Navy SEAL, Adam “Reaper” Dedman, has lost almost everything he holds dear, and is about to lose the last thing that’s keeping him alive – his career in the US Navy.
After Reaper gets arrested for nearly killing five men in a bar fight, a mystery women, Olivia “O” Darling shows up, telling him she’s there to help him. That his life not over. In fact, it could be just beginning. All he has to do is agree to meet the father he's never known.
But Reaper isn't big on the forgive and forget part. His dad was never part of his life in the past. Why now? Besides, he doesn't have time for complications. The US Navy is looking to hammer him for the trouble he's caused. So everything else will have to wait. And that includes the sexy Olivia Darling.
Don’t miss SEALionaire, the exciting new military romance by bestselling authors, Shiloh Walker and M. S. Parker.
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M. S. Parker specializes in crafting addictive series that push boundaries and keep you guessing until the very last page. Expect to find dangerous mafia bosses and intense, grumpy billionaires clashing with smart, witty young women who, though perhaps out of their element, are quick to adapt and hold their own. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, where passion is a weapon and love is the ultimate prize. Dive into the darkness. You might just find your new favorite escape.
The first installment of this short serial builds a solid background and emotionally intense world when a Navy Seal comes home to discover his mother dying and his absent father has resurfaced. A situation creates even more heartache for Adam “Reaper” Dedman when he finds himself arrested for assault and discovers he may be losing his last lifeline-the Navy. Lies and deception blend well with the hint of developing sensual romance as a young woman attempts to convince our hero that things are not always as they seem and to give his father a chance. Intriguing narrative, multiple plotlines, and a world weary hero engages from page one and leaves you instantly ready for part two.
Reaper has just left a tragedy over seas to return home to another one. Life is not looking great at the moment. That´s when he´s approached by a woman with startling news, that the father he never knew wants to meet. Is he willing to forgive and forget? First part in a serial, so a quick read with action, smut and angst. Can´t wait to read the next part! Disclaimer; I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
The first piece of a military romance, an interesting beginning…
Navy SEAL Chief Adam “Reaper” Dedman is having a run of bad days, first a rescue mission goes awry resulting in the loss of two teammates, two friends then news of his mother’s accident reaches him. He barely gets to her side in time before he has to deal with her death and then he gets into trouble out of the grief, plus the father he’s never known comes into his life. The authorities are not happy with him and he could be facing not just prison but a court-martial and the loss of his career but first he needs to bury his mother. He never expected to be contacted by the father he’s never known. When he would have welcomed having a father he didn’t get one so why should he have anything to do with him now? Though the woman sent to contact him he finds quite appealing and a contradiction.
Olivia “O” Darling is the right hand man to a very rich man who adopted her at the age of nine, he gave her a family that she’d never known. He’s tasked her with contacting his son who doesn’t know him and is now alone and in some trouble. That Adam doesn’t want anything to do with his thirty years absentee father is understandable but she has to make this work for the man who saved her, she’s determined to bring them together but the boy she once saw from afar when he was young that she crushed on has grown into a sexy man and he’s more than a mild distraction, there’s real chemistry between them.
This was an interesting start to a story that has dual points of view. Reaper, being a SEAL, is a strong man, but the multiple personal losses affected him. His father appearing raises questions about what he’s supposedly known as truth. Olivia who likes to be called “O” is an intriguing woman with a tough personality, she’s highly capable with vulnerabilities stemming from her early past experiences. Reaper and O definitely click on the physical level but they also seem to see into each other well, this reader is curious to see where things will go with these two if the SEAL is not court-martialed first. Reaper has reasons to mistrust, could his father have another agenda for contacting him?
The blurb which is accurate about the story is misleading, it fails to tell you that this is part one of a serial, it ended at 24% on a Kindle and is followed by the full length book Ex-Con which this reader had previously read and definitely recommends, it’s a great story, just not one I was expecting to run across within this one. This reader would have waited for the full SEALionaire story to be out before beginning to read, to avoid waiting to finish.
