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2.5 stars
I don't know, this didn't really work for me. I liked Beau quite a bit and Jake, though quite a douchebag initially, did grow on me. Their relationship was odd, and there were times when I found Beau too forgiving, but I was glad the times he just said okay, I'm done and took the time he needed.
Jake bothered me for several reasons. I don't understand how the drinking issue didn't get more attention as it was so heavy in the first half. I understand that he went to AA, but he had issues and while support and having people that care about you is so important in recovery and such, I felt like it just kind of went away when other things became more tense. His reaction to the motorcycle ride also was...well, Beau is a better man than me, because I wouldn't have forgiven that reaction.
The political part was...blah for me, not really my thing, and I didn't really care who was guilty.
I could have done without that whole Brett thing and I don't even think that was necessary.
There were some very sweet moments, I wish some of the more intimate scenes hadn't been fade to black. I liked the characters together most of the time, but there were just moments of drama and weirdness that didn't work for me.
Would read more from this author and would recommend Dirty Dining
I don't know, this didn't really work for me. I liked Beau quite a bit and Jake, though quite a douchebag initially, did grow on me. Their relationship was odd, and there were times when I found Beau too forgiving, but I was glad the times he just said okay, I'm done and took the time he needed.
Jake bothered me for several reasons. I don't understand how the drinking issue didn't get more attention as it was so heavy in the first half. I understand that he went to AA, but he had issues and while support and having people that care about you is so important in recovery and such, I felt like it just kind of went away when other things became more tense. His reaction to the motorcycle ride also was...well, Beau is a better man than me, because I wouldn't have forgiven that reaction.
The political part was...blah for me, not really my thing, and I didn't really care who was guilty.
I could have done without that whole Brett thing and I don't even think that was necessary.
There were some very sweet moments, I wish some of the more intimate scenes hadn't been fade to black. I liked the characters together most of the time, but there were just moments of drama and weirdness that didn't work for me.
Would read more from this author and would recommend Dirty Dining
Beautiful written. Jake is full of guilt. Yes, he helped safe a lot of them, but he couldn't safe erveryone and that is the cause of his guilt.
Beau is an fashion reporter but want to be so much more.
The moment they lay their eyes on each other they have to connect with each other. The words Beau chooses for their first line are completely out of the blue, but oh so hilarious.
You will find angst, romance, guilt, mistakes, love, strength, conspiracies and promises in this book. You will laugh, cry, be mad and be confused. But in the end you will be happy! (I'm sure).
Beau is an fashion reporter but want to be so much more.
The moment they lay their eyes on each other they have to connect with each other. The words Beau chooses for their first line are completely out of the blue, but oh so hilarious.
You will find angst, romance, guilt, mistakes, love, strength, conspiracies and promises in this book. You will laugh, cry, be mad and be confused. But in the end you will be happy! (I'm sure).
An enjoyable read. Beau may have been a flamboyant gay man but he was definitely not a twink!! Jake was a harder character to like - surprised that his drinking didn't cause problems for him a lot sooner. Loved getting the insight to POTUS airborne transport and googled Camp David - surprised there are so many pictures showing layout etc on the web.
One Marine, Hero is a romance with strong mystery elements that are a nice change of pace to the usual contemporary fare. Beau is the fashion reporter for a second-tier newspaper in DC. His hard-news job at the Post has been downsized, and he’s frankly happy to still have a newspaper job—even though it’s certainly not the one he trained for nor aspired to. Jake is a Marine pilot on the Marine One squadron, a reward for his years of service and recognition for his Medal of Honor. On the surface things look great for Jake, but in his head, he is an absolute mess. He suffers from debilitating survivor’s guilt, which he self-medicates with alcohol. Due to a mix-up, Beau ends up at a White House event where he meets and then propositions Jake. They leave together and while things go really well between them, there is that awkward morning after scenario that leaves them both rather unhappy and dissatisfied.
They do, however, make contact again, and it seems that both men feel there might be something more to this than just a great one-night stand. They begin seeing each other regularly, but Beau feels like there is something off about Jake. He’s never been to Jake’s home, which makes him suspicious that there must be something that Jake isn’t telling him—like he has a wife/boyfriend/husband or some other secret that he doesn’t want Beau to know. Meanwhile, Jake has had some issues with his drinking interfering with his work in the past, but since he’s been seeing Beau, he’s been able to withstand the temptation to overindulge and self-medicate.
Once Beau does get to Jake’s place, things don’t really go terribly well. Jake is tense and he lashes out at Beau in a way that makes Beau question what he’s doing in this relationship. As is almost always the case, the jig is up and Jake confesses to Beau about his failures—as a Marine and as a man. He’s really surprised by Beau’s reaction.
