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A fighter pilot with regrets, a humanitarian worker with a mission, and a second chance to work through everything that keeps them apart.
Dex Callison, otherwise known as Ace makes a split second decision to parachute into a hostile situation to make a lot of things in his life right. His life as a Senator's son, a JAG Air Force pilot and then an active duty soldier have not yet filled the loss of his best friend, the only woman he has ever loved, Gianna West.
Gianna West thought that she and Dex were made for each other forever. He'd promised to finish his active duty and then join her building orphanages all over the world in remote villages. But she learned in one instant, how much more Dex wanted to start his own military training program, much more than he wanted to be with her. Alone, serving people she falls in love with, she tries to tell herself she doesn't miss him. All of that goes out the window when he shows up in her village on a remote island.
When you travel to a different country every six months, there’s little time for relationships. Every pilot joins Top Flight for different reasons, but no one expects to fall in love.
The Team:
Dex, call sign ACE
Ridley, call sign BEAR
Colton, call sign FLYBOY
Amanda, call sign MUSTANG
Read all the stand-alone romances in the new Top Flight fighter pilot romance series.
Dex Callison, otherwise known as Ace makes a split second decision to parachute into a hostile situation to make a lot of things in his life right. His life as a Senator's son, a JAG Air Force pilot and then an active duty soldier have not yet filled the loss of his best friend, the only woman he has ever loved, Gianna West.
Gianna West thought that she and Dex were made for each other forever. He'd promised to finish his active duty and then join her building orphanages all over the world in remote villages. But she learned in one instant, how much more Dex wanted to start his own military training program, much more than he wanted to be with her. Alone, serving people she falls in love with, she tries to tell herself she doesn't miss him. All of that goes out the window when he shows up in her village on a remote island.
When you travel to a different country every six months, there’s little time for relationships. Every pilot joins Top Flight for different reasons, but no one expects to fall in love.
The Team:
Dex, call sign ACE
Ridley, call sign BEAR
Colton, call sign FLYBOY
Amanda, call sign MUSTANG
Read all the stand-alone romances in the new Top Flight fighter pilot romance series.
216 pages, Paperback
First published May 9, 2020
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About the author
Sophia Summers
86 books300 followersSophia Summers is an award winning author who just wants to relax a little and enjoy a great beach read. She lives in a quiet southern town brimming with an extra dose of hospitality and a whole lot of charm.
She writes historical romance under a different name. The Billionaire Royals is her first contemporary romance series.
She writes historical romance under a different name. The Billionaire Royals is her first contemporary romance series.
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June 17, 2020
Having served in the Air Force and being a big fan of the TV show JAG, I'm super excited for this new Fighter Pilot series, which is a collaborative effort by a few authors. Dex (aka Ace) is the son of a senator, a fighter pilot, a JAG attorney and now he runs Top Flight, his own military training program for pilots. All of these things haven't been able to keep him from thinking about Gianna West, his best friend and love of his life that he left behind. When he decides to parachute onto the island where she's living, helping out the locals, will they be able to work together to make it out of their situation alive?
To me, the book that kicks off a new series is a difficult book to write because you have to set up the premise and introduce us to all of the characters that will later get their own book, which you may or may not write. I think the author did a great job introducing us to all of the characters while telling us Ace's story.
I liked both of the main characters. They love helping others although it's in completely different ways. They handled themselves well under pressure and still managed to keep their sense of humor. I liked getting to know them by the question game they played in the boat while waiting to be rescued.
I like second-chance-at-love stories and Dex and Gianna have a good one. They weren't ripped apart by another person or a missed letter or phone call, but by the passion each has to help make the world a better place. A few years have passed since their breakup, now they're older, more mature and have gained a different perspective because of the time spent doing what they love. Because of that, they're able to come up with a solution that they can both live with.
This story has a lot of action and adventure and kept my interest. I eagerly await the other books in the series. I received a complimentary copy but decided to buy a copy for my personal library.
