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Laguna Beach Cops #1
Fighting for Brielle
Forced to retire from the Navy after an ambush kills his SEAL team, former Lieutenant Commander Justice McQuaid is sent to Laguna Beach by the Secretary of State to be its newest chief of police. His mission is to investigate a possible domestic threat, though he questions why he was specifically chosen for this job, especially since he suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Nothing is going to deter Sergeant Brielle McAdams from achieving her goal of becoming a SWAT officer for the LAPD. But unless she can pass one final physical challenge, she’s out. When she meets Justice patrolling the beach, she finds herself drawn into his life and his investigation.
When Brielle goes missing, it is a race against time to rescue her from a madman. For Justice, this is a mission he cannot fail to complete. Losing his men and his career nearly destroyed him. But losing Brielle, the woman who holds his heart, will break him.
Rescuing her is his greatest mission.
Nothing is going to deter Sergeant Brielle McAdams from achieving her goal of becoming a SWAT officer for the LAPD. But unless she can pass one final physical challenge, she’s out. When she meets Justice patrolling the beach, she finds herself drawn into his life and his investigation.
When Brielle goes missing, it is a race against time to rescue her from a madman. For Justice, this is a mission he cannot fail to complete. Losing his men and his career nearly destroyed him. But losing Brielle, the woman who holds his heart, will break him.
Rescuing her is his greatest mission.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2020
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July 31, 2020
Dee Stewart, you're killing me!
This book has more feels than any so far! There's a tormented Navy SEAL survivor, a prospective female SWAT team member, a plot to overthrow the government that could be taken right out of current headlines, brainwashing, kidnapping, and,of course, a heart-rending romance you'll never forget. Forget a box of tissues, you'll need to buy them by the gross! No book has affected me this much since Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux! Ms Stewart is a writer that will go down with the classics! And you can quote me on that!
This book has more feels than any so far! There's a tormented Navy SEAL survivor, a prospective female SWAT team member, a plot to overthrow the government that could be taken right out of current headlines, brainwashing, kidnapping, and,of course, a heart-rending romance you'll never forget. Forget a box of tissues, you'll need to buy them by the gross! No book has affected me this much since Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux! Ms Stewart is a writer that will go down with the classics! And you can quote me on that!
September 26, 2020
Dee Steward has weaved an intricate and suspenseful storyline that will keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. Justice is a sexy Navy Seal that has just been made the Chief of Police in Laguna Beach. A consummate gentleman, he believes in getting to know a woman before jumping into bed with her. Brielle is a feisty, spitfire training to be SWAT that has Justice wishing he wasn't such an honorable guy. You won't find a pushover heroine here, and I loved that! Sparks fly between these two from the beginning. When they uncover a major illegal operation right in their own backyard, they must work together to find answers and take down terrorists before it's too late. This story has passion, suspense, and compelling character. The secondary storylines in this book were fantastic. I especially enjoyed the father/son dynamic between Franklin and Justice and the budding relationship between Franklin and Adrienne. An all-around great read I highly recommend.
November 8, 2020
I enjoyed this book. I loved the fun and easy banter between Justice and Brielle. Their chemistry was hot! Great read!
November 8, 2020
What a great read! I love Justice and Brielle together. They were friends as much as lovers, and the way he supported her was so sweet. Their chemistry was hot, and the action kept me captivated.
July 29, 2020
I really enjoyed this book it was a little long with the story took awhile to get to storyline meaning what it was about. You go through 20 chapters of story telling and then the end I would love a book with Nash in it he would make a great book. The book went on and on I thought we might have a cliffhanger but didn't. HEA which was a good thing. Give us a book about Nash he really deserves i.Spoiler !!! After being programmed to do his dirty work he needs some Love in his life, maybe some Faith. Get it.
