Love Under Siege

Callaghan Family & Friends #2 (Not Quite Broken)

by Samantha A. Cole, Maryann Jordan, KaLyn Cooper

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Eight Sizzling Full-Length Novels featuring Military Heroes by acclaimed authors who know how to bring the Heat, Action and Suspense!

Tuff Enough by Samantha A. Cole
While security operative Jason “Tuff” Tanner lives for dangerous assignments, he likes his downtime in his quiet neighborhood too. But that peacefulness is suddenly interrupted when his new next-door neighbor becomes a target for someone hell bent on revenge. Canine rescuer Concetta “Chet” Suarez brings all his protective instincts to the surface, along with feelings he’s never experienced with any other woman. Will he lose her before he ever gets a chance to make her his?

Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper
Dreams or nightmares. Truth or lies. He can’t tell them apart after he sees the woman in his dreams. She is the key to his past, present, and future… She just buried her husband next to her fiancé who was killed in an explosion while they were on a mission together ten years ago. She doesn’t need another man in her life, until someone tries to kill her.

Ravished River by Lindsay Cross
Special Forces Operative Aaron Spears dealt with relationships like he dealt with battle – something to be avoided if at all possible, until Celine Latimer walked into his life and turned his world upside down.

Lincoln by PJ Fiala
Lincoln Winter is hired to bring in a criminal who is selling arms on the black market and he never misses a mark. That is until the sultry Skye Sommers crosses his path and unwittingly gets herself caught up in much more than she can handle. Can they stay alive long enough to find a killer, an arms dealer and love?

Mace by Maryann Jordan
Mace Hanna’s security business keeps him busy…too busy for a relationship. When providing security for a single mom and her young son who has witnessed a murder, he vows to keep them safe...and finds love along the way.

Black Jack by MJ Nightingale
Undercover FBI agent, Jackson Black doesn't expect to find love while working deep undercover on a RICO case. But he can't resist Dawn, the sexy accountant, who keeps crossing his path during the investigation putting both of their lives on the line.

Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O’Leary
It’s been five years since his tragic loss and Navy SEAL, Dalton Sullivan heads to Lake Tahoe to be alone. The last thing he expects is horse trainer, Aurora Chance to literally fall at his feet. As danger and raw emotion churn around them, can Dalton be brought back into the light?

Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders
Former POW Brian McCain is so busy fighting his demons, there’s not enough left over for anyone else – not even the one woman who has a way of shining light into his darkness. But when a serial killer turns his sights on her, Brian realizes he’s not quite as broken as he thinks he is.

Love Under Siege will only be available for a limited time, grab your copy now before it's gone forever!

Genres: Anthologies, Military Romance, Military Fiction, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance

1598 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 18, 2018

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Author Samantha Cole is a retired policewoman and former paramedic. Using her life experiences and training, she strives to find the perfect mix of suspense and romance for her readers to enjoy.

Awards:
Wannabe in Wyoming (co-authored by J.B. Havens) won the bronze medal in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the General Romance category.

Scattered Moments in Time won the gold medal in the 2020 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the Fiction Anthology category.

The Road to Solace won the silver medal in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards in the Contemporary Romance category.


Samantha has over thirty-five books published throughout several different series as well as a few standalone novels. A full list can be found on her website - www.samanthacoleauthor.com.


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Reviews

["Avonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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If you want to buy a collection of books in a box set, this is the one to get. This grouping of 8 full length stories will keep you turning the pages with hot alpha ex-military heroes, the women they fall for and the diverse suspense plots that brings them together. All of the stories have explicit sex scenes that are all well written and I felt they were never gratuitous. I now have so many more authors and series to add to my TBR!

Tuff Enough by Samantha A. Cole

Jason “Tuff” Tanner works for Blackhawk Security and Concetta “Chet” Suarez is an animal control officer. When Chet moves into the other half of Jason’s double, they know it would be stupid to get involved, but as the suspense ramps up, so does the sexual heat. Meat is Chet’s pitbull rescue and plays a part in the plot as well as having my pitbull loving heart from the moment he appears on the page. I loved this story and all of the characters and was very sorry when it ended. I will definitely be following up for more reads in this series.

Never Forget by Kalyn Cooper

This is the first book in the Never trilogy and I want the next book NOW! This book had me so emotionally invested in the H/h. Elizabeth Camp buries her second husband only to find out they meant to kill her. She and her two children are offered protection by Matthew St. Clare who is a Deputy Director in the CIA. This book has terrorists, moles in the CIA, and buried secrets from 10 years ago when Elizabeth lost her first husband on a mission in Syria. Or did she? This book is a page turner that twists your heart as much as it spikes your heart rate. Mature love and sexual intercourse is explicit and written beautifully. I am looking forward to this whole trilogy.

Ravished River by Lindsay Cross

Aaron Speirs is part of Task Force Scorpion. They were betrayed and ambushed by their CIA liaison in Afghanistan. Celine and Caroline were kidnapped. Since Aaron recommended Celine for the position she was in when kidnapped, he will do anything to get her back. The suspense is fast paced with a precision rescue. The romance grows as Aaron protects Celine and decides what is important to him. Celine was a strong and compassionate heroine who definitely deserved her HEA.

Lincoln by PJ Fiala

Lincoln Winter is one third of Big Three Bounty Hunters. He is drawn into a police and FBI investigation of Limitless. Besides dealing in art and precious jewelry, they are gun running. Skye Sommers runs HR at Limitless and Lincoln does not realize the trouble he bring to her door as he investigates her involvement. Skye is such a strong character who is dealing with more than her fair share of problems and Lincoln comes in and is the support and protection she needs. The secondary characters, Skye’s parents and Abe, Lincoln’s military trained German shepard and his coworkers make this a true to life, heartfelt romance. Hot sex scenes included.

Mace by Maryann Jordan

Mason “Mace” Hanover owns Lighthouse Security Investigations and Sylvie Gardner is a working single mom of 8 year old David who are all brought together after Slyvie’s son witnesses a murder. This book keeps you turning the pages with murder, kidnapping, and a growing romance. Mace and Sylvie work as a unit to protect and care for David. This story focuses on the suspense plot with the H/h not needing internal angst to interfere with the romance. Mace and David are so wonderful together without detracting from Sylvie’s love as his mother. I also love the Lighthouse Security building which is so unique. This is a new-to-me author that has me hooked on her series.

Black Jack by MJ Nightingale

Dawn Sassacus is an accountant and the baby of her family who own the Mystic Nights Casino. When she subs as a dealer for a friend she is drawn to the new man at her table. Jackson “Jack” Black is a gambler on a mission. What Dawn does not know is it is an undercover mission. These two had instant chemistry even without full trust. The author brought it all together though in a believable way and the sex scenes are smoking hot. Even though this is the fourth book in the Mystic Nights Casino series it is easily read as a standalone.

Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O’Leary

Get the tissues ready for this one! Even though this is the fifth book in the Black Dawn series it is easily read as a standalone. Dalton Sullivan, if not on a mission, finds this time of year difficult and tries to find a place of peace. He is hiking around Lake Tahoe when he hears gun shots and a beautiful woman is thrown from her horse and lands at his feet. Aurora Chance is a horse whisperer to damaged horses on her grandfather’s ranch. Loving and caring, she may be the one to bring Dalton back from the dark if only he can save her from the threat to her life. Dalton’s teammates and Aurora’s extended family are all realistic and interesting secondary characters. Parts of this story will break your heart as much as it heals it in the end. Interesting suspense plot and lots of emotional angst make this a great romance read.

Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders

Brian McCain was a POW in Afghanistan for 3 years. He was rescued, but he is still coping with the guilt, pain and mental suffering. He believes he is permanently broken. He lives day to day, but does not let anyone in. Tori Donovan is a physical therapist who has lived through a life of abuse and now lives an isolated life as she tries to find a place to fit in. When the two meet they start as friends who understand each other, but when it becomes more, Brian backs off. Just as Brian realizes his mistake and changes his mind, Tori goes missing. With a serial killer in the area, Brian and his friends know they must find her and quickly. The romance in this book is slow to build and beautiful with only one limited sex scene. The suspense is fast paced and intense. The addition of Danny to the secondary characters was heartbreaking and well as heartwarming. Well deserved HEA.

[Suzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly when I started this book the only author I was familiar with was Abbie Zanders, which I'm a big fan of. I was very excited to read her book Not Quite Broken since it contained a character from a former book in her Callaghan series. Her story Not Quite Broken was great, emotional, sad at times, funny but heartfelt. Enjoyed reading about old friends from past books and catching up and getting more of Brian and Tori's story was amazing. I began reading the other authors and found new ones to follow and enjoy! Every Author did such an amazing job giving life to these veterans and sucked you into fun, and emotional stories that I so enjoyed. Their was not a single disappointment in the book and definitely a book I will reread in the near future, not to mention the new books I will be buying from each of these ladies.

[Stacy J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tuff Enough by Samantha A. Cole
Tuff and Chet are next door neighbors who are instantly drawn to each other. Both knowing that hooking up with your neighbor is a dumb idea especially if it goes south. They try and be friends at first but eventually the chemistry wins out.
I really liked these two characters. They were both independent and loved their job. They both were smart about remaining friends but sometimes the heart doesn't listen to the head. I liked reading about all the times that the two spent together just getting to know each other. To me, this is what really made me root for them as a couple. So much so that when Tuff is dealing with a loss and pushes Chet away, she is hurt but for the most part she just misses him. The sexy times are great but that fact that she misses him says a lot about them as a couple. Once Tuff gets his head together, he realizes he misses her also.
I also liked reading about Tuff and Meat's relationship. From their first meeting where Tuff just lays on the ground to try and get Meat to trust him just showed what kind of man he was.

Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper
What a heartbreaking and emotional read this was. Elizabeth has been put through the ringer. At the start of the book she’s at her second husband’s funeral. While their relationship was pretty much over it was still devastating. Reading about what this woman has gone through and raising two children basically alone was hard to read but it showed just how strong this woman was. She had an amazing support system which she needed. She was still morning her first husband who she still loved fiercely.
Matthew was a little harder to read being there were so many unknowns. You knew right away that he was a good guy and you felt happy when he took interest in Elizabeth right away. However, you do feel like it was too soon for him to pursue her but as things start to be revealed, you can’t wait for them to get together. I loved that at first, he was just a friend and wanted to help her with little things.
Watching Matthew with Elizabeth’s kids before the big reveal made my heart happy. Here is a man who was so sure he wasn’t marriage material bonding with these great kids. I loved reading about the twists and turns and how things were figured out. It was both amazing and horrifying at the same time.
I highly recommend this book!

Ravished River by Lindsay Cross
Aaron let Celine go when all he wanted to do was hold her closer. Aaron is a confirmed bachelor and even though he believes that, Celine got under his skin. Without realizing it, having Celine near him put her in danger and now it is his job to get her back.
I really liked Celine in this book. This book has some major suspense and drama but through the whole book you can see what type of woman that Celine is. She is always worried about her friend. She is independent without being mean and she isn’t going to wait for someone else to rescue her.

I loved the protectiveness Aaron had once he got Celine back. He was fighting his attraction to her but yet he put her above everything else.
This book had so many twists and turns, it was fun to read.

Lincoln by PJ Fiala
Lincoln meets Skye when he is on assignment. He is instantly attracted to her, but he needs to take care of business. Skye assists Lincoln in his request and thinks that is that. However, they both don’t realize the mess they have created. This book has it all, there was suspense, drama, humor and sexy times.
I really liked the character of Skye. Here is this woman who is trying to do the best she can by being a great employee and daughter. One day changes a lot of things. She starts to question her employer and after witnessing a murder she has to trust a man she barely knows to keep both her family and herself alive.
Lincoln felt protective of Skye not only because he was interested in her but also because his job put a target on her back. I loved that he didn’t shrink from his responsibilities and was willing to protect someone he was beginning to care a lot for.

Mace by Maryann Jordan
I absolutely loved this book!! Always trust your gut and in this case, Mace saw a police report that told him something wasn’t right. As the follow up reports kept coming in, he knew he needed to investigate. This case would forever change his life.
I loved both Mace and Sylvie. I loved that there wasn’t a whole lot of drama between these two like so many other books. There was enough drama and suspense already. These two worked as a unit long before they admitted feelings for each other.
I loved the main characters, but I think I really liked the relationship between Mace and David best. Here is a little boy that is just craving some male bonding. Not that he doesn’t love his mother but there is something to be said about a father/son relationship. Mace stepped up from the very beginning and became that for David. It was very heartwarming to read.

Black Jack by MJ Nightingale
Dawn and Jackson couldn’t have met during a worse time for Jackson. However, the chemistry between these two are magnetic and they decide to give in. Not knowing who she is doesn’t stop Jackson from pursuing Dawn in the beginning. Once he finds out who her family is, he tries to keep away but an addiction like that is hard to stop. Unbeknownst to her, she is going to be pulling into a very dangerous game that she isn’t ready for. However, when truths are revealed, you see a side of Dawn that would make anyone proud.

Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O’Leary
I absolutely loved this book. Dalton is a man who has demons and just wants a relaxing break from life to deal with some emotional baggage. However, he finds himself thrown into a dangerous situation when a woman on a horse starts getting shot at right in front of him.
From the very beginning Dalton is intrigued with Aurora. Her dedication to her horse, her ability to stand up to him and she was sassy and funny. In a very short while, she was someone he liked hanging around with. However, when more puzzle pieces start to come together, it isn’t too long for Dalton to realize that someone wants to hurt Aurora.
Aurora is a stubborn as they get. There were many times, I wanted to stand up and cheer and say, “you go girl”. However, there was one time after not seeing Dalton for a while that she tries to put her foot down and Dalton wasn’t having it with good reason. That part made me eye roll because she was too stubborn at that point.
I loved the parts with Dalton’s teammates and reading about them helping him out. I also laughed out loud when Aurora called them the Scooby Gang. Hunters response was epic, “Please don’t say that in front of Kenna. I’m begging you”. With Jake piping up stating “I’m telling everyone that Black Dawn’s new team name is the Scooby Gang!!!” LOL!!
I would HIGHLY recommend this book.

Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders
Brian is a soldier who thinks he is broken. He was a POW and the voices still haunt him. He doesn’t think he is a good bet when it comes to relationship and tries to avoid them. However, Tori was a surprise to him.
I really liked these two as a couple. One of the main reasons was, they really started out at friends. They just accepted their friendship and had no agenda. They both seemed to like each other and like similar things. I think this is how Tori was able to get under Brian skin being he started to realize he just liked being with her.
The story that unfolded was high drama and suspense. I loved reading about these characters and Brian’s friends and seeing what they were made of. I also loved how Danny fit into all of this.

[Catlou · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read several of these stories, and each story is a wonderful romance with drama, engaging intrigue, suspenseful action, and steamy passion. I highly recommend this intensely enjoyable anthology.

“Never Forget” by KaLyn Cooper is the beginning to a new intriguing series which has started off with a bang! As the story delves into a decade long conspiracy involving high ranking members of the CIA, we are faced with psychological exploitation, betrayal, life threatening attempts, even death. In the midst of the action, Elizabeth and Matthew are coming to grips with their new reality as Matthew struggles to overcome the psychological roadblocks of his memory, and they both fight to save Elizabeth’s life and protect her family. This is a fast-paced, engaging read, full of action, suspense, and HOT romance.

“Mace” by Maryann Jordan is an intriguing start to a new series. Mace grew up hearing about pirates and heroic lighthouse keepers and knew he wanted to be as brave and protective as those heroes. Sylvie is a strong, independent woman, and, as a single mother, she’s raising her son, David, on her own. One morning they accidentally collide with each other, little knowing that their lives will become connected in the most unexpected of ways. This is a wonderfully engaging tale of intrigue, drama, and romance.

“Her Guarded Hero” by Caitlyn O’Leary is a wonderful, romantic suspense story about Aurora Chance, a horse rancher in Lake Tahoe, and Dalton Sullivan, a Black Dawn SEAL, seeking a place of calm while on leave. When Aurora literally falls at his feet, Dalton knows someone’s trying to hurt, if not kill, her, and he needs to do what he can to keep her safe. Although once he’s neutralized the threat to Aurora, Dalton plans to return to his “real” life, but it’s destined there will be more to their story. This is an intriguing, suspenseful romance; full of emotions, drama, and steamy passion.

“Not Quite Broken” by Abbie Zanders is a an intensely suspenseful romance in which Brian McCain and Tori Donovan are two damaged souls who almost lose each other just as they realize they hold each other’s hearts. Brian feels too damaged to deserve a good woman, and Tori Donovan has learned to rely only on herself. As their friendship begins to grow into more, Brian pushes Tori away and unexpectedly into the arms of danger. When Brian finally realizes that Tori’s really what he needs most, will it be too late? This story is full of emotions, intrigue, and passion, and the characters are engaging and perfectly wonderful.

Hurry and get this while you can. You won’t be sorry!

[Dana Busenbark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tuff Enough by Samantha A. Cole - WE gt to follow Jason 'Tuff' Tanner from Blackhawk Security. Who is Chase Dixon? What about Concetta Suarez? What do Chase and Concetta do? Watching the things that are ahppening to Concetta during this story makes my heart ache a bit for her. What does Jason do about the things that happen? WHY are they happening? How did Jason meet Concetta? What does Concetta not want to do but is forced to do in a way and why? Read and see what this story is about. Just know, I loved Meat!

Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper - We get to follow Elizabeth Kamp, Mason Sinclair, Matthew St. Clare, and more. What do we learn about Matthew? Who and what is Jessica Kessler? Holy smokes! Lots of intrigue going on in this story! I did not see many of the things coming that actually happened. Definitely worth reading! Enjoy!

Ravished River by Lindsay Cross - I loved that we got another Men of Mercy setting in this Anthology! We really get some insight into Aaron in this story. It was great getting to visit parts of Aaron's Honor with new bits of info in there. Never can go wrong in reading a story that deals with Task Force-Scorpion men!

Lincoln by PJ Fiala - We meet Lincoln in this story. Why is he fighting Jimmie Molder? Who is Dodge? What type of work do Dodge and Lincoln do? I really found myself liking Skye & her family. There was just enough suspense in this sweet story to keep me from putting the book down!

Mace by Maryann Jordan - Oh my! The start of this story had my eyebrows into my hairline! Who is Ned Lowe? Who is Mason Hanover? Who is doing the takling? Love the moral Mason was taught.Who is Mary? Who are Marge & Horace? What job did Marge retire from? Where did Mason meet them? I was shocked to find out what the three now did. When Sylvie's son David sees something he shouldn't have, the story get really exciting. You're going to have to read to see exactly what happens!

Blackjack by MJ Nightingale - Who is Jackson Black? What does he do for a living? What does Dawn assume he does? Talk about some serious ACTION in this story! That is for more than one reason. A definite must read to see what each of them does and what Dawn's family is like. Who knows what is going on? Why does Dawn get mad about things? What does that almost do to the story line? I LOVED Dawn's quick thinking that makes things even better than what was initially planned.

Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O'Leary - We learn we will follow Dalton sullivan before the story even starts. We meet Aurora and her grandfather, gunnar. We get the opportunity to meet cousins Crystal and Lindy as well. What do all of these folks do for a living? How does Dalton meet Aurora? We learn all sorts of interesting things about who these people are! This read was suspenseful, romantic, and even a bit of a trhiller all rolled into one in my opinion. Could not stop reading!

Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders - Who is Cameron Dalton? Where is she from? What does she do? Who is Joe? what happens when Cameron tries to leave her life with her son? Who is Victoria? What about Brian? Who is Cole? This book had my cheeks hurting from smiling and laughing so much at times, while other times my heart wanted to break. What is going on with all the missing women being reported? Where is this happening at? What is ultimately causing this and who is behind it?

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[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Under Siege is a collection of military romantic suspense stories from some amazing authors. Some authors were new to me and some were some of my favorite authors. Overall, I enjoyed the book.

In Tuff Enough by Samantha Cole, you get the story between Jason "Tuff" Tanner and Concetta "Chett" Suarez. Jason and Chet are neighbors who begin to flirt with each other. Jason is hesitant to get involved because of his past and his job, but the two begin to get closer as they begin to work with Meat, the pit bull rescue Chet is working with. Like all good romantic suspense, there is danger and mystery that forces the couple to finally admit their feelings. Along the way, there is some really heartfelt angst, with a little bit of humor thrown in. Overall, I enjoyed the book but I had a hard time keeping up because there were characters from Samantha's connected series. However, it has made me curious and I am ready to check out her other novels.

In Never Forget by KaLynn Cooper, we get the story of Matthew and Elizabeth. This is a story of second chances with an interesting twist. Matthew is a Deputy Director in the CIA and Elizabeth is a translator for the CIA. Eventually, their paths cross and from there you get non stop action, suspense and some romance. I have not read any of Kaylynn's books, but I thought that it was a well written story. It had drama, suspense, some big surprises and of course a happy ending.

In Ravished River by Lindsay Cross, we get the story of Aaron and Celine. At the start of the story, we learn that Celine and another lady have been kidnapped from a wedding. Aaron is upset because he feels like it is his fault that Celine was at the wedding and he feels guilty on how they left things. From there, the story moves through rescue missions, attempted re-kidnappings, and of course the romance between the main characters. The story was great, I was just lost in some places because characters and story lines were mentioned from a connected series. Once again, I am curious enough to try more books by this author.

