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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
INTO THE STORM By Rachel Grant
Xavier Rivera planned the exercise down to the smallest detail, but he didn't plan the arrival of archaeologist Audrey Kendrick—a woman he shared a passionate night with before betraying her in the worst way. As the storm is unleashed on the historic lodge it becomes clear the training has been compromised. Trapped by weather, isolated by the remote wilderness, and silenced as communication with the world has been severed, unarmed SEALs face an unexpected and deadly foe.
Xavier Rivera planned the exercise down to the smallest detail, but he didn't plan the arrival of archaeologist Audrey Kendrick—a woman he shared a passionate night with before betraying her in the worst way. As the storm is unleashed on the historic lodge it becomes clear the training has been compromised. Trapped by weather, isolated by the remote wilderness, and silenced as communication with the world has been severed, unarmed SEALs face an unexpected and deadly foe.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was absolutely hooked from the beginning. Hearing how Xavier betrayed Audrey made it hard to believe she could ever forgive him. Seeing his remorse when they were reunited made me hope for the best. The whole book was fast paced and so detailed from the way she described her park and the archaeological significances to how the SEAL operations played out. I can’t wait to read the next book to get to know Chris even better!
Lately, I am not reading too much romance novels anymore but I figured I'd try 'Into the Storm' because the synopsis kind of reminded me of the Rock Chick series which I did really enjoy.
I did quite like Audrey and the fact that her job was something quite unusual (at least in my world it is). However, even though I did enjoy this, I think this is also the reason why a good junk of the story went over my head. I just couldn't really grasp what she would actually be doing every day. Also, I didn't really understand what the SEALs were really trying to do there for the first half of the book. Hence, I guess this framework for the story just didn't really work for me.
However, I can definitely see that other readers will enjoy this. After all, it is exactly what the synopsis promises - a romantic suspense involving Navy Seals and a few lovable (and hateable) characters. So, if you are looking for a story like that (and know a little more than I do about Navy Seals and archeology), I would definitely recommend picking this up!
I did quite like Audrey and the fact that her job was something quite unusual (at least in my world it is). However, even though I did enjoy this, I think this is also the reason why a good junk of the story went over my head. I just couldn't really grasp what she would actually be doing every day. Also, I didn't really understand what the SEALs were really trying to do there for the first half of the book. Hence, I guess this framework for the story just didn't really work for me.
However, I can definitely see that other readers will enjoy this. After all, it is exactly what the synopsis promises - a romantic suspense involving Navy Seals and a few lovable (and hateable) characters. So, if you are looking for a story like that (and know a little more than I do about Navy Seals and archeology), I would definitely recommend picking this up!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another great series, mixing action, romance, and a dose of history/archaeology.
Audrey loves her little slive of heaven in rural Washington state. She doesn't love the way that she and Xavier connected and then he acted like she was some kind of stalker She nearly lost her job as Park Archaeologist over that and now she realises that Xavier left her with another little surprise - she's pregnant!
Xavier had to lie to Audrey when they met - he can't go around telling everyone he's a SEAL or that he's planning a super secret training mission. But the need for secrecy trumps his feelings for Audrey and basically tramples her career and her feelings into the dirt.
Now the training mission is about to begin but it would appear that someone else is in the park. Someone who has inside knowledge of the mission and is out for revenge! Audrey's cameras go down and she's worried so enters the park to see what's gone wrong. But now she is also in the sights of the park invaders!
Xavier is the perfect hero but OMW he puts those big feet in his mouth! Audrey was a great mix of intelligent Archaeologist and livid ex, she rightly gave Xavier a hard time but I really feel he got off a bit too lightly, I would have made him grovel a whole lot more! They both handled the unexpected pregnancy well and there was no denying it or ditching responsibility.
This was actually a multiple POV book as we also see the action from other characters, not just Xavier and Audrey.
I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion.
Audrey loves her little slive of heaven in rural Washington state. She doesn't love the way that she and Xavier connected and then he acted like she was some kind of stalker She nearly lost her job as Park Archaeologist over that and now she realises that Xavier left her with another little surprise - she's pregnant!
Xavier had to lie to Audrey when they met - he can't go around telling everyone he's a SEAL or that he's planning a super secret training mission. But the need for secrecy trumps his feelings for Audrey and basically tramples her career and her feelings into the dirt.
Now the training mission is about to begin but it would appear that someone else is in the park. Someone who has inside knowledge of the mission and is out for revenge! Audrey's cameras go down and she's worried so enters the park to see what's gone wrong. But now she is also in the sights of the park invaders!
Xavier is the perfect hero but OMW he puts those big feet in his mouth! Audrey was a great mix of intelligent Archaeologist and livid ex, she rightly gave Xavier a hard time but I really feel he got off a bit too lightly, I would have made him grovel a whole lot more! They both handled the unexpected pregnancy well and there was no denying it or ditching responsibility.
This was actually a multiple POV book as we also see the action from other characters, not just Xavier and Audrey.
I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Pregnancy