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Delta Force: Team Panther #5
Christmas: Panther Style
Their world was turned upside down...
With booms, kabooms and bullets flying after a mad dash across continents on a rescue mission in a plane painted like Santa's sleigh.
Join some friends old and new as they chase the enemy none of them ever wanted. One of their own.
Find out who is on the Naughty List this year, in Christmas Panther Style.
With booms, kabooms and bullets flying after a mad dash across continents on a rescue mission in a plane painted like Santa's sleigh.
Join some friends old and new as they chase the enemy none of them ever wanted. One of their own.
Find out who is on the Naughty List this year, in Christmas Panther Style.
159 pages, ebook
First published January 5, 2019
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Annabella Stone
55 books987 followersAnnabella Stone and Bella Stone are the alter egos of a wife and mom, who was lucky enough to find happy ever after with her own personal hero.
Annabella loves to write Military Romance and Romantic Suspense where warriors love harder when bullets fly. She believes in love at first sight and wants everyone to have the happy ever they deserve. Even if they have to dodge bullets and fight with everything that they are to get it.
Born and raised in Ireland, Annabella has a Grá for a good story and the breakfast blaa, but funnily enough, prefers Jack Daniels to Irish whiskey. Having lived across 7 countries and 3 continents over the last thirty years, she loves to explore new places and cultures. In her world, coffee is king, and she is 100% sure it deserves it's own food group.
Annabella is owned by a pack of malamutes, whom she loves to both work and show. If you can't find her at the computer writing, chances are she and her woofers have escaped to enjoy at day at a dog show, or they are on a mountain trail with the dryland rig or the sled, depending on the time of year.
Annabella's motto is "Live life like a malamute who found the gate open, but take the time to enjoy the sights while you're running."
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January 18, 2019
Man, Annabella Stone knows just what to write and how to write to keep the readers coming back and wanting more after each read. This series and “The Tags of Honor” and soon “The Ghost Protectors” Series are all different series but all inter connected by the charcters in the books. That on of itself makes each of the series so much better. It is a different perspective of each of the these men and also some new characters to add to the mix as well. What I love the most is that with these books being so closely connected that you get the full story of everything having with not only the Delta Force and Panther Team but also Ghost team as well. One storyline may start in one series and then it will either go into more depth in the other series or it will more to the storyline in some way or another. And this book definitely did that and so much more. Now I cannot wait for the next book in whichever of these series will come out next so I can find out what is going to happen to these men next.
This story basically picks up and adds on to the ending of “The Tags of Honor: Zenko” Book. In that book on of Griff and Rocks team members got news that her daughter was missing. When Allie realizes that her daughter Lexi did not end up where her and her father was supposed to be, Allie called in Micah and Delta force: Team Panther.
Allie is Micah’s sister and would do anything to find his niece. Thank the lord he has his teams behind him to help. Once Rock and Griff get Allie back stateside, they all meet up and start their investigation to figure out where Lexi is. What they discover will not only rock all of these men and woman’s lives but will affect each of them in one way or the other. Especially Rock and Griff.
These three teams are going to have to work together quickly and efficiently in order to get Lexi back before it is too late. When everything finally comes to head, no one will walk away unscathed. Most especially Rock and Griff.
This series as a whole is so incredible. With each new book a new piece to the puzzle falls into place. This is an action packed read with love, brotherhood, friendship, family, and so much more. I cannot wait for the next book to come out. As also I will be waiting impatiently for it!!!
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
This story basically picks up and adds on to the ending of “The Tags of Honor: Zenko” Book. In that book on of Griff and Rocks team members got news that her daughter was missing. When Allie realizes that her daughter Lexi did not end up where her and her father was supposed to be, Allie called in Micah and Delta force: Team Panther.
Allie is Micah’s sister and would do anything to find his niece. Thank the lord he has his teams behind him to help. Once Rock and Griff get Allie back stateside, they all meet up and start their investigation to figure out where Lexi is. What they discover will not only rock all of these men and woman’s lives but will affect each of them in one way or the other. Especially Rock and Griff.
