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Their second chance at love turns lethal when a man from Ginny’s past is determined to see her dead.

Navy Chief Cooper Talon is on leave only long enough to clean out his dad’s house and shut the door on the abuse he suffered there. He takes a break to go camping with a high school buddy, never expecting to run into his friend’s younger sister, Ginny—the girl he secretly adored twelve years ago. Her sweet teasing sends his pulse into overdrive, but with an upcoming deployment to the Middle East, it would be wrong to make a play for her heart. But when someone stalks her, his protective instincts kick in.

After the terror of an abduction overseas, travel photographer Ginny Bradley returns home to Crescent Cove, Maine. A camping trip with her brother will put her nightmares to rest, and meeting up with Cooper makes the weekend complete. When did the skinny teenager she had the hots for in high school grow into this gorgeous, self-assured man? Thousands of miles will soon separate them, but something powerful draws them together. Until someone threatens her life. Only Cooper’s military-trained instincts stand between her and this menace.

With the hours ticking down to Cooper’s deployment, they must discover who wants to hurt Ginny, all while fighting the growing attraction they’re helpless to resist. Because the incidents are escalating. And while long-distance romances rarely survive, they end permanently when threats turn lethal.

This book was a 2018 RWA® Golden Heart Finalist in the Romantic Suspense Category.

The Crescent Cove Contemporary and Romantic Suspense Series are standalone and have no cliffhangers or cheating. They guarantee plenty of heart & humor, plus a happily ever after.


RUNNING TIME ➼ 8hrs. and 27mins.

©2019 Marlie May (P)2020 Tantor

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First published April 10, 2019

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Marlie May

19 books70 followers
Marlie was born in New England and grew up on a dairy farm in rural Maine. She graduated from the University of Maine, and then Kennebec Community College, with degrees in International Relations and Nursing. She writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense with plenty of heat, laugh-out-loud moments, twisty suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

She lives in New England with her husband, three children, three geriatric cats, and a spunky Yorkie pup who keeps her on her toes.

She's a member of YARWA and a PAN member of RWA, as well a four-year PitchWars mentor.

Twitter: @Marlie_May1
Website: https://marliemaywrites.weebly.com/

She also writes young adult under the pen name, Marty Mayberry.

Marty/Marlie was a 2018 RWA ® Golden Heart ® Finalist in contemporary short and romantic suspense.

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April 26, 2019
I'm the author. I hope you enjoy my first book in the Viper Force Series!
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4,353 reviews5 followers
March 19, 2019
This was an excellent story about Cooper, being a Seabee, his friend Eli, who was wounded by an IED and out of the Seabees, and Ginny his sister and secret love of Cooper. There is a lot of suspense, drama, a kidnapping and witness to a murder of an American Diplomat. Also some hot sex scenes.
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1,954 reviews35 followers
April 13, 2019
FEARLESS is the first book in the Crescent Cove Romantic Suspense series. I don’t know about the rest of the series, but I would definitely encourage you to read this one first as it establishes many of the main characters.

I was so caught up in this book that I kept stealing away to read bits and pieces when I was supposed to be working. This is a stoplight book (you know – if you’re at a stoplight, you’ll read, even if it’s just one more paragraph). If you can, order a pizza and put up the “do not disturb” sign.

Not only is this a romantic suspense, it is a second chance at a romance with the geek she crushed on who turned into a mega-hunk Seabee – yumma yumma! (It is so a word!)

I loved Ginny and Cooper’s story. It is well written, suspenseful, romantic, and super-hot. I loved how Ginny went from scared to regaining her confidence while retaining her femininity. It is such a fine line that we all walk and the author wrote it with flair! I loved that Cooper encouraged, but didn’t belittle. He was always willing to be her hero and her supporter. In my book, that makes him a man inside and out.

I’m looking forward to Eli and Mia’s story, RUTHLESS. There has already been enough said to know that Eli will offer his heart fully. I only hope Mia isn’t too brutal before she fully claims it.

The author was kind enough to provide the titles of the next three books in the series. They can’t come soon enough for my greedy little fingers. Marlie May has released three books so far; I’ve read all three and I’m officially a fan!

Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.


Title: FEARLESS
Series: Viper Force #1
Category /Genre: Romantic Suspense
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Marlie May
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4,589 reviews28 followers
April 10, 2019
I just loved Ginny and Cooper's story it was a really good well-written book that will keep you hooked wondering what will happen next. These two are fantastic characters each one has their baggage him from a bad childhood and her because of the stalker and being kidnapped but together they were great and had super chemistry this was the first book in the series and I cannot wait for more
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16.4k reviews216 followers
June 30, 2019
Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read! I could not put it down it was that good!

