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The SEALs of Chance Creek #1-2
Navy SEALs of Chance Creek Vol 1 & 2
Two full-length Navy SEAL novels in one box set!
A SEAL’s Oath – Book 1 in the SEALs of Chance Creek series
Navy SEAL Boone Rudman has six months to find a wife and get her pregnant or he’ll lose his chance to win 1500 acres of prime Montana ranch land. So when he discovers Riley Eaton living on his new ranch, all grown up from the tomboy she used to be, he decides she’ll do for his bride—whether or not she’s got other plans.
A SEAL’s Vow – Book 2 in the SEALs of Chance Creek series
Navy SEAL Clay Pickett needs a wife, fast, or he’ll lose the model sustainable community he and his friends came home to Chance Creek to build. He’s got just the woman for the job in mind—sexy, sensitive Nora Ridgeway. But Nora has a stalker whose stealthy tactics have everyone at Base Camp guessing what he’ll do next. Can Clay convince Nora he’s the man for her before her stalker steals both their futures?
A SEAL’s Oath – Book 1 in the SEALs of Chance Creek series
Navy SEAL Boone Rudman has six months to find a wife and get her pregnant or he’ll lose his chance to win 1500 acres of prime Montana ranch land. So when he discovers Riley Eaton living on his new ranch, all grown up from the tomboy she used to be, he decides she’ll do for his bride—whether or not she’s got other plans.
A SEAL’s Vow – Book 2 in the SEALs of Chance Creek series
Navy SEAL Clay Pickett needs a wife, fast, or he’ll lose the model sustainable community he and his friends came home to Chance Creek to build. He’s got just the woman for the job in mind—sexy, sensitive Nora Ridgeway. But Nora has a stalker whose stealthy tactics have everyone at Base Camp guessing what he’ll do next. Can Clay convince Nora he’s the man for her before her stalker steals both their futures?
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Published December 30, 2019
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Cora Seton
86 books1,517 followersWith over one million books sold, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Seton has created a world readers love in Chance Creek, Montana. She currently has thirty novels and novellas set in her fictional town, with many more in the works.
Like her characters, Cora loves cowboys, military heroes, country life, gardening, jogging, binge-watching Jane Austen movies, keeping up with the latest technology and indulging in old-fashioned pursuits. She lives on beautiful Vancouver Island with her husband, children and two cats.
Visit www.coraseton.com to read about new releases, locate your favorite characters on the Chance Creek map, and learn about contests and other cool events!
Like her characters, Cora loves cowboys, military heroes, country life, gardening, jogging, binge-watching Jane Austen movies, keeping up with the latest technology and indulging in old-fashioned pursuits. She lives on beautiful Vancouver Island with her husband, children and two cats.
Visit www.coraseton.com to read about new releases, locate your favorite characters on the Chance Creek map, and learn about contests and other cool events!
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March 21, 2020
#1: SEAL’s Oath
“Best friends” Boone and Riley haven’t seen each other in 13 years, but when an amazing coincidence lands them on the same piece of land, they’re hot-n-heavy and having sex within 24 hours. I prefer a much slower burn/buildup. Especially since there’s lots of reason to question Boone’s sincerity (given the requirements of his “investor”). There’s a huge Jane Austin thing going on in the books, so if you’re not a fan you might miss some of the references. There are also a lot of characters (including references to characters from another series). I found the situation to be a bit too much of a stretch for belief, and although I enjoyed some aspects of the story, overall it was a 3.5.
#2: SEAL’s Vow
The moment Clay saw Nora, he knew she was the one. But Nora can’t make up her mind, runs hot and cold, and essentially strings him along (even though they’re also having sex by mid-way through the book). Clay was put in some embarrassing positions by Nora’s actions, and most men (especially an ex-SEAL) would not keep coming back for more of that kind of treatment. Clay is loyal to a fault, even when he’s not under a marriage ‘deadline’ thanks to the show’s producer. Nora… I just couldn’t get into her (too whiny, too sorry for herself…). For a stretch of the book, I was mainly reading it to find out about her stalker instead of for the romance (and in that regard, the book did not disappoint). Rating: 3
I could not shake the feeling that these ex-SEALS should have the balls to tell off their tyrannical producer/investor… or find a way to beat him at his own game. Now THAT would be an interesting story, and perhaps in that scenario they could act like SEALS.
“Best friends” Boone and Riley haven’t seen each other in 13 years, but when an amazing coincidence lands them on the same piece of land, they’re hot-n-heavy and having sex within 24 hours. I prefer a much slower burn/buildup. Especially since there’s lots of reason to question Boone’s sincerity (given the requirements of his “investor”). There’s a huge Jane Austin thing going on in the books, so if you’re not a fan you might miss some of the references. There are also a lot of characters (including references to characters from another series). I found the situation to be a bit too much of a stretch for belief, and although I enjoyed some aspects of the story, overall it was a 3.5.