To me, the book that kicks off a new series is a difficult book to write because you have to set up the premise and introduce us to all of the characters that will later get their own book, which you may or may not write. I think the author did a great job introducing us to all of the characters while telling us Ace's story.
I liked both of the main characters. They love helping others although it's in completely different ways. They handled themselves well under pressure and still managed to keep their sense of humor. I liked getting to know them by the question game they played in the boat while waiting to be rescued.
I like second-chance-at-love stories and Dex and Gianna have a good one. They weren't ripped apart by another person or a missed letter or phone call, but by the passion each has to help make the world a better place. A few years have passed since their breakup, now they're older, more mature and have gained a different perspective because of the time spent doing what they love. Because of that, they're able to come up with a solution that they can both live with.
This story has a lot of action and adventure and kept my interest. I eagerly await the other books in the series. I received a complimentary copy but decided to buy a copy for my personal library.
May 12, 2020
I'm pretty excited about this new Fighter Pilot Romance series and Sophia Summers did a great job kicking things off. Each book will be by a different author which should be so much fun!
I think this author had a difficult task of giving us the foundation for all the characters to come in this series and she did it really well. I didn't feel too overwhelmed by all the characters (and there were a LOT of them!) and I felt like I had a good base for future character development by the next authors.
Dex and Gianna have history. They have known each other for a long time and loved each other almost as long. I really love a good second chance at first love story and this one definitely hit that sweet spot. Dex and Gianna are both strong and brave. They are what I would call the "doers" of the world. They are out in the trenches, making things happen. Their jobs aren't easy but they both find immense satisfaction in what they do.
I loved the strong connection between Dex and Gianna. They have chemistry and respect for each other. That's a great combination. I loved the elements of danger and action surrounding Dex and Gianna because it kept things exciting and moving forward at a fast pace. This book had a definite Top Gun feel to it and it makes me excited to see where the next books in this series take me.
Content: mild violence, peril, kissing
I think this author had a difficult task of giving us the foundation for all the characters to come in this series and she did it really well. I didn't feel too overwhelmed by all the characters (and there were a LOT of them!) and I felt like I had a good base for future character development by the next authors.
Dex and Gianna have history. They have known each other for a long time and loved each other almost as long. I really love a good second chance at first love story and this one definitely hit that sweet spot. Dex and Gianna are both strong and brave. They are what I would call the "doers" of the world. They are out in the trenches, making things happen. Their jobs aren't easy but they both find immense satisfaction in what they do.
I loved the strong connection between Dex and Gianna. They have chemistry and respect for each other. That's a great combination. I loved the elements of danger and action surrounding Dex and Gianna because it kept things exciting and moving forward at a fast pace. This book had a definite Top Gun feel to it and it makes me excited to see where the next books in this series take me.
Content: mild violence, peril, kissing
May 16, 2020
I'm pretty excited about this new Fighter Pilot Romance series and Sophia Summers did a great job kicking things off. Each book will be by a different author which should be so much fun!
I think this author had a difficult task of giving us the foundation for all the characters to come in this series and she did it really well. I didn't feel too overwhelmed by all the characters (and there were a LOT of them!) and I felt like I had a good base for future character development by the next authors.
Dex and Gianna have history. They have known each other for a long time and loved each other almost as long. I really love a good second chance at first love story and this one definitely hit that sweet spot. Dex and Gianna are both strong and brave. They are what I would call the "doers" of the world. They are out in the trenches, making things happen. Their jobs aren't easy but they both find immense satisfaction in what they do.
I loved the strong connection between Dex and Gianna. They have chemistry and respect for each other. That's a great combination. I loved the elements of danger and action surrounding Dex and Gianna because it kept things exciting and moving forward at a fast pace. This book had a definite Top Gun feel to it and it makes me excited to see where the next books in this series take me.
