A gripping romantic thriller filled with heart-pounding action, dangerous secrets, and a love that refuses to fade.
Five years ago, the world believed Octavia Reynolds had been killed during a violent raid in Colombia. Betrayed, captured, and left for dead, she survived with the help of a daring DEA agent who risked everything to save her. Forced into hiding, she’s built a new life in the shadows, determined to stay dead to the world that abandoned her.
Now, that fragile peace shatters. The DEA agent who saved her is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message that ties Octavia’s past to her ex-boyfriend, Bellamy Chance.
Bellamy has spent years coming to terms with her loss, burying his grief in his work as the leader of an elite K9 unit. But when his team is sent to Colombia on a mysterious extraction mission, nothing could prepare him for what awaits.
Face to face with the woman he thought he’d never see again, Bellamy’s world is turned upside down. Octavia is alive, hunted by the same man who tried to kill her five years ago—a man who won’t stop until the secrets she holds are buried forever. Determined not to lose her again, Bellamy will risk everything to protect her.
As the danger closes in and the truth about the past begins to unravel, Bellamy and Octavia must confront their shared history and the undeniable bond that still lingers between them. But with the shadows lurking at every turn, they’ll have to trust each other like never before to survive—and fight for a second chance at love.
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…
The start to Charlie Team is not one for faint hearts. So much heartbreak, missing pieces snd years so many trust issues and one major FUBAR keeps Charlie Team on edge to solve this case. With the help pf other Protector Teams local and state side they get closer to solving this and saving Bellamy’s future in the process.
I like a good story that's fluid and keeps the storyline going. There's plenty of action, suspense, secrets revealed and new beginnings. I'll say one thing these two are always butting heads. HEA.
Octavia Reynolds has spent the last five years, in Columbia, trying to stay safe and searching for the identity of the man who beat her and left her for dead. Her work in the small village meant everything to her, but then the village was attacked. It was believed that it was better for everyone to believe that she had been killed until they could discover who was behind the attack. Letting her father believe that she was dead was the hardest thing for her to do. Now her friend and contact with the outside world has been killed, what is next for her? She didn’t expect the rescue or the terror involved, but at last she is now safe in Hawaii thanks to her ex-lover, Bellamy Chance and his team from KOA Charlie. Although they were in love, his career as a Marine Raider and her work in disadvantaged areas, kept them apart. Now they both have a common enemy, the man who may have been responsible for her near death and for trying to ruin his military career. Will they find a way to take him down and expose the unspeakable atrocities he committed over the years? Danger has followed them home to their island paradise, but it will not stop their second chance at love and their vow to get justice for the many souls that were harmed. Non-stop action from beginning to the thrilling end! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)
This first book in the series, written by four different and very talented authors , introduces the readers to KOA Charlie. A group made up of former military K-9 members who now are part of Hank Patterson’s Brotherhood Protectors. This story belongs to Bellamy Chance and Octavia Reynolds. These childhood friends were an item 8 years ago until they broke up, she leaves to work in the Peace Corps in Colombia and ends up getting “killed”, or so everyone is made to believe. Because the person responsible would go back to finish what he started. This leaves Bellamy devastated and never forgetting her. That is, until he’s called to a rescue in Colombia. From that moment on, the danger intensifies . Who to trust not only with letting them know Octavia is alive, but also in finding out why and how individuals are disappearing in Colombia. Does it involve human trafficking? How to prove who is responsible? The plot was engaging, filled with action with the characters well developed. Also it sets the stage with secondary characters that likely will get their own stories. A great start to the series. I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jen Talty's "Bellamy’s Command" is an enthralling novel that masterfully blends fast-paced action with an emotional second chance romance. This story captivated me from the first page and held my attention through each thrilling twist and turn. The military hero, Bellamy, is depicted with such depth and complexity, making his journey one that resonates with sincerity and authenticity. The romance aspect is beautifully intertwined, providing a heartfelt counterbalance to the intense action sequences.
