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celina31's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
reading_rainy's review against another edition
4.0
**3.5** This was a decent second chance, military romance.
I didn’t really understand the necessity of their breakup and divorce in the first place. Maybe they were both too young to understand compromise?
Dane is a delicious as a Navy SEAL and Ivy is a kick-ass DEA agent who doesn’t need a man to save her. I felt a little lost with all the side characters as I haven’t read a book from this author before.
While the steam was HOT, it was insta-lovey. It made me wonder how they could have stayed apart for four years when they proclaimed how much they loved one another the entire time. (They both had sex with others during this separation)
I didn’t really understand the necessity of their breakup and divorce in the first place. Maybe they were both too young to understand compromise?
Dane is a delicious as a Navy SEAL and Ivy is a kick-ass DEA agent who doesn’t need a man to save her. I felt a little lost with all the side characters as I haven’t read a book from this author before.
While the steam was HOT, it was insta-lovey. It made me wonder how they could have stayed apart for four years when they proclaimed how much they loved one another the entire time. (They both had sex with others during this separation)
kirose's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐️!! I like the storyline even though it might be a little cliche (?) I like cliche books.
This was about a SEAL guy going on a Mission with his ex-Wife who was now an agent of the DEA and well they slowly hit it off🤷♀️
the ending was kind of rushed and I felt that there are a lot of room to make this even better but I guess overall I enjoyed it!!
Got this ebook for free on Amazon (( not sure if the deal is still on but you can check it out!! ))
This was about a SEAL guy going on a Mission with his ex-Wife who was now an agent of the DEA and well they slowly hit it off🤷♀️
the ending was kind of rushed and I felt that there are a lot of room to make this even better but I guess overall I enjoyed it!!
Got this ebook for free on Amazon (( not sure if the deal is still on but you can check it out!! ))
jemifraser's review against another edition
Another winner! Dane and Ivy have a past - boy do they have a past! - and watching them deal with each other in the present is a whole lot of fun. A great read!
haleymariex's review against another edition
4.0
What a nice, short read! Oftentimes I found that shorter “trashy” novels lack plot and interesting characters, but I was thrilled that character depth was not compromised. I look forward to reading more from this author.
arickman's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a great job.
kesnit's review against another edition
3.0
Not Bad
Typical romance novel. Nothing wrong with that, but nothing special. A nice twist in that the love interests have a history, rather than meeting and falling into bed.
Typical romance novel. Nothing wrong with that, but nothing special. A nice twist in that the love interests have a history, rather than meeting and falling into bed.
mildy_lozza's review against another edition
4.0
Excuse me while I wring out my undies! Haha!
These Navy men sounds delicious.
At times I found Ivy a frustrating character but I think you need that raw emotion and attitude to offset Dane and his anger. I found myself smiling as I read this book and I find that's a sign that I'm enjoying it.
I look forward to reading the next one in the series.
These Navy men sounds delicious.
At times I found Ivy a frustrating character but I think you need that raw emotion and attitude to offset Dane and his anger. I found myself smiling as I read this book and I find that's a sign that I'm enjoying it.
I look forward to reading the next one in the series.
booksuperpower's review against another edition
5.0
Hot Seal ( A Hostile Operations Team Novella- Book 9) by Lynn Raye Harris is a 2015 publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As if the 104 degree temperatures here in Texas weren't hot enough...
This ninth book in the HOT series is one of the steamiest to date, and that's saying something. I always love the romantic suspense elements in these stories with hot alpha SEALS and dangerous missions, but I am also a sucker for second change romance.
Kind of like that old Johnny Cash song- Dane and Ivy got married in a fever hotter than a pepper sprout. But, when they woke up from the haze and reality set in, Ivy's old insecurities rose to the surface when Dane announced he wanted to be a Navy SEAL. Her career in the DEA was important to her for personal reasons, and she didn't want to give that up to be a lonely Navy Wife, always wondering if Dane would return to her or not. Unable to make a compromise, the two divorced. Now four years later, a dangerous drug smuggling operation requires the help of the SEALS. Ivy is lucky she is still involved in the case at all, but is soon mortified to discover her ex-husband is a member of the military team called in to take over the operation.
I had a feeling I was going to like Dane, after all how could I dislike someone with the nickname of “Viking”. Sure enough this guy oozed alpha hotness, but is also sensitive, sweet, and funny.
Ivy, was shaped by her unfortunate childhood which led to being an adult with some issues to work through. I did like Ivy and was moved by her story, but she did frustrate me at times because Dane needed emotional support too and she seemed a little top self involved.
The chemistry between Dane and Ivy sizzles immediately with just one smoldering look, but the old issues between them still fester. Can they manage to work out a compromise so that one doesn't have to give up their career for the other?
For a novella length story, this one has a lot of action and suspense, too, with a riveting showdown between the SEALS and some really nasty drug lords. I have to mention the secondary characters too because their humor added a nice compliment to a pretty intense story.
Overall, this installment has my engines revving for the next book in the series, which thankfully will release very soon, so I won't have to wait too long between books. 4.5 stars
As if the 104 degree temperatures here in Texas weren't hot enough...
This ninth book in the HOT series is one of the steamiest to date, and that's saying something. I always love the romantic suspense elements in these stories with hot alpha SEALS and dangerous missions, but I am also a sucker for second change romance.
Kind of like that old Johnny Cash song- Dane and Ivy got married in a fever hotter than a pepper sprout. But, when they woke up from the haze and reality set in, Ivy's old insecurities rose to the surface when Dane announced he wanted to be a Navy SEAL. Her career in the DEA was important to her for personal reasons, and she didn't want to give that up to be a lonely Navy Wife, always wondering if Dane would return to her or not. Unable to make a compromise, the two divorced. Now four years later, a dangerous drug smuggling operation requires the help of the SEALS. Ivy is lucky she is still involved in the case at all, but is soon mortified to discover her ex-husband is a member of the military team called in to take over the operation.
I had a feeling I was going to like Dane, after all how could I dislike someone with the nickname of “Viking”. Sure enough this guy oozed alpha hotness, but is also sensitive, sweet, and funny.
Ivy, was shaped by her unfortunate childhood which led to being an adult with some issues to work through. I did like Ivy and was moved by her story, but she did frustrate me at times because Dane needed emotional support too and she seemed a little top self involved.
The chemistry between Dane and Ivy sizzles immediately with just one smoldering look, but the old issues between them still fester. Can they manage to work out a compromise so that one doesn't have to give up their career for the other?
For a novella length story, this one has a lot of action and suspense, too, with a riveting showdown between the SEALS and some really nasty drug lords. I have to mention the secondary characters too because their humor added a nice compliment to a pretty intense story.
Overall, this installment has my engines revving for the next book in the series, which thankfully will release very soon, so I won't have to wait too long between books. 4.5 stars