Lieutenant, Dap Hawk Copilot
Mission: Strategy and execution of special ops maneuvers

Name: Kee Smith
Rank: Sergeant, Night Stalker Gunner and Sharpshooter
Mission: Whatever it takes to get the job done

You Wouldn't Think It Could Get Worse, Until It Does...

When a special mission slowly unravels, it is up to Kee and Archie to get their team out of an impossible situation with international implications. With her weaponry knowledge and his strategic thinking, plus the explosive attraction that puts them into exact synchrony, together they might just have a fighting chance.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Night Stalkers is a series you'll want to read, in order or not. - Kirkus Reviews

"I absolutely fell in love with the characters from the very beginning of the book." - The Romance Studio

"Filled with action, adventure, and danger... Buchman's novels will appeal to readers who like romances as well as fans of military fiction. Starred Review" - Booklist

"Buchman ramps up the military action... Well-written characters provide a fun sneak peek into the life of Army soldiers. 4 Stars" - RT Book Reviews

"A wonderfully fast-paced glimpse of military life... enthralling and exciting. Reviewer Top Pick!" - Night Owl Reviews

"Buchman writes with eloquence and a feel for emotion that drew me right into the story. The characters are realistic and fun as well as darned good with guns. " - Long and Short Reviews

"AMAZING! I love the amount of detail in these books... " - Smitten with Reading

"A nice mix of action and romance, quiet life, and how fast you have to move when you are in in the danger zone." - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell

"I love Buchman's warrior women. He has an undeniable way with them; they're tough, capable, oh so deadly, and yet completely female." - The Write Experience

"Love the action, whether it is fighting the baddies or the hot, tremulous sex scenes. I Own The Dawn has it all and then some." - BookLoons.com

"Amazing story! Heavy on the military kick-ass, steamy on the romance. Highly entertaining and very well written. I literally didn't want to put it down." - Sia McKye's Thoughts Over Coffee

"Great characters and an unbelievably action packed pace would not allow me to put this book down!" - Under the Boardwalk

"A tense and exciting addition to The Night Stalkers series." - The Romance Reviews

"A compelling military romance that vividly captures the complexities of life on the frontline,,," - Fresh Fiction

"I Own the Dawn is a terrific follow-up, and I'm overjoyed that Buchman is planning to write about the rest of the crew! " - Book Lovers, Inc.

"If you love romantic suspense, if you love hot guys and strong women, if you love emotion with tense action, you'll love I OWN THE DAWN." - Joan Swan's Blog

"Every scene from this exceptional book had me trying to recapture my breath and afterwards left me craving for more!" - Romancing the Book

"Complicated and inspiring... I read this novel and then sat down and read the whole thing again: you're likely to do the same. " - B&N Review

"One of those fast-paced reads that combines the harrowing experiences of those in the military with the heartwarming stories of the relationships that are formed even as lives are being risked. " - The Reading Addict

"Fascinating... This is a classic tale of socioeconomic opposites who fall wildly into love - and passion." - NPR.org

About the Author

M. L. Buchman has worked in fast food, theater, computers, publishing, and light manufacturing. It's amazing what you can do with a degree in geophysics. At one point he sold everything and spent 18-months riding a bicycle around the world. In 11,000 miles, he touched 15 countries and hundreds of amazing people. Since then, he has acquired a loving lady, the coolest kid on the planet, and lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Product Details

• File Size: 566 KB
• Print Length: 416 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1402258135
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (August 1, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008B8A6XO
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,177 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #98 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Military

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Touching romance in addition to the military action, the heart-rending adoption of an orphan girl by Kee make this a stand out! August 8, 2012

By Bookaholics Reviewer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I Own the Dawn by M.L. Buchman
Romantic Suspense -Aug. 1st, 2012
4 ˝ stars

I Own the Dawn is part of the Night Stalkers series and I couldn't have had a more enjoyable introduction to a series I will definitely be reading more of!

Kee Smith has worked hard to get where she is as a gunner and sharpshooter. She only wants to be the best and be part of the best. And that means setting her sights on join SOAR. SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment) are the toughest in the sky and as only the second woman to be entered into their ranks she doesn't want to screw it up. But she suddenly finds herself assigned to a helicopter Captained by the only other woman to enter SOAR and Kee must fight to prove herself to the team. But her strong attraction to the navigation officer complicates matters.

Lieutenant Archibald Jeffrey Stevenson II comes from money and influence. Always awkward around woman he can't believe how instantly he is attracted to Kee and finds his normally reserved self flirting with her! But she is under his command and Kee doesn't want part of any real relationship. As they grow to admire each other and work in a terrible war zone they can't help but get closer. But while fighting and the military comes easy to Kee her haunting past prevents from truly making herself vulnerable and open to the love .

M.L. Buchman really knows how to write a book with compelling characters and action. I was caught in the knock out romance from the start. The military aspects felt very real and even tragic as war ravages those in the military as well as the poor civilians. But because the book is part of a series it took me a little while to orient myself to the military information and characters.

What I enjoyed the most was the real affection and attraction between the two main characters. Kee has had a hard life and in this book playing more of the `guy' role. She isn't looking for a relationship just some fun. Kee finds herself not only challenged on the battlefield but in love. I was overjoyed when she opens her heart up to a poor orphan and her strong attraction to Archie.

Archie is a tough soldier but somehow so sweet. He really cares for Kee. I love how patient he is with Kee, waiting for her to work through her inability to trust and let love into her life. This touching romance in addition to the military action and the heart-rending adoption of a poor orphan girl by Kee make this a stand out read. And one that I never wanted to end! I have defiantly found another favorite author and can't wait to read more in the series.

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Beyond disappointed December 22, 2012

By IsleReview

Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I Kindled the second book in this series based on a review by Eloisa James via NPR, but got stuck on the 1st chapter after reading in complete disbelief Mr. Buchman's description of Sergeant Kee Smith and her preparation to meet her CO - Chest pushed out: "Six pack abs and a good sold rack for a chest; on clear display." I though well maybe I need to read the 1st one in the series to understand the fan fair.

I was beyond disappointed: being a citizen of the world that is portrayed in this book I kept finding errors in Mr. Buchman's depiction; errors that simple research would have fixed. And again being a female in a predominantly male paramilitary environment I have to say I found the behavior of Mr. Buchman's heroines abhorrent.

I attempted to ignore my own knowledge and just enjoy the story; but was perpetually disappointed in the plot lay-out and contrived story line.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Review from My Overstuffed Bookshelf September 10, 2012

By A. Jacobs VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I Own The Dawn is the second book in the Night Stalkers series by M.L. Buchman. Even though it is the second book in the series, it can be read as a stand alone novel.

This book wasn't as great as the first book in the series. While the author kept with her usual theme of writing, I found myself disliking the characters. Kee is a character that you have to read more of before you actually start enjoying her character. Archie was more of a passive hero than I am used to. He just didn't fit the bill of an Alpha hero in my mind. They both have some issues that need to addressed before they can improve in personality and relationships.

I will warn the reader of this romance that if you are not familiar with much of the military lingo, you will be wondering about some of it. I am not a big fan of all the military speak -- since I am not around it -- so it did become repetitive and frustrating for a majority of the book.

While this wasn't a favorite book of mine, I will still give the book points for being thorough and written at a good pace. Again, just be aware that this is a military themed romance with it being prominent in the story.