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Trident Security Series: A Special Collection Volume II

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**A Special Collection of books in the Trident Security series and its multiple spinoff series.

Not Negotiable (A Novella)

Shelby Whitman has had a huge crush on the one man who deserves more than she can give him, so it’s best to keep him at arm’s length.

Dominant Parker Christiansen has been craving the perky, petite submissive ever since he laid his eyes on her, but she’s turned down his every attempt to negotiate with her.

When Parker finds out Shelby’s hiding a devastating secret from her friends, he steps in to help, and this time he won’t take no for an answer. Can he convince her he’s fallen in love with her, and if they only have this time together, they should make the best of it?

Topping the Alpha

Getting involved with your brothers’ friend and employee is never a good idea, but after being dominated by Jake Donovan for one night, Nick Sawyer wants more. A Navy SEAL, Nick’s been the alpha in every relationship he’s ever had, but now finds himself craving to submit to Jake again. The problem is Jake’s determined that will never happen.

Thrown together to help a girl in danger, Nick starts breaking through Jake’s defenses, but when things go awry, Jake must confront the ghosts from his past before he can ever think about a future. Nick just hopes that future includes him.

Watching From the Shadows

Baby? What baby? Marco DeAngelis is determined to stay single and childless forever. But sometimes life gives you what you never knew you wanted.

After months of trying to contact Marco, Harper Williams finally admits she’ll be raising her child alone, since he won’t return her calls.

When Harper is violently attacked, the two are, reluctantly, thrown together again and become embroiled in a web of lies and deceit. Will they lose their baby, each other, and their lives?

Whiskey Tribute (A Novella)

Curt Bannerman never thought he’d have to ensure his best friend’s wife and children were taken care of in the event of Eric’s death, a promise made before the two men retired from the Navy SEALs. But an assassin made the promise a reality. Eighteen months later, he’s still keeping an eye on the family, however, somewhere along the line his feelings for the pretty widow have changed.

Dana Prichard had been both a mother and a father to her children during her husband’s multiple deployments, but once Eric retired she’d thought those days were over. Now, she has to do it with no chance of him ever coming home again. While his SEAL teammates have been there for her since his death, one of them stands above all the rest; the man who is slowly invading her dreams.

They started as friends but, now, both want more. Can they move past the feelings they are betraying a dead man by wanting each other? Or is Eric always going to stand between them?

658 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 16, 2020

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About the author

Samantha A. Cole

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USA Today Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Author Samantha Cole is a retired policewoman and former paramedic. Using her life experiences and training, she strives to find the perfect mix of suspense and romance for her readers to enjoy.

Awards:
Wannabe in Wyoming (co-authored by J.B. Havens) won the bronze medal in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the General Romance category.

Scattered Moments in Time won the gold medal in the 2020 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the Fiction Anthology category.

The Road to Solace won the silver medal in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards in the Contemporary Romance category.


Samantha has over thirty-five books published throughout several different series as well as a few standalone novels. A full list can be found on her website - www.samanthacoleauthor.com.


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1,015 reviews18 followers
September 20, 2021
Okay, I have to change my rating system because this book was off the charts superb with wonderful suspense, racy love scenes, and edge of your seat fun. Where have all the good men gone? To Trident Security!
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November 27, 2021
Not Negotiable Summary:
Shelby has been a submissive for quite some time. She loves to wear different colored wigs to the Covenant club that match her little outfits. Parker had been a long time Dom who has been a member of the Covenant since it opened; he even helped build some of it as well as the Trident Security member's apartments.

Shelby and Parker have had long time crushes on each other. Shelby kept Parker at arms length though because, when she had cancer almost 7 years ago, they gave her a hysterectomy, so she could no longer have kids and she thought Parker deserved to have that perfect life.

When Shelby stopped showing up to the club for 2 weeks, Parker went to her house to investigate and see if she was okay. Turns out, Shelby had cancer again and was going through chemo. Parker decided then and there that she was moving in with him and he was going to care for her through her treatments.

Over this time, they fell for each other and became Dom/sub and eventually Parker collared her officially and asked her to marry him; she said yes of course.

Review:
I'm so glad they ended up together and that Shelby is in remission again. They both deserve happiness.

This was a great little novella to expand on Shelby's character, as I've come to love her from the previous books.

