Ship Mates: What Happens at Sea Stays at Sea [Kindle Edition]

Janie S. Monares (Author)

Book Description

A fictional story based on real interviews of the author's peers as well as her own while stationed in the United States Navy.

Cassie Littleton was spoiled by her high school sweetheart. Randall Mitchell’s wealth came from his construction business that he partnered with his father. He showered Cassie with high-end designer clothes and a Porsche convertible. A week after graduating from high school, the two planned to be married until a tragic motorcycle accident suddenly took Randall’s young life.
Attending the funeral of her fiancé on the day they were to be wed caused Cassie to fall into a deep depression. Realizing that she doesn’t have the financial means to support the lifestyle Randall provided her, she becomes an exotic dancer after undergoing an expensive breast augmentation.
After Cassie’s mother and father become aware of her new profession, she ceases the entertainment business and immediately joins the Navy. The exotic lifestyle seems to follow her wherever she goes. Taking the captain up on a harmless little dare changes the innocence of a simple Naval sailor to a demanding dominatrix. From sugar daddies to lust with a Naval lieutenant, this book will have you wondering what she will do next. Witness the drama unfold as Cassie believes she’s changing her life for the better, but it’s an ongoing whirlwind spinning out of control.

Editorial Reviews

Review

5 Stars! As a character based on myself, I was excited when I was asked to read the manuscript before it be sent off for publication.  The author is very descriptive in the book and it is very easy to follow.  I am honored that Mrs. Monares asked me to be a part of the story.  She demonstrated the utmost respect for my privacy.-An Anonymous Sailor

Janie was a former college student of mine.  I read the proof and loved it.  It keeps you interested throughout.  I didn't want to put it down for a second. - Professor Cain

I read one of the proof's.  I was stationed on an aircraft carrier over 10 years ago and I can relate to the story because I was exposed to gangs and prostitution on the ship.  I can't wait for Vol.2 to hit the shelves. - Jacqueline

5 Stars!  This book was captivating and titillating!  I was drawn in from the start.  Love that it's based on true events.  This book is added to my favorites list!

About the Author

Janie grew up in Florida with her parents and three younger sisters. After joining the Navy in 1998, she was stationed in California. After marrying her husband who was her supervisor in the Navy, they decided to move to Dallas once their enlistment was over. Janie is now working full time for an Internet service provider and an online file storage company. She attends college full-time working on her Applied Science in Business degree at Columbia. Janie has four children, one who suffers from Autism. She decided to start writing about her life and the life of her friends in the Navy after she failed a physical to join the Collin County Police Academy after learning of an Auto-immune Disorder. The devastation of losing her dream to eventually become an investigator turned to optimism when her college professors convinced her she should write books. After extensive research, she discovered no one has ever written about what happens behind closed doors in the Navy. What Happens at Sea, Stays at Sea. Watch the drama unfold in a three-part series starting with Ship Mates.

Product Details

• File Size: 516 KB
• Print Length: 294 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: dMon Publishing; First edition (June 10, 2013)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007C963RG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Idea, Poor delivery April 10, 2012

By Diana Eaton ([e-mail])

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I enjoyed the plot, but the writing was poor. I felt as if I were reading a first draft from a new author.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst book ever, don't trust its star rating April 16, 2012

By Jenjer

Format:Kindle Edition

The idea and cover art drew me into this book. That's about the last positive thing I can say about it. I can overlook a certain level of poor grammar, spelling or punctuation. This book is by far the worst I have ever read. I do expect anything you pay for to be written better than the average 12 year old could do. I got this book for free or I would have asked for a refund.

The only way this "book" has positive reviews are if they were written by the "Author" or her friends. The love scenes are just a few sentences long. Comparing this to Shades of Grey is an insult. Yes I have read that book too, when it was free and a fan fic.

This book is full of completely unrealistic situations. An example: giving the stewardess $100 onboard the plane to be upgraded to first class. No way kid, have you ever flown before? Getting a boob job and 2 weeks later becoming a stripper. Ever heard of swelling, healing, stitches anything at all associated with surgery?

Okay then the scene with the whip. You can not just pick a bull whip up and use it correctly, especially in a small confined space. You would hurt and scar both of you. Not to mention people would hear the crack and come running, thinking it's a gunshot.

