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When Love Wins
Best friends Shenin and Tyler didn't mean to fall in love. Though, does anyone? A friendship-turned love affair is hard enough to navigate through; throw in IEDs and gun battles, along with the separation that inevitably comes with life in the military and you're asking for trouble. This is uncharted territory for both of them; Tyler has been openly gay for years, whilst Shenin has always dated men. With the government's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, it's a path that could endanger both of their careers, but realising they cannot live without each other, they take it all on to prove that love really can win.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2016
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Sherryl D. Hancock
65 books156 followersSherryl grew up in San Diego, California the youngest of three. She began making up stories as a teenager.
Working for the State of California at the Department of Justice taught her the inner workings of law enforcement. Her first stories centered around law enforcement situations. She married her husband and had two children. She continued writing and attempted to be published. When an agent returned her submission for the third time she gave up.
Always the romantic, the stories came with a vengeance after marrying her wife. Her biggest fan, (other than her mother) her wife, Tirzah, decided these needed to be published. First self-published then contacted by a publisher this is a dream come true for Sherryl.
Working for the State of California at the Department of Justice taught her the inner workings of law enforcement. Her first stories centered around law enforcement situations. She married her husband and had two children. She continued writing and attempted to be published. When an agent returned her submission for the third time she gave up.
Always the romantic, the stories came with a vengeance after marrying her wife. Her biggest fan, (other than her mother) her wife, Tirzah, decided these needed to be published. First self-published then contacted by a publisher this is a dream come true for Sherryl.
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September 4, 2017
I loved it!
A story of love, courage, taking chances and teary goodbyes. Don’t ask, don’t tell is an integral part of this story and the author gives us a realistic portrait of military life during that period. This story is well written and has a great plot. All the mix feelings during the long separation, the loneliness, the chemistry and the love is very palpable. The characters draw you in and make you care about them. I loved the friends to lovers aspect. A very moving story and now I’m ready for the sequels.
A story of love, courage, taking chances and teary goodbyes. Don’t ask, don’t tell is an integral part of this story and the author gives us a realistic portrait of military life during that period. This story is well written and has a great plot. All the mix feelings during the long separation, the loneliness, the chemistry and the love is very palpable. The characters draw you in and make you care about them. I loved the friends to lovers aspect. A very moving story and now I’m ready for the sequels.
August 21, 2019
Really enjoyed this once I'd keyed into the writing style that was straight and to the point. A very straight line story, told from both Main Characters point of view. Highly recommended and I'll definitely be reading No 1.
November 18, 2018
I’m one of those people who shies away from starting a long series because I don’t usually intend to continue after book one. There are exceptions but I always think that it’s more important for me to read as many different authors as I can and I’m not a fast reader so I regretfully have to move on. It’s hard to do that though when you get stuck on specific characters or a certain story world. I felt that way with the WeHo books.
When Love Wins is a prequel to the WeHo stories and takes place during the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell era. Shenin and Tyler are both airmen stationed at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. Friendship grows into intimate feelings but not a relationship as Shenin and Tyler step cautiously around their feelings, each for different reasons. Time passes and they are separated via different assignments and a deployment, both suffering the doubts and loneliness of being apart from a partner. Passionate, intense, thoughtful, dark at times, and finally, thankfully, some “awww shucks” moments. Good, strong characters as well.
In the end, I knew I was good and stuck on the WeHo world when I immediately started reading When Angels Fall after finishing When Love Wins.
When Love Wins is a prequel to the WeHo stories and takes place during the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell era. Shenin and Tyler are both airmen stationed at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. Friendship grows into intimate feelings but not a relationship as Shenin and Tyler step cautiously around their feelings, each for different reasons. Time passes and they are separated via different assignments and a deployment, both suffering the doubts and loneliness of being apart from a partner. Passionate, intense, thoughtful, dark at times, and finally, thankfully, some “awww shucks” moments. Good, strong characters as well.
In the end, I knew I was good and stuck on the WeHo world when I immediately started reading When Angels Fall after finishing When Love Wins.
January 1, 2019
By far my favorite...
Ok I love Sklyer, Devin, Quinn, Xandy, Jericho, Zoey, and of course Tyler and Shenin. But of the four books I have read this one is by far my favorite. I do like the other three. The storyline had me hooked from the start. I definitely recommend this book.
Ok I love Sklyer, Devin, Quinn, Xandy, Jericho, Zoey, and of course Tyler and Shenin. But of the four books I have read this one is by far my favorite. I do like the other three. The storyline had me hooked from the start. I definitely recommend this book.
January 17, 2023
I don’t know what happened with this one.