This was a great start to a new series written by M.S. Parker & Shiloh Walker. This is epic- two of my favorite authors writing a series together. I was so happy and when I read this book, I couldn’t believe how good this was. I wasn’t expecting to get into the series right away but something about the hero really grabbed my heartstrings and held tight. Adam, the hero, has had some really bad things happen to him that have made him so distrustful, so hurt. I wanted to reach out and give him a huge hug. Adam is recovering from a mission where he lost two friends in a mission where he was a Navy Seal and to top it off, lost someone else right after that mission. He is left reeling when this mysterious woman comes into his life. Olivia “O” Darling is in Adam’s life to try and help Adam by reconnecting him with someone he hasn’t ever had in his life. But Adam doesn’t want to cooperate –he is surly and just wants his life back the way it was but when he is around “O”, He finds there is this attraction there. And O finds she wants to give him everything she can because she too finds herself attracted but her trip there was really for another meaning- she was there to bring Adam together with his father. Oh the cliffhanger was epic and I cannot wait for book 2- the huge revelation has left Adam reeling? Will he finally crack or will he let O in? Will he let his dad into his life? I need book 2 like now! This is how good these two authors are. Twists and turns and cliffhangers leave me needing more –the two MC will grab your heart and make you fall in love with them completely.
My rating: 4.5 stars **** **I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review***
M.S.Parker never fails to surprise this reader with her original story lines, exciting characters and sexy and passion filled situations. Our hero has just lost 2 seal team mates in a botched mission and he now faces the death of his mom, his only other family member. Olivia a strong and feisty girl next door enters his life with her boss pulling the strings. Her boss is someone trying to get to meet Chief Adam Dedman; and who also is helping to get him out of the hot water he finds himself in.
"Hard sexy, muscled...intense eyes that could make a woman feel like she was the only woman, a mouth that made her want to be the only woman, and a body that made her about ready to do anything if he just pulled her up against it."
"This was Adam. The boy I'd longed for who'd turned into the man I craved. The man who starred in my fantasies. The man I wasn't supposed to touch...."
Excellent writing, and this book was gifted by the author for an honest review.
MS Parker, what an amazing book, I was sucked in from page one and could not get enough of Reaper.
Reaper, and his story made my heart bleed, he lost some of his best friends in a mission gone bad, and then he comes home and learns his mother has been hit by a drunk driver and only hangs on long enough for Reaper to get there and say goodbye.
Do what does Reaper do at that point, he gets himself in trouble, trouble that wont just go a way with the flick of a finger, and then in walks Oliva, but the news that she comes bearing, will shock us but Reaper takes it in stride and then takes Oliva.
Where will things go for Reaper and Oliva go, and what about the news that Oliva delivers to Reaper, and then we have the cliff hanger ending, no MS Parker book would be complete without a cliff hanger.
Received this complimentary arc copy from the author for an honest review Oh wow, what a powerful story. Chief Adam 'Reaper' Dedman is a Navy Seal and has experienced friendship, loyalty, love, and worst of all, betrayal in his life. Now he comes home for his mother. More heartache, such loss. So unfair. Now he is tested yet again and lands in jail. Omg whatever next. A brilliant but heartbreaking start to this story I could not put down. Then when Reaper meets Olivia or 'O' he is mesmerised by her. Now she has secrets to reveal as well and their chemistry slowly builds. So many twists and turns, wow. Can't wait to read part 2. Love it
Adam "Reaper" Dedman has lost a lot his best friends and now he gets news his mother has been in an accident and is in the hospital, but now more grief is coming his way when she doesn't make it and now that grief is turning into rage and when he gets into a bar brawl and puts two guys in the hospital and whilst in jail he puts another three in the hospital. But now facing charges and a da that wants him to pay for his crimes and just because he is a SEAL doesn't mean he is immune. But along come Olivia "O" to her friends and she is there to help Adam and she comes with another bombshell, but will Adam want to hear what she has to say?