These three teams are going to have to work together quickly and efficiently in order to get Lexi back before it is too late. When everything finally comes to head, no one will walk away unscathed. Most especially Rock and Griff.
This series as a whole is so incredible. With each new book a new piece to the puzzle falls into place. This is an action packed read with love, brotherhood, friendship, family, and so much more. I cannot wait for the next book to come out. As also I will be waiting impatiently for it!!!
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
February 29, 2020
Great series.
This was such a great series. I'm sad to see it end. I'm hoping some of the characters, we saw in these books, get there own stories.
This was such a great series. I'm sad to see it end. I'm hoping some of the characters, we saw in these books, get there own stories.
September 1, 2020
The sacrifice one makes for a child. In special ops they ones you love are always at risk!
Delta Force Team Panther Books 1 to 7, by Author: Annabella Stone
Jonah's Compass, Tied Up In Steele, Malik's Redemption, Micah's Promise, Christmas Panther Style, Grif's Salvation and Jason's Justice.
I was addicted Book 1 to 7 I couldn't put it down. It has Special Ops Military action the non stop rescue at the risk of their own lives and their families. Then add in in Military Operations telling the good guys from the bad is extremely difficult. Not to mention its all based on intel which is another challenge good vs bad. Its amazing any if these missions are ever successful. This gives a new respect 🙌 for Mitary & Mercenaries Heros that risk it all to defend & rescue.
With 7 books I just can't do each book Justice so extremely brief comment on a few. Terrific written extremely well
☆☆☆☆☆5 Star Reviews☆☆☆☆☆
Book 1 Jonah & Matt, you have to read even if you skip the rest. The Don't as Don't Tell nightmare it put on LGBT Military is horrific.
Book 2 Steele to have Alphabet Soup (CIA, FBI, Ghost, Delta & more) and the connections to reach them impressive. More so is the one tha captures his heart.
Book 3 Malik & Zeke, To die to protect the ones you love the upmost sacrifice. Risk it all for love?
Book 4 Micah intro to Triad to build his family. Hawk, Creed & Delta K9 assist with Micahs PTSD.
Book 5 Allie the Pilot on Ghost Crew has her child Lexi is endangered & Pathers find out a huge Betrayl.
Book 6 Grif, Rock and Allie another Triad in ghis team. After Book 5 this Family holds some surprise. Life & death assist with living.
Book 7 Jason this is one of my favorite- i reread it twice. High walls but Major Fritz stays strong & being taken brings the walls down.
This series is a keeper, one you can reread over & over.V3 knidnap. Torture, sold out +, S3 mature Gay romance & Triad
Delta Force Team Panther Books 1 to 7, by Author: Annabella Stone
Jonah's Compass, Tied Up In Steele, Malik's Redemption, Micah's Promise, Christmas Panther Style, Grif's Salvation and Jason's Justice.
I was addicted Book 1 to 7 I couldn't put it down. It has Special Ops Military action the non stop rescue at the risk of their own lives and their families. Then add in in Military Operations telling the good guys from the bad is extremely difficult. Not to mention its all based on intel which is another challenge good vs bad. Its amazing any if these missions are ever successful. This gives a new respect 🙌 for Mitary & Mercenaries Heros that risk it all to defend & rescue.
With 7 books I just can't do each book Justice so extremely brief comment on a few. Terrific written extremely well
☆☆☆☆☆5 Star Reviews☆☆☆☆☆
Book 1 Jonah & Matt, you have to read even if you skip the rest. The Don't as Don't Tell nightmare it put on LGBT Military is horrific.
Book 2 Steele to have Alphabet Soup (CIA, FBI, Ghost, Delta & more) and the connections to reach them impressive. More so is the one tha captures his heart.
Book 3 Malik & Zeke, To die to protect the ones you love the upmost sacrifice. Risk it all for love?
Book 4 Micah intro to Triad to build his family. Hawk, Creed & Delta K9 assist with Micahs PTSD.
Book 5 Allie the Pilot on Ghost Crew has her child Lexi is endangered & Pathers find out a huge Betrayl.
