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Men Out of Uniform #3
The Maverick
Former Ranger Guy McCann has built a reputation for pulling off the impossible. There's never been anyone who's dared more, done more.... Still, he's nervous when his former commander, Colonel Garrett, calls in his "favor." The last two guys who paid ended up married! But that's not about to happen to this Guy....
Special Forces training instructor Julia Beckham knows she's a little uptight...but she's trying to fix that. And who better to help her loosen up than her new partner, legendary maverick Guy McCann? She knows Guy's in a hurry to move on and leave the military behind him. But he can't do that until she decides to let him out of her bed....
Special Forces training instructor Julia Beckham knows she's a little uptight...but she's trying to fix that. And who better to help her loosen up than her new partner, legendary maverick Guy McCann? She knows Guy's in a hurry to move on and leave the military behind him. But he can't do that until she decides to let him out of her bed....
244 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2006
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August 26, 2009
This was another fast and fun read by Rhonda Nelson, one of my favorite HQ Blaze authors. It had a good yet uncomplicated story, with a sexy hero and a likable heroine.
Former Lieutenant Colonel Guy McCann owes General Garrett a favor, so he reluctantly agrees to help in the training of a new team of Rangers. The last thing Guy wants is to be back in the "military arena" and, to make things worse, General Garrett informs him that he's going to have a co-instructor, a relationship therapist called Julia Beckham. The reasons for her being there are all sound and sensible but Guy doesn't feel like having a shrink lecturing the team about getting in touch with "feelings" and "emotions" and all that "crap", so sparks fly the moment they meet. Obviously, he quickly overcomes his initial reaction when he sets his eyes on her, and he sets out to conquer her.
Julia has just been dumped by her latest boyfriend and, as she's never had a Big-O during sexual intercourse with any of her boyfriends, she's begining to wonder if she's got a problem. What she needs is a "bad boy" to teach her how to solve that "problem", and Guy is more than willing to help her. Neither of them expects to engage in more than a hot fling, but we all know they'll end up falling in love in the end, don't we? ;)
This was the 3rd book in the Men Out of Uniform series, and the H/h of the previous books made small but nice appearances in this story - just enough to make me know they're still living HEA. I don't think it's necessary to read the previous books to understand this one, but I got the feeling that I only "connected" with Guy because I'd already met him in The Specialist. This feeling was reinforced by the fact that I thought Julia wasn't so well drawn and, even though I liked her, I didn't really get to "know" her. Overall, that wasn't a big deal because, let's face it, this is a HQ Blaze novel and, as long as the characters are likable and the sex scenes are hot, I'm happy. And on that note, Ms. Nelson did an excellent job.
Former Lieutenant Colonel Guy McCann owes General Garrett a favor, so he reluctantly agrees to help in the training of a new team of Rangers. The last thing Guy wants is to be back in the "military arena" and, to make things worse, General Garrett informs him that he's going to have a co-instructor, a relationship therapist called Julia Beckham. The reasons for her being there are all sound and sensible but Guy doesn't feel like having a shrink lecturing the team about getting in touch with "feelings" and "emotions" and all that "crap", so sparks fly the moment they meet. Obviously, he quickly overcomes his initial reaction when he sets his eyes on her, and he sets out to conquer her.
Julia has just been dumped by her latest boyfriend and, as she's never had a Big-O during sexual intercourse with any of her boyfriends, she's begining to wonder if she's got a problem. What she needs is a "bad boy" to teach her how to solve that "problem", and Guy is more than willing to help her. Neither of them expects to engage in more than a hot fling, but we all know they'll end up falling in love in the end, don't we? ;)
This was the 3rd book in the Men Out of Uniform series, and the H/h of the previous books made small but nice appearances in this story - just enough to make me know they're still living HEA. I don't think it's necessary to read the previous books to understand this one, but I got the feeling that I only "connected" with Guy because I'd already met him in The Specialist. This feeling was reinforced by the fact that I thought Julia wasn't so well drawn and, even though I liked her, I didn't really get to "know" her. Overall, that wasn't a big deal because, let's face it, this is a HQ Blaze novel and, as long as the characters are likable and the sex scenes are hot, I'm happy. And on that note, Ms. Nelson did an excellent job.
March 3, 2021
Former Ranger Guy McCann has his favor called in by his former commanding officer. He's not looking forward to it because his other two Rangers who had their favors called in, ended up getting married! Julia Beckman is to be his co-training instructor and she's as uptight as they come. His commander booked them into a duplex as well and it didn't take long for them to be sharing one of the homes!
I have read many of this author's books and enjoyed them. However, this one is short on plot and long on sex, even for a Blaze. I was disappointed in it.
I have read many of this author's books and enjoyed them. However, this one is short on plot and long on sex, even for a Blaze. I was disappointed in it.
June 10, 2018
I received this book in a 6 book bundle, and ended up reading them back to back! Each story was a fresh concept with great characters. Light, happy reading. I truly enjoyed each story. ... do yourself a favor and give this author a chance.
June 9, 2021
Great
Another sexy story with fine characters in Julia and Guy. Great reading.
A word for the author - you need to find a competent proof-reader. The uncorrected mistakes in the book are numerous.
Readers: go read & enjoy.
Another sexy story with fine characters in Julia and Guy. Great reading.
