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teresajluvs2read's review
5.0
Each box set just keeps getting better
Each and everyone of these authors should be applauded for their addition to this box set! I particularly loved SEALs Proposal, Flash Fire, SEALed for Christmas. I also have found two authors that I haven't read before and now want to read their books.
Each and everyone of these authors should be applauded for their addition to this box set! I particularly loved SEALs Proposal, Flash Fire, SEALed for Christmas. I also have found two authors that I haven't read before and now want to read their books.
awebster92's review
3.0
THE NAVY SEAL'S CHRISTMAS BRIDE (a Chance Creek novella) by CORA SETON.
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Dan is freshly out of the military and a former Navy seal. He decides to spend his time on a ranch with his friend Mason who soon introduces him to Sarah. Sarah is in the Army and is one tough lady. She sees herself as Dan’s equal and soon she makes him realize it too.
Spending a holiday break competing in a training camp?! Not my idea of a vacation but could be fun to watch.
Sarah I feel I connect with on the way she feels about men. She wants more in a relationship yet the men that she attracts only act interested in more but only want flings or one night stand. Now that she has met Dan, who is someone who also wants more she is having a hard time believing it. He may want something more but how is she to know it’s with her. The chemistry between Dan and Sarah is perfect; it’s unlike many romance navels. They are competitive and sarcastic towards one another. It’s great because it makes it seem more real.
I give this a 3/5
Favorite quote “Black belt in making out.”
FLASH FIRE (an Out of Uniform novella) by ELLE KENNEDY.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Flash Fire is about Navy Seal, Cash, and his photographer girlfriend ,Jen - she travels to a dangerous country against his wishes. She gets wrapped up in a nasty situation. While she is hoping she can stay hidden long enough to get save, Cash worries. He can do nothing to help but hope she gets saved and saves private Jamie. This was an okay novella. I probably won't read the rest of the series but I didn't hate it. 3/5
A SEAL FOR CHRISTMAS (a SEAL Team Alpha novella) by JENNIFER LOWERY.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Cloe is a woman with a troubled past. She was at fault for a horrible accident that ruined her life. Donovan is a Navy seal divorcee. Donovan does everything he can to protect her from a crazed stalker that hit her with his car EVEN if Cloe tells him ’NO’ a zillion times.. I wasn’t a fan of this Novella. When I say ‘NO’ I mean it. It’s not okay to let a man override your authority (even if he means well). Donovan was too much. 2/5
SEAL'S PROPOSAL (A Take No Prisoners story) by ELLE JAMES.
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Remy is a Navy Seal just home from a six month operation. He comes home to his girlfriend Mitchell who is apart of NCIS and very dedicated to her work and had recently gone undercover. Mitchell has busted a case of man named Rocco who was running human trafficking and a murderer. After he is sentenced and leaving the courthouse Rocco is taken out of custody by some of his people and now on the run. Mitchell is now in fear because she is the person who sent Rocco away and now is in fear of her life. Remy has no idea how much danger Mitchell is in, all he can think about id the perfect Colorado Christmas proposal.
I enjoyed this book because honestly Mitchell is a total bad ass, I like that she doesn't NEED Remy to save her and keep her safe. She knows he could but she also knows how important this vacation is to Remy and doesn't want to spoil it for him.
I give this book a 4/5, I found it had a nice balance between romance and suspense.
YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS by ANNE MARSH.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Yours For Christmas is about Zack and Bree, his estranged wife. If you would call her that. As they got married and didn't see each other again. It might be a bad sign when you come home from deployment and your own wife doesn't remember your face. Then again If you didn't talk to me through not one BUT TWO deployments - You better not come running back after you're out of the military. Especially if you didn't even come to see me on leave! You can tell from the beginning of this novella that they have a pretty awful relationship. Honestly, the guy chickened out asking HIS OWN WIFE to the grand canyon. Rediculous. Marriages aren't fantasies guys. The whole novella Zack is trying to convince Bree that she should take him back with some very hot sex, food, and a kitten (sign me up cowboy..err SEAL?). Very predictable. Slightly annoying. 2/5
SEALED UNTIL CHRISTMAS (a Lucky Thirteen story)by S.M. BUTLER.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Char is was adopted by the Mayor of a small town. Her father was a con-man(Brent)and her mother was dead. Brent was more than willing to have child services take her away years ago. Her new parents weren't fond of her speaking with Brent so they forbade it. If she spoke to him she would get kicked out. Char’s Bio Dad has put her in quite a pickle. His loan shark(Smith)is after her because he can no longer locate Brent ,who he assumed was deceased. Smith wanted 20k and was threatening her with violence. Luckily Jesse stepped out in time to save her. Jesse was a small town boy, gone Navy SEAL. He too had a troubled past. Hunted by his dead girlfriend he latches to Char like no other. Char resisted because she didn't want to rope anyone else into this mess. She was trying to find a way to pay him off without alerting her family. Jesse offers to help her with her problems but she refuses. Of course she believes she can handle a guy threatening her life(and her family’s) alone. Char’s parents at the end? I’m not even going into that. This Novella was okay. Not a favorite but It was alright. 3/5
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT by DELILAH DEVLIN.