What truly stands out is Talty's ability to seamlessly weave in moments of genuine vulnerability and introspection, such as Bellamy's poignant line, "I’m going to be a father to a human," uttered to his dogs. This sentence encapsulates the emotional core of the story, highlighting Bellamy's growth and the profound impact of personal relationships. Overall, "Bellamy’s Command" is a compelling read that will satisfy fans of action-packed military stories and touching romantic narratives alike. Highly recommended!
Bellamy and Octavia finally get their second chance, a second chance he thought was lost to him. He grieved, he mourned and after five years he has just begun to rebuild his life, then it all comes to a screeching halt.... she's alive! As second chances go this is a cracker, yes, they both have baggage and trauma. And yes, they are both in as much danger now as they were before she was "dead". But now they have not only his team, but also the Brotherhood Protectors and if you pair that with their love and their determination to survive for the future they always dreamed of...they cannot fail. I love these multi author mini series within the Brotherhood Protectors World, especially when the same authors are involved with each mini series and so we get a great crossover between the KOA Teams as well as the Brotherhood Protectors characters. I have already downloaded the other three books in this mini series and look forward to reading Cooper, Rusty and Ethan's books and seeing more of Bell and O. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Bellamy never got over the death of his one true love - Octavia. He was forever kicking himself for having let her go, and not fighting to get her back when she became engaged. Since her disappearance he and his group have joined The Brotherhood Protectors. One day he receives a letter from a CIA agent saying that with the arrival of the letter that means he is dead and that Bellamy and his group need to go on a mission immediately. Imagine his shock to discover that his mission is to rescue Octavia and bring her back home. Unbeknownst to Octavia, the CIA agent that helped rescue her from the ambush to the village she was in and helped her survive by keeping her safe, left instructions for Bellamy’s group to rescue her upon his death.
Loved that Bellamy and Octavia discover that the love they shared in the past was real and they get to discover who they are now and if they have a future together. All while trying to protect her and to capture the people who tried to kill her in the past, and is trying to kill her now. Loved all the twists and turns.
Another great read in the Brotherhood protector storyline I love these small collection written by favourite authors that slip into this world
This is Bellamy Chance and Octavia Reynolds five years earlier it was believed that Octavia was killed in a raid on a Columbian village and there gas always been questions about whether she was collateral damage or the main target. Now the man that has been trying to get to the bottom of what happened has been murdered but he sent a cryptic message to Bellamy on his death. Now Bellamy has discovered the woman he loved isn't dead at all and far more happened that fateful night than anyone realise and the danger is still close and determined to silence anyone involved With the help if his team Bellamy will keep the woman he loves safe and get to the bottom of what happened and finally finish it. This is a fast paced read with plenty of twists and turns guaranteed to keep you engaged until the last page
Riveting, Second-Chance, Romantic Suspense Years ago, they broke up. She moved on and got engaged to someone else. Then, she died—or so he thought. But on a dangerous mission, he discovers the impossible: the love of his life, alive. Why has Octavia been hiding all these years? What really happened five years ago? Her village was attacked, but the true danger ran much deeper—and darker—than anyone realized. Now that Bellamy has found her again, he’ll walk through hell to protect her. This is a masterfully crafted page-turner. The action is gripping, the romance unforgettable, and the suspense relentless. I loved how Bellamy and Octavia's second chance at love felt so poignant and heartfelt, reminding readers that sometimes, love can survive even the greatest of obstacles. With high stakes and emotional depth, this novel will keep readers riveted until the final page. I highly recommend it to fans of romantic suspense and eagerly await the author’s next release.