A word for the author - you need to find a competent proof-reader. The uncorrected mistakes in the book are numerous.
Readers: go read & enjoy.
December 11, 2017
Love it!
Wow is all I can say. I really have enjoyed reading this story. All of these guys are amazing and I can’t wait to read the next one.
Wow is all I can say. I really have enjoyed reading this story. All of these guys are amazing and I can’t wait to read the next one.
December 31, 2017
I loved every minute of reading this book and series!! I hated when I had to put it down. I highly recommend all the books in this series! I can’t wait to read the rest of them.
July 26, 2016
3 1/2 Stars! ~ Ex-Ranger Guy McCann has been called back to Fort Benning to fulfill the favour he owes General Garrett. Back on Base is that last place Guy wants to be, but the General needs his help in order to hang on to his post and avoid being pushed into retirement. Guy was in Command of his former elite unit, and the General needs him to help in the training of the team that will replace his on those most dangerous and covert missions. The success of Guy’s team had been the unconditional trust of the members. This is what Guy’s been asked to help build in the new team. There’s a hitch of course, in that Guy has a co-instructor. Julia Beckham is a relationship therapist and has a very successful private practice. As a way to repay the General for saving her father’s life in Viet Nam, Julia’s agreed to help build strong bonds in the General’s new team. Julia has a private agenda too, she’s looking for a bad-ass bad boy to teach her a few tricks in the sack. After an embarrassing breakup with her boyfriend and being told she’s terrible at sex, Julia’s self-esteem has taken a jolt. Sexy bad-ass Maverick McCann seems to be the baby-I-can-rock-your-world hottie she needs to teach her those tricks. Guy can’t believe that any man would be such a moron as to dump Julia. He tells her that she’s been having sex with the wrong men, as she’s hot and he’s willing to sleep with her to prove it.
This was a very fast and fun read. In her decision to find herself a bad-ass bad boy, Julia has found a gold mine in Guy. He’s filled with self-confidence and knows all the right things to say and do to prove to Julia that she is indeed perfect in his eyes. It was nice to be reintroduced to Jamie and Ashley, and Payne and Emma, and for the General to finally admit his hidden matchmaking schemes. I think this one is best read with the previous two in the series; on it’s own it is a little weak in plot. Ms. Nelson has her own brand of sexy witty dialogue and deliciously hot love scenes that make her talents stand out. A book by Ms. Nelson is a must read.
This was a very fast and fun read. In her decision to find herself a bad-ass bad boy, Julia has found a gold mine in Guy. He’s filled with self-confidence and knows all the right things to say and do to prove to Julia that she is indeed perfect in his eyes. It was nice to be reintroduced to Jamie and Ashley, and Payne and Emma, and for the General to finally admit his hidden matchmaking schemes. I think this one is best read with the previous two in the series; on it’s own it is a little weak in plot. Ms. Nelson has her own brand of sexy witty dialogue and deliciously hot love scenes that make her talents stand out. A book by Ms. Nelson is a must read.
May 22, 2011
i read the first book of this series - the player - and enjoyed it. so i made the error of reading the three books one after another (is there more then three in the series? beats me - i'm not going further).
this is one of those rare situations that reading one of a series as a standalone makes it far more enjoyable then reading the whole series. why? because.they're.exactly.the.same. i understand there should be ties between stories to hold them into a series. but this is crazy. its not so much a series as three books with only details - like names - changed between them. seriously.
SPOILERS
- hot, alpha, ex-ranger - check
- intelligent but unlucky in love heroine - check
- hero is totally relationship phobic and has a mantra to live by to ensure no one gets close - check
- usual misunderstanding that elongates the story for no purpose - check
- guilt over dead member of ranger team preventing hero from falling completely - check
- understanding heroine gets hero to "talk" about said guilt, thereby opening the emotional floodgates - check
- smarmy HEA - check
would i recommend? maybe. if you got them for free, or you read them super spread apart. long enough between them that you don't immediately know the entire story line after the second paragraph.
this is one of those rare situations that reading one of a series as a standalone makes it far more enjoyable then reading the whole series. why? because.they're.exactly.the.same. i understand there should be ties between stories to hold them into a series. but this is crazy. its not so much a series as three books with only details - like names - changed between them. seriously.
SPOILERS
- hot, alpha, ex-ranger - check
- intelligent but unlucky in love heroine - check
- hero is totally relationship phobic and has a mantra to live by to ensure no one gets close - check
- usual misunderstanding that elongates the story for no purpose - check
- guilt over dead member of ranger team preventing hero from falling completely - check
- understanding heroine gets hero to "talk" about said guilt, thereby opening the emotional floodgates - check
- smarmy HEA - check
would i recommend? maybe. if you got them for free, or you read them super spread apart. long enough between them that you don't immediately know the entire story line after the second paragraph.
December 27, 2010
3.5 stars read!
Not as good as The Specialist but nevertheless an entertaining one!
Not as good as The Specialist but nevertheless an entertaining one!
October 13, 2012
Just something sweet to read on a cold night. The plot's barely there etc etc. But still a bit of fun. :)
February 10, 2013
Men out of uniform - Book 3
Kindle version
Kindle version
July 28, 2013
This book was more of a short story at 149 pages. It was quite well-written. There are several hot sex scenes.
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