Book 6 Grif, Rock and Allie another Triad in ghis team. After Book 5 this Family holds some surprise. Life & death assist with living.
Book 7 Jason this is one of my favorite- i reread it twice. High walls but Major Fritz stays strong & being taken brings the walls down.
This series is a keeper, one you can reread over & over.V3 knidnap. Torture, sold out +, S3 mature Gay romance & Triad
February 2, 2019
Reviewed by Roberta
I have to say that this book was GREAT!!! It picked up from the last couple of chapters in Zenko…so you’ll have to read that book before attempting this book. I was hooked from the very beginning to see who had kidnapped Lexi and why.
This book was wall to wall action and so many feels. I hurt for Grif and Rock so much…the pain and betrayal that they felt…yeah…it totally hurt my heart. I was so engrossed in these guys and their part of this story that I was upset whenever I was interrupted. I couldn’t put the book down for fear that something would happen that I would miss something and have them hurt with out me there to comfort them.
I loved seeing all of the Team Panther and seeing the Ghost team as well. It was nice to get to see more of the Ghost Team. Micah, Hawk, Creed and of course, Delta. I do love that sweet dog. Matt and Jonah…yeah the story starts out with them…so you get the laugh out of the way and then…it’s all emotion and action.
This was a wonderful addition to the series and it makes me want the next book…I don’t even care which series…just the next book to come out so that I can gourge myself on all the action and emotion from the series.
This is another stunning book from Annabella and it’s Great!!! Pick up your copy today!!
This book was provided for free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
I have to say that this book was GREAT!!! It picked up from the last couple of chapters in Zenko…so you’ll have to read that book before attempting this book. I was hooked from the very beginning to see who had kidnapped Lexi and why.
This book was wall to wall action and so many feels. I hurt for Grif and Rock so much…the pain and betrayal that they felt…yeah…it totally hurt my heart. I was so engrossed in these guys and their part of this story that I was upset whenever I was interrupted. I couldn’t put the book down for fear that something would happen that I would miss something and have them hurt with out me there to comfort them.
I loved seeing all of the Team Panther and seeing the Ghost team as well. It was nice to get to see more of the Ghost Team. Micah, Hawk, Creed and of course, Delta. I do love that sweet dog. Matt and Jonah…yeah the story starts out with them…so you get the laugh out of the way and then…it’s all emotion and action.
This was a wonderful addition to the series and it makes me want the next book…I don’t even care which series…just the next book to come out so that I can gourge myself on all the action and emotion from the series.
This is another stunning book from Annabella and it’s Great!!! Pick up your copy today!!
This book was provided for free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
May 31, 2019
Is this the end of the Team Panther series I hope not. I have loved each and every book so far. I won’t give out any spoilers but somewhere in reading the books I spotted the antagonist. I can’t remember where or when it dawned on me but I was right. I have a tendency to analyse books and films to work out where the story is going. Brilliant as always Annabella. I’m off to read Noble next. According to the blurb his story is the beginning of Red Squadron. I’m a little confused as to why Noble’s is book 2 and Zenko is book 1. Zenko’s book has Red Squadron already established. Drax book 3 should be out now but it’s not. There must be some delay. I can’t wait. Also book 1 of the Ghost series should emerge in June. I can’t recommend Annabella’s books enough. A very accomplished author.
July 3, 2022
Fantastic- a full fledged Panther story
When a title includes “Christmas” I assume a slice-of-life novella. All the feels, but not so much plot. However- the story ROCKS!!! Full fledged Team Panther/Ghost story with a few tie-ins to the parallel timeframe story ‘Zenko’. This story is actually a bombshell - betrayals, people closer than friends dying, bad guys… I was SO happy to read a full story that skipped around from different teammates perspectives. And of course there is a huge bit of Christmas fun. In the end there is a wonderful conclusion, but also the deep heartache of a teammate gone missing.