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Derek and Callie dated for years but when he made the choice to become a SEAL Callie ended things. All Derek wants is for Callie to marry him and make life together but Callie doesn't want to leave, she feels the timing isn't right. This Novella is only 6 chapters and moved very fast. It lacked depth for me. The first five chapters is made up of Derek trying to convince Callie to marry him. This book is given a 2/5, even though it was technically an easy read it was too predictable and fast moving.
UNDER THE RADAR (SEAL EXtreme Team III) by KIMBERLEY TROUTTE.
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Ty is a Navy seal who's helicopter goes down in a remote terrain in Alaska.. Thankfully a woman named Holly comes upon the crash with her dogs and brings him back to her lodge. Holly runs a lodge for mushers in Alaska. She is trying to restart her life after a horribly abusive relation back in DC almost left her for dead. Through this book you learn more about both of Holly's and Ty's past and you start to feel the connection growing between the two of them. They bot are here to save one another.
Kimberley writes very well, I enjoyed this book even though I didn't think I actually would. I give this a 3/5 and would consider reading another one of her books.
FALL HARD (a SEALs Undone novella) by ZOE YORK.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Country boy Jared was infatuated with his beautiful neighbor. She is a strong business woman, She didn't need any saving. I liked that. I'm so sick of the "damsel in distress' story line. Cassie is barren and that keeps her from finding any meaningful relationships. Men her age want a family not IVF. She Made a deal with Jared to only be friends. I don’t blame them, Relationships are tough. I really liked this Novella. Fighting their crushes because they liked the other person so much they wanted to be friends(they didn't want to lose that to sex). Believable characters, good story - That’s all I wanted haha. This was the best Novella I read in this bundle! I'm glad I did - I'm going to look into the rest of the series. It's rare that a novella can make me tear up but this did at the end.(let's hope that wasn't the wine) 4/5
We received this bundle free for an honest review
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Dan is freshly out of the military and a former Navy seal. He decides to spend his time on a ranch with his friend Mason who soon introduces him to Sarah. Sarah is in the Army and is one tough lady. She sees herself as Dan’s equal and soon she makes him realize it too.
Spending a holiday break competing in a training camp?! Not my idea of a vacation but could be fun to watch.
Sarah I feel I connect with on the way she feels about men. She wants more in a relationship yet the men that she attracts only act interested in more but only want flings or one night stand. Now that she has met Dan, who is someone who also wants more she is having a hard time believing it. He may want something more but how is she to know it’s with her. The chemistry between Dan and Sarah is perfect; it’s unlike many romance navels. They are competitive and sarcastic towards one another. It’s great because it makes it seem more real.
I give this a 3/5
Favorite quote “Black belt in making out.”
FLASH FIRE (an Out of Uniform novella) by ELLE KENNEDY.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Flash Fire is about Navy Seal, Cash, and his photographer girlfriend ,Jen - she travels to a dangerous country against his wishes. She gets wrapped up in a nasty situation. While she is hoping she can stay hidden long enough to get save, Cash worries. He can do nothing to help but hope she gets saved and saves private Jamie. This was an okay novella. I probably won't read the rest of the series but I didn't hate it. 3/5
A SEAL FOR CHRISTMAS (a SEAL Team Alpha novella) by JENNIFER LOWERY.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Cloe is a woman with a troubled past. She was at fault for a horrible accident that ruined her life. Donovan is a Navy seal divorcee. Donovan does everything he can to protect her from a crazed stalker that hit her with his car EVEN if Cloe tells him ’NO’ a zillion times.. I wasn’t a fan of this Novella. When I say ‘NO’ I mean it. It’s not okay to let a man override your authority (even if he means well). Donovan was too much. 2/5
SEAL'S PROPOSAL (A Take No Prisoners story) by ELLE JAMES.