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October 2, 2020
Brielle is an officer with the LAPD training for a spot on the SWAT team. She is challenged in every way during this period. Most of the men training with her have given her a hard time and have been extra hard on her. She gives back as good as she gets. Justice is a Navy SEAL who suffered a traumatic brain injury during his last mission after being thrown from a vehicle when the bomb hit. Afterward, he was retired from the Navy with special commendations. Then the Secretary of State sent him to Laguna Beach to be the new Chief of Police. She is hoping he can figure out what kind of corruption is going on there and hoping to keep him from finding out the truth about his last mission. Justice and Brielle meet on the beach and the attraction is off the charts. When Justice finds a house to rent just down the beach from Brielle, he jumps on it. While getting to know each other, they stumble upon something sinister going on right on their beach. As they uncover bits and pieces of the crimes, the realize this plot goes pretty far up. Who can they trust and how far up does it go? Can the two find out what is really going on before someone gets hurt?
This book is an awesome read. It has a little bit of everything, suspense, intrigue, international smuggling, kidnapping, and romance. The characters are strong and well developed. I love Brielle's determination and grit. She is strong, intelligent, and independent. This book will have you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what is going on and who is involved. There on plenty of plot twists and turns to keep you guessing. Justice makes a great Chief. He doesn't hesitate to lead his men and work to get to the bottom of what is going on his beach. I'm looking forward to reading the next books in this series.
If you enjoy the work of Lori Ryan or Cynthia D'Alba then check this book out.
This book is an awesome read. It has a little bit of everything, suspense, intrigue, international smuggling, kidnapping, and romance. The characters are strong and well developed. I love Brielle's determination and grit. She is strong, intelligent, and independent. This book will have you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what is going on and who is involved. There on plenty of plot twists and turns to keep you guessing. Justice makes a great Chief. He doesn't hesitate to lead his men and work to get to the bottom of what is going on his beach. I'm looking forward to reading the next books in this series.
If you enjoy the work of Lori Ryan or Cynthia D'Alba then check this book out.
May 21, 2022
Has everything you want in a romance book!
Dee Stewart did a great job of starting this series off with tons of excitement and chemistry! She is a new to me author but I jumped right in and loved every minute of getting to know her amazing characters. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Justice had a hard time after his whole seal team died on a mission gone wrong. Reading about his recovery made me ache for him. He deserves to find someone worth living for. Brielle is a tough compassionate Sargent for the LAPD who is training for the swat team. She knows how to handle herself in dangerous situations but ends up getting in over her head. Justice will do whatever he needs to do to bring her home. Dee keeps you on the edge of your seat with hopes that Brielle will make it back to Justice in one piece.
Susan Stoker fans will love seeing not only Tex and Wolf but Susan herself gets a shout out! Brielle's best friend is Faith Stoker, neice of Susan herself!
Dee Stewart did a great job of starting this series off with tons of excitement and chemistry! She is a new to me author but I jumped right in and loved every minute of getting to know her amazing characters. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Justice had a hard time after his whole seal team died on a mission gone wrong. Reading about his recovery made me ache for him. He deserves to find someone worth living for. Brielle is a tough compassionate Sargent for the LAPD who is training for the swat team. She knows how to handle herself in dangerous situations but ends up getting in over her head. Justice will do whatever he needs to do to bring her home. Dee keeps you on the edge of your seat with hopes that Brielle will make it back to Justice in one piece.
Susan Stoker fans will love seeing not only Tex and Wolf but Susan herself gets a shout out! Brielle's best friend is Faith Stoker, neice of Susan herself!
March 16, 2022
Title: Fighting for Brielle (Laguna Beach Cops Series, Book One)
Author: Dee Stewart
Published - May 2020
Genre – Romantic Suspense
Sub-Genre – Military Romance
Setting – Laguna Beach, CA
Heroine – Brielle McAdams
Hero- Justice MacQuaid
Villain- Axel Anderson
Other Characters- Justice’s father; Brielle’s family and best friend, Faith; Adrienne; military officers; police officers; public officials; dignitaries; and others.
Major Themes- Rebuilding one’s life after nearly complete destruction; training for a seemingly unattainable goal; love in the midst of duty; fighting traitors to our country who have money, power, and a foothold; mind control techniques.
Descriptors – military heroes, police heroes, Navy SEALS, ruthless traitors, compromised officials, brainwashing, mind control, torture, order followers, brain damage, part of Susan Stoker’s Special Forces: Operation Alpha world.
