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Team KOA Alpha #4

Waylen Unleashed

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Presley Miles’ heart belongs to the ocean, its depths a sanctuary where she finds solace and strength. But when her ex-husband’s sinister machinations shatter her idyllic existence, Presley's love for the sea becomes a battleground where survival means confronting the demons of her past.

When Waylen Brown returns to Hawaii, he’s not the same man. He left his heart on Big Island so many years ago and is now haunted by memories of loss and longing. He seeks comfort in the familiar embrace of the ocean, but fate has other plans as he's drawn into Presley's world of danger and deceit. As the threat against her escalates, Waylen must confront his own demons and rediscover the depths of his love for Presley.

Amidst the swirling currents of danger and desire, Presley and Waylen are entangled in a perilous dance where every move could mean life or death. With danger closing in, they must rely on their shared history and undeniable bond to navigate the treacherous waters ahead.

220 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2024

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Jen Talty

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Jen Talty is the USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Paranormal Romance. In the fall of 2020, her short story was selected and featured in a 1001 Dark Nights Anthology. She is currently contracted to write in the With Me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby with Lady Boss Press, as well as Susan Stoker’s Special Forces: Operation Alpha and Elle James’s Brotherhood Protectors.

Regardless of the genre, her goal is to take you on a ride that will leave you floating under the sun with warmth in your heart. She writes stories about broken heroes and heroines who aren’t necessarily looking for romance, but in the end, they find the kind of love books are written about :).

She first started writing while carting her kids to one hockey rink after the other, averaging 170 games per year between 3 kids in 2 countries and 5 states. Her first book, IN TWO WEEKS was originally published in 2007. In 2010 she helped form a publishing company (Cool Gus Publishing) with NY Times Bestselling Author Bob Mayer where she ran the technical side of the business through 2016.

Jen is currently enjoying the next phase of her life…the empty nester! She and her husband reside in Jupiter, Florida.

Grab a glass of vino, kick back, relax, and let the romance roll in…

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Profile Image for Ela La1978.
657 reviews13 followers
June 13, 2024
Childhood lover’s second chance and this story is a success.
Who would have thought they meet again and get a chance to figure out if they still love each other. Definitely not Waylen and Presley.
Their chemistry and attraction is one thing, the ex and the bag guys another while the Team and Volcano do their thing. Juggling all is taking its toll.
Excellent story with action, love and friendship while fighting for a future.
Profile Image for Suzette.
3,726 reviews21 followers
June 18, 2024
Readers will love this awesome second chance love story. Presley is a feisty and forthright character. Waylen is a former SEAL and tech nerd who is totally loyal to his friends. The dialogue is hot, sharp and entertaining which adds to the total spice of the book. The plot is well designed and follows an arc that sees the characters coming to life before the readers eyes. It melds several parts of the series together which is great for the readers.
Profile Image for Sue.
4,426 reviews5 followers
June 13, 2024
This was a great book because there's always something going on, whether it's danger, heat which I'm glad didn't take over the story, the way all the guys get along and new beginnings. HEA.
167 reviews2 followers
June 25, 2024
Waylen and Presley grew up together on the Big Island. They were each other’s first love, but when Waylen’s father passes away unexpectedly his mother moves them away to Maryland. At first they stayed in touch, but he went on to fulfill his dream of attending the Naval Academy and becoming a Seal. Presley didn’t want to stand in his way, but was heartbroken. Each of them eventually moving on, but each still in love with the other.

Fast forward 23 years later - Waylen and his team are now retired from the military. Each has vowed to remain together as a team. While going to the Big Island for a retirement party, they are going to look into the Brotherhood Protectors. Waylen has trepidation with going back there. He doesn’t know how he’ll feel being there since he hasn’t been back since his father died. He also thinks about the only woman who he ever loved and wonders what she is doing.

Presley is stuck dealing with an ex-husband who is a snake. She’s trying to regain full control of her family business that she and her ex inherited upon the passing of her father. When an emergency leads Waylen to be the one to come to her rescue, each is immediately drawn to the other. Loved the twists and turns as Waylen and his team, as well as the Brotherhood Protectors, helps to protect her, and to help her solve the problem with her ex. Love the second chance at love, as well as the intrigue with dealing with the ex-husband. Good series.
2,610 reviews41 followers
June 16, 2024
Exciting suspense, danger and romance for Presley Miles and Waylen Brown. They were high school sweethearts before his father passed away and he and his mother moved away. Now returning to the Big Island, he wonders about his first, well really his only, Presley. He meets her again during a rescue involving her charter business. She has always loved the ocean and is now in charge of her parent’s business…well, along with the ex-mistake that she married and divorced. He wonders if there is still that spark between them, after all, she named her boat and her cat “Waylen”! When he believes that her ex-husband has involved her in something that could endanger her and the business, he brings in his five former SEAL teammates. Is her ex trying to take over her business or involved in something illegal? Whatever his plans, he has messed with the wrong group of men as they will do what is necessary to keep her safe! I just love the author’s strong and feisty female characters! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)
6,627 reviews28 followers
June 18, 2024
This is part of the latest offering in the Brotherhood world I love these small groups of ex military that form a unit under the brotherhood banner as it introduces me to new authors that I may not of read before This isn't the case with this one as Jen is a go to author for me.