Don't waste your time or money lots of well written free or almost free books out there.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read! September 6, 2012

By C. Lemar

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I found this book to be very engaging and entertaining! Couldn't put it down! Janie's writing style to me is simplistic and I loved that it was easy to follow and understand. Just got started on Ship Mates 2..... will let you know about that one as well.... so far, so good!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Right on! April 13, 2012

By Sunshine

Format:Paperback

I absolutely loved this book! As a former female seaman myself it took me back to my Navy days. I can relate to a lot that she was saying happened, even the not so great stuff.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Caught me by surprise March 29, 2012

By Bryan Bustard

Format:Paperback

Ship Mates is a remarkably addictive read. It is not at all the type of story I'd normally be interested in but I was asked by a friend to purchase it and read it. I thought I'd read a chapter or two and go on to something more my style and then eventually finish it. I bought it just this morning and started reading and kept wanting to find out what happened next. Before I knew it, I had finished it and I'm hoping to see what happens next in the sequel.

The characters are very engaging and the dialog flows freely from Janie Monares. Much of the material is highly sexually charged and I fully felt the excitement from those encounters in the book. Yes, I conjured up visual images of Cassie Littleton nude as she danced for a brief period in a strip club. I enjoyed the intimate tales of the men in her life and could feel the heat as buttons came undone, bras were unhooked and naked bodies came together. But ultimately, it was the way that Janie Monares built the character of Cassie in the book, the sympathy generated over the loss of her fiance in a motorcycle accident and having to attend his funeral on the day of their planned wedding, the heartbreak when she felt as a 19 year old that she couldn't return home once her parents found out she was stripping, and the joy she felt when she knew her parents had forgiven her that won me over and made me want to find out what happened next.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ship Mates March 22, 2012

By emmameb

Format:Paperback

Ship Mates took me all of 4 hours to read, I couldn't put it down! Now, I'm looking forward to seeing what Cassie gets up to in the next book.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A-M-A-Z-I-N-G April 10, 2012

By arcrtz

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am a VERY picky person when it comes to reading a book, however I have been looking forward to this book for a long time! All I can say is I read it in one day and I can't wait for the next book! You never know what to expect with what can come next! Great job Janie!!!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensual read! April 7, 2012

By Gail E. Jones

Format:Kindle Edition

Ship Mates: What Happens at Sea Stays at Sea is a very good read. Janie Monares is a new author and this is a fantastic first book! The book is sensual and sexy, but at the same time not over the top. I read often and read all kinds of books...I have to admit I could not put this book down! If you want something that holds your attention and leaves you wanting more (hopefully soon!!), this is the book for you. I can't wait to read your next book!

More About the Author

Four-time International bestselling author, Janie S. Monares, hit #1 on Amazon's Top Best-Sellers list in April of 2012 in the Fiction/Drama category for, "Ship Mates: What Happens at Sea Stays at Sea." Her second book, "Ship
Janie S. Monares' Ship Mates series is based loosely on her life in the Navy as well as her peers. She compiled over 19 years of stories and transformed them into her bestselling novels. According to, Futures Without Violence, "1 out of every 3 women in the military has been sexually assaulted. 86% of the assaults go unreported." This is mainly because of threats made to the victims from their superiors. http://info.futureswithoutviolence.org/military-factsheet/?gclid=CIyGrfXgoLcCFQUV7Aodki0Aqw

"Ship Mates I: What Happens at Sea Stays at Sea" hit #1 on Amazon's bestseller list in the fiction/drama category in 2012. Ship Mates II: What Happens on Det Stays on Det," hit Amazon's Top-Best Sellers list on the third day that her novel went live. Her other books, "Essays of the Criminal Justice System" and "Back Door Betty," hit the bestsellers list in 2013. She is currently attending college at Columbia, concentrating on Creative Writing as well as Business Administration.

Janie's Ship Mates books are now being re-edited and will be re-released on the 4th of July in 2013. This will include all three books as well as the entire collector's edition.

Janie grew up in Florida with her parents and three younger sisters. After joining the Navy in 1998, she was stationed in California. After marrying her husband, who was her supervisor in the Navy, they decided to move to Dallas once their enlistment was over.

Janie has opened her own publishing company, dMon Publishing, LLC. The offices are located in Dallas and Frisco, Texas. More information can be found on the company's website at www.dmonpublishing.com. She also offers signed copies of her books on her personal website at www.janiemonares.com.

Janie has four children, one who suffers from Autism. She is in the process of accepting stories from parents who have children with Autism to be included in a book titled, "Puzzled: Our Voice: A Journey into the Lives of Parents of Children with Autism." She is accepting submissions via her website at http://dmonpublishing.com/autism/. 100% of the book's royalties will go to benefit the Autism Treatment Center of Texas.