Content: mild violence, peril, kissing
I think this author had a difficult task of giving us the foundation for all the characters to come in this series and she did it really well. I didn't feel too overwhelmed by all the characters (and there were a LOT of them!) and I felt like I had a good base for future character development by the next authors.
Dex and Gianna have history. They have known each other for a long time and loved each other almost as long. I really love a good second chance at first love story and this one definitely hit that sweet spot. Dex and Gianna are both strong and brave. They are what I would call the "doers" of the world. They are out in the trenches, making things happen. Their jobs aren't easy but they both find immense satisfaction in what they do.
I loved the strong connection between Dex and Gianna. They have chemistry and respect for each other. That's a great combination. I loved the elements of danger and action surrounding Dex and Gianna because it kept things exciting and moving forward at a fast pace. This book had a definite Top Gun feel to it and it makes me excited to see where the next books in this series take me.
Content: mild violence, peril, kissing
August 8, 2020
I was looking forward to this series. I have been a lifelong devotee of military aviation and have accumulated over 3000 flight hours. Unfortunately, after reading about 35% of this offering by Sophia Summers, I have aborted reading further. I seriously doubt she did any significant research about flying jet aircraft in preparation for this series. The aircraft her characters fly has a pilot and a co-pilot sitting side by side. Unfortunately, when our hero, Dex, ejects from the aircraft and parachutes down to search for Giana (also spelled Gianna), she ignores the fact that when a pilot ejects, the entire canopy is destroyed. The remaining pilot may or may not be able to get the plane back to their home base because of the wind blowing through the cockpit. Also, the remaining pilot may not be able to physically reach all the required buttons and switches needed to operate the aircraft.
When Dex and Giana finally get back to base, they enter the massive warehouse where Giana gets very excited about seeing the jet and jogs to the aircraft. Then they were sitting in the plane and running through a takeoff checklist. Gianna's hands itched to pull back on the Throttle and scream up into the sky. Then, she states that Dex guides the plane out of the hangar door and down the runway, and they were racing into the sky. That simple scenario contains so many blatant errors that even a novice pilot could write an essay about them. First of all, before a pilot gets to a takeoff checklist, he must conduct a thorough walkaround of the aircraft. He must also ensure all safety pins were removed. Then he must go through multiple checklists before engine start. He must verify all powerplant displays and electrical systems are normal and test that all the control surfaces are operable. Only then will the pilot run through a Pre-take-off Checklist. Just for the record, when you pull back on the Throttle, you reduce power. When you push forward on the Throttle, you increase power. That is not how Ms. Summers described it. Incidentally, if you start a jet engine inside a hanger (or warehouse in this case), you will destroy the building unless there is a large opening where the superheated jet exhaust can exit.
I also noted that both Colton and Clinton were identified by the Call Sign "Flyboy." Additionally, Ms. Summers confuses rice patties with rice paddies. The former is created in a kitchen, while the latter is where rice is grown and harvested.
The apparent lack of research on the part of the author, the lack of realism for the storyline, and utterly unbelievable characters have earned this author two stars from me. Additionally, I will also be returning the remaining books in the series to Kindle Unlimited without reading them.
When Dex and Giana finally get back to base, they enter the massive warehouse where Giana gets very excited about seeing the jet and jogs to the aircraft. Then they were sitting in the plane and running through a takeoff checklist. Gianna's hands itched to pull back on the Throttle and scream up into the sky. Then, she states that Dex guides the plane out of the hangar door and down the runway, and they were racing into the sky. That simple scenario contains so many blatant errors that even a novice pilot could write an essay about them. First of all, before a pilot gets to a takeoff checklist, he must conduct a thorough walkaround of the aircraft. He must also ensure all safety pins were removed. Then he must go through multiple checklists before engine start. He must verify all powerplant displays and electrical systems are normal and test that all the control surfaces are operable. Only then will the pilot run through a Pre-take-off Checklist. Just for the record, when you pull back on the Throttle, you reduce power. When you push forward on the Throttle, you increase power. That is not how Ms. Summers described it. Incidentally, if you start a jet engine inside a hanger (or warehouse in this case), you will destroy the building unless there is a large opening where the superheated jet exhaust can exit.