Lincoln by PJ Fiala is the story of Lincoln and Skye. Lincoln is a bounty hunter and Skye works in HR for a company that focuses on art and jewelry. Our characters meet when Lincoln comes took pick up an employee who has failed to show up in court. Eventually, Lincoln learns that some shady business dealings are happening at Skye's place of business which leads to the mystery and drama throughout the story. I loved the romance and sexy times between the characters. I am definitely curious about some of the secondary characters and will be checking out more from this author.

Mace by Maryann Jordan was by far one of my favorite stories in this collection! I loved the story between Mace, owner of Lighthouse Security, and single mom Sylvie. Sylvie and Mace cross paths when her son witnesses a crime. Mace comes in and offers to protect Sylvie and her son. Of course, a relationship between them forms and a sweet relationship between Mace and David forms as well. This is the first book in a new series and I can not wait to read the stories of the other team members. I also loved that we got more details on Mace's relationship with some of Maryann's characters from other series. A great start to a new series!

In Black Jack by MJ Nightingale, we get the story of Dawn, an employee of a casino and Jackson, an undercover FBI agent. When Dawn and Jackson meet, there is an instant connection which they pursue. Both have their reservations, but they give into passion. Dawn believes that Jackson is a gambler and Jackson is hesitant to get involved with Dawn due to his case. Despite everything, they get together but Dawn is drawn into the danger. This was a great story right from the start! I'm definitely going to check out the other books in this series.
In Her Guarded Hero by Caitlin O'Leary is the story of Black Dawn member Dalton and Aurora, who works with abused horses. Dalton and Aurora meet while Dalton is visiting Tahoe. Aurora finds herself in trouble and Dalton takes on the mission to help her. Of course he can't do it alone, so he calls in his Black Dawn team mates to help him out. Dalton is dealing with demons that will impact his relationship with Aurora. From the beginning to the end, Her Guarded Hero is full of suspense, action and of course some romance. I have read a few of the other Black Dawn stories, but I need to go back and play catch up. Overall, a great story.
In Note quite Broken, we get the story of Brian and Tori. Both characters are dealing with pasts, that have left them hesitant. Brian and Tori are pulled into the drama and it will pull you in as well. I have only read a few of the other books in the Callaghan series, but this book fits in well with the series. It is an awesome ride from start to finish.

I received an ARC and I have left an honest review of each story.

[Anne Donaldson · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I started this book, I was familiar with the names of all the authors, but I had only read a few of them. I am now on an expedition to read more of ALL of them. Every one of these stories is gripping, each has characters that bring out the best in each other, and each leaves you wishing it was longer!

TUFF ENOUGH – Samantha A Cole

One of my favorite authors, Samantha Cole has the most unlikely hero – a rescue dog named Meat. Yes, the main story involves humans, Tuff, a private security operative, and Chet, his neighbor and an animal welfare officer, but at the end, we’re all engaged with Meat and his fate. This story includes characters from Samantha’s Trident Security series and Blackhawk Security as well. The tension and the suspense are strong, and, like all of Samantha’s other books, the reader’s hooked from the start.

NEVER FORGET – KaLyn Cooper

This was a new-to-me author, and I found this story actively frightening. The concept behind it (that I’m not going to include here because, well, spoiler) is both credible and alarming. However, the main characters are relatable, and it’s awesome to watch as Matthew’s real memory returns and he reclaims his life. Again, great suspense and great foreshadowing – another author to keep reading.

RAVISHED RIVER – Lindsay Cross

In some ways, this was the most psychologically suspenseful of the stories. Celine is kidnapped at a wedding – she’s there because Aaron suggested she go, they kissed and he turned away, and then she was kidnapped. Aaron’s angst about her kidnapping, what happened to her during her captivity, and the romance work together to keep the reader hooked. There is some crossover with other works, but I didn’t find that this detracted from the story or its clarity.

LINCOLN – PJ Fiala

Lincoln is a bounty hunter that’s moved to this because it’s “safer.” That idea goes out the window when he collects a fugitive from the company where Skye works. As the threat to Skye’s life escalates, Lincoln is drawn in to her and to the case. Another new-to-me author that I’m now going to follow. The characters were well-written and the story gripping.

MACE – Maryann Jordan

Mace is the owner of Lighthouse Security – and the owner of a lighthouse. He comes to the rescue of Sylvie when her son witnesses a crime, and he offers to hide the two of them. I found the flashbacks in this story detracted from it somewhat, but that is a very personal gripe, I know. Those aside, I can’t wait to read more about this team – and I’ll revisit some of her older work too.

BLACK JACK – MJ Nightingale

MJ Nightingale never disappoints. As the title suggests, there’s a casino in this story, and it follows Dawn, whose family owns the casino, and FBI agent Jackson who inadvertently involves Dawn in one of his cases. The characters’ relationship is in many ways the focus in the story, rather than the intrigue and suspense, although those are, as always, gripping. I really liked Dawn’s mother, but that’s by-the-way. If this is your first encounter with MJ Nightingale, I’m betting it won’t be your last.

NOT QUITE BROKEN – Abbie Zanders

I’m tempted to say the best was kept for last, but it’s impossible to define a “best” from these stories. “Not Quite Broken,” though, was the one story I just didn’t want to have to finish. I wanted more about Brian and Tori. Both are fighting past abuse – Brian from his experience as a POW and Tori from childhood abuse. It takes Tori being kidnapped to force Brian to confront his demons and give the couple any hope of a HEA.

I received an advance copy of this work, and the review is entirely voluntary.

[Fiona Fog · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing line-up of authors, who delivered with each story. I was only familiar with a couple of the authors but now that I've completed this series they will all be on my list of automatic go too.

Who does not love a man in a Uniform. They all delivered in the heat factor as well as providing a well written story that you could not put down, a must read.

We start this collection with Samantha A. Cole. Who I never miss an opportunity to read whenever she releases a story. When I read the blurb, I was hooked. Military, rescue dogs and the people who protect them? Yes! I am an avid dog lover. And Samantha's ability and research into everything she writes is what I love.

Jason "Tuff" former military but now working specialised security (even thought Uncle Sam never truly lets you go) is content with his life. That is until his new neighbour moves into the duplex attached his. Sure he notices her she's smoking hot. But he's trying to not go there.

Concetta "Chet", works for Animal Control and also specialises in training dogs. Her passion for the dogs she helps and tries to help in her line of work are rewarding on a personal front for her. When she rescue's "Meat" from an illegal dog fighting ring she brings him to foster.

It's meat and his lunging at Jason when they are leaving the duplex that brings these two together. It's friends at first but the attraction and the chemistry is off the charts.

When Chet loses two close friends, it's Jason that's there to comfort her. From that moment the friends thing was never going to work. Not with these two.

This story has it all, from the big lughead that is Meat, to Jason and Chet's attraction. The story is a page turner. And Samantha has done her research. You will see old faces and a possible new love interest one that I've dying for since I first met her in another story.

A+ for Samantha.

Kalyan Cooper - Never Forget

Elizabeth and Mason were secretly wed before they deployed. No one knew. They thought they had time to tell everyone when they returned home. But things don't always go to plan. Sometimes fate has other ideas. That fateful day, destroyed lives, left her a widow but also left her with her son Austin.