Topping the Alpha Summary:
Jake has been a Dom for a long time. Nick hasn't even come out as gay, nevermind realizing he is a sub. After Devon's wedding, Jake comes to Nick's room and tops him. Then Nick went back to his Navy duties.

Nick gets a month off and decides to go to Trident Security to hang out with the boys... And to see Jake.

Nick convinces Jake to teach him how to be a sub and help him become comfortable being a sexual submissive. Jake decides to do it after much convincing and some conditions, one of which is that Nick has 2 weeks to come out to his family.

All while this is going on, Jake gets a call from Alyssa, a teen who he had helped her and her mother escape their sexually and physically abusive father. Her mother has been killed and now she's hiding from the bad guys. They get to her in time and try to work out if her dad had found her. He had. After keeping her at a safe house, she decides to go kill her dad. Thankful, Jake and Nick are able to find her just in time. But Nick gets shot in the chest.

Nick's survives, but Jake is nervous to stay around because he feels guilty he got shot. They love each other. Eventually, Nick's mom visits Jake and gives him a talking to about how she knows he loves Nick and he needs to figure out his shit.

Jake pulls himself to confront his past (where his first boyfriend got beat by Jake's dad and made him blind. Jake then got beat by his dad. Because he found out he was gay and he was a bigot). Jake opens up to Nick and they decide to make their D/s relationship and love relationship official.

Nick comes out to his brothers but they've known he was gay since he was a teenager and so did his parents.

Nick and Jake go to the Covenant and find a compromise to help Jake ease into being a sub. They decide at the club her will be a switch. Since he is sexually submissive but is an Alpha outside of that.

Nick has to go back to the west coast for the Navy and Trident has decided to open up a branch on the west coast that Jake will be in charge of. So he can be close to Nick until Nick opts out of the Navy.

Review:
Not going to lie. Took a minute for me to keep Jake and Nick straight (no pun intended haha). I still get their families mixed up sometimes. But it helped to think of Jake as the top because his name starts with a J and N comes after J.

Overall a good story! I don't think m/m is really in my realm of spice, but it'd say it was pretty good!

Watching from the Shadows Summary:
Marco hooked up with his sister's best friend, Harper, after her funeral. They were both grieving and were clearly attracted to each other.

Little did Marco know, but Harper became pregnant with Mara from their one night together. He found out when Mara was 4 months old because the police called him after Harper had been attached in her home and his business card was on her fridge.

Turns out, Trident's old secretary, Paula, was obsessed with Marco... In an extreme way. When Harper had tried to reach out to Marco to let him know she was pregnant, Paula blockers her number from all teammem phones and even had a note forced to Harper from Marco that he didn't want anything to do with the baby.

Paula was the reason for the continued attempts on Harpers life because she wants Marco and the baby for herself.

They eventually killed Paula after she kidnapped Harper.

Throughout all this, Marco falls in love with Harper and of course becomes a great dad. He finds out Harper has been a submissive since college so they start a D/s relationship as well as their own relationship.

At the end of the book, they are buying a new house together, Harper has a permanent collar for their D/s relationship, and they are now engaged.

Review:
Cute story with great spice!

Whiskey Tribute Summary:
Curt has been Eric's beat friend in the SEALS for a long time. After Eric dies, he does what all SEALS do, he steps up to help Eric's wife, Dana, and her 4 kids.

Along the way, Curt falls for Dana and Dana for him. After much thinking, they decide to give it a try.

They end up married, Dana just announced she is pregnant, and the kids just asked Curt to adopt them.

Review:
A cute little novella for these side characters! Vanilla sex and not as spicy as the other books, but still good.
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10 reviews
December 30, 2021
I don’t believe in explaining the plots to books in my reviews as you have the synopsis and a ton of other reviewers to do that for you. I always like to know honest feedback on books I am considering reading. You will just find my honest opinions below and no spoilers.

Not Negotiable (A Novella)
I loved reading Shelby and Parker’s story. Shelby has been a favorite character of mine for some time. I was a bit disappointed it was a novella and not a full-length story, but I understand that these are fringe characters and not part of the Trident Security team. Not a lot of steamy scenes due to the circumstances, but a very good story.

Topping the Alpha
Jake and Nick’s story was well done. I normally get frustrated with the jumping around in time approach to storytelling, but this was well done and was not confusing. I liked Jake from earlier stories, but he came across to me as a jerk for the beginning of this story and I lost his voice…if that makes sense. How I had heard him before in my head was confused during this book until further into the story. This was my first MM story and I found it compelling.

