Sandella's Soldier [Perfect Paperback]

Sabrina McAfee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2009

Major Braylon Wexler, a leading Criminal Investigator for the military, has returned to his grandparent's house to dutifully serve as a soldier on the island's military base. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a home of peace and harmony for Major Wexler. But the calm is shattered by the tantalizing stormy presence of Sandella Summers. She is an unexpected surprise that stirs a hot longing in him. Sandella Summers is perfectly happy with baking her pies, her life is simple and pleasing, just the way she likes it. But her contentment is interrupted by the appearance of Braylon Wexler, a seductive and arrogant soldier, not her typical choice in a man. Sandella holds a secret to her heart, slowing Braylon down in his quest to win her over. But Braylon excites Sandella in ways she never thought possible. Braylon is a man of honor and he's determined to not only to win her heart, but bring her family to closure of a deeply rooted conflict. As danger and menace ensue the two lovers, can they make peace with the past and truly let love heal? Will Braylon risk his heart and his life to get everything he wants?

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About the Author

Sabrina McAFee received her B.S. in Health Science from the University of North Florida. She's spent several years working in the health field and is currently working in the education system. She's the founder of the Mareen Moore Sims Breast Cancer Foundation. She's the author of Matters of the Heart (9780974156507) and the CEO of Write On Publishing (WOP).

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Parker Publishing Llc (October 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600430422
• ISBN-13: 978-1600430428
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,053,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One Bad Apple Does Not Spoil The Bunch, April 2, 2009

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Priscilla C. Johnson "bookmaniac" (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sandella's Soldier (Perfect Paperback)

In Sandella's Soldier, Sabrina McAfee has written an interesting romance story with a little bit of suspense. Major Braylon Wexler was excited to return to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to see his grandparents and to begin his new job as Lead Criminal Investigator for the Marines. Braylon was even more excited when he saw that the caretaker for his disabled uncle, Royce, was Sandella Summer.

Sandella had been caring for Royce for several years. She loved working for the Wexler family, taking care of her brothers and dad, after her mom died, and baking pies. But, the Summer's family hates the military and they decided never to discuss their reasons. When Braylon met Summer, he was determined to get to know her. Yet, in order to do that, he had to show her that all men in the military are not the same. As he tried to gain her trust, he began to investigate a cold case. As he got close to solving it, things became dangerous for both him and Sandella.

McAfee did a good job of mixing romance and suspense in this story. The beginning of the story was slow but it built up to a wonderful climax and romantic ending.

Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub

3.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating: 3.5) - Learning To Live My Life, September 1, 2009

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sandella's Soldier (Perfect Paperback)

Sandella Summers has lived a scripted life. The tragic death of her mother places her in the role as caretaker for her father and matriarch for her three brothers. She has made herself content baking her special treats, and living a simple, unchallenging life; just the way she likes it. But, Sandella's contentment is interrupted by the appearance of Braylon Wexler, a seductive, arrogant soldier; absolutely not her choice in a man. In fact, because of a secret Sandella holds in her heart, what she feels for Wexler is unguarded contempt.

Major B. Wexler, Criminal Investigator for the military, is stationed at
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina's Marine base. Wexler is ready for the peace and harmony his childhood home always afforded him. But, there are two main reasons peace is not what he finds! Sandella, who is working for Wexler's grandparents, stirs a craving in him that is almost troubling, and there is an old criminal investigation that was never solved. Wexler learns of the trauma that is smothering Sandella's life and he also becomes acutely aware of the turmoil she is bringing to his. Although the stormy divorce of Wexler's parents has turned him against marriage, he has resolved to win Sandella's heart and bring closure to her personal conflict.

SANDELLA'S SOLDIER is an interesting mix of romance and suspense, with a military backdrop that focuses on some of the honor and dishonor surrounding men who wear uniforms. There were moments, for me, when the author seemed tentative about the characters and the plot, which affected the pace. But as the story evolved the pace and my interest began to increase.

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