Overall, I liked the story but there were many flaws.
First. I listened to and read the book at the same time. I don’t know if that was a mistake because they were two different editions. The voice the narrator gave to Tyler was so lazy that I honestly despise it. There was a Latinx character, very small part, the accent was bad, I wanted to cry as soon as I listened. Look, first not all people from certain regions/places have an accent because they are descendants, second, there’s a huge difference between an Latinx accent and an Asian. Seemed like there was no research before doing that part.
This book is not a novella, it’s a bit more than 250 pages and I consider that the distribution of topics was awful. Seems like during the first 175 pages the author only tried to get the MCs together and survive an accident, then in the other 75 pages you want to talk about long distance relationship, abolishment of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, recovery of the accident, past trauma, depression, sexual assault, suicide, and a wedding. There are so many question marks at the end of it. Also, there was an expression that mmmh sounded I don't know if there was a hidden intention or not “You have more reasons to hate men, than most lesbians do” I know Shenin had very bad interactions with men and she’s more than allowed to hate them if she like but I don’t know if it was implying that most of lesbian hate men just because…
This is my third book of the series, mistakenly I read 1 first and then I continued with book number 2. Again, I liked what was presented in a general scope but the way it was developed was a no-no for me.
In this book we meet Tyler and Shenin, both are in the Air Force, one is lesbian, the other is not; one has a very understanding family, there other nop, their worlds collide in a very interesting way.
Overall, I liked the story but there were many flaws.
First. I listened to and read the book at the same time. I don’t know if that was a mistake because they were two different editions. The voice the narrator gave to Tyler was so lazy that I honestly despise it. There was a Latinx character, very small part, the accent was bad, I wanted to cry as soon as I listened. Look, first not all people from certain regions/places have an accent because they are descendants, second, there’s a huge difference between an Latinx accent and an Asian. Seemed like there was no research before doing that part.
This book is not a novella, it’s a bit more than 250 pages and I consider that the distribution of topics was awful. Seems like during the first 175 pages the author only tried to get the MCs together and survive an accident, then in the other 75 pages you want to talk about long distance relationship, abolishment of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, recovery of the accident, past trauma, depression, sexual assault, suicide, and a wedding. There are so many question marks at the end of it. Also, there was an expression that mmmh sounded I don't know if there was a hidden intention or not “You have more reasons to hate men, than most lesbians do” I know Shenin had very bad interactions with men and she’s more than allowed to hate them if she like but I don’t know if it was implying that most of lesbian hate men just because…
This is my third book of the series, mistakenly I read 1 first and then I continued with book number 2. Again, I liked what was presented in a general scope but the way it was developed was a no-no for me.
In this book we meet Tyler and Shenin, both are in the Air Force, one is lesbian, the other is not; one has a very understanding family, there other nop, their worlds collide in a very interesting way.
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Blurb:
Best friends Shenin and Tyler didn't mean to fall in love. Though, does anyone? A friendship-turned love affair is hard enough to navigate through; throw in IEDs and gun battles, along with the separation that inevitably comes with life in the military and you're asking for trouble. This is uncharted territory for both of them; Tyler has been openly gay for years, whilst Shenin has always dated men. With the government's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, it's a path that could endanger both of their careers but realising they cannot live without each other, they take it all on to prove that love really can win.
Blurb:
Best friends Shenin and Tyler didn't mean to fall in love. Though, does anyone? A friendship-turned love affair is hard enough to navigate through; throw in IEDs and gun battles, along with the separation that inevitably comes with life in the military and you're asking for trouble. This is uncharted territory for both of them; Tyler has been openly gay for years, whilst Shenin has always dated men. With the government's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, it's a path that could endanger both of their careers but realising they cannot live without each other, they take it all on to prove that love really can win.
May 26, 2019
This read was emotional, educational, and frustrating. Shenin and Tyler, meet and become good friends. As time goes by, they become closer and realize that DADT implies them. Good family and friend support. Shenin, though on the small side, is very capable of having a presence. Tyler, charismatic and very much a protector. The connection between Tyler and Shenin is the kind of love that many wish for and some avoid due to the power one person can have over another. There is something to be said about feeling not only loved in a relationship but secure and safe.
January 9, 2018
This is my first gay romance. I found that I was routing for the two main characters, Tyler and Shenin. I liked them, related to them about relationship issues, I felt their pain and their joy, which is a credit to the author to be able to invoke true emotion in a reader.
I learned from this fictional story, I had never heard of the "Don't Ask. Don't Tell" rule, I have no military background and I am in the UK. I was shocked and disgusted that this was an actual rule, I celebrated with the characters when the rule was dissolved. The Author tells a great story and I was glad it ended as it did.