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4,012 reviews35 followers
April 7, 2019
The book is a good romantic suspense read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.

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488 reviews7 followers
March 24, 2019
This is a great story about a young woman named Ginny who has a stalker trying to hurt or kill her. She had been abducted before and was able to escape but now she is terrified of even safe situations be cause she was in a reasonably safe situation when she was kidnapped. She runs into Cooper Talon, a Navy Chief, who begins to help her. They had an intense attraction to each other years before, so there is lots of romance as they reconnect. Unfortunately, Ginny starts to put herself into dangerous situations on purpose, to try to show bravery and become fearless, as the title of the book says. So with this stalker, she ends up in danger constantly and Cooper has to work hard to protect her (very suspenseful). Can he keep her safe? Can they catch the stalker? Can they have an HEA? I highly recommend this book.

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Author 6 books268 followers
August 15, 2019
Marlie May never fails to blow me away with her thrilling action scenes, never-saw-it-coming plot twists and steamy, passionate romance. The Crescent Cove books have everything you want, with a HEA that will make you swoon!
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583 reviews8 followers
April 17, 2019
When Funny thinks someone is watching her she runs into the public dressing room but what she didn't expect is the gorgeous naked man in front of her. As she looks at him but then turns around she says sorry but someone was chasing her the good looking guy had muscles for days. When he wrapped a towel around himself an ran out to see if he could find anything.When he came back he said he couldn't find anything.He said let me get dressed an I will walk you back to your camp.Funny was camping for the weekend with her brother for the first time since the kidnapping..She told him that was ok,she was fine.As she got back to camp her brother Eli.When Eli said a friend of mine from high school is joining us for the weekend I hope you don't mine.It's Cooper..Then up walked Cooper an he was the gorgeous guy from the dressing room.Damn he was fine he wasn't the skinny guy she was hung up on in high school now he was all man and the man who's ass she had been checking out a few minutes ago..Cooper can't believe his eyes the beauty from the changing rooms was Ginny,his Funny the one he listed about all through high school ,his best friends little sister.But she was not the skinny little gift she once was,now she is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen..This weekend is going to be interesting to say the least.Then Funny said in going to get dinner started he said I've got extra hot dogs she said in making pizza.She told Cooper that she had enough for him too ,then his smile make her knees weak..This story has action,suspense,danger and sexual tension between Cooper and Ginny.Can Cooper keep his hands off Ginny?Will he ask Eli to release him from their agreement? Is danger closing in on Ginny?Can Eli and Cooper keep Funny safe? There are so many twists and turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.Cooper is emotionally damaged from years of emotional an physical abuse from his father after his mom died.He wants Ginny but is it fair to want her when he has eight more years before retirement from the Navy? Can he walk away after the special time they spent trogether ?Will she find out that she had more than Tom after her? Will she finally be safe after Tom is arrested? After her letter to Cooper telling him the only thing she needs in life is him.Will he ever answer her or was it just a few days of pleasure for him? I can hardly wait to see what's next by this multi talented author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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130 reviews6 followers
August 15, 2019
After being kidnapped & beaten in Istanbul, independent & headstrong photographer, Ginny has come back to her roots in Maine. Determined to overcome her fears & put her past behind her, Ginny heads to the lake for a weekend of camping with her brother, only to learn that her high school crush, Cooper, will be camping as well. If Cooper was hot stuff in high school, he’s dynamite now with his military fit body.

As soon as Cooper lays eyes on Ginny again, all his long buried feelings come rushing back to the surface. It pains him, but he resists acting on them. After all, he’s only home for a few days to clear out his childhood home since his father passed and then he’ll deploy overseas for a few months at least.

Strange things begin happening to Ginny & she’s thrown back to her anxiety spiked self, frightened & on edge. Ginny brings out all Cooper’s protective instincts and it becomes harder to keep their relationship in the friend zone. Try as he might, Ginny gets under his skin & sets up camp in his heart. When he’s forced to return early, Cooper pushes Ginny away think he’s unworthy of her. As an unknown danger closes in, Cooper must decide between duty to his country and the love of a woman who completes him.

BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS
Plot: 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine): Cooper & Ginny - 5/5
Secondary Characters: 5/5 - Can’t wait for Eli & Mia’s story!
The Feels: 5/5
Pace: 5/5
Addictiveness: 4/5
Angst:5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemistry: 5/5
Theme or Tone: 5/5
Flow (Writing Style): 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Originality: 5/5
Ending: 5/5
Book Cover: H.O.T.
Series: Viper Force
Source: Kindle Unlimited eBook
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Would I read more from this author? Yes
17 reviews
April 14, 2019
***I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book through Book Sprout.*** Ginny and Cooper knew each other growing up. He was friends with her brother and they both crushed on the other. Now years later, Cooper is a military man home on leave to deal with his late father's house and put some things from his childhood to rest. Meanwhile, Ginny is all grown up and travels the world as a photographer. After a kidnapping, she is back home licking her wounds, dealing with PTSD and trying to figure out how to get back to being her again. Ginny & her brother go camping and invite Cooper along. Their time together rekindles those old feelings. Did I mention Ginny has also gained a stalker who does their best to keep the escalating threats to look like they are accidents or Ginny is not in her right mind - which would be understandable after all she has been through. But Cooper believes her and is hell bent on protecting her. Will they be able to figure out who is after Ginny & why? If they do, what will they do about their feelings for each other? Do they even have a chance especially with Cooper set to deploy again soon? Overall, this was a good story. While they main characters did a few things that made me scratch my head a bit in light of the circumstances, for the most part I really liked them and was really invested in the story from the beginning.
6,531 reviews27 followers
April 18, 2019
Ginny a travel photographer is kidnapped while she is in Turkey and all though she escaped with a few injuries she is suffering from PTSD. When she is camping with her brother she feels as though she is been watched and bolts into the changing room not realising it is already occupied and boy what a stud is occupying it Cooper rushed to the damsels aid even if he is just wearing a towel but can't find anyone. Imagine her surprise when her brother tells her his nerdy friend from school who Ginny always had the hots for is going to be staying with them she is even more stunned when she realises it is hot towel guy. Cooper is now a hot as Navy Seal home to settle his fathers estate. As more and more danger stalks Ginny and it begins to look like she is imagining things it will be up to Cooper to keep her safe. Will there child hood crush develop into so much more

This is afast paced thrill ride that will keep you entertained to the very last page
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1,111 reviews15 followers
September 12, 2019
Fearless - when life seems against you, you can left read control you or right back! Action, suspense and romance a perfect story!

It will be tough to put this morning he down. Ginny has been through help and back but it doesn't look like life is done kicking her while she is down. She shows a incredible strength and perseverance to fight her fear and reclaim her independence. Cooper her childhood crush & brothers best friend. Cooper was from an abusive home and escaped by entering into the military. The book is fast paced with suspense,twist & turns and unbelievable events. This is a perfect book to reclaim your independence from tradgey. It's also a great for serial dates...to be cautious. Great romance.......V2,S2
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2,888 reviews
May 16, 2020
Good second chance story.

Photographer Ginny Bradley is still suffering from PTSD after being abducted in the Middle East. Now she’s back home in Maine and trying to reclaim her life...a camping trip with her brother and his hs best friend is just what she needs. Except that the best friend is non other than Cooper Talon, the guy she had a crush on in high school...and apparently to whom she is still attracted. Cooper is back home to clear out his deceased father’s house before another deployment. He needs a break and goes camping with his best friend and sister. He never expects to reconnect with Ginny as more than friends, but that’s what happens. Is this second chance romance doomed, given that he has to leave and she believes that she has a stalker?
Good story, albeit a bit slow at times. Looking forward to Eli’s story.
3,223 reviews25 followers
April 14, 2019
Ginny and her brother Eli are joined on their camping trip by friend Cooper.
A weekend camping trip with her brother Eli get more complicated when they are joined Eli's friend Cooper who had been Ginny's first crush. Ginny is still having problems from a kidnapping months before and when strange things happen to her they are explained away as co-instances. Cooper had also felt attracted to Ginny in his teens and feel the pull towards her again. Eli and Cooper try not to leave Ginny alone but then one of Eli's workmates is injured and Eli has to step in taking him away from Ginny. Things continue to happen but are brush off with easy explanations. A romance to relax and enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,200 reviews
April 15, 2019
Wow, if you are looking for a well written, amazing character read, this it. This book has absolutely everything in it that you need for an awesome read. Meet Ginny, a kidnapped journalist that made it out, her brother Eli who was injured by IED and his best friend Cooper who is home to clean out his Dad's house then back out for another tour to serve his country. This story has a few twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages. Ginny and Cooper have always crushed on each other but it never went anywhere. Now with Ginny's life in danger, this could change everything. I cannot wait to read more in this series.