Wow, what an incredible story. In Bellamy's Command, Jen Talty weaves a tale that's filled with suspense, danger, intense hard hitting action, corruption, manipulation and of love lost and love foun Octavia and Bellamy have known each other since middle school. They seemed destined to be together until they weren't. Miscommunication and lack of clarity plagues these two. Despite five years apart when she goes missing and is presumed dead, he may have unwillingly resigned himself to her supposed death but part of him never gave up. She lived a life in the shadows for years only to be rescued by the man she never truly stopped loving. Figuring out the who and the why behind her disappearance often has these two butting heads but doesn't stop them from rekindling their powerful love for one another. Stopping the traffickers is KOA's focus and the revelations of those who are involved is only mildly surprising once all the pieces fall in place. Octavia and Bellamy get to live their dream.
I'm a sucker for a second chance. There really isn’t anything I like reading better. And to watch the love between Bellamy and Octavia resurrected from the dead was simply awe inspiring. This was an incredible story of justice and revenge, wrapped around their second chance romance. But there were some difficult topics in this book that made the reading tough going at times, so be aware that there are some potentially triggering themes. The story was off and running nearly from the moment I cracked open the covers. It was filled with action and intrigue as well as a lot of forgiveness and growth. I have loved every previous book in the Team KOA world, and I can’t wait to dive into the next ones. I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
Wow what an ordeal Octavia has been through the last five years. Now her contact is dead and she has to follow instructions to get out of Columbia without getting caught. Bellamy and his team retired from the military after a search and rescue mission in Columbia where their K9s very strangely didn't do their job to find bombing victims in Columbia and then refused in a new K9 group headed by Octavia's fiance, Eric, as revenge for not finding Octavia. Now Bellamy and his team live in Hawaii working for the Brotherhood. Their next mission is a rescue out of Columbia. What happens next is a lot of surprises and danger before the reader gets to the end. I received an ARC and I am voluntarily reviewing it as I enjoyed the story.
I really love this series from Elle Jame's Brotherhood Protectors World. This new team are based in Hawaii along with their K-9s. Bellamy is first, he and his team have a mission in South America. It's not until they arrive that they see who or what is their mission to collect. Octavia was his first love, declared missing and dead 5 years ago. She's alive but not safe, her suspected killer is still hunting her. This story was fraught with danger, truths are about to surface. They will have to fight for a second chance and to both stay alive. Such an exciting story, I'm really looking forward to the next story in this series.
Working in a remote village, Octavia Reynolds was believed killed during a raid which wiped out the whole village. That was five years ago, and her father and Bellamy Chance couldn’t get past it. Bellamy and Octavia loved each other but with some miscommunications they separated. She did peace Corp work in third world countries and he in the military. A DEA agent saved her and nursed her back to health which took a long time, but they had to keep that secret from everyone as her life was in danger and she was determined to prove her ex-fiancé was the traitor. A great mystery to hold you glued to the pages.
BELLAMY’S COMMAND BROTHERHOOD PROTECTORS WORLD TEAM KOA CHARLIE BOOK ONE JEN TALTY Take a trip back to the world of Brotherhood Protectors in Hawaii and get drawn into an intense battle of good versus evil. Bellamy and his team are sent on a secret mission to Columbia to extract a secret package. What a surprise they are in store for. Can they overcome the surprise and find out what happened five years ago and bring justice? Fast paced suspense with the strong characters that are in the series. Definitely a late night read.
Heart wrenching, twisted, evil, family, second chances, love and more on this page turning roller coaster. I was in Hawaii with Bellamy, then in Columbia and man on man this one was intense. I just finished it, and my heart is still racing with the depth of evil, the depth of love and family isn't just blood. Buckle up, brace your heart, there is some ugliness but just know there is a HEA. Just a wowzah! Thank you for the Avanced copy, (I also purchased :)) #Bellamy'sCommand #BrotherhoodProtectorsWorld #TeamKOACharlie #JenTalty #TwistedPagePress
This was a good story. I liked Bellamy and the other members of his team. I was invested in the story and intrigued by the mystery of Octavia. Although I felt for what Octavia endured, I could not understand why she blamed Bellamy for so many of the events in her life. I wasn't really feeling Octavia because of that attitude. Maybe if the attitude had not started before the Columbia trip, I could understand, but it began well before that occurred.