I do have some issues with the style of writing. I read this book immediately after reading 'Emma' by Jane Austen, and there is a stark difference in styles between them. I found that with 'When Love Wins' there was a lot of dialect. After most pieces of dialect there was 'Shenin said', 'Tyler replied' and so on with other words such as 'said' or 'repeated'. These words were not always needed, and in my head it sounded a little like children arguing, saying "he said, she said'. I did find, as I got used to the style, I didn't notice it as much, but I'm not sure if this was because it stopped or because I adapted to the style.
I also found that the paragraphs were made up of short sentences, which gave the impression that it was a little like bullet points. I noticed that there were also words missing from sentences, and on one occasion Tyler's name was listed to have said something that was supposed to be Shenin, bottom of page 156, where Tyler asks when she will be able to see the damage caused by the IED to Tyler's body. When I read the dialect before and after this, it was clear that it should be Shenin asking this questions. I felt a little like I was reading the first draft, rather than the finished book.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Yes the style took some getting used too but once I did, I became lost in the story which is what any reader wants. Just a little extra care of the minors errors and there would have been nothing negative to write. I would read more books by this author and I'll be looking out for them in future.
I learned from this fictional story, I had never heard of the "Don't Ask. Don't Tell" rule, I have no military background and I am in the UK. I was shocked and disgusted that this was an actual rule, I celebrated with the characters when the rule was dissolved. The Author tells a great story and I was glad it ended as it did.
I do have some issues with the style of writing. I read this book immediately after reading 'Emma' by Jane Austen, and there is a stark difference in styles between them. I found that with 'When Love Wins' there was a lot of dialect. After most pieces of dialect there was 'Shenin said', 'Tyler replied' and so on with other words such as 'said' or 'repeated'. These words were not always needed, and in my head it sounded a little like children arguing, saying "he said, she said'. I did find, as I got used to the style, I didn't notice it as much, but I'm not sure if this was because it stopped or because I adapted to the style.
I also found that the paragraphs were made up of short sentences, which gave the impression that it was a little like bullet points. I noticed that there were also words missing from sentences, and on one occasion Tyler's name was listed to have said something that was supposed to be Shenin, bottom of page 156, where Tyler asks when she will be able to see the damage caused by the IED to Tyler's body. When I read the dialect before and after this, it was clear that it should be Shenin asking this questions. I felt a little like I was reading the first draft, rather than the finished book.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Yes the style took some getting used too but once I did, I became lost in the story which is what any reader wants. Just a little extra care of the minors errors and there would have been nothing negative to write. I would read more books by this author and I'll be looking out for them in future.
February 11, 2018
This was the first book I read by Sherryl D Hancock and it introduced me to the WeHo series, as well as some unforgettable characters. I initially thought I'd get bored with soo many books in this series, but it's interestingly part of the reason I kept coming back for me. The author introduces you to each character with such detail that you begin to feel like your part of the crew. Shenin and Tyler are probably the favorite couple of the series for me. The chemistry between the two is believable and I love how the relationship between them plays out. The military is a huge factor in all of these books, but this one really touches in the Dont ask don't tell policy.
I've recommended this book and would do so again in a heartbeat. Easily one if my All time favorites
I've recommended this book and would do so again in a heartbeat. Easily one if my All time favorites
April 30, 2020
I liked the story. It is well written and the dialog seems very natural. Pacing was good and the ending was satisfying. I will probably continue with the series if they are all part of Kindle Unlimited.
nitpick: Once the MCs get together there are several scenes where there are physical altercations between them and other people being assholes. I thought I would be more into it but they just seems a bit forced and ...weird. There is also a lot of possessiveness as in "your mine and I want all those bitches at the club to know it" kinda deal. I dunno, it just wasn't crankin' my chain, but YMMV. I am usually onboard for the "possessive alpha" type but maybe it only works for me in paranormal romance situations... *shrug* Oh therapist, hello? :)
nitpick: Once the MCs get together there are several scenes where there are physical altercations between them and other people being assholes. I thought I would be more into it but they just seems a bit forced and ...weird. There is also a lot of possessiveness as in "your mine and I want all those bitches at the club to know it" kinda deal. I dunno, it just wasn't crankin' my chain, but YMMV. I am usually onboard for the "possessive alpha" type but maybe it only works for me in paranormal romance situations... *shrug* Oh therapist, hello? :)
September 11, 2021
3.5 stars.
