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Tall, Dark & Dangerous #11
Night Watch
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS...LEADING TO HOLLYWOOD DAZE
When U.S. Navy SEAL Chief Wes Skelly was sent to L.A. on assignment, he agreed to go on a blind date with beautiful single mother Brittany Evans, sister-in-law of a fellow SEAL. After all, he had been secretly in love for years, albeit with a woman who belonged to another man. So what did he have to lose?
Plenty, it turned out. Because suddenly, the woman he thought he could never have was available. However, so was Brittany -- and not only that, she was in danger. Because of him. He knew he could keep her safe. But why was he increasingly certain that he was the one in danger?
When U.S. Navy SEAL Chief Wes Skelly was sent to L.A. on assignment, he agreed to go on a blind date with beautiful single mother Brittany Evans, sister-in-law of a fellow SEAL. After all, he had been secretly in love for years, albeit with a woman who belonged to another man. So what did he have to lose?
Plenty, it turned out. Because suddenly, the woman he thought he could never have was available. However, so was Brittany -- and not only that, she was in danger. Because of him. He knew he could keep her safe. But why was he increasingly certain that he was the one in danger?
249 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 2003
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Suzanne Brockmann
253 books3,568 followersAfter childhood plans to become the captain of a starship didn’t pan out, Suzanne Brockmann took her fascination with military history, her respect for the men and women who serve, her reverence for diversity, and her love of storytelling, and explored brave new worlds as a bestselling romance author.
Over the past thirty years she has written sixty-three novels, including her award-winning Troubleshooters series about Navy SEAL heroes and the women—and sometimes men—who win their hearts. Her personal favorite is the one where her most popular character, gay FBI agent Jules Cassidy, wins his happily-ever-after and marries the man of his dreams. Called All Through the Night, this mainstream romance novel with a hero and a hero hit the New York Times hardcover fiction bestseller list. In 2007, Suz donated all of her earnings from this book, in perpetuity, to MassEquality, to help win and preserve equal marriage rights in Massachusetts.
In addition to writing books, Suz writes and produces indie movies and TV including the award-winning romantic comedy The Perfect Wedding. Her recent feature, Out of Body, is streaming on Amazon Prime.
In 2018, Suz was given the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America. Her latest projects are Blame It on Rio (Tall, Dark & Dangerous # 14), available in print and e-book from Suzanne Brockmann Books, and Marriage of Inconvenience, a six-episode LBGTQ rom-com TV series, streaming on Dekkoo in April 2023.
Over the past thirty years she has written sixty-three novels, including her award-winning Troubleshooters series about Navy SEAL heroes and the women—and sometimes men—who win their hearts. Her personal favorite is the one where her most popular character, gay FBI agent Jules Cassidy, wins his happily-ever-after and marries the man of his dreams. Called All Through the Night, this mainstream romance novel with a hero and a hero hit the New York Times hardcover fiction bestseller list. In 2007, Suz donated all of her earnings from this book, in perpetuity, to MassEquality, to help win and preserve equal marriage rights in Massachusetts.
In addition to writing books, Suz writes and produces indie movies and TV including the award-winning romantic comedy The Perfect Wedding. Her recent feature, Out of Body, is streaming on Amazon Prime.
In 2018, Suz was given the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America. Her latest projects are Blame It on Rio (Tall, Dark & Dangerous # 14), available in print and e-book from Suzanne Brockmann Books, and Marriage of Inconvenience, a six-episode LBGTQ rom-com TV series, streaming on Dekkoo in April 2023.
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July 1, 2018
A wonderful book with a wonderful h. The H’s not so bad too.
*With Spoilers*
I love the warm, audacious and opinionated h who’s not shy of labelling of the competition as Lana-the-bitch. I just loved everything coming out of her mouth. She’s like this real person I wish I could meet or be friends with.
And the H, he’s so detailed and unusual in his characterisation. He’s a Seal who’s short (well, not tall) and spare and his lack of physical mightiness is played out as an issue that bothered him growing up but doesn’t so now. He’s supposedly younger than her but their ages are not mentioned (or did I miss it?) and he’s forever been in love with an unattainable woman - the wife of a friend.
I loved this h/H just for their fresh characterisation but they are loveable anyways because of their play and easy bonding.
The h/H are set up (forced) on a blind date by her sister and both comply with much grumbling and doubt. But surprisingly they hit it off - as friends. She invites him to stay at her place because of some credit card snafu. It’s that and no more as her 19 yrs. old foster son lives with her. I like how these two connect so quickly and believably - as friends. They talk and share things with each other which they have never done with anyone else.Then their attraction gets out of hand and they get down to brass tacks.
Soon complications start to pop out left, right and centre. There’s a subplot of a stalker creeping out the ow’s celebrity sister and the ow asks him to look out for the sister. Then the h’s son gf needs support in face of a terrible incident and the boy comes away as an exemplary bf and a credit to the h’s upbringing. Everything merges and the h comes face to face with the ow, who as it turns out is a nice person. Then the ow’s husband dies and all possibilities get tossed up in the open.
What I Liked?
As I said the h. One of the best and ‘real’ h’s I’ve ever read. The H is great too. The chemistry is great.
All other characters are well fleshed out and have relevance - her son, his gf, people from the series, the ow, the ow’s sister (who by the way tries to bed the H herself.)
An epilogue that’s free of mention of the ow? What could be more special? I was so sure and was mentally tapping my foot and waiting for a resolution of the ow's future but then nothing, nada! That was great. Most authors usually resolve the ow’s future, one way or the other. (Or maybe she’ll get a book of her own?)
Problems?
As the mystery and the ‘other’ distractions escalated, the book lost some steam and much of its zaniness. And headed towards a customary mystery-romance ending. Or maybe because the first half is so special and outstanding that it could only seem this way.