Ten years later, no longer serving, she works as a translator for the CIA. Her one goal since she lost her husband is too bring down the terrorist who killed her husband.

Matthew also works for the CIA. His job is second in command and he co-ordinates the missions that send our servicemen and woman overseas. But for the last few years, his life has been filled with a vision of woman who comes to him in his dreams. It's her eyes that he is always remembering upon waking. That and the horrendous nightmare that finally wakes him from sleep. He can't help but wonder what is happening. These dreams are getting worse but something inside him is telling him to keep it on the down low.

When he firsts glimpses Elizabeth he is drawn to her. There is something about her. Her eyes are so similar to that of the woman he dreams of.

This story will have you on the edge. It makes you believe that maybe there is that one person out there that completes you. Your other half. And maybe the people who are meant to have your back and protect and serve are the ones you really need to watch out for.

Must read.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be warned! I wanted to read this collection only because it was the only way to read the specific stories by two of my regular and favorite authors. I found out that was not all I got! What started out as giddy pleasure as I quickly read Tough Enough by my favorite author, Samantha A. Cole and then more excitement as I immediately started and quickly completed Mace by Maryann Jordan. AND THEN CAME A BIGGER SURPRSE, I found that I quickly discovered several "new and soon to be favorite" authors such as Caitlyn O'Leary whose story Her Guarded Hero was a pleasant and wonderful surprise. I then thought, no way would any of the other stories hold my interest like the first three did. Well, I then read Abbie Zanders' story, Not Quite Broken and I realized that this collection was a treasure trove of stories by new and quickly becoming favorite authors of mine. If you enjoy finding new authors to read and follow, this is a great book to purchase. Because this is a collection of many stories by many different authors, you can choose which one and in which order to read them. ENJOY!

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.

[Viper Spaulding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't miss this wonderful collection of hot romances!

You're in for a real treat with this amazing box set. Eight military romances, each one an excellent love story filled with heart-stopping action and heart-warming love. Most of these books are part of a larger series of standalone romances by the respective authors, directing readers to many more stories from the authors they meet in this set.

First up is Tuff Enough - Tuff is Chet's white knight when she is targeted by criminals who want to retrieve their fighting dogs that she, as an animal control officer, rescued and is retraining. These two have amazing chemistry, but Tuff thinks his job makes him a bad bet for a long-term relationship. This is the only story of the eight to end with a HFN (all the rest have a HEA) but the author promises more chapters will be released later this fall.

Next is Never Forget - Matthew and Elizabeth each bring a lifetime of experience to their new relationship. It was a refreshing change to read about an older couple, still young at heart and ready to embark on a new love despite their tragic histories. It was a beautiful story, with memorable characters.

Ravished River brings together Aaron and Celine in an exciting, action-packed story. These two have to work through a variety of problems, and their relationship is stronger for the struggles.

Up next is Lincoln's romance with Skye. This story hits the ground running, and never lets up until the end. Skye's job involves more than she bargained for, and Lincoln's the only one who can help. He's so much more than just a sexy bounty hunter, and his relationship with Skye was swoon-worthy.

Mace gives us the story of Mason and Sylvie, who meet after literally running into each other. Trouble soon comes calling when her son witnesses a crime, but that's only the beginning of what they're up against. Mace is so sweet just for her, and I really enjoyed watching their love grow under such stressful conditions.

Black Jack tells the story of FBI agent Jackson and Dawn, who is swept up in his investigation at the casino where she works. They hit it off immediately, and there's no denying their intense chemistry. Their insta-love has to survive the current FBI case, and their HEA is perfectly sweet.

Her Guarded Hero follows Black Dawn team member Dalton, who meets Aurora while he's vacationing in Lake Tahoe. Aurora's work with abused horses has put her in danger, and Dalton has to call in favors from his teammates to track down those who are threatening her. Their love story is supposed to just stay "no strings attached" as Dalton is still recovering from the tragic loss of his family years earlier, but love never follows the rules and soon Dalton realizes that his heart isn't going to let him walk away for good. This was my personal favorite of the set, both because I've read all the other stories by this author and because I'm very familiar with the Northern California setting.

Finally, Not Quite Broken chronicles the romance of Tori and Brian, who are both still healing from their tortuous pasts. The writing is enthralling from the opening to the HEA, with well-developed characters and well-paced drama that has all the feels. Another story with a single mom, this one really hit a home run. Brian is a true hero, and their love story was absolutely beautiful.

If you love military romances, this box set was meant for you. You won't want to miss any of these wonderful stories. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this set.

[D. Harley Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was kindly provided a “shortened” ARC copy of this collection of works. Two authors were not included in the copy I received; so my reviews will not include those stories. I have read and collected a majority of the books by 5 of the authors; so I can say without hesitation that this collection is certainly worth your time & money!

Never Forget
KaLyn Cooper

I was kindly provided this book as an ARC; in exchange for my honest review. I’ve not previously read anything by Ms. KaLyn; however, I was interested in this story and even though I felt the ending could have been “wrapped up” better I would possibly look into other works written by her. This story revolves around Matthew St. Clare an associate director with the CIA & Elizabeth Kamp. Without giving any of the story away; Matt keeps dreaming of a beautiful woman and then unexpectedly he sees her one day at the office with his superior. Later Matt overhears his superior discussing someone and it seemed eerily similar to his own story. The storyline does go off-track a bit, but the author pulls it together. I’m wondering if the ending was rushed because this is a collection of short stories by multiple authors?? Either way I plan to look into some of her books to see if possibly this storyline links up somewhere else.

Ravished River
Lindsay Cross

I was kindly provided this book as an ARC; in exchange for my honest review. Normally I recommend to read all the previous books in the series with this authors books. However, in this instance you may want to read this book prior to book 9 -but after you’ve read either Ethan’s Promise (Kindle Worlds - no longer available) or the “new” Rebellious River (available 9/7). I guess Kindle Worlds went by the wayside & authors are getting totally shafted in their work. So wrong Kindle people.

Yep, repeating myself as this book (Ravished River) was also previously published in Kindle Worlds as Aaron’s Honor. If you read it under previous format I would say the author did the best she could in order to maintain her storyline & preserve her work for new readers. I’m ranting, yes, but really the Kindle “gods” have really been unfair to their authors & the readers that follow them.

This is the follow up story as to what happened to Caroline & Celine after they were kidnapped while escaping from Caroline’s forced wedding. This is where Aaron & Celine finally get together & it leads into the remaining (interesting) story as to what is really going on in this crazy conspiracy! It’s a great series, so existing readers-nothing new. New readers, this is now your only option & is slightly out of order as to publish date/series order. I still highly recommend - Men of Mercy & Mayhem series are terrific.

Lincoln
PJ Fiala

Honestly, I didn’t read. I just couldn’t get the interest. Could’ve been just I had a really bad few work days; (I had) so don’t judge author/story over my cruddy day..

Mace - Lighthouse Security
MaryAnn Jordan

I was kindly provided this book as an ARC; in exchange for my honest review. This is book 1 of Ms. MaryAnn’s new series. If you haven’t read anything she’s written yet; I highly recommend you start with her Alvarez Security series, then move on to her Saints Protection series (which the last book of that series paves the way beautifully for this book).

