Walking Wounded [Paperback]

Lee Rowan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 3, 2007

John Hanson joined the military because he wanted to serve his country. Lacking a home and family of his own, the idealistic young man longed to be a part of something bigger than himself. He didn't expect to find love in officer's training-so when an assignment took him away from Kevin Kendrick, the love of his life, he sacrificed personal happiness and did his duty. Kevin has made his own sacrifices. Career came first and the impressionable Army brat, tired of living in his father's shadow, pledged his loyalty to his country and followed his ambition. Now seven years later, when the Army that Kevin so faithfully served has made him the scapegoat for their latest Middle East snafu, he can only think of one place to go, one man who can provide solace and heal his wounds-John. Reunited, the two war-torn lovers once again discover their passion for life, love, and one another. But Kevin's past isn't through with him yet, and when an old enemy surfaces, the two men realize that they must together face the nightmares of the past if they are to have the future they dream of.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Linden Bay Romance (July 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602020523
• ISBN-13: 978-1602020528
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,197,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Romance!, August 10, 2007

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Jem (MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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Lee Rowan is a top notch storyteller. Walking Wounded is the heartwarming story of two soldiers, each carrying the pain and horror of war within them, reuniting after years apart. John received a medical discharge and lives on disability after enduring time as a "peacekeeper" -forced to watch and do nothing as atrocities were committed. Kevin has been chosen as the scapegoat for a political snafu after his team comes under fire in the field. Kevin takes a chance and contacts John to try and re-ignite the passion they shared in training. Together they can heal each other, but old enemies put Kevin and John in danger. Can Kevin's old team keep them alive?

Rowan sets the story in London, and the dialog and slang expressions reflect it. The story is believable and given enough substance to be much more than an afterthought to the romance. A fast paced novel, a touching relationship and well done sex scenes. So far, I have loved everything this author has written and can't wait for more. Highly recommended!

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At its heart, a most tender and sensitive love story., July 20, 2007

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This story goes through different stages. First we have the painful reunion of John and Kevin as they rekindle their love for each other 7 years later. Each man has his own ghosts to overcome and they do so through their deep love for each other which is never lost.

The writer then gives us a peaceful, comfortable yet quietly loving atmosphere as the couple settled into domestic bliss. They adopted cute kittens which created some humorous moments. They look for a home together, decorate it and manage everyday like an old married couple. There is a surprising revelation from John as they become closely linked to an interesting lesbian couple. At this stage, some readers may find the story somewhat dull. I just have a wonderful time reading about their rather ordinary life at this stage, which is filled with warmth and loving tenderness.

Then half way through the book, the writer hit us with a bang. The plot picks up at a furious pace as the men are hunted by an unseen enemy from Kevin's past. They could be torn apart or lose one another. Yet underneath the tension the romance never fades as the boys go through some heart breaking moments affirming their love and realizing they could not live or carry on without the other. As in "Ransom" and its sequel "Wind of Change", Lee Rowen once again shows her talent for the suspense as the gripping and tense plot have me on the edge. The finale is one heart-stopping scene.

As I love stories on military gay men finding the courage to love freely, Walking Wounded definitely appeals. Of course, at its heart, it is a tender and sensitive love story which strikes a chord. Unlike Dave's and Will's story (the writer's heroes from Ransom and Winds of Change), this one has a terrific closure and I am left feeling one happy and satisfied reader. Yes, the sex is lovingly hot too. What a lovely cover! Strongly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comfort read with a twist, January 30, 2008

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Alex Beecroft "Alex Beecroft" (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews

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There are some books you read when you're down and they cheer you up. That's what I mean by 'a comfort read'. This for me is one of the best. Lee Rowan's praiseworthy writing style combines with a heartwarming story to create a story where you're soothed into a false sense of security. Then - bam - there is real threat, real tension and an edge of your seat final act which makes the happy ending feel all the more truly earned. It's a good one! Gorgeous cover too :)