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Remy is a Navy Seal just home from a six month operation. He comes home to his girlfriend Mitchell who is apart of NCIS and very dedicated to her work and had recently gone undercover. Mitchell has busted a case of man named Rocco who was running human trafficking and a murderer. After he is sentenced and leaving the courthouse Rocco is taken out of custody by some of his people and now on the run. Mitchell is now in fear because she is the person who sent Rocco away and now is in fear of her life. Remy has no idea how much danger Mitchell is in, all he can think about id the perfect Colorado Christmas proposal.
I enjoyed this book because honestly Mitchell is a total bad ass, I like that she doesn't NEED Remy to save her and keep her safe. She knows he could but she also knows how important this vacation is to Remy and doesn't want to spoil it for him.
I give this book a 4/5, I found it had a nice balance between romance and suspense.
YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS by ANNE MARSH.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Yours For Christmas is about Zack and Bree, his estranged wife. If you would call her that. As they got married and didn't see each other again. It might be a bad sign when you come home from deployment and your own wife doesn't remember your face. Then again If you didn't talk to me through not one BUT TWO deployments - You better not come running back after you're out of the military. Especially if you didn't even come to see me on leave! You can tell from the beginning of this novella that they have a pretty awful relationship. Honestly, the guy chickened out asking HIS OWN WIFE to the grand canyon. Rediculous. Marriages aren't fantasies guys. The whole novella Zack is trying to convince Bree that she should take him back with some very hot sex, food, and a kitten (sign me up cowboy..err SEAL?). Very predictable. Slightly annoying. 2/5
SEALED UNTIL CHRISTMAS (a Lucky Thirteen story)by S.M. BUTLER.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Char is was adopted by the Mayor of a small town. Her father was a con-man(Brent)and her mother was dead. Brent was more than willing to have child services take her away years ago. Her new parents weren't fond of her speaking with Brent so they forbade it. If she spoke to him she would get kicked out. Char’s Bio Dad has put her in quite a pickle. His loan shark(Smith)is after her because he can no longer locate Brent ,who he assumed was deceased. Smith wanted 20k and was threatening her with violence. Luckily Jesse stepped out in time to save her. Jesse was a small town boy, gone Navy SEAL. He too had a troubled past. Hunted by his dead girlfriend he latches to Char like no other. Char resisted because she didn't want to rope anyone else into this mess. She was trying to find a way to pay him off without alerting her family. Jesse offers to help her with her problems but she refuses. Of course she believes she can handle a guy threatening her life(and her family’s) alone. Char’s parents at the end? I’m not even going into that. This Novella was okay. Not a favorite but It was alright. 3/5
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT by DELILAH DEVLIN.
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Derek and Callie dated for years but when he made the choice to become a SEAL Callie ended things. All Derek wants is for Callie to marry him and make life together but Callie doesn't want to leave, she feels the timing isn't right. This Novella is only 6 chapters and moved very fast. It lacked depth for me. The first five chapters is made up of Derek trying to convince Callie to marry him. This book is given a 2/5, even though it was technically an easy read it was too predictable and fast moving.
UNDER THE RADAR (SEAL EXtreme Team III) by KIMBERLEY TROUTTE.
Reivew By Alex From http://thebibliophileprincess.com/
Ty is a Navy seal who's helicopter goes down in a remote terrain in Alaska.. Thankfully a woman named Holly comes upon the crash with her dogs and brings him back to her lodge. Holly runs a lodge for mushers in Alaska. She is trying to restart her life after a horribly abusive relation back in DC almost left her for dead. Through this book you learn more about both of Holly's and Ty's past and you start to feel the connection growing between the two of them. They bot are here to save one another.
Kimberley writes very well, I enjoyed this book even though I didn't think I actually would. I give this a 3/5 and would consider reading another one of her books.
FALL HARD (a SEALs Undone novella) by ZOE YORK.