This book felt like it was teasing me, touching big issues and then withdrawing. The story is good and interesting, and I liked the characters, but it felt like they never delt with all the major problems they were talking about. Total teaser, still waiting for the release.
I also got the feeling the story concentrated mainly on Shenin and we didn't get to really know Tyler, her feelings and thoughts and past, like she was only the supporting character.
Over all, it's a good book with good characters and interesting plot, but I hope the rest of the WeHo series would be better developed.
This book felt like it was teasing me, touching big issues and then withdrawing. The story is good and interesting, and I liked the characters, but it felt like they never delt with all the major problems they were talking about. Total teaser, still waiting for the release.
I also got the feeling the story concentrated mainly on Shenin and we didn't get to really know Tyler, her feelings and thoughts and past, like she was only the supporting character.
Over all, it's a good book with good characters and interesting plot, but I hope the rest of the WeHo series would be better developed.
March 3, 2019
This was my first lesbian romance I’ve read but I actually really enjoyed it.
I did however enjoy the beginning of the book more than the middle (the end was really sweet.)
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters.
I did however enjoy the beginning of the book more than the middle (the end was really sweet.)
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters.
June 1, 2021
The one that started it all!
I love this series by Sherryl Hancock. I have read this many times. Chemistry is outstanding, the connection. Positive portrayal of characters with the harsh realities of being in the armed forces under don't ask, don't tell. Military life or past military is my favorite trope and Sherryl Hancock brings it to life swimmingly. Can't get enough!
I love this series by Sherryl Hancock. I have read this many times. Chemistry is outstanding, the connection. Positive portrayal of characters with the harsh realities of being in the armed forces under don't ask, don't tell. Military life or past military is my favorite trope and Sherryl Hancock brings it to life swimmingly. Can't get enough!
July 11, 2017
So far my favorite in the series
So for my favorite of the series. Not sure if the serious is done but I hope to see the interaction of these two characters with the WeHo group. If you like the series you will like this one
So for my favorite of the series. Not sure if the serious is done but I hope to see the interaction of these two characters with the WeHo group. If you like the series you will like this one
August 7, 2018
Sigh
I am so sick of lesbian stories that are filled with “your so hot” or the seemingly gorgeous woman all the women are after. So very tired of it I can’t stand it. Honestly I liked the story until the the relationship between the two women progressed and the book went downhill from there. I did not even care what happened to the couple by the end of the read. Really how juvenile is it to go to a club just so you and show-off how “hot” your girlfriend is? Or making someone feel like a dummy because you could not open your mouth and just say I am dating someone? Smh. Give me some grown-up, down-to-earth, honest stories.
I am so sick of lesbian stories that are filled with “your so hot” or the seemingly gorgeous woman all the women are after. So very tired of it I can’t stand it. Honestly I liked the story until the the relationship between the two women progressed and the book went downhill from there. I did not even care what happened to the couple by the end of the read. Really how juvenile is it to go to a club just so you and show-off how “hot” your girlfriend is? Or making someone feel like a dummy because you could not open your mouth and just say I am dating someone? Smh. Give me some grown-up, down-to-earth, honest stories.
June 21, 2019
I really enjoyed this sweet f/f romance. It was an easy read that gave some interesting insight into the damage done by Don't Ask Don't Tell and also the difficulty of relationships while in the military in general. The characters were likeable and there were a few suspenseful scenes to keep the plot moving along. The only thing that gnawed at me a bit was the parts that emphasized jealousy and possessiveness with fighting. It wasn't enough to ruin the book for me though (and I know that some of us lady loving ladies tend to be that way in reality anyway). The typos in the kindle version were minimal. I forgot how much I enjoyed a good love story .
June 4, 2020
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L’amore sopra ogni cosa di Sherryl D. Hancock, military romance LGBT, pubblicato da Leone editore il 21 maggio.
Credo che siano troppo pochi i romanzi che parlano di storie d’amore tra donne, almeno in Italia, dove vengono pubblicati parecchi m/m ma pochissimi f/f e non so spiegarmi quale sia il motivo di tale scelta. Forse fanno meno presa sul pubblico femminile? Conosco molte lettrici appassionate di m/m ma nessuna che mi abbia mai detto di leggere f/f. Per me è la seconda volta, il primo approccio è stato con Dicono di noi di Charlie Moon, libro che ho molto apprezzato, e che mi ha spinto a chiedere alla Leone di inviarmi una copia di L’amore sopra ogni cosa, volendo sostenere la scelta audace di questa casa editrice.
