Eight Years

The Trident Trilogy #1

by Donna Schwartze

For seventeen years, Millie’s life was perfect. Then her dad died, and she discovered the secret he never wanted her to know.

Enter Mason—the man tasked with helping her uncover the truth. She has to hide her ultimate goal from him, but from the first second they meet, he seems to have the disturbing ability to see right through her.

If he finds out what she’s up to, he could ruin everything. She knows she should run from him, but something keeps pulling her closer.

Can she give up knowing the truth to find her happily-ever-after? Or will she risk everything to find out who she really is?

“A steamy romance wrapped in an action-packed thriller. I didn’t want to put it down. I fell in love with the characters and the story was engaging. I loved all the action, but it was also sweet and endearing.” —Amazon Review

Genres: Romance, Military Fiction, Amazon, Rom Com, Adventure, Own, Fiction

256 pages, ebook

Published July 23, 2020

About the author

Attention: I'm in the process of changing all of my books over to my pen name, Millie Banks. For a few months, you will see both names, Donna Schwartze and Millie Banks, on my books. Thanks for your patience as I make this transition.

Reviews

[Donna Schwartze]

This is the first book I wrote, and because of that, it will forever be endearing to me. I started writing fiction when we were all locked down at the beginning of the Covid pandemic as a way to escape the craziness that was going on in the world. Eight Years was the result. It's also special to me because of the sweet relationship between the protagonist and her dad. My dad was the inspiration behind that character.

If you like Eight Years, read the rest of the trilogy - The Only Reason and Wild Card. And next move on to The Grand Slam Series: Truth or Tequila: A steamy romantic comedy. and Raine Out. Raine Out features characters from both series.

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[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book deserves more recognition! I couldn’t stop turning the pages. It was one twist and turn after another, combined with moments of heart wrenching sadness and heart warming excitement. It’s well written and will tug at your heart strings!

[Anne OK · Rating 4 out of 5]

One review for all three books in this trilogy -- I really enjoyed it from start to finish, and the author didn't slack as the story continued from one book to the next. At times I felt it might be lagging in some needed depth, but the books aren't long and were quick-reads. Overall, the complete story was very entertaining and interesting filled with suspense, mystery and romance -- and enough light-hearted and fun-to-read dialogue. Two very strong and determined main characters, a team of hot Navy SEALs and lots of action in fast paced plot that covers years, kept me needing more and didn't stop until I read the three books back to back.

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[ponytailedbookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book in the Trident Trilogy ‘Eight Years’ was absolutely unputdownable. I started reading and I did not get up or stop until I had reached the end. It’s fast-paced, deliciously intriguing and easy to follow, yet at the same time it’s oozing with romance and packed with explosive twists and an entirely enticing storyline🙌🏻

I found myself rooting for the characters right away. The romance has heartfelt moments, as well as spicy ones — it captures the reader right away. What really — really — hooked me though was the twisty plot! The action, the story, the mystery are original and unpredictable! I loved how it was a SEAL story, since I had not read one before!

All in all, ‘Eight Years’ is a great start to what is a SEAL romance trilogy (it can be read as a standalone!), that had me flipping pages and reading quite fast! Romantic, action-filled, twisty! 4 stars⭐️

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait to read the next in the trilogy!!!

[Emily Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me from the beginning - I’m a navy wife local to the area discussed in this book and LOVE the amount of research and subsequent attention to detail that was done in order to make it so immersive and real. I sped through not just this first book, but the rest of the trilogy. The characters are wholesome and I’ve grown so attached to them that I’ve loved seeing them in Donna’s other books (I raced through everything she has out!).

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book and was so shocked that I’ve never heard of it before! This book goes from past and present POV where we get to see Millie as a child and her relationship with her Navy SEAL dad to her adulthood as a CIA agent. The more you learn about her childhood, the more questions start to arise that we get to see Millie search out as an adult.

[Lea Boal · Rating 4 out of 5]

on my mission to read donna schwartze’s bibliography. this one surprised me in a good way.

[Katie Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.25 ⭐️ This was a quick read that had me hooked! Well worth the read!

[Isabella Harron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five star read

A must read. I struggled to put the book down once I began reading. I look forward to more books b g Donna Schwartze

[Donna J. Simard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Right Years: A Novel

Enjoyed this book. Hard to put down till the story ended. Glad I bought this book. Will look for more of Donna Schwartz's books

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Millie was so happy when her dad, a SEAL was around. Then her dad died, and she discovered the secret he never wanted her to know. She overheard her dad's best friend talking about her birth.
She gets into the CIA and meets Mason who is a SEAL.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

Intense. Story/characters captured & maintained my attention throughout. Sweet, sad, funny. Could relate to the main characters internal struggles and choices

[Courtney Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book and quick read. The author wrote very well and kept my attention completely. Excited to see what else she comes out with.