Favorite Supporting Character- Nash Carson
Fun Tidbit- I enjoyed the various nicknames, such as Hurricane, Beach Boy, Beach Girl, Martini, River, Tiger Eyes, etc.
Memorable Line- Brielle didn’t have time to catch her breath before she found herself behind the wheel of a car as it plunged into icy black water.
Author: Dee Stewart
Published - May 2020
Genre – Romantic Suspense
Sub-Genre – Military Romance
Setting – Laguna Beach, CA
Heroine – Brielle McAdams
Hero- Justice MacQuaid
Villain- Axel Anderson
Other Characters- Justice’s father; Brielle’s family and best friend, Faith; Adrienne; military officers; police officers; public officials; dignitaries; and others.
Major Themes- Rebuilding one’s life after nearly complete destruction; training for a seemingly unattainable goal; love in the midst of duty; fighting traitors to our country who have money, power, and a foothold; mind control techniques.
Descriptors – military heroes, police heroes, Navy SEALS, ruthless traitors, compromised officials, brainwashing, mind control, torture, order followers, brain damage, part of Susan Stoker’s Special Forces: Operation Alpha world.
Favorite Supporting Character- Nash Carson
Fun Tidbit- I enjoyed the various nicknames, such as Hurricane, Beach Boy, Beach Girl, Martini, River, Tiger Eyes, etc.
Memorable Line- Brielle didn’t have time to catch her breath before she found herself behind the wheel of a car as it plunged into icy black water.
May 23, 2022
must read
I am re-reading this series again as I enjoyed it so much and realized I had not left a review before. Justice and Bri’s story had me laughing and tearing up the chemistry between the two of them is fantastic. Dee has become one of my one-click authors and I know you’ll enjoy her books too. I never know what to write as I don’t like to give any of the story away just know you’ll find action of many types and protocols bismol pink sheets too LOL
I am re-reading this series again as I enjoyed it so much and realized I had not left a review before. Justice and Bri’s story had me laughing and tearing up the chemistry between the two of them is fantastic. Dee has become one of my one-click authors and I know you’ll enjoy her books too. I never know what to write as I don’t like to give any of the story away just know you’ll find action of many types and protocols bismol pink sheets too LOL
September 26, 2020
Great story
This is new author to me but I loved this story. This story sexy, intrigue, and action along with romance. The story was built so well I felt I was there with the characters. The characters are well developed and so much more. If your a Susan Stoker can can you'll love this book. I did.
This is new author to me but I loved this story. This story sexy, intrigue, and action along with romance. The story was built so well I felt I was there with the characters. The characters are well developed and so much more. If your a Susan Stoker can can you'll love this book. I did.
September 2, 2020
First book I’ve read by this author and it won’t be my last. The book was long enough to develop the characters and relationships. I loved the connection between father and son and I can’t wait to read more of the LBPD series.
October 25, 2022
This was a great story. Once I started, I could not put it down. Justice and Brielle are both strong and caring. The story had humor mixed in with a lot of intrigue and suspense. Supporting characters were really good. Looking forward to reading additional books in the series.
September 29, 2020
Loved Fighting for Brielle! This book has everything I want in a romantic suspense book, danger, desire, laughter and really good characters, Justice and Brielle are made for each other.
April 2, 2022
The kind of book I like to read! Not only is the hero a cop, but so is the heroine. It was hard to put this one down.
February 7, 2023
I loved it. Dee Stewart is a good writer
October 24, 2020
Great series opener!
This is a fantastic beginning to a new series! There were twists and turns I didn't see coming. And the chemistry between Justice and Brielle was off the charts hot! Dee Stewart also brings in a solid supporting cast. I can't wait to read everyone else's stories and return to Laguna Beach for more!
This is a fantastic beginning to a new series! There were twists and turns I didn't see coming. And the chemistry between Justice and Brielle was off the charts hot! Dee Stewart also brings in a solid supporting cast. I can't wait to read everyone else's stories and return to Laguna Beach for more!