Waylen and his fellow ex Seals are enjoying their retirement travelling and just relaxing while they decide what is next and there latest stop is Hawaii who knew that a volcano would erupt while they were there. This puts Waylen Brown back in the orbit of Presley Miles they had been childhood sweethearts when Waylen lived in Hawaii but the death of his father caused his mother to move them severing their connection. But he soon learns that the connection is still there when he reconnects with her the only problem is her ex has put her in danger and it will take Waylen and all his teammates to keep her safe Can these two reform the connection they always had and have they both finally found the home they didn't know they were looking for
839 reviews9 followers
June 23, 2024
Deciding what they want to do, Waylen and his team are checking out the Brotherhood Protectors. He has returned to Hawaii after being away for over 20 years. When his father passed, his mother had to get away from the island and took Waylen with her. Being back now, he sees Presley, the love he never got over, when he ends up on her stranded boat in the ocean after an explosion has badly burned a client. When it is determined that the gas line was tampered with, Waylen is determined to protect her at all costs with the help of his team. Presley has a tour company Driftwinder Tours, she has worked hard to preserve after her father’s death. Her ex-husband owns a little less than half the company but makes demands on her. As they dwell into him and his business, they find why he is determined to get the business for himself. Waylen is determined to keep her safe as well as never let her go again.
1,934 reviews5 followers
June 24, 2024
Absolutely loved this story

Presley is running a charter business. Unfortunately, her ex is involved with the company and causing her a lot of issues. A major one just occurred out on the water and she needs help.
Waylen and his buddies have retired from the military and they are in Hawaii trying to figure out what to do next. They have been helping the new Brotherhood Protectors business. Waylen has been sent out to help with a rescue mission.
Waylen is kind of struggling being in Hawaii. This is where he lost his father and left behind his first love.
When Waylen gets to where they are going to help with the rescue, he gets quite a surprise seeing Presley.
Waylen is trying to help Presley determine who is sabatoging her business. She is positive that her ex is behind it. She is also having a hard time with Waylen being back.
Will they find out who is behind the trouble? Will Waylen and Presley stay together?
Profile Image for Leanne ~ Tales From The Heart.
2,517 reviews33 followers
June 18, 2024
Book 4 of this series within my favourite world. Waylen and the guys are in Hawaii, memories for Waylen of his first love, his dad and so much more. Waylen left 23 years ago as a teen and does not expect to land on her boat during a rescue. The chemistry is there and so is the love.
As they reacquaint as adults there is trouble around them. Someone wants her dead and Waylen is determined to keep her safe. His Cyber hacking skills uncover some nasty secrets from her past.
I loved these characters, all of the former SEALS and their relationship with each other and their potential love interests. The authors have done a wonderful collaboration with these stories and I'm sad the next story is the last...for now anyway until a new team.
Wonderful story, hopefully the good guys will always win.
Profile Image for MK.
1,670 reviews23 followers
June 21, 2024
I liked Waylen. He’s a good guy. But when he returns to Hawaii at first it’s for a retirement party. He was born and raised on the island. Now it just seems different. When him and his teammates are called to help out with the volcano which has erupted, but before that happens a distress call comes in. He’s about to take a flight with his partner Kian. A women his buddy can’t stop staring at is going to fly them to the boat that’s in trouble. Blake Garrett gives tells them what’s going on, and Waylen will jump down to the boat. When he sees the boat he’s beside himself. Then he sees the women who’s on the boat. It’s the women he never forgot Presley Miles. He must access the situation, and get the person the help.
All is ok, but Presley’s ex-husband is creating problems for her. Waylen will not stop at anytime hing without helping her out. His teammates as well.
1,342 reviews16 followers
July 14, 2024
Second-Chance, Romantic Suspense

Waylen left when he and Presley were teenagers. They both got married and divorced. They lived their lives apart, but they never forgot each other. It was a good thing that Waylen was back on the island because Presley had an evil ex, intent on ruining her life. Their first encounter after decades apart was on her boat when Waylen answered her call for help. The explosion that happened on the ocean was only the beginning. What caused the accident on Presley’s boat? Finding the answers would be dangerous.