Questa lettura mi ha permesso di conoscere una delle leggi più assurde che siano mai state approvate nel Stati Uniti: la politica del Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (non chiedere, non dire), che consentiva a gay e lesbiche di arruolarsi nell’esercito a patto che tenessero segreta la propria omosessualità, perché esisteva una legge federale che proibiva a chiunque mostrasse propensione o intenzione di intraprendere atti omosessuali di prestare servizio nell’esercito. Mentre leggevo ero basita, ma non stupita in quanto anche in Italia nel 2020 esistono degli ambiti in cui l’omosessualità viene taciuta.
Dall’entrata in vigore della legge, nel 1993, circa 13mila persone sono state allontanate dall’esercito a causa del loro orientamento sessuale, e diverse star si sono battute per far abolire questa legge che violava le libertà civili e inaspriva il pregiudizio nei confronti degli omosessuali.
In L’amore sopra ogni cosa questa lotta è ben presente, le protagoniste sono donne che lottano come gli uomini ma devono nascondersi per non rischiare di perdere il lavoro che amano. Tyler si innamora di Shenin fin dal primo incontro, condividono la camera e si prendono cura l’una dell’altra. Tyler è una delle persone più gentili e altruiste che Shenin abbia mai conosciuto, appena lei ha bisogno Tyler accorre in suo aiuto, qualsiasi cosa stia facendo, la accudisce, le sta accanto, la sprona a fare dei passi avanti e le mostra la relazione che si meriterebbe di vivere. Shenin prova affetto immediato per questa donna che la tratta come se fosse preziosa, un bene di inestimabile valore, un fiore che merita di essere innaffiato ogni giorno, che necessita di cure e attenzioni. Nessuno nella sua vita l’aveva mai fatta sentire così perfetta. Shenin ha sempre avuto relazioni con uomini, non ha mai pensato di poter essere attratta da una donna, ma Tyler scardina tutte le sue convinzioni e le fa vedere quanto potrebbe essere bello tra loro se solo potessero stare insieme. Cosa che non è possibile perché Shenin deve partire e Tyler non vuole soffrire, certa che Shenin sia eterosessuale. Ci vorrà l’intervento della madre di Shenin per farle capire che Tyler è innamorata di lei e che lei prova lo stesso sentimento. Da quel momento Shenin non si perde d’animo e inizia a cercare il modo per contattare Tyler, nel frattempo partita per una missione, e mostrarle che possono avere un futuro insieme.
Ne succederanno parecchie prima di poter coronare il loro amore, ma unite riusciranno ad affrontare qualsiasi sfida. Certo tutto diverrà più semplice quando il governo Obama abolirà il Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell permettendo a entrambe di vivere la loro relazione alla luce del sole. Ci sono state però alcune note stonate in questo romanzo che non mi permettono di dare una valutazione piena. La gelosia di Tyler e Shenin l’ho trovata eccessiva, e le loro reazioni non mi sono piaciute. Non mi piace leggerle nei romance in generale, non è una questione di orientamento, mi urta quando vedo utilizzare la violenza per reagire a delle offese o delle avance nemmeno troppo esplicite. Questo atteggiamento cavernicolo non lo approvo mai e, in questo caso, oltre ad avermi infastidito, l’ho trovato fuori luogo. Ovviamente si tratta di un gusto personale e non va a inficiare la bellezza di questa storia d’amore nata contro ogni aspettativa e l’importanza del messaggio che l’autrice voleva lanciare: l’amore vince sopra ogni cosa.
L’amore sopra ogni cosa di Sherryl D. Hancock, military romance LGBT, pubblicato da Leone editore il 21 maggio.
Credo che siano troppo pochi i romanzi che parlano di storie d’amore tra donne, almeno in Italia, dove vengono pubblicati parecchi m/m ma pochissimi f/f e non so spiegarmi quale sia il motivo di tale scelta. Forse fanno meno presa sul pubblico femminile? Conosco molte lettrici appassionate di m/m ma nessuna che mi abbia mai detto di leggere f/f. Per me è la seconda volta, il primo approccio è stato con Dicono di noi di Charlie Moon, libro che ho molto apprezzato, e che mi ha spinto a chiedere alla Leone di inviarmi una copia di L’amore sopra ogni cosa, volendo sostenere la scelta audace di questa casa editrice.
Questa lettura mi ha permesso di conoscere una delle leggi più assurde che siano mai state approvate nel Stati Uniti: la politica del Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (non chiedere, non dire), che consentiva a gay e lesbiche di arruolarsi nell’esercito a patto che tenessero segreta la propria omosessualità, perché esisteva una legge federale che proibiva a chiunque mostrasse propensione o intenzione di intraprendere atti omosessuali di prestare servizio nell’esercito. Mentre leggevo ero basita, ma non stupita in quanto anche in Italia nel 2020 esistono degli ambiti in cui l’omosessualità viene taciuta.