#2: SEAL’s Vow
The moment Clay saw Nora, he knew she was the one. But Nora can’t make up her mind, runs hot and cold, and essentially strings him along (even though they’re also having sex by mid-way through the book). Clay was put in some embarrassing positions by Nora’s actions, and most men (especially an ex-SEAL) would not keep coming back for more of that kind of treatment. Clay is loyal to a fault, even when he’s not under a marriage ‘deadline’ thanks to the show’s producer. Nora… I just couldn’t get into her (too whiny, too sorry for herself…). For a stretch of the book, I was mainly reading it to find out about her stalker instead of for the romance (and in that regard, the book did not disappoint). Rating: 3
I could not shake the feeling that these ex-SEALS should have the balls to tell off their tyrannical producer/investor… or find a way to beat him at his own game. Now THAT would be an interesting story, and perhaps in that scenario they could act like SEALS.
May 1, 2021
Four friends, ex-Navy SEALs, decide to prove that there is a way to build a self-sustainable community out of natural materials, a functioning community with families and children. To finance this, he agrees to have all this filmed by a reality TV tycoon. Now he has 6 months to find a wife - and find wives for his three friends and six other men in the community as well, or his deal is forfeit, and the property with everything goes to a developer.
Riley and her three friends decide to quit their jobs, and for six months pursue a simple life, like the era of Jane Austen, to be able to follow their dreams after college, which seem to have vanished during real life and the daily struggle. Only - the house on the ranch in Montana she thinks she can use is now belongs to the property her old friend Boone uses for his community.
Clay, another of the original four founders, falls in love with Riley's friend Nora - who uses this retreat not only to follow her dreams, but also to get away from a stalker threatening her life. She likes Clay, but is not willing to rush into a marriage - or is she?
Nice enough stories, and the good narration style helps a bit with the very farfetched - in my opinion - plot and the characters. They are likeable enough, and the plot is quite amusing sometimes, but I found it very difficult to believe in any of this. Maybe, though, it is not so farfetched in the USA?
Anway, I did like to read the stories, they were well written, and I do intend to follow this series.
Riley and her three friends decide to quit their jobs, and for six months pursue a simple life, like the era of Jane Austen, to be able to follow their dreams after college, which seem to have vanished during real life and the daily struggle. Only - the house on the ranch in Montana she thinks she can use is now belongs to the property her old friend Boone uses for his community.
Clay, another of the original four founders, falls in love with Riley's friend Nora - who uses this retreat not only to follow her dreams, but also to get away from a stalker threatening her life. She likes Clay, but is not willing to rush into a marriage - or is she?
Nice enough stories, and the good narration style helps a bit with the very farfetched - in my opinion - plot and the characters. They are likeable enough, and the plot is quite amusing sometimes, but I found it very difficult to believe in any of this. Maybe, though, it is not so farfetched in the USA?
Anway, I did like to read the stories, they were well written, and I do intend to follow this series.
June 20, 2022
These were a fantastic introduction to the series if you like this type of book. The plot is totally bonkers a commune of sexy ex Navy Seals, oops sorry that's self sustaining community, mixed in with women in Jane Austin outfits, living a Jane Austin way of life and topped off with a TV reality series recording it all, making them marry, setting unrealistic, specific targets to keep the ranch from being turned into a housing estate! Lot to take in but it is actually done really well and laid out in the first book.
In the first book I was in fits of giggles at 2am reading it as the humour of the situation was funny, the second was a more serious. I gave it three stars because it was a good read but the bonkers plot despite being ridiculous as I felt it was over exaggerated by putting in Jane Austin and a TV crew so wasn't for me. I did really enjoy the self sustainability side of the book and that was creative and original especially in a romance novel and who doesn't love a hot seal story or Jane Austin for that matter! Seaton does bring her characters to life both their attributes, vulnerabilities and also life perspectives from experience and the way she pairs them up and creates that "Austin" interaction in a modern setting is credit to her craft.
In the first book I was in fits of giggles at 2am reading it as the humour of the situation was funny, the second was a more serious. I gave it three stars because it was a good read but the bonkers plot despite being ridiculous as I felt it was over exaggerated by putting in Jane Austin and a TV crew so wasn't for me. I did really enjoy the self sustainability side of the book and that was creative and original especially in a romance novel and who doesn't love a hot seal story or Jane Austin for that matter! Seaton does bring her characters to life both their attributes, vulnerabilities and also life perspectives from experience and the way she pairs them up and creates that "Austin" interaction in a modern setting is credit to her craft.