M.S. Parker and Shiloh Walker teaming up to write is always a good thing! This is a great beginning of a new series!!
Adam "Reaper" has lost almost everything and now he's about to lose his career in the US Navy. He got arrested for almost killing five (yep 5) men in a bar fight. He lost two of his friends in a mission and his mother was hit and killed by a drunk driver. How much can one gorgeous man take? Yea, I fell in love with him immediately!
Olivia "O" Darling enters the picture and wants him to meet his father. The one who wasn't present in his life? What?! Reaper is thinking that a big "no way, not happening"! However, there are sparks between him and O.
Where will this story lead us? With M.S. Parker and Shiloh Walker, you never know. But, it's a guaranteed hot series!! Cannot wait for book 2 in this series!!
Sealionaire (book one) by both M.S. Parker and Shiloh Walker is a brilliant short romance read. Hot, sexy, and irresistible...double check. Then, add in a powerful emotional journey. I was not only baited but hooked. This first book gave me the taste for the next masterfully written installment. There was action. Plenty of action to move readers forward. The writing duet also gavel sad yet heartfelt tug to the story. Danger, loss, grief and and spice that's not quite clearly defined. That meant there might me more of the spicy scenes or less. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book. This one held several unexpected twists. Readers won't know what hit them...overall, I loved this new romance. The writers style worked well. I fell in love with their work and look forward to the second one. I highly recommend Sealionaire to readers everywhere.
I loved this start to another story by M.S Parker and Shiloh Walker. We meet Adam “Reaper” Dedman. He is a a seal in the US Navy. He has just lost two of his best friends in the line of duty. You think that's bad until he gets a call to say his mother is dying. He goes home on leave. He is with her when she dies. Feeling angry he goes to a bar and ends up in a fight. Only to fight once again in the cells at the police station. He is in a bad place when Olivia appears in his life. She works for his dad. There is so much more to this story to come out. I really want to read more. What's going to happen to Adam? How will his father reach Adam? Will O and Adam become an item? So many questions. I need answers NOW!
I always look forward to reading M.S. Parker’s books as in each one they are always different, not one is the same and honestly whilst I did enjoy this book I found it took me a little while to get into the story, however by the time I was half way through it I was hooked. I loved the characters and honestly felt for Adam because he has lost the people who mean the world to him, yet his dad was never around but in this book he learns things that he never thought he would. The fact that his dad suddenly emerges from the middle of nowhere it is sure to throw Adam off everything. The way this book is written I think it’s well worth the read, I just wish that sometimes it’s not until the end that it gets really interesting and things are thrown in all throughout the book.
Wow, I am a huge fan of M.S. Parker & Shiloh Walker, and usually their books are almost immediate likes/loves for me...this one, I dunno, something about it, had me from the start, I was just in love with Adam, and felt his pain, I mean how much can 1 person deal with in such a short time?!?! I love this collaboration between 2 of my favorite authors, I can tell this is going to be a series that has my heart & my head spinning!!! I was also very happy it was a bit longer of a book than normal, I am not complaining about serials, I read them, I love them, I was just pleasantly surprised by the length, looking so forward to part 2!!
Adam Dedmen was not the gentle type. He was a hard, tough as nails Navy Seal. But when his mother dies by the hands of a drunken driver is worlds starts falling apart. He soon finds himself in a bar fight landing several patrons in the hospital and himself in a jail cell. That's when his life is turned upside down once again. He soon finds a beautiful mysterious woman standing in front of his jail cell. With a message from his long absent father, one he could never have imagined. But soon he is called back to base with his career in deep trouble. Will things turn around for the best? Can he selvige his military career? And "O" where do they stand.?