Watching From the Shadows
I had been looking forward to hearing Marco’s story and I was not disappointed. I enjoyed learning about Harper as I do not recall her being mentioned when Marco’s sister was mentioned in previous stories, but I could be wrong. I had some issues with the fact that Harper would not seek Marco out in person when she had such important news to share, but ego can get in the way if you get the response or lack of response she did (I will not share more hear to not give anything away). Although I enjoyed the story overall, I think it was obvious who the “villain” was from very early on. So, there was no surprise there.

Whiskey Tribute (A Novella)
The story references a conversation between Curt and Marco from another book. It was interesting to see it from the other person’s perspective. This was a sweet vanilla novella. Not exactly a page-turner, but it was nice to have a bit of variety along this journey through the series. I was hoping that the Sheriff character that was referenced to as being interested in Dana would be flushed out to see that dynamic, but it was not.

I am enjoying the series. I have learned to just skip over the re-explaining of the Trident compound and how everyone knows everyone. I just remind myself that some of these books were released separately and may have been designed to be read on their own.
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895 reviews7 followers
June 7, 2020
Not negotiable.

This is a very emotional book. It is sweet and Parker is sweet and Shelby is sweet. I am not a sweet kind of woman but I loved this book. The way the bdsm community steps up and take care of there own is written with so much compassion and i wish I was part of it. 6 stars.


Topping the Alpha

This book is very hot. jake and Nicks story is full of suspense and a lot of hot scenes. Samantha has written an wonderful story with this m/m book.
Jake strong alpha with a lot of doubts Nick a strong man trying to find him selves and longing for Jakes love, the community is getting stronger. I love the banter between the guys they are so protective of the girls and each other. Recommend this story.

Review pending.........
327 reviews1 follower
June 10, 2022
Enlightening

If I had known that these stories were so full of 50 shades of grey kinky sex, I wouldn't have chosen it. I was looking for adventurous cop type heroes. The kinky sex was a little over the top for me, but I have to say that it was at least done well and I learned a lot more than I ever wanted to know about all different types of sex. There wasn't much in the way of excitement, adventure, or mystery here. Mostly they were about loving relationships, so I guess you could say they are sexy romances. The second story is about two guys falling in love, and that also is a new one for me, but it didn't make me as uncomfortable as I imagined it would. All in all, if you're into lots of sex, they are compelling love stories as well.
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1,008 reviews14 followers
April 2, 2022
I really enjoyed this second box set of this series. The stories are kind of formulaic though. Six men were brothers in arms, all Navy SEALS. They started a security company which covered personal and property protection. They installed security systems in homes and businesses and were body guards as well. Each story is based on one of the men and the woman who became their everything. Lots of smexy scenes, action and drama. The plots are interesting. It's BDSM light. I'm not sure if I want to bother getting the third box set. The series is drifting away from the sexy six pack (the original six SEALS) and peripheral characters are getting their own stories.
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10 reviews
March 15, 2022
Can you pick a favorite? I don’t think I can

If you are already reading through the Trident Security Series you know my dilemma who will be my book boyfriend??? In this set I was brought to tears happy and sad tears. You may not understand until the last story. As always HEA, but there’s is drama, action, spice and all the feels in this volume2. If your just starting I recommend not skipping ahead and starting with volume 1 because they do follow along a timeline and sometimes overlap.
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1,426 reviews
November 19, 2022
5 stars for Trident Security Series Volume 2 by Samantha Cole

Such a great series of hot alpha seals. One of the best ways to read a great series is in a box set. A must read. Such amazing alphas that know what they want and definitely bring the hotness and sizzle. You will fall in love with Shelby and Parker, Marco and Harper, Nick and Jake, and Curt and Dana. Can't wait for the next instalment of Trident Security.
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3,770 reviews63 followers
June 7, 2020
Each of these stories holds a special place in my heart. I loved all the characters in each story and eagerly wait for the next book in this series hoping to see more of any of these special people. I know they're just books and fictional characters but Samantha Cole's writing brings them all alive in my mind and they become good friends!! Absolutely my favorite series!!!
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239 reviews6 followers
June 12, 2020
Amazing

This book is a compilation of stories. It's the second of 3 box sets for Trident Security. This contains one of my favorite stories which is Marco and Harper's story. The drama, and angst are so well written that you are hooked from page one. You need to read this. You will fall in love with all the sexy six pack and their ladies
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578 reviews5 followers
July 14, 2020
Totally amazing!