While Beau and Jake are getting closer, there are a number of strange coincidences that revolve around some VIPs that Jake is ferrying about the country. At some point they cease to be coincidences, and Beau begins to get suspicious. He is a trained journalist after all, and he can’t help but try to figure out what is going on. But he’s not the only one with suspicions, and Jake is wondering what’s happening as well, and tries to change his assignment. All hell breaks loose and there are setups, close calls and a daring end-run that keep things moving at a fast and furious pace until the surprise ending.
I’ve read a number of EM Lynley’s books, and I’ve not been disappointed. I really enjoyed the mystery elements of this book and the all of the intrigue. The characters were engaging and I liked that they were kind of opposites in many ways, but provided balance and strength for each other. There was a nice build to the romance, as well as some realistic setbacks that many relationships go through too. In addition, there were also some excellent secondary characters—especially Laney, Beau’s BFF from the paper, and the Marine One squadron teammates of Jake’s, and Jake’s neighbors Jenna and Toby. This one is definitely a good bet, especially for fans of military romances and mysteries. Enjoy!
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach Reviews
http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/review-one-marine-hero-by-em-lynley/
They do, however, make contact again, and it seems that both men feel there might be something more to this than just a great one-night stand. They begin seeing each other regularly, but Beau feels like there is something off about Jake. He’s never been to Jake’s home, which makes him suspicious that there must be something that Jake isn’t telling him—like he has a wife/boyfriend/husband or some other secret that he doesn’t want Beau to know. Meanwhile, Jake has had some issues with his drinking interfering with his work in the past, but since he’s been seeing Beau, he’s been able to withstand the temptation to overindulge and self-medicate.
Once Beau does get to Jake’s place, things don’t really go terribly well. Jake is tense and he lashes out at Beau in a way that makes Beau question what he’s doing in this relationship. As is almost always the case, the jig is up and Jake confesses to Beau about his failures—as a Marine and as a man. He’s really surprised by Beau’s reaction.
While Beau and Jake are getting closer, there are a number of strange coincidences that revolve around some VIPs that Jake is ferrying about the country. At some point they cease to be coincidences, and Beau begins to get suspicious. He is a trained journalist after all, and he can’t help but try to figure out what is going on. But he’s not the only one with suspicions, and Jake is wondering what’s happening as well, and tries to change his assignment. All hell breaks loose and there are setups, close calls and a daring end-run that keep things moving at a fast and furious pace until the surprise ending.
I’ve read a number of EM Lynley’s books, and I’ve not been disappointed. I really enjoyed the mystery elements of this book and the all of the intrigue. The characters were engaging and I liked that they were kind of opposites in many ways, but provided balance and strength for each other. There was a nice build to the romance, as well as some realistic setbacks that many relationships go through too. In addition, there were also some excellent secondary characters—especially Laney, Beau’s BFF from the paper, and the Marine One squadron teammates of Jake’s, and Jake’s neighbors Jenna and Toby. This one is definitely a good bet, especially for fans of military romances and mysteries. Enjoy!
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach Reviews
http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/review-one-marine-hero-by-em-lynley/
This was gooooood.
First of all, I have to say that I really enjoyed [a:E.M. Lynley|2839305|E.M. Lynley|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1434301737p2/2839305.jpg]'s writing. It was solid, it was engaging, it drew me right in. What really impressed me was how she managed to educate me and got me to learn something new about a topic I had no concrete idea about before. Who knew about a separate helo squat not unlike Air Force One? Not me, I can tell you. It made for such an interesting part of the book, and without trying too hard, or sounding like a lecture. Exactly my thing right there.
Jake and Beau were fascinating MCs all on their own. Jake Woodley is struggling a lot with his survivor's guilt and being called a hero after coming back from a mission alive when he couldn't safe all members of his team. While training for his new job as a pilot for the Marine One squadron satisfies him on some levels, it still doesn't keep the dark at bay - that's what his friends are for. But Jim, Jack, Johnny and Jose really aren't ideal companions for an elite soldier with ambitions and such a big heart. Matt "Beau" Beaumont on the other hand has his own demons to fight. After being downsized from a hard-news job, he's now covering dresses and shoes and handbags. So not what he had been dreaming of all these years. No wonder he doesn't say no when a mistakenly sent invitation gets him to the white house. And what do you know? He not only gets some hot sex out of it, but also a possible story that could put him back on the big-news radar in Washington.
