Jack Colby - Back In Action

by Dave Benbow

"Jack Colby: Back in Action" by Dave Benbow is as hot as his previous novel, "Summer Cruising." This time we follow rugged Marine Jack Colby as he is called back into military action for a covert operation in the Middle East. Along the way he is pursued by several "straight" hunks who guard their masculinity with their life. But once they meet Jack and fight side-by-side with him, they develop an attraction that can't be denied. The action moves from Hawaii to the Middle East and back to San Francisco as we follow Jack on his mission to save the world...and find love.

Genres: M M Romance

266 pages, Nook

First published September 4, 2011

Reviews

[Scott Vandrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

This novel is a perfect example of how tricky it is to blend action and romance—and how wildly it can miss the mark. Benbow kicks things off with promise: compelling characters and fast-paced danger that had me turning pages. But then, mid-chase or mid-escape, the characters suddenly drop everything to hook up. Passion during an airport escape with bullet flying? Really? These jarring love scenes derail the plot and drain the tension, leaving a story that’s more confused than compelling. Points for effort, not execution.

[Frank Tagader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun action yarn with well-drawn characters, implausible--but fun--plots, and plenty of physical action ... including between the sheets.