I also noted that both Colton and Clinton were identified by the Call Sign "Flyboy." Additionally, Ms. Summers confuses rice patties with rice paddies. The former is created in a kitchen, while the latter is where rice is grown and harvested.
The apparent lack of research on the part of the author, the lack of realism for the storyline, and utterly unbelievable characters have earned this author two stars from me. Additionally, I will also be returning the remaining books in the series to Kindle Unlimited without reading them.
May 12, 2020
Romance, clean, contemporary; battle suspense scenes, and some adult situations, although nothing explicit, so PG-13
Ace (Dex) and Giana's story was beautifully told. Loved the remote settings on the islands, and also the hometown moments where they found each other. Great settings, back story with the pilots, flight school, JAG, and other elements, strong side characters, and some intense moments made for a great read for me. More of a 3.5 for me as a reader, a few transitions that weren't as smooth as I would have wanted for a full 4 star read. Still, a fun start to this series, and am looking forward to reading the other books in this series. The romance between Dex and Gianna, was honest, heartfelt, and complex. They were such a great couple!
I received an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. My opinions are my own.
Ace (Dex) and Giana's story was beautifully told. Loved the remote settings on the islands, and also the hometown moments where they found each other. Great settings, back story with the pilots, flight school, JAG, and other elements, strong side characters, and some intense moments made for a great read for me. More of a 3.5 for me as a reader, a few transitions that weren't as smooth as I would have wanted for a full 4 star read. Still, a fun start to this series, and am looking forward to reading the other books in this series. The romance between Dex and Gianna, was honest, heartfelt, and complex. They were such a great couple!
I received an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. My opinions are my own.
May 11, 2020
Loved this first book in this new series! I loved how the main characters have been best friends forever but how, due to a misunderstanding, they drift apart only to eventually come back together. I love how they have to learn to work through their misunderstanding to realize that they have the same goal in mind even if they may go about it in different ways. I love how they never stopped loving each other and I loved the final scene in the final chapter! It was so cute! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series!
I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
May 16, 2020
Ace is a fast-paced novel that will have you imagining movies like Top Gun and swooning for all the heroes who are willing to put their lives on the line for others, whether in the military or just serving as a humanitarian.
I have really enjoyed other contemporary novels by Sophia Summers and was super excited for this new series, however; it didn't quite grab me and pull me into the story as much as I had expected. I felt like Dex was very well-developed as a character and I think with both Gi and his career, he did a better job of looking at the situation as a whole and thinking things through before acting or over reacting. I just didn't love Gianna's character, she seemed to reckless and kind of shallow in her development. There were many moments between the two that the chemistry was just jumping off the pages and I would say the moments when the two were communicating or working together were definitely the strong point of the story. I loved their history and how they could read each other so well. It just felt a little jumpy in spots and for the intensity of the crisis in the story, Gianna just didn't seem to act with the sense I would have expected based on her character's background. *Potential Spoiler* They never fully seemed to get past what was keeping them apart, though I did like the cute proposal and ending.
The romance is sweet and clean with great kissing scenes keeping it clean on the page. I am excited for the other books since this story does bring intrigue into their stories.
I received and advance reader copy of this book. This review and all thoughts are my own and being left voluntarily.
I have really enjoyed other contemporary novels by Sophia Summers and was super excited for this new series, however; it didn't quite grab me and pull me into the story as much as I had expected. I felt like Dex was very well-developed as a character and I think with both Gi and his career, he did a better job of looking at the situation as a whole and thinking things through before acting or over reacting. I just didn't love Gianna's character, she seemed to reckless and kind of shallow in her development. There were many moments between the two that the chemistry was just jumping off the pages and I would say the moments when the two were communicating or working together were definitely the strong point of the story. I loved their history and how they could read each other so well. It just felt a little jumpy in spots and for the intensity of the crisis in the story, Gianna just didn't seem to act with the sense I would have expected based on her character's background. *Potential Spoiler* They never fully seemed to get past what was keeping them apart, though I did like the cute proposal and ending.