When a title includes “Christmas” I assume a slice-of-life novella. All the feels, but not so much plot. However- the story ROCKS!!! Full fledged Team Panther/Ghost story with a few tie-ins to the parallel timeframe story ‘Zenko’. This story is actually a bombshell - betrayals, people closer than friends dying, bad guys… I was SO happy to read a full story that skipped around from different teammates perspectives. And of course there is a huge bit of Christmas fun. In the end there is a wonderful conclusion, but also the deep heartache of a teammate gone missing.
January 8, 2019
Holy crap this book really packs a punch. Between laughing out loud with the Santa sleigh/plane incident and wiping tears off my cheeks with the reunion of mother and child, to my shock and disappointment with the good guy gone rogue this book had me on the edge of my seat. I never saw this storyline coming and it left me not only needing more answers but once again a deep appreciation for Annabella Stone and her beautifully written characters that her readers fell instantly in love with. 5 Stars are not enough!!
June 28, 2022
Nail biting read from start to finish. It went from laughter to tears and heartbreak. I felt for all the guys, they might be a mix of teams but all are linked as family, if one takes a hit, then they all do. This was a race against time and a very deep betrayal, worse than any so far. For a lead up to Christmas this was way out there on excitement, action and suspense. But it was all worth it to hear Unca Mica and Unca Cree. Wow, I need a lie down now after all the rushing around, I'm exhausted. Powerful and emotional story.
January 10, 2019
In the next Delta Force book, we find out what was happening to the Panther team that was mentioned in Zenko. You will need to hang on tight cause these twists and turns will leave you gaping at your kindle. It is one of those that I kinda thought this situation would happen but kept going no, can't be.
You don't have to read Zenko to understand but I highly recommend it. Just hang on for the ride cause it'll be bumpy and curvy.
You don't have to read Zenko to understand but I highly recommend it. Just hang on for the ride cause it'll be bumpy and curvy.
December 9, 2020
Love this series
I read Zenko first but should of read this, as this explained alot I didnt get from Zenko. This was a nice read and included everyone as best as it could.
I just have to say Matt and Jonah are an amazing couple, the love that jumps off the pages is heart warming. If everyone could have that what a happy world it would be.
Love to see them get married, maybe adopt a kid.
What amazing writing from Annabella.
I read Zenko first but should of read this, as this explained alot I didnt get from Zenko. This was a nice read and included everyone as best as it could.
I just have to say Matt and Jonah are an amazing couple, the love that jumps off the pages is heart warming. If everyone could have that what a happy world it would be.
Love to see them get married, maybe adopt a kid.
What amazing writing from Annabella.
January 29, 2019
4.5 Stars
WOW! If you are a fan of military romance, with hunky alpha males, then this series is for you. This is book 5 in the series, and it is not a stand-alone. So I'm going back to read the entire book series because within this one book I became so attached to the characters and need to know their full story.
WOW! If you are a fan of military romance, with hunky alpha males, then this series is for you. This is book 5 in the series, and it is not a stand-alone. So I'm going back to read the entire book series because within this one book I became so attached to the characters and need to know their full story.
February 17, 2022
Panther Style u Rock Mrs Stone!
We should absolutely do one …. Love this story love all ur stories 🤍🖤🐾👻… Perfect mix of boon boom and love, you never know when to hold your pants, and not pee yourself while laughing yourself to tears….pink and sparkles? Ummmmmm…… thanks for the idea ….
We should absolutely do one …. Love this story love all ur stories 🤍🖤🐾👻… Perfect mix of boon boom and love, you never know when to hold your pants, and not pee yourself while laughing yourself to tears….pink and sparkles? Ummmmmm…… thanks for the idea ….
August 7, 2022
Panther Christmas
That was one way to celebrate Christmas. I’ve enjoyed each one of these books, the characters, story and all the action! I fell down the rabbit hole with this author and her military men. Each book share the story of one couple but they do cross over and have some interconnected characters.
That was one way to celebrate Christmas. I’ve enjoyed each one of these books, the characters, story and all the action! I fell down the rabbit hole with this author and her military men. Each book share the story of one couple but they do cross over and have some interconnected characters.
June 23, 2023
Action at its peak.