Reviewed by Alisha from http://thebohemianhousewife.com/
Country boy Jared was infatuated with his beautiful neighbor. She is a strong business woman, She didn't need any saving. I liked that. I'm so sick of the "damsel in distress' story line. Cassie is barren and that keeps her from finding any meaningful relationships. Men her age want a family not IVF. She Made a deal with Jared to only be friends. I don’t blame them, Relationships are tough. I really liked this Novella. Fighting their crushes because they liked the other person so much they wanted to be friends(they didn't want to lose that to sex). Believable characters, good story - That’s all I wanted haha. This was the best Novella I read in this bundle! I'm glad I did - I'm going to look into the rest of the series. It's rare that a novella can make me tear up but this did at the end.(let's hope that wasn't the wine) 4/5
We received this bundle free for an honest review
lexee9's review
5.0
This is a review for Seal's Proposal. I loved Remy and Mitchell's story and how they worked through the the obstacles that they had in the first story. I really enjoyed this story because we get to catch up with Remy and Mitchell again. Things have been going great for the two of them and Remy is ready to propose and take the next step with Mitchell but is worried about where Mitchell stands regarding marriage. He has an awesome vacation planned out to show Mitchell how much he loves her and to propose on Christmas. But, they of course have something pop up. The bad guy from their first story breaks out after being sentenced and is after Mitchell.
I loved how this story progressed and what we got to witness woth high Mitchell and Remy. We get to see more of them and their relationship because at this point it is well established and one of them isn't undercover ;). I was so happy to get to see more of them and to get a close look of their happy ever after. There is not any real interaction with the other SEAL members. The story is really well written and flows really well. This story focuses more on their relationship than a lot of action but it is not slow or boring. It draws you in and the action that is there just emphasizes the rest of the story and thy blend really well together. I love this series and I can't wait for more.
Now to finish reading the anthology. I had to read this one first though :).
I loved how this story progressed and what we got to witness woth high Mitchell and Remy. We get to see more of them and their relationship because at this point it is well established and one of them isn't undercover ;). I was so happy to get to see more of them and to get a close look of their happy ever after. There is not any real interaction with the other SEAL members. The story is really well written and flows really well. This story focuses more on their relationship than a lot of action but it is not slow or boring. It draws you in and the action that is there just emphasizes the rest of the story and thy blend really well together. I love this series and I can't wait for more.
Now to finish reading the anthology. I had to read this one first though :).
cheryls's review
5.0
The Navy SEAL's Christmas Bride by Cora Seton 5-Stars
This Navy SEAL is out to prove that women are nowhere near qualified to enter the elite forces of the military. Army soldier, Sara Metlin, is going to prove him wrong.
We're visiting Chance Creek again, which is a place I love to visit, with another fantastic story.
Flash Fire by Elle Kennedy 5-Stars
When Cash fell in love with Jen, he taught her how to go after what she wants. Can he complain now that he doesn't like what she wants? Even if what she wants is extremely dangerous?
This is a book from a series that I definitely must read. I loved it!
A SEAL for Christmas by Jennifer Lowery 5-Stars
Navy SEAL, Donovan Demarco, just returned from deployment. He's at his family restaurant when a woman on a bicycle, Cloe Carter, gets hit by a car and he comes to her rescue. When the man who hit her starts to stalking her, Donovan can't leave her by herself. Can Cloe forgive herself for tragedies in her past and let this sexy SEAL into her heart?
Stubborn woman and a patient Italian/Irish SEAL makes for a great Christmas romance.
A SEAL's Proposal by Elle James 5-Stars
Remy 'Gator' LaDue can't wait to get home and propose to his FBI Special Agent girlfriend, Mitchell Sanders. His efforts are thwarted when Mitchell is stalked by an escaped convict that wants to kill her. Will their lives ever slow down enough for him to pop the question?
It was like living Murphy's Law for these two. The proposal was fabulous!
Yours for Christmas by Anne Marsh 5-Stars
Three years ago Zack and Bree slept together and the condom broke. So they had a private quickie marriage before he deployed again. There was no baby but they're still married. Can he convince Bree not to annul their marriage?
Smoke Jumpers are awesome! I love this story and this series. I hope to hear more about this couple in future books.
SEALed Until Christmas by S.M. Butler 5-Stars
Jesse was on leave but didn't want to go home for the holidays. There were too many memories of the girl he loved and couldn't save, which is why he became a SEAL, to save those who can't save themselves. Charlie has a trouble-making reputation because of her swindling biological father. When she gets into trouble again, Jesse can't help but to rescue this beautiful damsel in distress.
Love those Lucky Thirteen SEAL's! Fantastic series by an amazing author. Can't wait for more!
Rules of Engagement by Delilah Devlin 5-Stars
Derek loves Callie but she keeps turning him down when he proposes. She loves her SEAL but she doesn't like change and if she marries him she'll have to move to Virginia. How many more proposals before he actually stops asking?