Awesome books that are so well written that you will live in the story as you read. Amazing characters with true chemistry and emotions between them. Great stories with suspense and many brave heroes.Add in some hot steamy sexy parts and some sass and humor and you won't want to put this book down!! Enjoy!!
592 reviews2 followers
September 7, 2021
Honourable Seals, brothers for life

Full of excitement, love and humour, excellent special collection, sad when I finished volume Ii but can start volume Iii. Each story is different, loved characters of the six pack plus other members who have joined the close knit team, many challenges which they did with outstanding, dedication, team work at its best.
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3,394 reviews33 followers
December 20, 2021
A definite must read series

This was another terrific collection, and a series that you definitely won't want to miss. Packed with terrific characters, humor, drama, angst, mystery, suspense, and intriguing twists and turns, you won't be able to put it down until the end.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
288 reviews2 followers
January 24, 2022
Special book

What can I say about this book except to say read it asap. I could not stop reading it even though it's a collection of stories and I usually read 1 story at a time! Each story was gripping, suspenseful,sexy,loving and romantic at the same time. I'm off to find the next book which I'm sure will be just as exciting as the earlier ones.
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645 reviews12 followers
February 26, 2025
What a great collection of trident security BDSM romance.
I loved getting to know more of the Trident team.
These guys are all finding love, even after years of professing never to fall in love c/ never to have babies yet they are falling like flies and loving it.
This has romance, love, babies,drama and danger.
What more could a reader need lol
350 reviews
July 26, 2020
Wow

Where do you start with a book series like this. Absolutely loved every page. Lots of happy ever after. Some more babies on the way. Can not wait to read the next installment. Keep writing and I will keep reading. Thank you.
275 reviews2 followers
October 2, 2020
Trident Security Series 11

This like the last set of books was wonderful. There was awesome ,brave and sweet characters. The books had action, as well as love in them. We still have a few more sexier men to read about! I'm on to the next set of books
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2,490 reviews66 followers
February 7, 2021
Trident Series

REVIEWING THRU KINDLE UNLIMITED: You can never go wrong with a book the Trident Series. Samantha takes you on all kinds of heart racing, pageturning adventures with love winning all. ❤🔥❤🔥❤
4,843 reviews10 followers
February 16, 2021
Love it.

So happy that this author has boxed the series so that you read it in sequence. I had read as single books but loving the boxed set. Off to read the next. Characters and writing pull you in.
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536 reviews
October 3, 2021
I Love This Series

This is the second volume of collections of Samantha Cole’s Trident Series. I never get tired of reading them. I can’t wait to see who’s next to go down the road of love.
900 reviews2 followers
March 10, 2022
A great series

Who will be the last man standing? Retired SEAL Team Four members are slowly succumbing to love. They're getting married and starting families. They all assumed Boomer would be the last standing, but they were wrong.
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1,253 reviews11 followers
May 31, 2024
Its so awesome when a Author puts a group of their books into a box set. Gives you the pleasure of closing threw the books with ease enjoying the journey and loving the character . I love this series
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1,684 reviews15 followers
October 15, 2024
Worth a second look.

It was interesting reading all of their stories.
None of them had it easy and they all worked hard to get the lives they ended up with.
It also showed how and why they were so strong.
48 reviews
September 11, 2020
Phenomenal writing! I haven't laughed and cried through a series this much in years! The closeness and realness of these characters is beyond words.
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104 reviews1 follower
October 5, 2020
Another fantastic set

Whi doesn't love Navy Seals ? This set is a little sweeter than the first set. But that is not to say it isn't as good because it is.
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407 reviews3 followers
November 7, 2020
Great collection

This series by Samantha was enjoyable. Some stories made me laugh while others made me cry. Each one was filled with suspense. Definitely worth reading.
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959 reviews
December 31, 2020
These were wonderful story’s in the Trident Security series! I highly recommend them. The bossy males and sassy subs are just perfection!
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186 reviews1 follower
February 5, 2021
Series that is a must read!

This series is 5+ stars! Every character in this series will melt your heart, and keep you on pins and needles!
78 reviews10 followers
April 5, 2021
Love this series.

I loved the continuation of the men and women from Trident and look forward to more. They are hot and sexy and sweet!!!
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