Will Presley and Waylen get their second chance at love? What does the investigation of the explosion on Presley’s boat reveal? If you like stories with mystery, suspense, romance, and second chances, you might enjoy this entertaining story as I did.
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5,161 reviews87 followers
January 1, 2025
Presley Miles and Waylen Brown were a popular couple known around the island. But when his dad died unexpectantly, his mom moved them off the island within a week. They wrote for a while but drifted apart, both went through acrimonious divorces didn’t have children, didn’t forget each other but were unsure how they’d feel to see each other again. That question was answered when Presley’s charter exploded and an insured client is injured and Waylen’s the SEAL who answered her distress call.

Catching up, Waylen and his team are all over Presley’s issues with her smarmy ex that she’d found out was a scam artist likely to have caused the boat incident. While digging Waylen found plenty more Presley’s not so smooth ex was guilty of, the least of which was throwing away her pet. Literally! Before he knew she wasn’t killed in the explosion.
Rating: 4.25stars
Profile Image for Kristen Lewendon.
8,429 reviews65 followers
June 17, 2024
It kind of goes without saying that I’m a sucker for a second chance. Waylen and Presley are a pair that desperately deserved another shot at getting it right together after getting it so tragically wrong with other people. I loved how their long-ago connection snapped back into place and I enjoyed seeing the lengths Waylen would go to in order to protect Presley. The villain in her life wasn’t a big surprise, but nearly every page revealed new depths to which that individual had sunk. I adored seeing these two finally get the Happy Ever After they deserved. Now, I need to know about the Forevers for the rest of Waylen’s team.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
Profile Image for Jennie Fortna.
2,648 reviews30 followers
June 19, 2024
Waylen Unleashed by Jen Talty is book 4 in the Team KOA Alpha series by various authors and is part of the Brotherhood Protectors World by Elle James. 4.5 stars

Up next is Waylen and Presley’s story. They were high school sweethearts and planning a future together til his father passed and his mother decided to move them back east. Now 20 plus yrs later he is back on the Big Island and sees Presley..but she is in danger and he will do whatever it takes to protect her, seems their hearts are still connected..suspense, finding justice, con artist ex, action, friendship and more…

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Marie.
5,485 reviews54 followers
July 28, 2024
Twenty three years is a long wait....

But their relationship was worth the wait and now, is their time....well, once they get rid of the pesky ex-husband who is making Presley's life hell!
Their journey in this book is a mix of past and present, old and new, memories and new experiences....but all of it is exactly what they need to embrace this new chapter in their lives, and it is fitting that they find each other again and finally get the future they planned together - even if it is twenty years late!
I really like this team, they are not only brothers, but a family and they welcome each and every one of the women as the guys find and fall for their 'one'.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Profile Image for Cheryl.
1,952 reviews27 followers
June 15, 2024
Oh I loved me some Waylen. Be still my heart. Presley was perfect for him, years ago as teens and now as adults, battling some henchmen and a volcano. Waylen is a mama's boy and proud of it. He is back home and dealing with personal issues. Presley lost both her parents and is struggling to keep her Driftwinder Tours afloat, no thanks to her ex. Waylen Unleashed evoked emotions, smiles, suspense, steam and a great read. Thank you Twisted Pages Press and Jen Talty! I freely share my thoughts and opinions. Nothing was asked or requested of me. #WaylenUnleashed #BrotherhoodProtectorsWorld #TeamKOAAlpha #JenTalty #TwistedPagePressLLC
1,292 reviews
June 18, 2024
Waylan Brown is a member of Team KOA Alpha. He is an alpha protective male.
Presley Miles is co-owner of Driftwood Tours with her ex-husband.

Presley and Waylan have known each other since, childhood,
They were torn apart, when Waylan’s mother moved them back to Maryland FTER his father’s death.
They meet again amongst the incidents Presley is having with her tour company.
Can Presley, Waylan and his team solve who is doing these things and why?

Can Waylan and Presley have a Happily Ever After?

This book has suspense, danger, intrigue and a second chance at love.

Great Job Jen Talty !!!!
Profile Image for Just Read and Imagine.
550 reviews3 followers
June 18, 2024
Waylen left Presley and the Big Island behind when he and his mother moved after his father’s passing. Having returned for a friend’s retirement party, he is looking to become a Brotherhood Protector based in Hawaii.
The ocean has always been Presley’s home and she now manages the family legacy, Driftwood Tours. Somehow her ex-husband Vernon has wormed his way into the business and where he goes, trouble follows. Wonderful story of a second chance romance. #secondchanceromance #jentalty #brotherhoodprotectors
Profile Image for Cheryl A.
653 reviews3 followers
June 22, 2024
This is a great second chance romance. I love reading Jen Talty book’s. Waylon and his SEAL team are retired and in Hawaii working temporarily for the Brotherhood. Waylon left the Big Island when he was seventeen after his father died and his mother moved them back to Maryland. Presley is now running her family tour business trying to buy out her ex-husband who has swindle his way to part ownship. Waylon rescues Presley after there is an explosion on her boat and is then found to have been intentional.
Profile Image for Christina Standridge.
1,116 reviews2 followers
June 22, 2024
A great story. Presley has taken over her family tour business and unfortunately her ex husband owns part of it and she's trying to buy him out. Out on a tour, a client is burned and her boat goes dead in the water. She calls for help and Waylen comes to help her. Waylen is a retired Navy Seal and he and his team are on vacation. He used to live on the Island when he was younger and know Presley. Things heat up for them as he protects Presley from someone trying to kill her. I read an arc of this book and this is my review.l
Profile Image for Nathalie.
172 reviews
June 23, 2024
Waylen Unleashed by Jen Talty is Book #4 in the Brotherhood Protectors Hawaii Team Koa Mini-Series.