The romance is sweet and clean with great kissing scenes keeping it clean on the page. I am excited for the other books since this story does bring intrigue into their stories.
I received and advance reader copy of this book. This review and all thoughts are my own and being left voluntarily.
May 19, 2020
This fighter pilot romance was an adventure from the beginning to the end. With two characters with strong personalities who have very different ideas about reaching the same goal mixed with the beauty of the islands of the Pacific and the craziness of war. This story was a great one from start to finish. While the adventure was strong, I would have enjoyed a little more romance.
Sophia Summers does a great job of introducing characters with intense feelings, a beautiful world, and a realistic conflict. Each character has a different perspective and Sophia manages to make both perspectives valid and logical yet contradicting. For an adventure with a wide of romance this was a fun one to read.
I received a complimentary book from the author. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
Sophia Summers does a great job of introducing characters with intense feelings, a beautiful world, and a realistic conflict. Each character has a different perspective and Sophia manages to make both perspectives valid and logical yet contradicting. For an adventure with a wide of romance this was a fun one to read.
I received a complimentary book from the author. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
May 21, 2020
Ace: A Fighter Pilot Romance, by Sophia Summers, is a fantastic beginning to the new Top Flight series. I especially loved the no-nonsense, strong military character of Ace. He’s so tough yet good and loving. I really enjoyed reading his and Gi’s love story. It was sweet and clean with some great spice and a wonderful ending. I’m looking forward to the next books in the series!
May 13, 2020
Ace is fast paced and action packed. It moves from one scene to another quickly. Sometimes so quickly it's hard to keep up. Ace and Blaze were moving so fast it was difficult to get to know them. I had a hard time relating to Gianna, although she's certainly strong, compassionate, and brave. She's also prone to acting without thinking about all the possible repercussions. Ace and Gi are terrible at communicating with each other. Dex went his way without saying anything. And Gianna was hot headed and pushed forward without telling anyone. It's a good thing they had a childhood friendship to fall back on.
Sophia Summers has written an action packed and exciting adventure. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Sophia Summers has written an action packed and exciting adventure. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.
May 18, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this book! A man and woman (both pilots) have known each other their whole life, and each one loved the other but disagreed about what was needed for certain islands. I recommend this book to anyone who loves romance books.
May 13, 2020
Loved this first book in this new series! I loved how the main characters have been best friends forever but how, due to a misunderstanding, they drift apart only to eventually come back together. I love how they have to learn to work through their misunderstanding to realize that they have the same goal in mind even if they may go about it in different ways. I love how they never stopped loving each other and I loved the final scene in the final chapter! It was so cute! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series!
I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
May 16, 2020
I enjoyed the story of Dex and Gianna. They have a past relationship that reignites when they are together. I think the author did a great job of telling their story and laying the foundation for the series. Im excited to read the rest of the books as they come out.
I received an ARC of this book for my honest review.
I received an ARC of this book for my honest review.
May 12, 2020
A great beginning to a new series! I loved that Gianna and Dex were childhood friends and then sweethearts, and the added mix of having their dads involved in their careers. Both of them are passionate about doing the right thing; it just takes them a while to figure out that they can do it together.
If you liked Top Gun, you’ll love this clean, fast-paced romance starring fun and honorable fighter pilot instructors.
I received a free copy, and this is an honest review.
If you liked Top Gun, you’ll love this clean, fast-paced romance starring fun and honorable fighter pilot instructors.
I received a free copy, and this is an honest review.
May 12, 2020
I have been on the lookout for great books that help me escape the four walls of my home and the craziness going on in the world. This one helped me do just that. It has far off places, danger, adventure, and excitement. All mixed in with great characters.