There was a good amount of action, danger, and suspense. I thought at times, the way the story unfolded was a bit confusing. The further I read in the book, the more the situation became clear. There was a nice ending with an HEA.
Jen has started Team Charlie with chaos & mayhem. Bellemy & Octavia's second chance comes at great cost. We get turmoil, guilt, anger, betrayal & love so deep hitting as your turn pages. You get lots of twist & turns to just an unjust. Absolutely loved the K9s that steal your heart. You will adore Bellemy but take awhile to like Octavia. A banging start to this team.
When Bellamy's team is sent on a mission to pick up an asset, he and his team are shocked to find that the woman Bellamy has loved and thought dead is alive. There's danger, action, guilt, betrayal and twists and turns that make you wonder if they will get their HEA. Great start to this group of books.
The new Team KOA Charlie is off to a strong start with Bellamy’s Command. Ms. Talty has managed to hit every emotion possible this couple could go through. With the help of the Brotherhood Protectors and the men of this K9 unit, nothing could stop the determination of Bellamy and Octavia from getting their justice.
Bellamy Chance works for Brotherhood Protectors Team Ka Hawaii K-9 unit and former Marine Raider. Octavia Reynolds and Bellamy were a couple until she broke it off. Eric Moody manipulated Octavia to get involved with her Dad , Claudius.
Bellamy and Octavia were a couple in the past until circumstances she went into the Peace Corps and he the military. On a mission to Columbia goes FUBAR and they believe Octavia is dead. There are incidents of missing children that Octavia brought up to notice. Can Bellamy and his team overcome the obstacles and Octavia and Bellamy have a Happily Ever After?
This book has suspense , danger, intrigue, second chance at love , conspiracy theories and drama.
An awesome series starter. Octavia disappeared 5 years ago and is believed to be dead. Bellamy and his team are sent to pick up a package after a DEA agent is murdered. They find Octavia and she has been through hell. Can they find who betrayed her and left her for dead? A fantastic emotional story. I read an arc of this book and this is my review
What a great start to the Team KOA Charlie series. Bellamy is a former Marine Raider now working for the Brotherhood Protectors. A cryptic message from an FBI agent working undercover has the team traveling to Colombia where they find his Octavia ex girlfriend who was declared dead. Lots of suspense and twists in this one.
I am not a big fan of this kind of second chance story. But there are always exceptions, and this was one. The fact I like the author and love the series may have an influence, but genuinely liked this story too. Some huge twists. Talk about is she or isn't she. Good job.
Brilliant writing as always but the heroine Octavia really annoyed me. She goes through a hugely traumatic experience but her attitude to the “love of her life” Bellamy seems so immature and arrogant. I also felt the ending, whilst showcasing her typical selfishness, seemed a bit abrupt.
4.5 🌟 stars…Holeeeeee Guacamole!!! What a twisting and turning journey that Bellamy must go on to finally find what he never thought he would again. This is an all of the feels, murder and mayhem journey filled with evil and yet brings the love of a lifetime!
This book captivated me from the very beginning to the end. Just when you thought everything was falling into place, the worst happens, oh wait that wasn’t the worst because you just read the worst. I loved the book and would recommend it to everyone.
This was an intense, tragic page-turner that hooked me from the beginning. The storyline involved a woman presumed dead, a sadistic villain, and the new Brotherhood Protectors K9 team. It was a great book to start off Team KOA Charlie.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC Copy of this book, and I voluntarily chose to review it. This is a well written story with great characters. I would encourage everyone to get this one it is worth your time. Just so you know the dog helps make the story.
Bellamy’s Command by Jen Talty is book 1 in the Brotherhood Protectors Team KOA Charlie, written by various authors.
What happens when Bellamy gets a scrambled message from an undercover DEA agent to head back to Colombia with his team, their K9 dogs and retrieve a package..twists, turns, action, suspense and the package…which he discovers is Octavia his ex girlfriend who he thought died 5 yrs ago but is still alive.
I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.