May 18, 2020
Brielle and Justice
Fighting for Brielle written by Dee Stewart is the first book in the Laguna Beach Cops series. A powerful story that had me intrigued from the start to the finish. The best things I liked about this book would give away the plot. Felt totally immersed with the characters as the story progressed. Did not like finishing the book, wanted more, much more. If you are expecting the normal kind of cop story or police procedural you are in for a delightful surprise. Lots of sweet moments alongside very tense sections of suspense. Well crafted, deserving of the 5 stars I have given. Looking forward to reading what happens to Dooley, Tawny, Martini, River and Hutch.
Fighting for Brielle written by Dee Stewart is the first book in the Laguna Beach Cops series. A powerful story that had me intrigued from the start to the finish. The best things I liked about this book would give away the plot. Felt totally immersed with the characters as the story progressed. Did not like finishing the book, wanted more, much more. If you are expecting the normal kind of cop story or police procedural you are in for a delightful surprise. Lots of sweet moments alongside very tense sections of suspense. Well crafted, deserving of the 5 stars I have given. Looking forward to reading what happens to Dooley, Tawny, Martini, River and Hutch.
December 9, 2021
Absolutely amazing!!!
Justice and his team were ambushed and he was the only survivor. He wanted to give up until Tex told him his story. Now he has been offered the position as police chief of Laguna Beach.
Brielle is on the LAPD force and is trying out for SWAT. There are quite a few that want her to fail.
Justice and Brielle are working together to bring down arms dealers. They are sure that a man that has been missing for quite some time is behind it along with the mayor and the previous chief. Now to prove it.
Brielle has been taken. They are all working together to find her. Tex is there along with Brielle's family, Justice's dad, his team and hers. They will find her. They find out a lot more than they were expecting.
Justice and his team were ambushed and he was the only survivor. He wanted to give up until Tex told him his story. Now he has been offered the position as police chief of Laguna Beach.
Brielle is on the LAPD force and is trying out for SWAT. There are quite a few that want her to fail.
Justice and Brielle are working together to bring down arms dealers. They are sure that a man that has been missing for quite some time is behind it along with the mayor and the previous chief. Now to prove it.
Brielle has been taken. They are all working together to find her. Tex is there along with Brielle's family, Justice's dad, his team and hers. They will find her. They find out a lot more than they were expecting.
February 10, 2025
Action packed with plenty of intrigue. When Navy SEAL Justice is discharged from the military after suffering injuries after a mission gone wrong, he is offered a job as Chief of Police in Laguna Beach. Something isn’t right and he wonders why they would offer a job like this to someone with a brain injury. But when he meets Sergeant Brielle, he knows he will do what he has to do to make it work. Until, together they discover something very illegal, but the more they dig, the more danger is surfacing. They think they have it figured out but what they know doesn’t even touch the surface. This is the first book in the series and the first one I have read by this author. . I loved it and love the characters and how they interacted. I will definitely be reading more in this series
May 16, 2020
Good start to an new series.
Thus is the first story for me from this author. I have read a few others in the Operation Alpha Workd and have been disappointed most of the time. This is definitely one of the better ones I have read.
A little light on handling the impact of a TBI, but in fiction romance sometimes that happens. Generally well written - somemplaces needed a little more editing but still a good read.
She brought in interesting sub-characters that make me want to know more as well. Now folowing this author to see what else happens in Laguna Beach.
Thus is the first story for me from this author. I have read a few others in the Operation Alpha Workd and have been disappointed most of the time. This is definitely one of the better ones I have read.
A little light on handling the impact of a TBI, but in fiction romance sometimes that happens. Generally well written - somemplaces needed a little more editing but still a good read.
She brought in interesting sub-characters that make me want to know more as well. Now folowing this author to see what else happens in Laguna Beach.
May 14, 2020
Justice believes his world ended when he lost his team on a mission and almost lost his life. His father is an Admiral and does his best until he recruits Wolf and Tex who are visiting wounded vets at the VA hospital. Brielle is a SWAT officer at Laguna Beach. She gets in over her head when she's undercover in a commune to take over the world. There is a lot of action, drama and HEA.