Reaper and Olivia's story has a lot of promise. Reaper's father makes his presence known after Reaper lands in jail and looks to be a part of his life but Reaper wants nothing to do with him. Olivia, works for Reaper's father and must do everything she can to get him to build a relationship with his dad. They find themselves intrigued with one another, but while Reaper doesn't know anything about her, Olivia knows everything about him and has admired Reaper from afar.
This is the first book with a cliffhanger. Can't wait to read more on Reaper and Olivia's story.
I was so into this book I didn't want it to end. Adam, hot Navy Seal who just lost two friends on a mission and then his mother. O, left abandoned at birth and rescued by Adams birth father.
O tries to reconnect Adam with his birth father. He's not having any part of it. But, he does connect with O.
What will happen next? Will Adam get to know his father and forgive him for not being a part of his life? Will he pursue O or was it one night of lust? Can't wait til book two is released!
This is first book in the series so the story is unfinished. I'm a little put off by the fact the authors assume that all the readers are familiar with the U.S. military system, so there are no explanations and use of abbreviations that I wasn't familiar with, at times it may be tiring. Also there doesn't seem to be any meaningful connection between main characters although Olivia has some deeper feelings for James. I hope the story picks up in the second book otherwise I'm afraid it is not going to be good rating from me.
Reaper has only ever had his mom in his life and when she's in an accident, he doesn't take it well. Reaper has dealt with a lot of loss but when he's dad comes back into his life will it be too much? Olivia wanted to meet Reaper but under different circumstances, but when her boss Reaper's dad wants her to help him will she be something more? Can't wait to read what happens next
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
This story is a little slower developing than most of M.S. Parker's other military romances with other co-authors.
You do have a hot, SEAL alpha male. a strong female and sexual chemistry. The characters are developing a little more slowly than most stories. Probably for better character development.
I am looking forward to book 2.
Received an ARC for my honest review.
This book does contain M.S. Parker's book Ex-Con. A 5 star book. I highly recommend reading it.
M.S. Parker and Shiloh Walker have teamed up to write this fantastic new serial romance. There will be multiple volumes and multiple cliffhangers. Adam "Reaper" was delt with losing people before there time and he's not handling it well. Circumstances land him in jail Olivia "O" works for her boss who sends her to get Adam from jail. The writing is fantastic. It's told in both Reaper and O's POV. These ladies know what they're doing. I can't wait to see how this story unfolds!
Navy Seals yes thank you. This story started off with a bang! You are dropped off right in the middle of a crazy situation. Adam and Olivia give each other a run for their money. I want things to work out for Adam. He's had it rough! Olivia is a strong chick who I either want to slap or hug her. I am excited these two authors wrote a story together! Cliff hanger yes, but this is a great story and so worth the read!
I love reading her books and this is no different. this book was intense losing not 1 but two brothers and then loosing his father reaper had a lot to deal with which caused anger. not only does he had to grieve but having to face his disapline and finding his father wanting to know him after so long is way much for anyone. O is there though for everything and backing down is something she just can't do.
Outstanding! I was captivated from the beginning. Adam's world is ready to crash around him? Can this Navy Seal handle the family storm that's been thrown his way? Can Olivia help Adam or will her position only make matters worse? M. S. Parker wouldn't be the amazing writer she is if there wasn't a toe curling cliffhanger!
This story was amazing. A little confused with the title as there were no navy seals nor military so not sure what the title had to do with the story. But an amazing story it was and just gripping. I would most definitely recommend this this book to everyone who loves a scarred hero and tough heroin. The love between them is made of honesty and true passion.
Arc review For honest review. Reaper just lost his mom and a team member and he falling apart then he meets O and she's helping him with it all and boy are these two characters cute. Can't wait for more.
Another awesome start to a great story. M.S Parker has done it again, once started I couldn't put it down. It will have you hooked from the beginning, Can't wait for the next one.
I thought this one was ok, but really what turned me off was that it finished so quickly. In the copy that I had there was a bonus story that was twice as long as this one. Makes a person wonder why they couldn't just put the whole story in one book.