Loved seeing it and the comedy that was there ? Amazing
I loved the plot with all the new info we got and I’ve never been happier that Shar is out of the game, I always found the triad weird but was willing to see more of them, if she wasn’t the bitch I thought she was lol
I wanted to see more of Micah presenting his men to his family and how Lexi met them, but yeah, loved it
Loved seeing it and the comedy that was there ? Amazing
I loved the plot with all the new info we got and I’ve never been happier that Shar is out of the game, I always found the triad weird but was willing to see more of them, if she wasn’t the bitch I thought she was lol
I wanted to see more of Micah presenting his men to his family and how Lexi met them, but yeah, loved it
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January 7, 2019
I loved this book there was some funny bits at beginning with a shower 🙈 but what happened later well was not expecting that leaves you wanting so much more did not see the twist coming not even close what a fantastic book 👍
March 5, 2019
Brilliantly done!
Wow, just wow! The suspense and levels of betrayal in this book was immense. This series and these men just keep getting better and better. Despite all of the heartstopping moments, the snark, banter and humour remained. Loved it.
Wow, just wow! The suspense and levels of betrayal in this book was immense. This series and these men just keep getting better and better. Despite all of the heartstopping moments, the snark, banter and humour remained. Loved it.
May 7, 2021
Another great book by Annabelle Stone.
Another great book. It has it all. Love , betrayal, hurt, hope, sacrifice and family. You need to read the books in order to fully understand all the twists and turns of the series. Can't wait to read the next one.
Another great book. It has it all. Love , betrayal, hurt, hope, sacrifice and family. You need to read the books in order to fully understand all the twists and turns of the series. Can't wait to read the next one.
November 3, 2021
Good continue of this series.
These guys are bad ass. Saving Lexi, taking out the trash. To bad about What was bad but you always need a bad guy mixed in. Killing Lexi dad that was sad. I'm finding out I read this series out of sync though. But all is good.
These guys are bad ass. Saving Lexi, taking out the trash. To bad about What was bad but you always need a bad guy mixed in. Killing Lexi dad that was sad. I'm finding out I read this series out of sync though. But all is good.
January 29, 2022
Addicting series
This is an addicting series with some angst, intrigue, action and spice. I love this series. The Panthers are a smoking found family of retired spec ops. I recommend this book
This is an addicting series with some angst, intrigue, action and spice. I love this series. The Panthers are a smoking found family of retired spec ops. I recommend this book
March 7, 2022
Merry Christmas to all
First of all you don't touch family! Second of all guard your plane better!
Tons more action and adventure is happening just before Christmas with more love with our guys.
First of all you don't touch family! Second of all guard your plane better!
Tons more action and adventure is happening just before Christmas with more love with our guys.
August 7, 2022
I only read this because I wanted to know the bits left out of Zenko. Honestly, there is so much wrong with these books but I'm weirdly interested in the background plot and I sort of hate myself for reading them.
January 6, 2019
I loved this book. Brillaint read cant wait for more from the Panthers.
January 8, 2019
Good story
I adore this series. Good strong characters, great story lines, humor my favorite, and heat!! Waiting for the next couple of series coming.
I adore this series. Good strong characters, great story lines, humor my favorite, and heat!! Waiting for the next couple of series coming.
January 14, 2019
Omg I want more panther. Beautiful stories
February 20, 2019
I loved this story. I love this series.
However, there were a lot of typographical errors that should have been caught in editing.
However, there were a lot of typographical errors that should have been caught in editing.
July 25, 2019
4.5✨ DO NOT SKIP THIS ONE!
If you plan on reading the Tags of Honor, future Ghost Protectors books, and any other future books connected to the Panthers, you don’t want to skip this.
If you plan on reading the Tags of Honor, future Ghost Protectors books, and any other future books connected to the Panthers, you don’t want to skip this.
August 18, 2019
absolutely fabulous series
I cannot wait for more of any of these man!!
I cannot wait for more of any of these man!!
January 7, 2020
Wonderful read.
February 14, 2020
Loved the pranks these guys play on each other!
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