What can I say other than Ms. MaryAnn pretty much ALWAYS nails it. The two main characters here are Sylvie & Mason (Mace). Mace is a retired Army Spec Ops guy who ended up working for (or with I suppose) the CIA. Sylvie’s little boy witnessed a murder while having a sick-day hanging out in mom’s office (as a single mom I know how that is!) Mace and his keepers (cool name) step in to protect Sylvie & her son. It’s a well written story & more believable than most. Not a lot of descriptors for Mace physically; but he’s a pretty great guy to love & protect a scared little boy.

Hey 8- books & 4 of the authors I know & highly recommend their work for $.99 on pre-order?!Seriously you’re not losing out!

Black Jack
MJ Nightingale

I was kindly provided this book as an ARC; in exchange for my honest review. I believe I’ve only read one or two of this authors books in the past. This story, which evolved around Jack & Dawn. Jack is seemingly a professional gambler & Dawn is filling in for a friend as a dealer at the blackjack table. Dawn’s family owns the casino somewhere in Connecticut. Of course Jack/Dawn get hot & heavy (I just have such a problem believing the “insta-love”) and she discovers Jack is not really a professional gambler; but is he a good guy or a criminal. I haven’t taken the time yet to look into this story and how it may work into a series. But, from the description of the authors works in this ARC copy; I would say there is a series and it probably would have helped my understanding if I’d read the previous books. Either way, this book is well written & entertaining.

Not Quite Broken
Abbie Zanders

I was kindly provided this book as an ARC; in exchange for my honest review. I only recently became acquainted with Ms. Abbie’s books - The Callaghan’s (a series about 7 fantastic brothers) and the Connelly’s (equally fantastic cousins to the Callaghan’s). This book centers around Brian and Victoria (Tori) as part of the Callaghan series. While not technically a Callaghan; (Brian’s sister is married to one, making him family.) While it’s not critical to the storyline for you to read the previous books in the series; it may certainly help your understanding of all the characters & their backgrounds.

These books have a lot of heart & soul (some decent sexy times too); but overall leave you with a feel-good-warm feeling. Definitely think about adding this authors books to your library; I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I have all of them & truly enjoyed every one.

[Island Girl Romance Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this so much!!
Wonderful authors and beautiful stories.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love collections. Not only are they a bargain but I have both favorite authors and new ones to check out. This fantastic offering has eight--right count them--eight full-length stories. Just an example of what you can expect to find:

Caitlyn O'Leary's Her Guarded Hero (Dalton & Aurora)
Dalton's, Navy SEAL, alone time was interrupted by the sound of a shot and a scream that didn't sound human. The second sound and scream did! He turned in time to see a woman thrown in the air by a wildly rearing horse.

Aurora fought to control the stallion but lost the battle. She came around with a big, gorgeous, man above her. No time to admire him she needed to find her horse. He must be terrified.

So begins Dalton's journey back to living. Getting the injured woman home, finding out who fired those shots, and were they accidents took up his and his teams time when they weren't on a mission.

Dalton has a painful history that has kept him from finding love for a number of years. Aurora has been too busy training abused horses and taking care of her grandfather to make an effort. That's about to change.

I loved the team's efforts to make him love again. Will Aurora's experience with tormented horses help her understand his pain and reluctance to open up to any woman? Can she break through his barriers? When danger persists and gets too close will he give in to her?

After leaving Aurora and her grandfather for a mission, he learns she's still in danger. Can he and his team (who Aurora has nicknamed) get back in time to save her? How will he react to her surprise?

This is a wonderful read with characters you can't help but love and share their pain. Don't miss it and all the other offerings by authors you love and those you're going to fall for.
Reviewed for Words Turn Me OnI love boxed sets. Not only are they a bargain but I have both favorite authors and new ones to check out. This fantastic offering has eight--right count them--eight full-length stories. Just an example of what you can expect to find:

Caitlyn O'Leary's Her Guarded Hero (Dalton & Aurora)
Dalton's, Navy SEAL, alone time was interrupted by the sound of a shot and a scream that didn't sound human. The sound and scream did! He turned in time to see a woman thrown in the air by a wildly rearing horse.

Aurora fought to control the stallion but lost the battle. She came around with a big, gorgeous, man above her. No time to admire him she needed to find her horse. He must be terrified.

So begins Dalton's journey back to living. Getting the injured woman home, finding out who fired those shots, and were they accidents took up his and his teams time when they weren't on a mission.

Dalton has a painful history that has kept him from finding love for a number of years. Aurora has been too busy training abused horses and her grandfather to make an effort. That's about to change.

I loved the team's efforts to make him love again. Will Aurora's experience with tormented horses help her understand his pain and reluctance to open up to any woman? Can she break through his barriers? When danger persists and gets too close will he give in to her?

After leaving Aurora and her grandfather for a mission, he learns she's still in danger. Can he and his team (who Aurora has nicknamed) get back in time to save her? How will he react to her surprise?

This is a wonderful read with characters you can't help but love and share their pain. Don't miss it and all the other offerings by authors you love and those you're going to fall for.
Reviewed for Words Turn Me On

[Deb Diem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Under Siege is a collection of book by various authors. These books are well-written contemporary romance, some with heroes with military backgrounds, some with law enforcement backgrounds. The characters in all these books have one thing in common, they
are amazing.

Never Forget by Kalyn Cooper is Matthew and Elizabeth’s story. Their story may have you shed a tear or two. There is plenty of drama, action, sizzle and suspense to keep the pages turning in this book. I enjoyed every page of this book and can't wait to read my next book by KaLyn Cooper. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

Ravished River by Lindsay Cross is the story of Aaron and Celine. You’ll find lots of action, suspense, sex, a bit of angst and guilt keep things interesting. I would be happy to read more from this author. Ravished River is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

Lincoln by PJ Fiala is bounty hunter Lincoln and Skye’s tale. I have to say, if there’s a place to order a Lincoln of your own, someone tell me quick. Lincoln and Skye’s story is packed with drama, action, smokin’ hot sexy bits and suspense. Kudos to Ms. Fiala for the nuggets of humor strategically placed through the pages this book. I totally loved this book and I'm sure I'll be reading more from this author soon. Lincoln is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

Mace by Maryann Jordan is single mom Sylvie and ex Army Special Forces/CIA operative Mace’s story brings Sylvie and her son under the protection of Mace’s company, Lighthouse Security Investigations. You’ll find enough drama, humor, steamy sex, action and suspense in this book to keep any reader happy. I enjoyed reading Mace and look forward to reading many more books from Maryann Jordan. Mace is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

Black Jack by MJ Nightingale is the story of Dawn, who works at her family’s casino, and FBI agent Jackson. Jackson is undercover and accidentally involves Dawn in the operation. Readers will enjoy plenty of suspense, sizzle and action in this book. This is my first book by MJ Nightingale, but won't be my last. Black Jack is a complete story, not a cliff-hanger.

Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders is Brian and Tori’s story. Brian, a tortured prisoner of war for three years and Tori, tortured by her own family, are scarred inside and out. Their story is loaded with drama, bits of humor and angst, sizzle, action and suspense. This book had me glued to my Kindle and I look forward to reading more from Abbie Zanders in the future. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Ashley Couch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of ups and downs. I pretty much read continuously until I finished all the stories in this book.