Dall’entrata in vigore della legge, nel 1993, circa 13mila persone sono state allontanate dall’esercito a causa del loro orientamento sessuale, e diverse star si sono battute per far abolire questa legge che violava le libertà civili e inaspriva il pregiudizio nei confronti degli omosessuali.
In L’amore sopra ogni cosa questa lotta è ben presente, le protagoniste sono donne che lottano come gli uomini ma devono nascondersi per non rischiare di perdere il lavoro che amano. Tyler si innamora di Shenin fin dal primo incontro, condividono la camera e si prendono cura l’una dell’altra. Tyler è una delle persone più gentili e altruiste che Shenin abbia mai conosciuto, appena lei ha bisogno Tyler accorre in suo aiuto, qualsiasi cosa stia facendo, la accudisce, le sta accanto, la sprona a fare dei passi avanti e le mostra la relazione che si meriterebbe di vivere. Shenin prova affetto immediato per questa donna che la tratta come se fosse preziosa, un bene di inestimabile valore, un fiore che merita di essere innaffiato ogni giorno, che necessita di cure e attenzioni. Nessuno nella sua vita l’aveva mai fatta sentire così perfetta. Shenin ha sempre avuto relazioni con uomini, non ha mai pensato di poter essere attratta da una donna, ma Tyler scardina tutte le sue convinzioni e le fa vedere quanto potrebbe essere bello tra loro se solo potessero stare insieme. Cosa che non è possibile perché Shenin deve partire e Tyler non vuole soffrire, certa che Shenin sia eterosessuale. Ci vorrà l’intervento della madre di Shenin per farle capire che Tyler è innamorata di lei e che lei prova lo stesso sentimento. Da quel momento Shenin non si perde d’animo e inizia a cercare il modo per contattare Tyler, nel frattempo partita per una missione, e mostrarle che possono avere un futuro insieme.
Ne succederanno parecchie prima di poter coronare il loro amore, ma unite riusciranno ad affrontare qualsiasi sfida. Certo tutto diverrà più semplice quando il governo Obama abolirà il Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell permettendo a entrambe di vivere la loro relazione alla luce del sole. Ci sono state però alcune note stonate in questo romanzo che non mi permettono di dare una valutazione piena. La gelosia di Tyler e Shenin l’ho trovata eccessiva, e le loro reazioni non mi sono piaciute. Non mi piace leggerle nei romance in generale, non è una questione di orientamento, mi urta quando vedo utilizzare la violenza per reagire a delle offese o delle avance nemmeno troppo esplicite. Questo atteggiamento cavernicolo non lo approvo mai e, in questo caso, oltre ad avermi infastidito, l’ho trovato fuori luogo. Ovviamente si tratta di un gusto personale e non va a inficiare la bellezza di questa storia d’amore nata contro ogni aspettativa e l’importanza del messaggio che l’autrice voleva lanciare: l’amore vince sopra ogni cosa.
March 11, 2020
I liked this book, but was not blown away by it. This book was an OK read for me, but I have read other books by this author that I liked better. The writing is easy to read, with some nice dialogues and easy banter and there were quite some things happening. The MCs Shenin and Tyler start out as best friends in the army and realize at some point that their friendship is likely more than that. Tyler is openly gay, whereas Shenin has only ever dated men. To make things more complicated there is the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy and they are split up over a long distance.
The strange thing for me was that, even though some serious things were happening, I never felt any real danger, not in the situations the MCs found themselves in, and not for their relationship. The characters almost seemed a bit too perfect, I think that’s where the book fell a bit flat for me. Besides the romance the DADT policy plays an important role in this book, which can feel a bit educational if you’ve already read other books on this topic. If not, it’ll give some nice depth and insights into this matter.
So, if you’re looking for a military romance in the period of DADT, this might be the book you’re looking for.
The strange thing for me was that, even though some serious things were happening, I never felt any real danger, not in the situations the MCs found themselves in, and not for their relationship. The characters almost seemed a bit too perfect, I think that’s where the book fell a bit flat for me. Besides the romance the DADT policy plays an important role in this book, which can feel a bit educational if you’ve already read other books on this topic. If not, it’ll give some nice depth and insights into this matter.
So, if you’re looking for a military romance in the period of DADT, this might be the book you’re looking for.
October 1, 2017
I stumbled upon this series through Kindle Unlimited. I managed to read all the author had out in the series in less than a week. Needless to say I really liked it.