The photo album idea was so sweet and romantic. Great author with a great story! I must read more!
Under the Radar by Kimberly Troutte 5-Stars
Holly Colton is running from her ex-husband. Ty Whitehorse, Navy SEAL, is running from the bad guys. When they run into each other in a mountain cabin, they don't need a fire for the sparks to fly. Can they make it to safety before the enemy catches them?
Lots of action, adventure, mystery and a very sexy SEAL. Fantastic story!
Fall Hard by Zoe York 5-Stars
Jared Sutter is the SEAL next door. Cassie Bronson had recently gone through a divorce and was in her man-free zone. They'd become friends but both secretly wanted more. Little did Cassie know, this SEAL has a secret. A big one!
Awesome story with a sexy and very sweet Navy SEAL. Loved it!
When these SEAL's fall for their women, they fall hard. I love their overprotectiveness. All of these stories were amazing and they were written by totally awesome authors. Christmas and hunky SEALs! What could be better? I highly recommend reading this boxed set.
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This Navy SEAL is out to prove that women are nowhere near qualified to enter the elite forces of the military. Army soldier, Sara Metlin, is going to prove him wrong.
We're visiting Chance Creek again, which is a place I love to visit, with another fantastic story.
Flash Fire by Elle Kennedy 5-Stars
When Cash fell in love with Jen, he taught her how to go after what she wants. Can he complain now that he doesn't like what she wants? Even if what she wants is extremely dangerous?
This is a book from a series that I definitely must read. I loved it!
A SEAL for Christmas by Jennifer Lowery 5-Stars
Navy SEAL, Donovan Demarco, just returned from deployment. He's at his family restaurant when a woman on a bicycle, Cloe Carter, gets hit by a car and he comes to her rescue. When the man who hit her starts to stalking her, Donovan can't leave her by herself. Can Cloe forgive herself for tragedies in her past and let this sexy SEAL into her heart?
Stubborn woman and a patient Italian/Irish SEAL makes for a great Christmas romance.
A SEAL's Proposal by Elle James 5-Stars
Remy 'Gator' LaDue can't wait to get home and propose to his FBI Special Agent girlfriend, Mitchell Sanders. His efforts are thwarted when Mitchell is stalked by an escaped convict that wants to kill her. Will their lives ever slow down enough for him to pop the question?
It was like living Murphy's Law for these two. The proposal was fabulous!
Yours for Christmas by Anne Marsh 5-Stars
Three years ago Zack and Bree slept together and the condom broke. So they had a private quickie marriage before he deployed again. There was no baby but they're still married. Can he convince Bree not to annul their marriage?
Smoke Jumpers are awesome! I love this story and this series. I hope to hear more about this couple in future books.
SEALed Until Christmas by S.M. Butler 5-Stars
Jesse was on leave but didn't want to go home for the holidays. There were too many memories of the girl he loved and couldn't save, which is why he became a SEAL, to save those who can't save themselves. Charlie has a trouble-making reputation because of her swindling biological father. When she gets into trouble again, Jesse can't help but to rescue this beautiful damsel in distress.
Love those Lucky Thirteen SEAL's! Fantastic series by an amazing author. Can't wait for more!
Rules of Engagement by Delilah Devlin 5-Stars
Derek loves Callie but she keeps turning him down when he proposes. She loves her SEAL but she doesn't like change and if she marries him she'll have to move to Virginia. How many more proposals before he actually stops asking?
The photo album idea was so sweet and romantic. Great author with a great story! I must read more!
Under the Radar by Kimberly Troutte 5-Stars
Holly Colton is running from her ex-husband. Ty Whitehorse, Navy SEAL, is running from the bad guys. When they run into each other in a mountain cabin, they don't need a fire for the sparks to fly. Can they make it to safety before the enemy catches them?
Lots of action, adventure, mystery and a very sexy SEAL. Fantastic story!
Fall Hard by Zoe York 5-Stars
Jared Sutter is the SEAL next door. Cassie Bronson had recently gone through a divorce and was in her man-free zone. They'd become friends but both secretly wanted more. Little did Cassie know, this SEAL has a secret. A big one!
Awesome story with a sexy and very sweet Navy SEAL. Loved it!
When these SEAL's fall for their women, they fall hard. I love their overprotectiveness. All of these stories were amazing and they were written by totally awesome authors. Christmas and hunky SEALs! What could be better? I highly recommend reading this boxed set.
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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