Hot SEAL, Independence Day

A quick read that provides suspense! I was truly intrigued by Jack our alpha hero. Come on how many books have you read where the guy tells the girl, you can have the couch, not my bed. I was so used to the norm, my jaw dropped. It was a more realistic to me. What Anne went through was horrible, finding her way out took strength and determination. Kudos to her. It was wonderful to see Hank, Swede and all. I love books that cross over and give a nod and a mention to other characters you have grown to love, and this hits all the sweet spots. When Jack asked Anne to stop apologizing I wanted to smack him on the back and say well done. I had trouble reconciling this strong determined women who basically rescued herself, with her constant apologizing and not letting people help. There is excitement, suspense, and you feel their friendship and love develop. Thank you for the arc. I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions.

Grumpy, private Jack just wants to go fishing. Instead, he gets caught up in saving an abused woman from her horrific ex! Deidre (Anne) just wants to leave her past in the past and escape her hacker ex. He's not only good with computers - but he's also a dab hand at inflicting pain. Hiding away with Jack seems to be the answer to her prayers but Derek always seems to be one step behind them! Hank, Sadie, and Swede are all features in the book, along with another few familiar faces. Although part of the larger Brotherhood Protectors World, this story is easy to read without having met any of the characters before. Brilliant shorter length story. Triggers: Domestic abuse/abuse of pregnant female

Anne Tyler lost her parents while in college. Her parents were older when they found out the were pregnant with her, but provided a good example of forever love. After losing her parents, Anne was alone in the world. She had to sell her family home, drop out of college and go to work. While waitressing at the local cafe, Anne meets her boyfriend. At first, he filled the hole that the loss of her parents left. After convincing her to move in with him, he became verbally and physically abusive. She tried to escape, but was not successful. When she finds out she’s pregnant, she KNOWS she has to escape for the sake of her unborn child. It was during the escape that she finds herself using an alternate name and renting a tiny apartment next to Jack. Jack Marsten is on a two week vacation from his last deployment as a Navy Seal. He wants nothing, but peace and quiet. He has plans to spend a day or two in Vegas gambling, before heading up to Colorado to fly fish. Hank Patterson, of the Brotherhood Protectors, has offered him his cabin in the mountains for his escape. His plans are quickly changed when he discovers a stowaway—aka Anne… This story had a little bit of everything….suspense, stalking, abuse, bear attacks, fishing, and Brotherhood Protectors to the rescue! I loved that Anne didn’t “instantly” trust Jack. It made the story more believable and realistic. I found Jack’s grouchy attitude endearing because he just wanted peace and quiet. What he got was so much more. I also enjoyed seeing Hank and Swede. Jack’s fan girling was hilarious—couldn’t wait to tell the guys he’d met a movie star (Sadie). Truly enjoyable! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.