Tuff Enough was a great book. I've read books by this author before and loved those also. Tuff and Chet was cute together. This book is definitely one that grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go. A good amount of action and suspense, and the scenes with Tuff and Chet are hot. Good read.

Never Forget was amazing. I am actually anxious to find out what happens next to this couple. This was a very emotional book, and had a ton of mystery and suspense. I love it, but it does have a cliff hanger ending so be ready for that.

Ravished River I have actually read before as a stand alone, and I re-read it anyway. That is how good it is. The whole series this came from is amazing. Lindsay Cross is one of my favorite authors and I plan to read anything new that comes out from her. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time, there are no boring parts at all. Continuous action and the sex scenes are HOT.

Lincoln was great. He is a bounty hunter that ends up going undercover working with the cops. Skye ends up caught in the middle and things between the two heat up. I loved this book so much I actually went on to read other books by this author after I read this.

Mace was amazing. This book as twists and turns, and kept me guessing until the end. The dynamic between Sylvie and Mace is great, and throwing in her son David added another interesting facet to this book. This author has quite a few other series that are all similar (ex military/law enforcement) and I have devoured pretty much all of them. Still a few more to go, but this was a great intro to her work

Black Jack was a pretty good story. It didn't hold my attention like the others in this collection, but it was still good. There wasn't really enough action for me, just a lot of back and forth with Jack and Dawn. It was a cute story though, just not my cup of tea.

Her Guarded Hero was a good book. It was emotional at parts, but it kept my interest the whole time. Aurora and Dalton are good together. Aurora is a bad ass, and Dalton is trying to protect her. Its funny when these two argue.

Not Quite Broken really caught my attention. I also went on to get more books by this author after reading this. This book has so many twists and angles, I loved it. The characters are well developed and the story line was good.

[Nickie Sale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant box set of Military romances. Each book in this set very different, yet spellbinding and leave you wanting more.

Each of the books in this collection brings you hot alpha males, who find themselves falling for women who have somehow got embroiled in life threatening situations. Although the back stories behind each book are very different and each man has his own story to tell, they have all have seen action, they are all trained to the highest degree, they have all experienced loses in their personal lives and/or military service an all have formed lifelong friendships.

The women in these books are by contrast all very different from one another. They range from the quiet single women who wouldn't say boo to a goose (Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders), a single mum determined to protect her child from her ex husband (Mace by Maryann Jordan), a confident horse trainer (Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O’Leary), a widow who buries her husband next to her fiance who was killed in action (Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper), the accountant working in her family's casino (Black Jack by MJ Nightingale), an animal control officer who's life revolves around rescuing badly treated dogs (Tuff Enough by Samantha A. Cole), a makeup artist and stylist (Ravished River by Lindsay Cross) and an HR manager (Lincoln by PJ Fiala).

Although each of the books tell very different stories, they all bring out a very strong sense of family. You have ex military working together as one towards a common goal, knowing and understanding each member of the team, their roles, their strengths, their weaknesses and having a bond that is as strong as those in real families. There are real families, who bind together and support each other no matter what the circumstances. Then you get these two types of families who join together and become a real force, protecting the ones they love and welcoming in new family members.

Without doubt, each book is filled with hot sexual attraction, denials, steamy scenes, terror, fear,anguish, tears and love. I am looking forward to reading more of all these books.

[Holly Vergho · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a review of Abbie Zanders' story 'Not Quite Broken' in the anthology. First, I am absolutely thrilled that Abbie wrote a story that ties the Callaghan clan to her Protecting Sam book that introduces the Sanctuary and the group of vets who set it up and run it. I am eagerly awaiting future stories that will come from that, so 'Not Quite Broken' really checked that box for me. But no one will be lost or confused if they haven't read 'Protecting Sam' or any of the 'Callaghan Brothers' series, although I highly recommend them.

My heart raced and cried out at the end of Not Quite Broken's prologue (the prologue!!). From there, the reader is eased into introductions to Brian and Tori. There is a beautiful comfort in how they affect each other, as though 'like knows like,' two souls recognizing the need and similarity in the other.

Brian's background is well described, not only in 'Not Quite Broken,' but in Shane and Lexie's story 'Beyond Affection' (Callaghan Brothers #6). Tori's vague back history drove me a bit crazy -- details aren't forthcoming until quite near the end of the story. But I'm not going to lower my rating because of that -- its more of a 'me' problem that a problem with the way the story is written.

I was quite intrigued with Tori having once worked as a teenager at a hippotherapy program in Wyoming. Is a tip of the hat to Mandy's hippotherapy program in the Red Team series by Abbie's author friend Elaine Levine?

All in all, 'Not Quite Broken' is a sometimes sweet, sometimes angst-driven love story with some suspense (and for me a bit of terror!) . It checks off all my list items: love, incredible character development, suspense, and the bonus of great tie-ins to other Abbie Zanders' stories. That's why she's one of my all-time favorite authors

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew… what a great collection of books. They are full of love, heat and feature Military Men. Several were written by authors that were new to me, which is always a fun thing. Others were by authors I know and love. Trust me when I say they are all worth reading and will have you turning the pages quickly to see what’s going to happen next. There is something for everyone in this anthology, the stories are full of suspense, romance, intrigue and excitement. We have brotherhoods of men that served together or in some form once they left the service. We have bounty hunters, special ops, PTSD issues on one side and the strong, sassy, independent women that enter their lives. (well that’s kind of a collection of people in the various stories).

I’d be remiss if I didn’t say my favorite of the collect was Tuff Enough by Samantha Cole. The story comes from a series that I truly love and Tuff’s story is a fabulous addition. Tuff is a lovem and leavem kind of guy, his lifestyle and job doesn’t leave room for strings and relationships. Especially with Chet, the sexy woman who moved into the other half of his duplex. But when her life is in danger from an unknown threat, Tuff and his special op training can’t help but get involved. But helping Chet and not falling for her is not an easy task as he does everything in his power to keep her out of harm's way. Trust me when I say this is a wonderful read.

2 Thumbs up for a great collection of stories. I highly recommend this anthology and I suggest grabbing it up quick before it’s gone. You won’t be sorry you did.

[Elizabeth Neal · Rating 4 out of 5]

**I WILL BE REVIEWING MORE OF THESE TITLES AS I FINISH THEM.**

Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O'Leary -

Dalton seeks solace as he still struggles with a tragic loss from five years, to the day, before. But, the silence is shattered by a gunshot, several of them in fact. Add to that a woman on a horse seemed to be the target, and he couldn't have been more surprised...scratch that, he was, when the woman performed a perfect tuck and roll and landed almost at his feet. He's used to seeing many things as a SEAL, but this is a situation he's never encountered.

Aurora knows she's injured, but her main concern is for Siren, her horse. She knows Siren was hit at least once and must take care of her. If only the stranger would stop fussing over her and help her find Siren. Aurora is positive it's the poachers that's been running around, but the guy patching her up does raise some interesting points.

As Dalton and Aurora protect their hearts for their own reasons, it isn't long before Aurora breaks through Dalton's defenses. But, the pain from losing his wife has him hesitating to love again, and that is what's happening between him and the beautiful blonde.

Who is after Aurora and why? Can she get Dalton to open his heart and let her in? Or is her one chance at happiness destined to never be?

