64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gets my 'SEAL' of approval:), November 14, 2011
This review is from: SEAL of My Dreams (Kindle Edition)
In honor of Veteran's Day, this collection offers 18 stories by some pretty well known A-list suspense and special ops romance authors and all the proceeds go to a good cause - Veteran's medical Research. As someone pointed out, at 380 print pages, each author doesn't get very much space to tell a story but a few of the stories were decent short story length and even those that were really short were long enough to get the job done. There were less stories with SEALS on a mission here, than those with SEALs coming home and a few had wounded warriors, but the one with the MIA was the most touching.
Here's a quick blurb for each and the kindle percentages to give you an idea of length (I am making a stab and giving a rounded page count estimate based on the percentages - so they may not add up perfectly - they're just a FYI)
Jami Alden "Coming Home" - Coming home for the first time in nine years for his mother's funeral, a SEAL comes face to face with the reason for his long absence - pretty good (1% to 5% ~ 15 pages)
Stephanie Bond "Baby I'm Back" - Going back to the beginning, offers both an ending and a new beginning for a SEAL - I liked it(5% to 8% ~ 11 pages)
Kylie Brant "SEALed Fates" - An ex-SEAL's special talents are going to come in handy when a childhood friend comes home and prepares for a 'seige' - I liked this one too (12%-18% ~ 23 pages)
Helen Brenna "Going Dark" - Will a SEAL who follows his instincts stay on mission or choose to help the woman who played him? pretty good(18%- 26% ~ 30 pages)
HelenKay Dimo "Finding Home" - A rescue sparks the attraction between a SEAL and the diplomat he rescues - pretty good, since it doesn't try to offer more than the promise of a HEA (26%-32% ~ 23 pages)
Cindy Gerad "SEALed with a Kiss" - connected to her Black OPs, Inc - A surprising rescue caps off the honeymoon for Val and Black Ops member, former SEAL medic Luke - I liked this one(32%- 38% ~ 23 pages)
Tara Janzen "Panama Jack" - there are references to Janzen's Steele Street in this one but it's been awhile since I've read any - this was pretty good (38%-44% ~ 23 pages)
Leslie Kelly "Wrapped and SEALed" - A SEAL finally finds the woman he'd never forgotten, now that fate has brought them back together, it remains to be seen whether they'll have the chance that was denied them in the past - this was one of my favorite stories (44%-49% ~ 19 pages)
Elle Kennedy "Worth the Risk" - A SEAL who just can't go home returns for the woman he left behind - ok, considering the time passage, I didn't like the ultimatum(49%-54% ~ 19 pages)
Alison Kent "Twenty-One Hours" - A SEAL delivers a long needed apology and gains a second chance - the transition, and resolution were too quick, which made the move to steamy stuff feel wierd to me (54%-60% ~ 23 pages)
Jo Leigh "Not Waving but Drowning" - A good friend's support allows a man to be the SEAL he was before tragedy shook his confidence - This one just had the promise of more(60%-64% ~ 15 pages )
Gennita Low "Her Secret Pirate" - a Crossfire SEAL story - Zone is in on the rescue when his ex is kidnapped by pirates - this was ok(64%-68% ~ 15 pages )
Marilss Melton "SEALed by Fate" - A SEAL is sent to rescue a humanitarian - this is probably the only story that didn't portray a SEAL in a favorable light at some point in the story (68%-72%)
Chistie Ridgway "Signed, SEALed, Delivered ... I'm Yours" - What a woman 'wants' may change after she's rescued by a SEAL - quick but cute, I really liked it (72%- 77%~ 19 pages)
Barbara Samuel "Dog Heart" -Two survivors, SEAL and canine, need help to heal - I liked the setup but a longer story would have allowed the resolution to work better (77% -80% ~ 11 pages)
Roxanne St Claire "Whirlwind" - A family heirloom brings a SEAL to a woman on the run just when she needs a hero the most (80% - 85% ~ 19 pages)
Stephanie Tyler "Holding On" - this is a nice little reunion for Tyler fans that falls just after Hold on Tight - Chris will have to fight his way home to make it in time for the birth of his child...(85%- 91% ~ 23 pages)
Loreth Ann White "Letters to Ellie" - For every MIA there are those who wait and hope... - This was a very moving short, with a hopeful ending.(91%-98% ~ 27 pages)
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49 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yowsa!, October 28, 2011
Oh my. Had a chance to read a review copy of this book. If you love romance with a tinge of patriotism, are AWED by the Navy SEALs, believe in supporting the troops and/or all of the above, you will love, love, love this anthology as I did. It is fat, some of the stories read more like novellas, so you are certainly getting your money's worth if you buy it, and I am getting it as a gift for several girlfriends who are married to a military man . The best thing is that all of the proceeds are being donated -- ALL -- to a charity organization that raises money for veterans' medical research. However, set aside the good buyers are doing in buying the book. Remember when Richard Gere swept Deborah Winger in his arms at the end of "An Officer and A Gentleman?" Or, when Tom Cruise got on his knees and sang The Righteous Brothers "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" to his gal in "Top Gun?" THAT'S what I'm talking about -- ultimate romance. A thoroughly satisfying experience that makes you feel all happy and patriotic at the same time, because you are doing good and being swept of your feet at the same time ... in the comfort of your own cosy chair or special spot. I think anyone who enjoys a happy ending will enjoy this book.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for a great cause, November 11, 2011
With Eighteen different stories, there really is something for all romantic readers in this book. Many of the stories are pretty tame romantically, but they do have heart and character and I love that the entire proceeds from this book are going to a great cause! I also love that I've found some new authors to check out, because while there were several names I immediately recognized, there were also several authors whose work I need to find out about! Besides, who can resist a great man in uniform!
One of the things I liked most was the diversity of characters - veterans, active duty, strong female characters, all from all over the US - a great way to pass the time and these novellas were a great length - not too long or too short... and some of them packed a wallop.
I received a digital ARC of this book.
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