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2,034 reviews8 followers
April 7, 2019
I was hooked from the scene where Ginny first runs into Cooper and it just kept getting better. Cooper is back home to clean out did dad's house and during the process finds himself dealing with feelings toward his dad and his childhood abuse. Ginny is still trying to deal with the after affects of having been abducted and wanting to be independent again. While the stalker after Ginny brings out the protective instincts of Cooper, the sexual chemistry between them is undeniable. Loved the mix between the telling of the past history and the present, the suspense, the humor, and the romance. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
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2,343 reviews11 followers
April 16, 2019
Cooper has loved his best friend Eli's sister Ginny since high school. His dad kicks him out right after he graduated. He joins the Navy and becomes a Seabee. After twelve years he comes home to bury his dad and sell his dad's house. Eli asks him to go camping with him and Ginny for a weekend. Ginny was kidnapped in Istanbul and is having trouble getting over her fear. Strange things are happening in her life. Can Cooper help her through this? Can they find happiness together?I really enjoyed this book The characters were developed and interesting.
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2,886 reviews
April 17, 2019
Good suspense romance and this book is first in the new series
Ginny who has a stalker who is trying to kill her. She had been abducted before so no wonder she is terrified now.
She runs into Cooper ,ex-Navy who begins to help her. They have a relationship before and they want to rekindle this.
Unfortunately, Ginny starts to put herself into dangerous situations on purpose and Cooper has to work hard to protect her
Can he keep her safe? Can they have an HEA?
highly recommend this

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416 reviews1 follower
June 14, 2019
Captivating Military Mystery/Romance!
A great start to the Crescent Cove Romantic Suspense series. Navy Chief Cooper Talon and Ginny Bradley, travel photographer get second chance for romance after 12 years apart. He’s loved her since high school and she wants him but can he protect her from her stalker before having to return to duty? Wonderful fast paced drama full of suspense, mystery, twists, heart break, steamy romance and HEA. Enjoy!

I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
9,375 reviews140 followers
April 11, 2019
This is a well written book with strong characters and an intense story line. The author does a great job building the story and filling it with suspense and danger as well as the hot romance. The scenes are described in vivid detail,the story flows fluidly and the author pulled me in and held me from start to finish. I loved and highly recommend this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
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232 reviews3 followers
April 12, 2019
This was my first Marlie May book and I really enjoyed it. You can’t help but fall in love with both Cooper and Ginny. Two people finding something special with, and strenght in each other. A really really enjoyable read. Although this book is part of a series it can be read as a stand-alone. This book is a definite must read for all action romance lovers.

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2,203 reviews7 followers
April 13, 2019
I received an ARC copy of this book from Booksprout and I chose to review it. This is the first Marlie May book I have read but it will not be the last. It was well written and the characters are awesome. I don't do spoilers so you will have to get the book to find out who the bad guy is. I figured out who it was but I had fun doing it. So get this one you will enjoy it. It is a wonderful book. Get it you will love it!!!
977 reviews2 followers
April 14, 2019
Loved this story of survival. The ability of these 2 characters to face and work to overcome the things that broke them.
Ginny is scared and fighting to over come her fears while they continue to bombard her. Cooper is broken due to his childhood and the horrors of being a solider in war.
I don'the want to give anything away, but if you like strong, sucessful, adventurest people you must read Fearless.

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16.7k reviews155 followers
April 14, 2019
He is going home to sort his dad house out and putting the abuse behind him. He goes on a camping meeting his old crush there and the feelings come flooding back. She cannot believe the difference in him and her feelings come flooding back for him as well. Someone is after her and he will protect her. Will he stop them? Can he keep her safe? See if he can

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19.2k reviews8 followers
April 14, 2019
A new series called Viper Force about a second chance between travel photographer Ginny Bradley and her brother's best friend Navy Chief Cooper Talon. This story has suspense, drama, danger,a stalker,a woman who puts herself in danger, a man who wants to keep her safe but does somethings that could lead to her being hurt, and romance. I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,136 reviews17 followers
April 16, 2019
This is a really good story! It's well written with some great characters. I love Ginny and Cooper! They grew up together and had crushes for each other. He is a military man home on leave and she is home after a horrible ordeal. Cooper is Ginny's brother Eli's friend. This is a suspenseful story with some mystery, romance and humor. I love how fierce and protective Cooper gets. The chemistry between he and Ginny is off the charts. I look forward to reading more from this author.
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3,727 reviews29 followers
April 17, 2019
I enjoyed this book you get the second chance after young love that was never acted on, suspense of what is happening to Ginny and who is behind it as well as well as Cooper being all Alpha. The paced is good and the will they/wont they get together and what about Coopers up coming deployment kept you turning the page to see what would happen next. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

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10.8k reviews125 followers
April 19, 2019
This is the 3rd book I've read written by Marlie May; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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749 reviews4 followers
April 20, 2019
Interesting, well written, great storyline and characters. It has a few twists, some suspense and a rekindling of love. Both Ginny and Cooper have demons, can they help each other through them? Can he help her see she isn't as damaged as she thinks? This was a good read it kept my interest till the end. It was a good fast paced read. I got it from booksprout and this is my voluntary review. I recommend it to all.
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