June 2, 2020
Good read
Justice first saw Brielle when she was harassed by some cops at the diner. Shortly after that he was looking for a house and saw her to into the neighbourhood house. That was the deciding factor he rented that house. He was now the Police Chief of Laguna Beach police force. Brielle was a Sergeant was the LAPD. But together they were just what the other needed.
Justice first saw Brielle when she was harassed by some cops at the diner. Shortly after that he was looking for a house and saw her to into the neighbourhood house. That was the deciding factor he rented that house. He was now the Police Chief of Laguna Beach police force. Brielle was a Sergeant was the LAPD. But together they were just what the other needed.
July 6, 2020
Great read!
Really enjoyed Fighting for Brielle - loved the fact that Justice fully supported Brielle’s efforts to be become a SWAT office and the development of their relationship. Lots of twists and turns making it hard to put the book down. Looking forward to continuing the series.
Really enjoyed Fighting for Brielle - loved the fact that Justice fully supported Brielle’s efforts to be become a SWAT office and the development of their relationship. Lots of twists and turns making it hard to put the book down. Looking forward to continuing the series.
July 10, 2020
Changing Careers Finding Love!
Fighting for Brielle: WOW! WOW! Fantastic story! Great suspense and surprises. Amazing writing and a fantastic romance. I loved the challenges Justice and Brielle went to get to the great part of their lives. It had a lot of emotions throughout. I really enjoyed it.
Fighting for Brielle: WOW! WOW! Fantastic story! Great suspense and surprises. Amazing writing and a fantastic romance. I loved the challenges Justice and Brielle went to get to the great part of their lives. It had a lot of emotions throughout. I really enjoyed it.
July 25, 2021
Good vs evil
Chance encounter meeting Justice and Brielle have a rocky start to their friendship, exciting on the edge of your seat, friendship, betrayal, family love, camaraderie with coworkers, traitors, treasonous act's, finally finding your soul mate, excellent story, thank you, Dana Zamora
Chance encounter meeting Justice and Brielle have a rocky start to their friendship, exciting on the edge of your seat, friendship, betrayal, family love, camaraderie with coworkers, traitors, treasonous act's, finally finding your soul mate, excellent story, thank you, Dana Zamora
May 17, 2020
Fantastic Read!!
This is my first book by Dee Stewart and I'm hooked! Going to start one of her series as soon as I'm finished with this review!!
I could not put this book down ! It truly was a wonderful read and can't wait for more of this series!!
This is my first book by Dee Stewart and I'm hooked! Going to start one of her series as soon as I'm finished with this review!!
I could not put this book down ! It truly was a wonderful read and can't wait for more of this series!!
May 18, 2020
Justice lost everything in the war. Then his career is taken from him. In return he finds Brielle. She is a force all her own. When Justice has to fight for what he loves, he’ll do anything. And he means anything.
This is such an amazing story. With more to come. A recommendation for everyone.
This is such an amazing story. With more to come. A recommendation for everyone.
May 25, 2020
Brielle & Justice
This is the first story in the Laguna Beach series. It has well constructed characters & it blends in some of the Operation Alpha characters very well. I'm looking forward to the second book in the series which features Dooley.
This is the first story in the Laguna Beach series. It has well constructed characters & it blends in some of the Operation Alpha characters very well. I'm looking forward to the second book in the series which features Dooley.
July 17, 2020
Worth it
This is an action packed story. Filled with lots of emotions. I loved it. The main characters have great chemistry and the mystery led to getting to know many of the new people that are next to get their own stories.
This is an action packed story. Filled with lots of emotions. I loved it. The main characters have great chemistry and the mystery led to getting to know many of the new people that are next to get their own stories.
April 25, 2021
Awesome
This is a truly great story, full of love laughter and intrigue. Brielle is a great heroine and every great heroine deserves a wonderful hero and her man was definitely one.
This is a truly great story, full of love laughter and intrigue. Brielle is a great heroine and every great heroine deserves a wonderful hero and her man was definitely one.
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