Dex Callison is one of the founders of Top Flight. A group of pilots training others to fly. His call sign is Ace, and that’s what most people call him. I liked the way Ace didn’t want to give up flying, that was his whole purpose for founding Top Flight. And he works hard to make it work. He’s a pretty impulsive guy. He jumps into danger with no thought to what will happen to him when he falls. Or to anyone else who finds him.
Luckily, he’s found by kind natives and Gianna West. Gi is in a bit of a tight spot herself when she finds Dex. And the two of them have history, and chemistry. I thought it was kind of funny how their families were. Dex’s family seemed to favor Gianna. And her family favored Dex a bit.
I loved the flying scenes in this one. They were full of danger. I could almost see myself in the cockpit of a plane being chased by bogeys.
This one does remind me a bit of Top Gun and that’s not a bad thing. I really enjoyed everything about it!
I was sent an e-copy of Ace: A Fighter Pilot Romance as a gift from the author. All opinions are my own.
Dex Callison is one of the founders of Top Flight. A group of pilots training others to fly. His call sign is Ace, and that’s what most people call him. I liked the way Ace didn’t want to give up flying, that was his whole purpose for founding Top Flight. And he works hard to make it work. He’s a pretty impulsive guy. He jumps into danger with no thought to what will happen to him when he falls. Or to anyone else who finds him.
Luckily, he’s found by kind natives and Gianna West. Gi is in a bit of a tight spot herself when she finds Dex. And the two of them have history, and chemistry. I thought it was kind of funny how their families were. Dex’s family seemed to favor Gianna. And her family favored Dex a bit.
I loved the flying scenes in this one. They were full of danger. I could almost see myself in the cockpit of a plane being chased by bogeys.
This one does remind me a bit of Top Gun and that’s not a bad thing. I really enjoyed everything about it!
I was sent an e-copy of Ace: A Fighter Pilot Romance as a gift from the author. All opinions are my own.
May 9, 2020
I loved this fast paced action packed story that had me feeling like I was in Top Gun!
I received a complimentary ebook from the author. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas are my own.
I received a complimentary ebook from the author. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas are my own.
May 26, 2020
This is the first book in a new series called Top Flight, a civilian company formed to hone the jet fighter pilot skills for other countries. Dex, a former Air Force military pilot, and others are in the Pacific for their latest job. The team receives an SOS call from an American woman on the island of Panau requesting humanitarian aid for a village where she has an orphanage. She has spent much time working with the locals to create self-sustaining food and water sources. Dex discovers that the American woman is Gianna, his closest friend. Because of differing agendas, Dex and Gianna have drifted apart and moved on.
The island of Panau has become a military and political quagmire. As Dex and Gianna try to find common ground, a crisis catapults them into the middle of a hostile coup that puts the local villagers in danger.
This book is well-written and fast paced. The backstory fills in several details that helps the reader connect with the characters. There is one gaping exception though. Where did Top Flight get their jets? Maybe it is just me but the omission of that detail bugged me enough to drop this novel to 4 stars.
The island of Panau has become a military and political quagmire. As Dex and Gianna try to find common ground, a crisis catapults them into the middle of a hostile coup that puts the local villagers in danger.
This book is well-written and fast paced. The backstory fills in several details that helps the reader connect with the characters. There is one gaping exception though. Where did Top Flight get their jets? Maybe it is just me but the omission of that detail bugged me enough to drop this novel to 4 stars.
May 7, 2020
What I loved the most about Ace is that was fast-paced, full of action, and romance! It was very easy for me to read and I enjoyed the fighter pilot aspect of the story. It reminded me a bit of Top Gun and I could imagine Dex with his aviators on. Especially hearing their call names, it brought me right into the fighter pilot world! Unfolding the backstory to Dex and Gianna's relationship was intriguing and their chemistry was next level! I wanted them to both stop being so stubborn and figure out that they belonged together. The combination of humanitarian aid work and training fighter pilots was captivating and made me think about smaller countries and the struggles they face in their daily lives. Ace is an easy read full of action and romance! I received a copy of this book for free, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 19, 2020
This fighter pilot romance was an adventure from the beginning to the end. With two characters with strong personalities who have very different ideas about reaching the same goal mixed with the beauty of the islands of the Pacific and the craziness of war. This story was a great one from start to finish. While the adventure was strong, I would have enjoyed a little more romance.
