Only two things could make former Navy SEAL Leo Anderson
return to the world of weapons and warfare. First, a capsule of chemical
weapons lost on the ocean floor, and second, a plea for assistance from the one
woman he can't seem to forget-CIA Agent Olivia Mortier.
Now, working together to race against the clock and a
deadly terrorist faction, Leo and Olivia must find the missing capsule, all the
while battling the intense desire burning between them. If they can survive,
can their growing attraction become more than just a momentary flare?
Very good book with fast-paced, intense action and well-done relationship building. Leo and his
five former SEAL teammates are well on their way to keeping their promise to a
dead friend. During a mission gone wrong, he told them to get out while they still
could and start living their lives. The six friends have banded together to
search for a sunken treasure ship.
I loved Leo, formerly the team leader and still the man
they all look to. He feels responsible
for making sure their new venture is a success. I really liked the way that he listens to what everyone else has to
say before making a decision. He's calm in a crisis, focused and intense when
the situation calls for it. He is also facing his inability to get CIA agent
Olivia off his mind.
I also really liked Olivia. She is strong, confident, and
independent. She is a risk taker, which sometimes comes back to bite her in the
butt, which is what has brought her to Leo's doorstep. She owns up to her
mistakes and does what she can to fix them. She hasn't been able to forget Leo,
either, and he is the one she thinks of when she needs help.
I really enjoyed
the development of Leo and Olivia's relationship. They had gotten to know each
other during a previous mission. The chemistry between them was intense, but
they were unable to pursue it. They haven't seen each other since the terrible
end to that mission until Olivia shows up
on Leo's doorstep. The heat between them is just as strong as it was before, and
neither quite realizes the truth of why right away. Neither has considered any long-term relationship before thanks to
incompatible careers. I loved their interactions as Leo's protectiveness comes
up against Olivia's independence. I liked the way that Leo knew when it was a
lost cause and accepted that Olivia could hold her own. There are also a couple
of funny scenes as their chemistry heats up, only to have interruption after
interruption throw cold water on it. Leo is the first to realize the depth of
his feelings for Olivia and has to figure out how to convince her to take a
chance on them. I ached for Olivia because she wants Leo, but is carrying a
secret and a load of guilt from their last mission together. This secret comes
out at the worst possible time, and Olivia pushes Leo away. They are pulled
further apart by the aftermath of their mission. Leo is determined not to give
up on her, and what they could have together. I loved the ending and their big
moment as Leo is finally able to break through the last of Olivia's walls. The
scene on the beach was heartbreaking, but also sweet and romantic. I'm looking
forward to seeing more of them both in later books.
The suspense of the story was great. It was fast-paced and intense. From Olivia's arrival
to the final battle, most of it takes place over the course of about
twenty-four hours. Our heroes have to deal with terrorists, a hijacked yacht,
rocket launchers, sinking ships and underwater battles before their mission is done. I was frequently on the edge of my
seat as I wondered how they were going to get out of their current situation.
As the first book in the series,
there was a fair amount of time spent on the backstory leading up to the beginning.
The flashbacks experienced by Leo and Olivia gave a vivid picture of the events
that have affected them so deeply. I also enjoyed meeting each of the other
SEALs and seeing how each of them fit into the team. Each one has a unique
personality and quirks that add to the story. I especially loved Bran and his
ability to jerk Leo's chain on a regular basis. Beyond that, the teamwork and
connection among them all made the action scenes even more exciting. I also
enjoyed getting to know Maddy. She was calm and cool during the whole hijacking
scene. I also enjoyed seeing her stand up to the guys and match wits with Bran.
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