[Mary Wendt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eight Years: A Novel was a great escape from the world. This page turner grabbed me from the start and didn't let go until the end. Highly recommend!

[readreviewsbyjess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this sweet book. The storyline was incredibly unique and wasn’t entirely what I expected. It journeys through Millie’s life and her relationship with her father and secrets that have been dug up since his passing. Though this secret is a big one, it is an indirect part of the storyline. Millie builds a relationship with a SEAL team and starts to fall for one of the operators on the team. There are so many similarities between Mason and Millie’s father, and he helps her work through issues that she’s been keeping to herself for ...well... eight years! I loved the multi-perspective writing of this book as well. Chapters alternate between Mack, Mason, and Millie. This is all in all a solid book, it was on the shorter side and parts of it were a bit cheesy but who doesn’t like a little bit of cheese?

[nikkyireads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is worth every single star, tear, and laugh. I've read all of Donna's books except the Trident Trilogy, so I know of these characters, just now how they started. I absolutely love getting to know them from the beginning. Meeting the team from the beginning had me so giddy. I love how strong and fierce Millie is and that she drives Nash wild. The storyline moves so quickly, and I was so wrapped up in it that I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. I'm immediately starting book two and can't wait for more Milli, Nash, and the SEAL team!

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book deserves so much more then 5 stars, it definitely deserves to be recognized.
I literally couldn’t stop turning the pages, I had to know all about Millie’s life, how everything was going to turn out.

This book was absolutely amazing! I just don’t have the right words right now to explain how awesome this book is.

If you haven’t heard of it, you definitely need to add it to your list of books to read.

[Marie Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

High heat and nail biting suspense!!!!! I was sucked into Millie and Mason’s world within minutes! Brilliant storyline and such likable characters that you can’t help but fall in love with! Mason is just the right amount of tough alpha hero and a soft squishy heart that just might have met his match in Millie! Outstanding read! Highly recommended

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was everything i could’ve asked for! it kept me interested and my mind focused!! i loved it and have the second book coming to my house today because i can’t wait!!!!! i actually loved how we could see different points of views! i also really liked seeing different points of views of Millie during her years of growing up! i’ve never read a book like that and it takes a great author to be able to do that!

[Jenn Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read that had me fully involved from the start. I loved Millie and getting to know her with the flashbacks as she grew up and how that influenced who she is now. There's edge of your seat moments, a great connection with Mason, mixed in with emotion and gasps. They take quite a journey and I enjoyed those bits and the secrets! Loved it!

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

[Dee Houpt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story!

I love this book! The father/daughter relationship is so sweet. Learning how much they mean to each other when Mack is such a “tough guy” just warms your heart. Millie is a girl with persistence, strength, and Navy SEALs are her weakness. Whether it be her dad or the man she can’t seem to shake off. There’s lots of twists in this book. And everything comes together nicely at the end!

[Elizabeth Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caution: will cause book binge

I devoured this in a single night. I loved every minute of it but only wish it could have been longer. The ending felt rushed and I know there was so much there to work with. I’ve been in a reading slump lately and haven’t found anything that’s peaked my interest but this one cured me. I laughed and teared up so for that 4 stars.

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author was kind enough to send my place of work copies for our clients to read. I finally got my opportunity to get ahold of a copy to read it. This book reminded me of a mix of Top Gun, Miss Congeniality and American Sniper. This was a fantastic read and I’m looking forward to reading the 2 books remaining in this trilogy.

[cocolou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good start for the trilogy. I loved Mason and Millie.
I liked the back and forth between the past and the present. I also liked the way the author inserts chapters from others point of view.
A promising start for their story. What’s next? I’m looking forward to start the next book.

[J. Florence · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't read the book. Too much jumping from one place and date to another.

[Eileen Gallagher Venuti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not one full moment!

I'm not really a fan of mushy romance stories but the exciting action made up for it. A fast read and enjoyable. ☺

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books about being CIA / Navy SEAL? Count me in! I love being able to watch all this action but reading it… man, that’s a whole lot of adrenalin I wasn’t prepared for.

Is it worth reading? YES
Will it make you lose sleep? YES
Would you want to jump to the next book right after reading the last page of this one? YES x 10000000

Already opening my Kindle again to start the next book 👋🏻

[Nath✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Donna , gracias por la copia
Ame cada segundo de este libro ...tarde un poco en leerlo por la universidad...pero cada segundo valió la pena