May 27, 2023
Great books!
Loved the story of Riley and Boone. They grew up together and were friends all of their lives until the day he left to join the Navy with his friends. Thirteen years passed when their paths cross again. Riley is no longer the little kid who would follow him and his buddies over the summer, she is a beautiful woman who knows what she wants. They have many obstacles in their way and are both set in their ways but find ways to compromise to make things work.
Next was the story of Nora and Clay. She's a friend of Riley's and he is one of Globe's friends Riley grew up with. Nora wants to write so she gave up her teaching job to come to Westfield and take a break from the stress of teaching. She was being stalked by a student and slowly begins to realize he has followed her to her new home. Clay knew the minute he saw Nora that she would be his wife. He just needs to convince the practical woman that what she feels for him is real too. Their story had me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. I was not disappointed!! Cora Seton is a new author to me but after reading these 2 books I can't wait to read more of her stuff!
Loved the story of Riley and Boone. They grew up together and were friends all of their lives until the day he left to join the Navy with his friends. Thirteen years passed when their paths cross again. Riley is no longer the little kid who would follow him and his buddies over the summer, she is a beautiful woman who knows what she wants. They have many obstacles in their way and are both set in their ways but find ways to compromise to make things work.
Next was the story of Nora and Clay. She's a friend of Riley's and he is one of Globe's friends Riley grew up with. Nora wants to write so she gave up her teaching job to come to Westfield and take a break from the stress of teaching. She was being stalked by a student and slowly begins to realize he has followed her to her new home. Clay knew the minute he saw Nora that she would be his wife. He just needs to convince the practical woman that what she feels for him is real too. Their story had me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. I was not disappointed!! Cora Seton is a new author to me but after reading these 2 books I can't wait to read more of her stuff!
June 6, 2021
Navy SEALS of Chance Creek Vol 1 & 2
The characters in this book are real and interesting. The story is very interesting, with the ups and downs of the first bride and groom.
Boone, the leader of the group of men, and Rylie, who spent time on the ranch growing up; finally get together now that Rylie is all grown up
Nora and Clay had their ups and downs, and while Clay fell in love with Nora almost at first sight; Nora was having second thoughts. It took the kidnapping of Nora to change her change her mind about Clay. And the the rest is history.
Follow the rest of the men and women, including the backup bride in the next book.
I’m so looking forward to the rest of the series!
The characters in this book are real and interesting. The story is very interesting, with the ups and downs of the first bride and groom.
Boone, the leader of the group of men, and Rylie, who spent time on the ranch growing up; finally get together now that Rylie is all grown up
Nora and Clay had their ups and downs, and while Clay fell in love with Nora almost at first sight; Nora was having second thoughts. It took the kidnapping of Nora to change her change her mind about Clay. And the the rest is history.
Follow the rest of the men and women, including the backup bride in the next book.
I’m so looking forward to the rest of the series!
January 19, 2020
Love is in the air
The plan was simply in the beginning but was changed many to times along the way. Boone and the Horseman thought they had everything planned until Riley and her girls showed up. Riley and Boone were destined to be together but Boone ad to work for it and prove he was for real. Nora was alot more skeptical about Clay and his intentions due to her past and the ever changing rules of the project but even with all the events that happened she figured out he was really the one for her. The couple's of Chance Creek are off to a good start I can't wait to see what happens next.
The plan was simply in the beginning but was changed many to times along the way. Boone and the Horseman thought they had everything planned until Riley and her girls showed up. Riley and Boone were destined to be together but Boone ad to work for it and prove he was for real. Nora was alot more skeptical about Clay and his intentions due to her past and the ever changing rules of the project but even with all the events that happened she figured out he was really the one for her. The couple's of Chance Creek are off to a good start I can't wait to see what happens next.
March 4, 2020
Awesome!
Great kick off to a new series by Cora Seton. Military men set out to build a sustainable community have to accomplish it on a reality show. The catch is that all the men must find wives in the year allotted and three of them must be pregnant. Boone and Riley, Clay and Nora are the couples in this boxset. It is an endearing, sometimes hilarious, romantic suspenseful story for each couple that I just couldn't put down.
Great kick off to a new series by Cora Seton. Military men set out to build a sustainable community have to accomplish it on a reality show. The catch is that all the men must find wives in the year allotted and three of them must be pregnant. Boone and Riley, Clay and Nora are the couples in this boxset. It is an endearing, sometimes hilarious, romantic suspenseful story for each couple that I just couldn't put down.
