Mustang

Top Flight #4

by Mindy Burbidge Strunk

Can first impressions ever be overcome?

Manda Partridge has spent her life proving she is more than the brainless damsel in distress who needs a man to protect her. While her partners in Top Flight give her the respect she desires, that isn’t always the case with her trainees.

When Anders Jorgensson accidently tackles a woman while trying to catch a pass, she is more than a little irritated with him. It wouldn’t be a big deal, but it turns out she is his new Top Flight instructor.

As they spend more time together, things go from bad to worse.

Just when their relationship reaches a boiling point, they get stranded in a foreign country with only each other to rely on. But as their debates become deeper, they discover the person behind the cutting words.

And soon, it’s not just their lives on the line, but their hearts.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Military Romance

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 11, 2020

Reviews

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love finding a great new series. Each of these books Ace, Bear, Flyboy and Mustang have been great reads. I’ve enjoyed them. And I’m sad to see this series end.

I liked getting to see Mustang, or Manda’s story. She was a side character in each of the other books. I always love seeing the side characters get their story.

I loved where Manda is stationed. She’s stationed on a small island near Sweden. It was also fun that Manda knew Swedish when no one around her expected her to. I know a little bit of Swedish and it was a fun connection for me.

Manda meets Anders when he plows into her as he’s playing football. She’s not the nicest about it. And neither of them have a very good opinion of the other. Which makes their next meetings not only awkward, but they just add to the bad feelings between the two.

I really had to laugh when they are barely on speaking terms, but end up stranded alone in the middle of no where. And have to work to get out of danger relying on only each other.

I loved the way they work together and come to see each other in a different light. This kind of trope might be my favorite. Enemies to lovers. I love it!

I was sent an e-copy of Mustang as a gift from the author. All opinions are my own.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite the adventure

I enjoyed finally reading Mustang's story. She's been a fun secondary character throughout the series. I liked the locations for this story as well. It was quite adventurous. Anders, however I was not a big fan of. I felt he was very arrogant and selfish, even after he was humbled. He had some good moments, but overall I just didn't connect with him. I also felt the resolution was a little rushed and unbelievable. Overall the story was good, but not my favorite from this series.

[Marilee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great ending to a really fun series! Amanda takes a new assignment for Top Flight and is surprised to see that the guy who ran into her in the park earlier - literally - is one of the pilots in her program. Anders has a hard time seeing what Amanda can possibly teach him about flying, but when they end up together in a perilous situation, they have to learn to trust each other in order to survive.

I loved Amanda and Anders' characters - they are so much more complex than they initially appear and the author did a great job slowly peeling back the layers of their backstories. The chemistry between the two was so fun, especially on their unexpected adventure.

This was a light, easy read sure to be a hit with fans of contemporary romance. I have enjoyed all the books in this series and I am sad it is coming to an end!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but my opinions are my own.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Mindy Burbidge Strunk’s book, Mustang : A Fighter Pilot Romance! This is the fourth book in this Top Flight series and it was worth the wait. Mustang is a great and complex character. She has obvious trust issues, but also some good humility and strength. Anders is cocky and prideful, but also has a good heart and his own strength in humility. A good combination in these two characters. I really enjoyed their story, the way they were forced into getting to know each other, the way they fell in love, and that the story is sweet and clean. Great book, great contemporary romance, great series!
I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions are my own and are expressed voluntarily.

[Holly Bleggi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the banter between the main characters. I loved how they didn’t really like each other but as the book progressed and as they went through having to work together to survive they grew to respect and love each other. I also loved how the hero got feed some humble pie near the end. I also loved how the main characters came back together at the end and how it took time to come back together. I have loved this series and I’m sad to see this series end.

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.

[Leann Arave · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was happy to finally read ‘Mustangs‘ story. This is the last book of the Top Flight series. We’ve seen glimpses of Manda in the other books and it was nice to finally hear her story. It was fun and sweet with a little bit of adventure. Manda had trust issues with men and Anders was the typical macho male, that needed to be tamed. It was entertaining to watch them come together. There was some light adventure to keep the story interesting. Of course there were some swoony moments, but well within the clean romance spectrum. Great series, all can be read individually, but better if read as a series.

[A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*  Strunk has added an exciting story to A Fighter Pilot Romance series.  The story stands alone, though the heroine interacts with characters from the other books.  This story was full of adventure and the rocky road the characters travelled makes the end destination all the more sweet.  I loved the cultural differences and the way they worked though their differences and misunderstandings. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Sherri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this of Amanda (Mustang) and Andre; it's an enemy to lover story. She's the trainer for the Top Flight school and he's the know it all commander of the students that feels it's a waste of money. During a training exercise with her, something goes wrong with the plane, they crash and must survive together in Russia on the run. Their attraction for each other grows. After they return to class, Top Flight is fired. What will happened to their relationship?
The story is full of action and the characters are well-developed. I highly recommend it.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mustang aka Amanda Partridge might have a bit of a chip on her shoulder but it is understandable considering the world she works in. Marine pilot has to be a tough place to prove yourself especially if you’re a petite blonde woman. Anders/Commander Jorgensson/Sleipnir entered the Top Flight program with his mind made up, they couldn’t teach him anything he didn’t already know. Mindy Burbidge Strunk gives us a compelling story line with plenty of action and interesting characters. Very enjoyable.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a fire in this story & it's not coming from the back of an airplane. Anders & Manda clash because he is very opinionated against Manda & Top Flight. Then they get stranded together & he sees the truth about her & the training school. But his written criticism causes more problems he has to deal with. This whole series is very enjoyable.

[Lynn Hyman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick Exciting Read

Ok, I love all things connected to the military. It's been my life. I love the female lead fighter pilot. Agree with all she shared about being a female in male territory. Loved her love interest and the whole excitement as the story evolved. Liked the ending. Looking forward to reading more books in the series.

[Yvette · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved that not only is Manda is a fighter pilot, but she’s also sneaky smart. She goes toe-to-toe with Anders when she needs to and is able to make him eat his words in the end. They learned a lot about each other while being stuck, downed, in unfamiliar territory. It’s because of this that they learn to appreciate each other’s strengths.

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this fighter pilot romance. The trainer angle plus the female angle was great. I loved the different countries and really enjoyed as these characters came to know each other. I liked the touch of suspense too.

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Caryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been a fun series! I enjoyed following these handsome pilots on their assignments.

Recommend to readers who enjoy clean, contemporary romance.

I borrowed a copy from Kindle Unlimited. All views expressed are my honest opinion.

[Sharen K. Lemen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who Would of Thought!

Mustang is a horse but in this story it is a call sign for a fighter pilot, An instructor in flight maneuvers. Great story and I don't want to ruin it so read the book to find out the details.

[Laramee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved this series! A fun read, full of adventure!

[Connie Skief · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about overcoming insecurities caused by parents

Clean love story about really falling in love, admitting when your wrong, and surviving a plane crash in a foreign country. Highly recommended for all readers..

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mustang

I loved this story! Anders & Manda should be together. It is a story that held my interest yet kept me on the edge of my seat.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Mindy's books in this series. Such great clean romance/adventure stories.

[Alycia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was how I expected the first one in the series to go. I could not put it down, it was so good. I felt immersed in the story, and it was very smooth to read. My favorite of the four.

[Clean Romance]

Praise from the Clean Romance Team:

"This kind of trope might be my favorite. Enemies to lovers. I love it!"

"This quick-paced romance will keep you on your toes!"

[BreAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! I couldn’t put it down!