One-click now and follow along as two people meet under dangerous circumstances and must decide if their paths crossed for a reason.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**

[Diane (Books and Tequila Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Under Siege is an anthology of 8 military suspense stories. Most of the authors were new to me and I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I absolutely loved this group of stories and I feel like this book has helped me to discover some new favorite authors.

Mace by Maryann Jordan is the start of a new romantic suspense series centering around Lighthouse Security and Investigations group started by Mason Hanna. It completely checked off all the boxes for me... spunky heroine, cute kid, hot alpha hero, edge of the seat suspense, and swoony romance! Ah!! I love, love, LOVE this story!!

“I’m not some helpless, little woman, that you have to save… I’m a full-grown woman, who knows her mind and knows what she wants.”

Not Quite Enough by Abbie Zanders is the first story I’ve read by this author. It is one of those stories that just grabs you and pulls you in from the first page. I loved the romance and emotion. I was completely caught up in the suspense and danger!

“I’ve got scars. You’ve got scars. We’re not perfect. Our damage is what makes us who we are,”

Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper has a very unique story. It really kept me intrigued and turning pages wanting to know what was really a dream and what was the real truth.

I love, love, Loved this anthology and can’t wait to start reading more books by these amazing authors!
-5 Stars!!-

[Margaret Yelton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ARC of Love Under Siege for a fair and impartial review. There are 8 different books in this Arc.
First book was--------- this was the first book I have read from this author. The story of Tuff and Chet was a good one, a quick read with plenty of action too keep you reading until the end.
Second book was Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper Wow what can I say about this book. Amazing! New author for me but loved the storyline and the concept of this one it different in the fact that its not the typical everyday storyline you see that tend to be so much alike. Would definitely read more books by this author."
Third book was Ravished River by Lindsay Cross. Was a ok read, well written.
Fourth book was Lincoln by PJ Fiala, my first book from this author and I enjoyed it, was very well written.
Fifth book Mace by Maryann Jordan I really enjoyed this book and will read more of their books.
Sixth book Black Jack by MJ Nightingale was a well written book, lots of action and kept me interested and reading.
Seventh book Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O'Leary. Once again Caitlyn brings her characters to life. I love Dalton and Aurora's story.
Eighth book Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders. I really enjoyed the story of Brian and Tori, two people both loners and dealing with things that happened in their past. I found all of the stories in this book good reads, all but one I would give a 4/5 rating and one a 3/5 rating.

[Wioletta · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say... Loved this set, some books more, some less. Each story is different, so you'll find something you like.
Book one: Tuff Enough by Samantha A. Cole- love this one, loved the characters Tuff and Chet and the dog.
Book two: Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper- Elizabeth just buried second husband when she meets Matt, when he meets her he realized she is the woman from his dreams.
Book three: Ravished River by Lindsay Cross- Celine and Aaron story, will he be able to save her..
Book four: Lincoln by PJ Fiala- Skye and Lincoln, Lincoln meets Skye, when he visit a company, she works for to get one of the workers, little they did know, that's when problems started...
Book five: Mace by Maryann Jordan- Sylvie's son witness murder, Mace is there to help her and keep her and her son safe. Loved this story.
Book six: Black Jack by MJ Nightingale- Jackson works undercover in a casino where Dawn works, when two of them meets, sparks fly
Book seven:Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O'Leary- Loved, loved this story, great characters Aurora and Dalton, wonderfully written. Loved Scooby Gang.
Book eight: Not Quiet Broken by Abbie Zanders- Honestly when I started reading this book, I wasn't happy with it, but as the story progressed, I liked more and more. Loved Brian and Tori.

[Nicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far I’ve only read Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O’Leary but I needed to review this book! It is part of her Black Dawn series, I’ve only read a couple of this series but it didn’t detract from the storyline at all (it’s just made me want to read the other ones!)
I love that Caitlyn writes about Alpha males but her females are never weak, they might have suffered trauma or be going through a drama but each one is strong in her own right and Aurora is no expectation. I liked the way the relationship played out between Dalton and Aurora, I loved the extra characters and the way they played their part. The story was entertaining, funny, full of drama and intrigue, along with a healthy dose of romance and passion! Catching up with the boys from Black Dawn is just an added bonus!
I’ll edit this once I’ve read the other books!
I was sent an ARC of this book by the author to read. This review is all my honest opinions.

[Yolanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders
Brian McCain is still struggling with the affects of his time in Afghanistan so he is not ready for a relationship. Tori Donavan is a loner and would like be a relationship with someone like the Brian, the handsome bartender at Jake’s bar, however she’s not sure she is ready to settle down in Pine Ridge or doesn’t know if he is even interested. This is a captivating, suspense filled emotional story. My heart went out to both Brian and Tori and all they’ve had to go through and what they are still having to struggle with. Of course the inclusion of the Callaghan family makes the story exceptional and I couldn’t read fast enough, I was so anxious to find out what was going to happen next! This is definitely a must read in my humble opinion.

[Kathi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great set of Stories!!

*****Her Guarded Hero – Caitlyn O’Leary – 6 stars
This story will break your heart, then sew the pieces back together again (in the best way possible). Includes brilliant character building, intense relationships between the SEAL team and then Dalton and Aurora, not to mention the ability to gain the trust of abused horses. Amazing read – and yes I needed to rate this story six stars!!

*****Lincoln – PJ Fiala – 4 stars
Ex-military Lincoln Winter is in the Bounty Hunter business with his partners Ford and Dodge. When he meets Skye in searching for his next case, he is captivated but leery as his ex was too high maintenance and he doesn’t want to go there again. Skye works for the Santarino family who has come under investigation. Is she complicit in the illegal activities or in danger herself?

*** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book ***

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I did pre-order the entire set I was able to grab hold of the advance copy of Never Forget by KaLyn Cooper. I have read her stuff before and am happy to say she reminded me of why. A great intense read about a high ranking official in the CIA having dreams of woman. At first he thinks she's his future. Now he realizes she's his past. A wicked game of hide and seek and now they are being sought but why. Great read with plenty of excitement and some intense chemistry.

I will update this as I read the rest of the set. With these authors I know it will be intense with plenty of heat in more ways than one.

[Stacy Dow · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Review For Not Quite Broken*

Not Quite Broken is one of those reads that stays with you long after you finish. A story that keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to to see what happens next. It has both a great leading couple and brilliant supporting characters, whether you have never read a book of Abbie's before or are a huge stalker (fan) you will enjoy reading Brain's story.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read all but one of the stories in this book and have loved each one. Probably my favorite is Samantha A. Cole's "Tuff Enough". The stories are all great, some shorter than others and some I know are going to get content added to the stories in the future. All of the authors have done a great job and I"ll be reading this one again!!

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Not Quite Broken by Abbie Zanders. This book was a wonderful addition to the Callaghan books. It was emotional, sexy, and suspenseful. Brian and Tori are very strong characters, and their story was gripping. I can't wait to read the rest of the books!
I also read Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O’Leary. Dalton she Aurora’s story was sweet, sexy, captivating, and suspenseful. I couldn’t put the book down! I can’t wait for the next story in this series.

[Missy Noecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great collection of stories from some wonderful authors! We meet a lot of couples who's stories were standalones but were interconnected to different stories in each respective authors series. Loved the suspense and romance together and will probably make you want to get to know the other characters that were part of the stories.