What I really liked about these two MCs is their ability to communicate. They talk about their issues and feelings. Most of the time, they really try to handle each other and their blossoming relationship with care and in an adult way. The only thing I wasn't completely comfortable with was the substance abuse. Jake is an alcoholic. We know it, Beau knows it, his superiors suspect it, and in the end, Jake sees it too. And maybe I focused too much on it, or maybe I just didn't read it "right", but Jake's problems seemed to resolve themselves so easily over time. Sure, he had some cravings and sobriety was not an the easiest feat for him. But still... A time or two I felt like the topic was taken too lightly, or forgotten too easily? But like I said, that might have been just me.
About the sex. Practically all of the sex scenes were fade to black. And that worked well for me, because it fit the story, it worked with the plot and I really didn't need the sex in order to see or feel the connection between the two MCs. But. One thing bugged me. The very first time these two really get down and dirty around 32% or so, the scene goes on and on, until they're both naked, ready to go and one of them is practically begging, thinking about how much he needs it right now. And then... Nothing. It was confusing for a second, then left me feeling a little... cheated out of something. All the foreplay, all the details, all the build-up - and then there is no climax? - pun intended - All the other fade to black scenes were so much better. I had no problem with them whatsoever, I enjoyed them just the way they were. But this very first one? Not cool.
Other than that, I had nothing to complain about. The romance sometimes took the backseat, but since I'm a sucker for the suspense in romantic suspense, I was happy as a fish in water. The crime-solving plot was really good, it kept me on my toes and guessing. I enjoyed the investigation, the suspense and how it all came to a head. I even enjoyed the on-page time of "the other Beaumont".
All in all, this book worked very well for me! Good writing, intriguing characters, interesting plot, suspense and crime, politics and intrigues - hell, yeah! I definitely recommend it!
First of all, I have to say that I really enjoyed [a:E.M. Lynley|2839305|E.M. Lynley|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1434301737p2/2839305.jpg]'s writing. It was solid, it was engaging, it drew me right in. What really impressed me was how she managed to educate me and got me to learn something new about a topic I had no concrete idea about before. Who knew about a separate helo squat not unlike Air Force One? Not me, I can tell you. It made for such an interesting part of the book, and without trying too hard, or sounding like a lecture. Exactly my thing right there.
Jake and Beau were fascinating MCs all on their own. Jake Woodley is struggling a lot with his survivor's guilt and being called a hero after coming back from a mission alive when he couldn't safe all members of his team. While training for his new job as a pilot for the Marine One squadron satisfies him on some levels, it still doesn't keep the dark at bay - that's what his friends are for. But Jim, Jack, Johnny and Jose really aren't ideal companions for an elite soldier with ambitions and such a big heart. Matt "Beau" Beaumont on the other hand has his own demons to fight. After being downsized from a hard-news job, he's now covering dresses and shoes and handbags. So not what he had been dreaming of all these years. No wonder he doesn't say no when a mistakenly sent invitation gets him to the white house. And what do you know? He not only gets some hot sex out of it, but also a possible story that could put him back on the big-news radar in Washington.
What I really liked about these two MCs is their ability to communicate. They talk about their issues and feelings. Most of the time, they really try to handle each other and their blossoming relationship with care and in an adult way. The only thing I wasn't completely comfortable with was the substance abuse. Jake is an alcoholic. We know it, Beau knows it, his superiors suspect it, and in the end, Jake sees it too. And maybe I focused too much on it, or maybe I just didn't read it "right", but Jake's problems seemed to resolve themselves so easily over time. Sure, he had some cravings and sobriety was not an the easiest feat for him. But still... A time or two I felt like the topic was taken too lightly, or forgotten too easily? But like I said, that might have been just me.
About the sex. Practically all of the sex scenes were fade to black. And that worked well for me, because it fit the story, it worked with the plot and I really didn't need the sex in order to see or feel the connection between the two MCs. But. One thing bugged me. The very first time these two really get down and dirty around 32% or so, the scene goes on and on, until they're both naked, ready to go and one of them is practically begging, thinking about how much he needs it right now. And then... Nothing. It was confusing for a second, then left me feeling a little... cheated out of something. All the foreplay, all the details, all the build-up - and then there is no climax? - pun intended - All the other fade to black scenes were so much better. I had no problem with them whatsoever, I enjoyed them just the way they were. But this very first one? Not cool.
Other than that, I had nothing to complain about. The romance sometimes took the backseat, but since I'm a sucker for the suspense in romantic suspense, I was happy as a fish in water. The crime-solving plot was really good, it kept me on my toes and guessing. I enjoyed the investigation, the suspense and how it all came to a head. I even enjoyed the on-page time of "the other Beaumont".
All in all, this book worked very well for me! Good writing, intriguing characters, interesting plot, suspense and crime, politics and intrigues - hell, yeah! I definitely recommend it!