Hancock creates characters that you really like and want to get to know. Not all authors can do this and the extent in which she managed this feat is incredible. It makes you wish you could meet and hang out with these incredible people.
In this first book(Book 0) you get to meet two of these incredible characters, Shenin and Taylor. They meet in the Air Force during the time of "Don't ask, Don't tell." They are best friends but more develops. They have to fight the murky world of being career military and being your true self.
The way this issue is approached was flawless. In fact Hancock understands the military because she also broached the subject of fraternization between officer and enlisted. It was those little things that make this story genuine and a must read.
Hancock creates characters that you really like and want to get to know. Not all authors can do this and the extent in which she managed this feat is incredible. It makes you wish you could meet and hang out with these incredible people.
In this first book(Book 0) you get to meet two of these incredible characters, Shenin and Taylor. They meet in the Air Force during the time of "Don't ask, Don't tell." They are best friends but more develops. They have to fight the murky world of being career military and being your true self.
The way this issue is approached was flawless. In fact Hancock understands the military because she also broached the subject of fraternization between officer and enlisted. It was those little things that make this story genuine and a must read.
June 26, 2021
This was not a bad book. But not good either.
It reads like the author started writing without having a real plot. It's like she had a bunch of scenes about heroins she wanted to tell. That makes the story inconsistent and unbelievable. And it felt like there has done no research at all. Not about the way things work in the army and certainly not about medical issues.
This is WLW fiction. About two women falling in love. One is an out and proud lesbian the other one a toaster oven bi sexual. The lesbian wants their first time sex to be 'special' and I couldn't agree more. But when that first time happens, the whole sex scene is written down in three lines. What is special about three lines? Nothing about how it made the newbee feel or if the out one was proud of giving her partner her first time.
The writing style was okay but after 50% of the book all kinds of typos and mistakes with the names came up.
It reads like the author started writing without having a real plot. It's like she had a bunch of scenes about heroins she wanted to tell. That makes the story inconsistent and unbelievable. And it felt like there has done no research at all. Not about the way things work in the army and certainly not about medical issues.
This is WLW fiction. About two women falling in love. One is an out and proud lesbian the other one a toaster oven bi sexual. The lesbian wants their first time sex to be 'special' and I couldn't agree more. But when that first time happens, the whole sex scene is written down in three lines. What is special about three lines? Nothing about how it made the newbee feel or if the out one was proud of giving her partner her first time.
The writing style was okay but after 50% of the book all kinds of typos and mistakes with the names came up.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2021
In realtà sono due stelle e mezzo.
Una bella storia e un ottimo potenziale, purtroppo poco sfruttato.
Mi è piaciuta l'idea dell'amicizia che cresce e si trasforma a poco a poco, e mi è piaciuta anche l'ambientazione, le tematiche trattate, anche se non sono una fan dei romanzi con militari.
Purtroppo, i personaggi principali non hanno spessore e gli avvenimenti che si susseguono sono così veloci e poco approfonditi che lasciano sempre qualcosa a metà.
Troppe le ripetizioni e l'uso di termini obsoleti, non consoni per me al tipo di storia, all'età dei personaggi, al loro background, al mondo odierno.
Ho paura che il problema principale sia dovuto alla traduzione e all'editing.
Un vero peccato.
Una bella storia e un ottimo potenziale, purtroppo poco sfruttato.
Mi è piaciuta l'idea dell'amicizia che cresce e si trasforma a poco a poco, e mi è piaciuta anche l'ambientazione, le tematiche trattate, anche se non sono una fan dei romanzi con militari.
Purtroppo, i personaggi principali non hanno spessore e gli avvenimenti che si susseguono sono così veloci e poco approfonditi che lasciano sempre qualcosa a metà.
Troppe le ripetizioni e l'uso di termini obsoleti, non consoni per me al tipo di storia, all'età dei personaggi, al loro background, al mondo odierno.
Ho paura che il problema principale sia dovuto alla traduzione e all'editing.
Un vero peccato.
November 22, 2017
Good Story Overall
Overall, I felt the book was an entertaining easy read and I enjoyed it. However, after being connected to the Air Force in some form or another for my entire 36 yrs on earth, I found a significant number of inaccuracies and improbabilities scattered throughout. I do recognize this is a work of fiction though and not a book on the history of the Air Force and I appreciate the significance DADT played in the book. I've purchased the rest of the books available in the series, and I can't wait to read the rest.
Overall, I felt the book was an entertaining easy read and I enjoyed it. However, after being connected to the Air Force in some form or another for my entire 36 yrs on earth, I found a significant number of inaccuracies and improbabilities scattered throughout. I do recognize this is a work of fiction though and not a book on the history of the Air Force and I appreciate the significance DADT played in the book. I've purchased the rest of the books available in the series, and I can't wait to read the rest.