When Danger arises all around them, be it by an unreasonable and shady Ex - or by a Volcano, Waylen and Presley have to grab on to each other (again) if they want to make it out unharmed.


This Book, like the others in the Teal Koa Series, can be read as a Stand-Alone, but for maximum reading enjoyment, i'd read them in Order of Release.


- Second-Chance Love, shady Ex, exotic Location -

5/5 ⭐️
Profile Image for Teresa Reitnauer.
985 reviews6 followers
June 16, 2024
A great second-chance love story with suspense that has a dangerous ex-husband. High school sweethearts split up when he moved away. They both had unsuccessful marriages and never forgot each other. When danger finds Presley, Waylen becomes protective alpha. Working together to determine who's gunning for Presley, they reconnect romantically. A terrific storyline that keeps the reader interested. I received a copy, and I'm voluntarily giving my review.
Profile Image for Delaine Mclafferty.
527 reviews2 followers
June 17, 2024
Waylen grew up on the big island and when his team goes to Hawaii to attend his commander's retirement party. He knows he must confront his past before his future can be decided. When the Kilauea volcano erupts, his team volunteers to help get everyone to safety and that includes Presley. As danger finds them, while out on Presley's’ boat the Waylon, they must put out a mayday after an explosion damages the boat and they are taking on water. I highly recommend this book.
Profile Image for Debbie Benson.
10.4k reviews37 followers
June 21, 2024
I'm voluntarily leaving a review after receiving a free copy. I liked that Waylen and Presley got back together when he returns to Hawaii. It was cute how she named her cat and boat after him. Their love stayed strong. Her ex was a jerk in more than one way and I was glad Waylen and his friends were there to protect her. I really liked how everything worked out in the end and their plans for the future.
Profile Image for Pansy.
2,229 reviews24 followers
August 3, 2024
A second chance story I liked

After my rant about the last book this may surprise some. Yes, they were high school sweethearts that life tore apart before they came of age. But each had lives. And really, who doesn't remember their first with fondness? As for the action/adventure part of the story, well that was top notch. A nice mix of finding one's true love again, and trying to keep her alive. Good job.
909 reviews13 followers
June 15, 2024
WAYLEN UNLEASHED BROTHERHOOD PROTECTORS WORLD TEAM KOA: ALPHA BOOK FOUR
JEN TALTY
Old friends, Waylen and Presley, meeting again during an intense rescue brings back memories. Will they be able to come to terms and reignite their old feelings? Will Waylen be able to protect Presley? Once you start you can’t put it down as you wind your way through the twists and turns. Love these characters.
951 reviews3 followers
June 16, 2024
I love reading stories that are in a series with different
author's writing about different team members.
They are all written in a way that pulls you into their story.
Also you can find new author's that way.
Jen Talty never disappoints. Definitely would recommend reading this book.
I was given an advanced reader copy and I voluntarily leave this review.
739 reviews5 followers
June 18, 2024
Waylen is really something else….
Waylen and Presley found love at a very young age but life got in the way and it wasn’t meant to be. They both chose a different path, but never let go. Until an unexpected event brings them together again. When Presley’s life is threatened Waylen will move mountains to protect the only woman he’s ever loved. He never forgot and he never moved on. Presley was always the one.

“Thank you for writing this story.”
Profile Image for Elaine Swinney.
2,225 reviews7 followers
July 1, 2024
I was gifted this book, and I voluntarily chose to review it. This is a well written story with awesome characters. I loved seeing characters from previous books and I look forward to what comes next. Take your time with this one it is worth it. I would encourage everyone to get this one. Go get this one and enjoy!!!
363 reviews
July 5, 2024
Second time around

Young love doesn't always last but when it's right it's fantastic. Salty told us a second chance romance story full of heartache, distrust, dishonesty, arguing and deceit. She also showed us life long love and loss, passion, hope, respect, acceptance and deep affection. Yes, there was some suspense and danger. However, HEA wins.
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