Sophia Summers does a great job of introducing characters with intense feelings, a beautiful world, and a realistic conflict. Each character has a different perspective and Sophia manages to make both perspectives valid and logical yet contradicting. For an adventure with a wide of romance this was a fun one to read.
I received a complimentary book from the author. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
Sophia Summers does a great job of introducing characters with intense feelings, a beautiful world, and a realistic conflict. Each character has a different perspective and Sophia manages to make both perspectives valid and logical yet contradicting. For an adventure with a wide of romance this was a fun one to read.
I received a complimentary book from the author. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
May 20, 2020
I really liked this story. The characters already knew each other which allowed for them to jump right into the fire with everything going on around them. There were strong supporting characters as well. Gianna and Dex were both competitive and I think that helped their conflict as well as their chemistyr.
I liked the underlying issue of helping a country become self-sufficient and the best ways to accomplish this while protecting them from those that would conquer them.
The only thing I wasn't really sure about was whether or not someone could be a JAG and a pilot and then to have that true of both.
Either way, that didn't detract from the story and the characters. I was able to feel the sense of urgency with them and then wanted to slap them silly when they wouldn't talk to each other. Definitely a good escape for an evening.
I liked the underlying issue of helping a country become self-sufficient and the best ways to accomplish this while protecting them from those that would conquer them.
The only thing I wasn't really sure about was whether or not someone could be a JAG and a pilot and then to have that true of both.
Either way, that didn't detract from the story and the characters. I was able to feel the sense of urgency with them and then wanted to slap them silly when they wouldn't talk to each other. Definitely a good escape for an evening.
June 22, 2022
An action packed fight against time and the enemy
The story was so good that I couldn't give it lower than a high 3, but I couldn't give it a 4 or 5 either because... I didn't like Gianna. Don't hate me. She was a selfish brat who turned everything back on Dex because she couldn't have her way all the time. Don't get me wrong, there were times I liked her and thought they could be good together. But mostly I felt like he was too good for her. I'm always the one who cries when the childhood sweethearts don't get together, but instead end up with someone else, but I found myself for the first time ever wishing someone else would come along for Ace.
I've read the books in the series out of order and the second one had been my favorite so far. Hopefully I'll have more good things to say with the other books
The story was so good that I couldn't give it lower than a high 3, but I couldn't give it a 4 or 5 either because... I didn't like Gianna. Don't hate me. She was a selfish brat who turned everything back on Dex because she couldn't have her way all the time. Don't get me wrong, there were times I liked her and thought they could be good together. But mostly I felt like he was too good for her. I'm always the one who cries when the childhood sweethearts don't get together, but instead end up with someone else, but I found myself for the first time ever wishing someone else would come along for Ace.
I've read the books in the series out of order and the second one had been my favorite so far. Hopefully I'll have more good things to say with the other books
July 9, 2020
Sophia Summers very successfully combined aid to the poor in developing nations, shmoozing donors, a pilot training program, the brink of war, and a second-chance romance to write an outstanding book! Dex and Gianna are both very dedicated to their jobs, which seem worlds apart, but both involve helping people. The plot twists and turns before getting to that HEA. There's an epilogue to wrap up everything. If you like exciting clean romances, I recommend that you give Ace: A Fighter Pilot Romance a try. I definitely plan to read more of this series and other works by this author. I got my copy through KU.
July 29, 2020
This is the start of a new series about top fighter pilots, trained by the military and now on their own using their skills to train and save others.
Dex and Gianna were meant to be together but then he left and she felt he had deserted her. Now, they are thrown back together and caught in an international incident in the Pacific Islands. Can they save each other and still save the good people on the islands.