October 13, 2020
Air Force romance
A novel with FF lead characters, a first for me. Set on several Air Force bases during the Obama administration, the plot educates the reader as to the negatives of Don't Ask Don't Tell, the difficulties of airman/officer dating as well as the challenges of a long distance relationship. With a low level of detailed heat, the love between the lead characters of Ty and Shen is shown as the author reveals their histories. An eye-opening story of military romance that I found revealing and educating, and recommend.
A novel with FF lead characters, a first for me. Set on several Air Force bases during the Obama administration, the plot educates the reader as to the negatives of Don't Ask Don't Tell, the difficulties of airman/officer dating as well as the challenges of a long distance relationship. With a low level of detailed heat, the love between the lead characters of Ty and Shen is shown as the author reveals their histories. An eye-opening story of military romance that I found revealing and educating, and recommend.
January 13, 2021
When Love Wins (WeHo book)
Great story about Don't ask or Tell.This was an awful time for anyone being gay. This revols around how gays learnt how to get by where others were outed and given dishonbly discharges even when they were not. This story revolves around two women and how they fell in love,one who became an officer and eventually persuaded her partner to also do it. President Obama got rid of it,
Sherry Hancock did a great job writing this story.
Recommend definitely
Great story about Don't ask or Tell.This was an awful time for anyone being gay. This revols around how gays learnt how to get by where others were outed and given dishonbly discharges even when they were not. This story revolves around two women and how they fell in love,one who became an officer and eventually persuaded her partner to also do it. President Obama got rid of it,
Sherry Hancock did a great job writing this story.
Recommend definitely
January 14, 2019
WOW... What a fantastic read. I was hooked from beginning to end, I even stayed up half the night reading it but had to finish it this morning. I have had this on my Kindle for a while and wish I had read it sooner.
I totally fell for Shen and Ty from the beginning. It felt like you knew them. They made a good couple. I also enjoyed the story line. Great book that I definitely recommend reading.
I'm already onto the next in the series.
I totally fell for Shen and Ty from the beginning. It felt like you knew them. They made a good couple. I also enjoyed the story line. Great book that I definitely recommend reading.
I'm already onto the next in the series.
January 21, 2019
Despite what appeared to be some editing errors, and some minor techncial quibbles (I'm not sure people in the Air Force call each other "soldier"), I'm giving this book four stars because of the character development and depth. I got really invested in these characters really fast, and I think it's kind of amazing that I read a 200+ page book in nearly one sitting. Well done, author, and I will be on the lookout for more of your titles!
October 10, 2019
I really wanted to like this book but it just fell flat for me. At one point I looked up the author to see if she served. Since it wasn’t listed I think my concerns aren’t the differences between the air force and Marines. I think there was minimal research done. It’s too bad because it could have been better with a better understanding of the military.
And if I am wrong on that count then it must just be a writing style difference.
And if I am wrong on that count then it must just be a writing style difference.
January 13, 2018
I won a copy through Goodreads Giveaway.
While I'm not a fan of heavy handedness in the books I tend to read, the characters in this are cute, the way their relationship progresses is engaging, and as a reader you are very easily dropped into their world where the air force is everything.
Fun, quick read!
While I'm not a fan of heavy handedness in the books I tend to read, the characters in this are cute, the way their relationship progresses is engaging, and as a reader you are very easily dropped into their world where the air force is everything.
Fun, quick read!
March 13, 2018
I really like storys with a military/police background.
For me this story was quite original because of the long distance aspect. The only thing that I couldn´t really grasp was the progression of their relationship in the beginning it was just to fast and smooth for me.
Other than that good read, likeable characters and original setting.
For me this story was quite original because of the long distance aspect. The only thing that I couldn´t really grasp was the progression of their relationship in the beginning it was just to fast and smooth for me.
Other than that good read, likeable characters and original setting.
July 28, 2019
Great Great Story
Loved this whole book! Reading what you wrote and how you treated the issues of don’t ask don’t tell and fraternizing was really handled beautifully. Having lived in that atmosphere and survived that era I could relate to how you addressed them. The main characters Ty and Shenin were absolutely spot on. Can’t wait to read more by you.
Loved this whole book! Reading what you wrote and how you treated the issues of don’t ask don’t tell and fraternizing was really handled beautifully. Having lived in that atmosphere and survived that era I could relate to how you addressed them. The main characters Ty and Shenin were absolutely spot on. Can’t wait to read more by you.
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