March 8, 2020
Like the premise of the book
I liked the idea of the four guys wanting to build a sustainable community, and even the reality show premise was good. I liked the guys but didn’t care for Nora’s character in the first book and liked her even less in the second book. Even Riley in the first boom spent much of the book being a bit unreasonable and quick to judge. There were parts I really liked but the two women fell flat for me.
I liked the idea of the four guys wanting to build a sustainable community, and even the reality show premise was good. I liked the guys but didn’t care for Nora’s character in the first book and liked her even less in the second book. Even Riley in the first boom spent much of the book being a bit unreasonable and quick to judge. There were parts I really liked but the two women fell flat for me.
November 25, 2020
Two exciting stories about ex-SEAL's determined to make a difference in how people live.
They want to be sustainable, and not make a big footprint in the land, and they get sucked into a Hollywood producers idea of a reality show, build sustainable houses, find wives, raise enough food to survive the winter, have children on the way. Ten retired SEALs , looking for forever, can they find love with a crazy producer remodeling the deal?
They want to be sustainable, and not make a big footprint in the land, and they get sucked into a Hollywood producers idea of a reality show, build sustainable houses, find wives, raise enough food to survive the winter, have children on the way. Ten retired SEALs , looking for forever, can they find love with a crazy producer remodeling the deal?
June 3, 2022
2 unique stories
These 2 stories are connected through friends and the unique way they came together, yet completely different. One starts the series and gives a great into and let's you learn about the characters and supporting characters plus the interesting storyline. The second has plenty of action and growth in the characters and supporting characters. Really enjoyed both.
These 2 stories are connected through friends and the unique way they came together, yet completely different. One starts the series and gives a great into and let's you learn about the characters and supporting characters plus the interesting storyline. The second has plenty of action and growth in the characters and supporting characters. Really enjoyed both.
January 10, 2023
I received these books in return for an honest review. I loved this pair of books. They were so easy to get into, romantic and sexy without resorting to utter filth. (Which I don't mind btw) 😜. Book 1 explored the history between Riley and Boone. Whilst book 2 focused on Nora's backstory & clay's attempts to woo her. I couldn't put these books down& read one straight after the other. I have already purchased book 3 in the series. Thanks.
February 21, 2020
Enjoyable
Just finished Vol 1 & 2. It came as a set. There is a real story line in these books. Not just romance some kind of disagreements and or problems then the HEA it really gets into the personal lives of the characters. Would love to read the whole series. At this time it would be a bit on the expensive side for me. Will definitely keep on my wish list.
Just finished Vol 1 & 2. It came as a set. There is a real story line in these books. Not just romance some kind of disagreements and or problems then the HEA it really gets into the personal lives of the characters. Would love to read the whole series. At this time it would be a bit on the expensive side for me. Will definitely keep on my wish list.
March 14, 2020
Enjoyable
I expected a book geared toward Marine life. Although enjoyable, it was the type of book I would normally not read. I must admit the character development was super. The story line flowed seamlessly. I was totally surprised by the character causing all the trouble. I would have given a rating of 4.5 if it was allowed.
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I expected a book geared toward Marine life. Although enjoyable, it was the type of book I would normally not read. I must admit the character development was super. The story line flowed seamlessly. I was totally surprised by the character causing all the trouble. I would have given a rating of 4.5 if it was allowed.
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April 13, 2020
Clickbait
Click Bait ... As usual read for 'free' kindle books hook me with a couple of volumes and then four bucks each for additional books.
The author would appear a bit obsessed with sex. More than this old sailor would need or want.
The story line was unique and kept my interest, but I can't seem to down load the next volume.
Bye Cora, I think we are finished...
Click Bait ... As usual read for 'free' kindle books hook me with a couple of volumes and then four bucks each for additional books.
The author would appear a bit obsessed with sex. More than this old sailor would need or want.
The story line was unique and kept my interest, but I can't seem to down load the next volume.
Bye Cora, I think we are finished...
August 29, 2021
I just couldn't do it, the premise of being forced to marry was a bit off putting right away, but I was swayed by the small town aspect ( yeah I'm a sucker for small town romances), but it was the girls deciding to wear regency costumes for six months that was the nail in the coffin, it was just too ridiculous.
January 31, 2024
2 couples down 8 to go
Clay and Nora. Love and first sight but there is a black cloud hanging around and it's aimed on Nora.
As this series progresses I am beginning to hate Mr Folsum. He care more about ratings and his money than he does about the people he's exploiting.
Not going to read any more
Clay and Nora. Love and first sight but there is a black cloud hanging around and it's aimed on Nora.