I borrowed this book from the Kindle Owners Lending Library and I enjoyed it very much. It is a clean romantic suspense that has some good feels and has a happy ending.
Dex and Gianna were meant to be together but then he left and she felt he had deserted her. Now, they are thrown back together and caught in an international incident in the Pacific Islands. Can they save each other and still save the good people on the islands.
I borrowed this book from the Kindle Owners Lending Library and I enjoyed it very much. It is a clean romantic suspense that has some good feels and has a happy ending.
May 31, 2021
This book series reminded me of the top gun movie. Fun and flirty. Gi and Dex have loved each other since high school but they can’t see to get things quite right. They both have dreams and aspirations. Although they both want to do good in the world they have different views on how to make that happen. It drove them apart. After not seeing each other for nearly two years they are back together. They have to figure out a way to make their dreams merge into one. At the same time they have to try and do the jobs that they each love without being pulled away from each other.
July 20, 2023
I wanted to love this. It's only 200 pages and if you know me.. me 🤝 fighter pilots.
Here's the issue here. Immediately on page like 30 she talks about the main character and his co pilot sitting SIDE BY SIDE IN A JET. What. THEN the PILOT AKA MAIN CHARACTER EJECTS AND SAYs "just fly her home" and if that doesn't destroy the WHOLE canopy,
It's just a lack of any research. Even "fighter plane" then "fighter jet" 2 seconds later about the same jet...watching top gun could have given more information without doing any real research :/
Here's the issue here. Immediately on page like 30 she talks about the main character and his co pilot sitting SIDE BY SIDE IN A JET. What. THEN the PILOT AKA MAIN CHARACTER EJECTS AND SAYs "just fly her home" and if that doesn't destroy the WHOLE canopy,
It's just a lack of any research. Even "fighter plane" then "fighter jet" 2 seconds later about the same jet...watching top gun could have given more information without doing any real research :/
May 5, 2020
This is a story about Dex “Ace” and Gi (Gianna) “Blaze”, two honorably discharged air force fighter pilot, who were best friends, fell in love, chose different career paths and decided because of this they wouldn’t work out. He went on with this “Top Flight” school and her with her humanitarian charity work until one day they crossed paths again.
I enjoyed this story and would recommend it.
I was given an advanced copy of this book, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
I enjoyed this story and would recommend it.
I was given an advanced copy of this book, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
May 12, 2020
This was a great story about rekindling lost love. It has great characters and I kept rooting for them to get together. They both had high ambitions and strong desires, for the direction their lives would go, but they seemed to be pulled in opposite directions. I like to read to escape the realities of life. This story was maybe a little too realistic and political for my taste. It is really well written and a great love story. I love all of this authors books and will continue reading them!
May 13, 2020
Sophia Summers met all my expectations when I pick up a book by her. I expect strong characters, both male and female, humor, romance and a story line that keeps you reading even after you intended to stop. Dex/Ace and Gianna/Blaze are over achievers from over achiever families. They will do well whether they are training pilots or building in remote villages. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
May 14, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed Ace. Dex and Gianna were marvelous characters. Genuine, likeable, driven and passionate. Their end goal, making the world a better place, is the same. How they go about it could not be more opposite. Best friends since childhood, their adult selves are keeping them apart. They have yet to find a compromise on how to blend lives and goals. It takes getting caught in the middle of an international incident to finally make them see what's important...each other.
March 28, 2025
The hubby and I had looked forward to reading this book together. He likes flight stuff, I like romance, and we both enjoy a good suspense. Unfortunately, it was not very good; almost halfway in and we were not enjoying it. There doesn't seem to be a plot to speak of. You don't get any real sense of chemistry between the two main characters. And the timeline makes no sense. In one instance, they are flying across the globe, but it only seems to take the time of a two or three page conversation. We couldn't take it anymore and decided to cut our losses.
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