As this series progresses I am beginning to hate Mr Folsum. He care more about ratings and his money than he does about the people he's exploiting.
Not going to read any more
January 27, 2020
Amazing
Nice stories mystery,suspense,thrills and a whole lot of fun and laughter too.I could never guess what was going to happen next.But I really enjoyed reading 📚this novel and look forward to reading more of them.
Nice stories mystery,suspense,thrills and a whole lot of fun and laughter too.I could never guess what was going to happen next.But I really enjoyed reading 📚this novel and look forward to reading more of them.
February 15, 2020
Crude, rough language.
Unfortunately crude language ruined what may have been interesting stories. These forms of language usage seem to only get worse, so I stopped reading after 3 pages. Your choice, but for me..a no.
Unfortunately crude language ruined what may have been interesting stories. These forms of language usage seem to only get worse, so I stopped reading after 3 pages. Your choice, but for me..a no.
February 23, 2020
SEALS and Regency Ladies
A Sustainable Community plus Regency Ladies is a great combination. Both of these books are good reading. They are hard to put down until they are read. I thoroughly enjoyed them.
A Sustainable Community plus Regency Ladies is a great combination. Both of these books are good reading. They are hard to put down until they are read. I thoroughly enjoyed them.
February 24, 2020
Volume 1 Is Required Reading
This thoroughly enjoyable series addresses a couple of interesting and timely issues, but reading the first volume is mandatory for the rest to be understood.
This thoroughly enjoyable series addresses a couple of interesting and timely issues, but reading the first volume is mandatory for the rest to be understood.
February 27, 2020
A new beginning for old friends and new ones.
Ex Navy Seals find themselves living among four women that have pledged to live a Regency life style. It is a toss up as who is the strongest willed the women or the Ex Seals!
Ex Navy Seals find themselves living among four women that have pledged to live a Regency life style. It is a toss up as who is the strongest willed the women or the Ex Seals!
February 29, 2020
Exceptional story line in both books . Boone and Riley's Story sort of set the pace for the series. however Clay and Nora's story was riveting. I had a hard time puttong it down. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
March 24, 2020
One of my favorite authors
Great read, really has created a community of Chance Creek MT from her various other series. Gives the reader the details with out getting bogged down in the details.
Great read, really has created a community of Chance Creek MT from her various other series. Gives the reader the details with out getting bogged down in the details.
March 25, 2020
The first book was a re-read for me, but it took until about 1/3 the way through to realize.
I liked both books. Not a fan of how Clay treated his father, but Dell was pretty nasty at times, also.
Nora. I understand her so well.
I liked both books. Not a fan of how Clay treated his father, but Dell was pretty nasty at times, also.
Nora. I understand her so well.
March 30, 2020
Solid 3 star
The first I'd read before, and probably reviewed, so i skipped it. I liked the second. Has some hot scenes, but it's character driven. The characters are credible and complicated, although the situation is over-the-top ridiculous.
The first I'd read before, and probably reviewed, so i skipped it. I liked the second. Has some hot scenes, but it's character driven. The characters are credible and complicated, although the situation is over-the-top ridiculous.
April 6, 2020
Navy Seals of chance creek
Love reading about how 4 friends decided to go and live a simple life and end up with all these handsome Navy Seals. Love how they meet and are paired up. Can't wait to read more to see who gets married next. Highly recommend reading.
Love reading about how 4 friends decided to go and live a simple life and end up with all these handsome Navy Seals. Love how they meet and are paired up. Can't wait to read more to see who gets married next. Highly recommend reading.
April 8, 2020
Navy Seals of Chance Creek
Indulge yourself in a good romance with a strong storyline. Worthy beginning in the first two novels. But, I do enjoy a little humor in a romance novel and some battering between the characters. It creates a desirable read and enhance the storytelling
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Indulge yourself in a good romance with a strong storyline. Worthy beginning in the first two novels. But, I do enjoy a little humor in a romance novel and some battering between the characters. It creates a desirable read and enhance the storytelling
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April 17, 2020
Navy Seals, reality tv and a group of women committed to living a Jane Austen lifestyle! None of these things seem to go together, until they do. I was amused and entertained. The characters are fun and likeable. The story line is as improbable as it is intriguing.
April 27, 2020
Overall good
Overall I enjoyed it. I had a hard time staying focused with the story. I'm not sure why. I found the characters interesting and the plot, overall, interesting but I would find myself skipping pages. I would love the summary version of the rest of the series.
Overall I enjoyed it. I had a hard time staying focused with the story. I'm not sure why. I found the characters interesting and the plot, overall, interesting but I would find myself skipping pages. I would love the summary version of the rest of the series.
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