And… ummm Sex with a person who loves another maybe okay till the point it’s just sex and you both understand that. But when you fall in love and know he loves someone else? Or especially after you meet this paragon and even like her? Then how’s one to carry on from there? Because when the three come face to face, the H/h go back to his place and have sex like before. This matter rankled in my mind and I wasn’t able to shake it off.
*With Spoilers*
I love the warm, audacious and opinionated h who’s not shy of labelling of the competition as Lana-the-bitch. I just loved everything coming out of her mouth. She’s like this real person I wish I could meet or be friends with.
And the H, he’s so detailed and unusual in his characterisation. He’s a Seal who’s short (well, not tall) and spare and his lack of physical mightiness is played out as an issue that bothered him growing up but doesn’t so now. He’s supposedly younger than her but their ages are not mentioned (or did I miss it?) and he’s forever been in love with an unattainable woman - the wife of a friend.
I loved this h/H just for their fresh characterisation but they are loveable anyways because of their play and easy bonding.
The h/H are set up (forced) on a blind date by her sister and both comply with much grumbling and doubt. But surprisingly they hit it off - as friends. She invites him to stay at her place because of some credit card snafu. It’s that and no more as her 19 yrs. old foster son lives with her. I like how these two connect so quickly and believably - as friends. They talk and share things with each other which they have never done with anyone else.Then their attraction gets out of hand and they get down to brass tacks.
Soon complications start to pop out left, right and centre. There’s a subplot of a stalker creeping out the ow’s celebrity sister and the ow asks him to look out for the sister. Then the h’s son gf needs support in face of a terrible incident and the boy comes away as an exemplary bf and a credit to the h’s upbringing. Everything merges and the h comes face to face with the ow, who as it turns out is a nice person. Then the ow’s husband dies and all possibilities get tossed up in the open.
What I Liked?
As I said the h. One of the best and ‘real’ h’s I’ve ever read. The H is great too. The chemistry is great.
All other characters are well fleshed out and have relevance - her son, his gf, people from the series, the ow, the ow’s sister (who by the way tries to bed the H herself.)
An epilogue that’s free of mention of the ow? What could be more special? I was so sure and was mentally tapping my foot and waiting for a resolution of the ow's future but then nothing, nada! That was great. Most authors usually resolve the ow’s future, one way or the other. (Or maybe she’ll get a book of her own?)
Problems?
As the mystery and the ‘other’ distractions escalated, the book lost some steam and much of its zaniness. And headed towards a customary mystery-romance ending. Or maybe because the first half is so special and outstanding that it could only seem this way.
And… ummm Sex with a person who loves another maybe okay till the point it’s just sex and you both understand that. But when you fall in love and know he loves someone else? Or especially after you meet this paragon and even like her? Then how’s one to carry on from there? Because when the three come face to face, the H/h go back to his place and have sex like before. This matter rankled in my mind and I wasn’t able to shake it off.
September 5, 2011
Opening Line: “Brittany Evan’s hated to be late, but parking had been a pain in the butt.”
With Wes’s story we come to the end of the Tall Dark and Dangerous series and I have to say I was more than a little sad. I’ve had such a good time with this series (and all its hunky SEAL's) and can’t say enough good things about it.
I’m always guaranteed a good time here, with clever writing, action packed storylines, to-die-for heroes and strong women that bring them to their knees. Brockmann’s dialogue is always good too; sigh-worthy, realistic and often very funny. All the books are loosely connected (following Seal Team 10’s Alpha squad) yet each still different enough that it feels fresh and unique and could easily be read as stand-alone. Of course then theres the romance and Brockmann will get you every time especially when her tough guys cry, and they almost always do.
My only complaint with this would be that because it’s the last in the series I wanted to have a more final epilogue. One that included all the guys together and some reflection (like say a wedding) giving me a sort of closure. As it was she even introduced new characters and then it just well…ended like all the other books. HEA-see ya later. I was like now what? What’s going to happen to SEAL team 10? -Sigh, I need to get a life.
Wes Skelly is on leave in LA. He’s also in love with a married woman so he doesn’t expect much to come of the blind date he’s just been set up on by Melody and Cowboy Jones (Everyday, Average Jones) Brittany Evans isn’t really keen on this date either and sets the rules quickly (not gunna happen), which surprisingly results in the two of them becoming friends without having to worry about the romance end of it. Britt is different then any woman Wes has ever met and for some reason he finds himself opening up to her and relaxing. She’s a single mother to an adopted son, a good listener, tons of fun and the perfect nurturer for a man with serious issues (god I love the tortured heroes.)
Yeah Wes has some problems; he “might” be an alcoholic, craves a cigarette every couple of pages has issues with his father, never got over the death of his brother, is in love with a colleagues wife and top it off is vertically challenged, being the only SEAL not topping 6feet. Still with all the baggage Wes is a very likable guy. I loved watching him open up and realize that he was worth much more then unrequited love. The inner dialogue is again very good as are the love scenes and I enjoyed the fact that these two became friends before the lust hit. With a cute sub plot involving a spoiled TV starlet, a crazed stalker and a surprising death, this had just about everything I could ask for until I realized it was the last one. Thanks boys, stay safe!
With Wes’s story we come to the end of the Tall Dark and Dangerous series and I have to say I was more than a little sad. I’ve had such a good time with this series (and all its hunky SEAL's) and can’t say enough good things about it.
I’m always guaranteed a good time here, with clever writing, action packed storylines, to-die-for heroes and strong women that bring them to their knees. Brockmann’s dialogue is always good too; sigh-worthy, realistic and often very funny. All the books are loosely connected (following Seal Team 10’s Alpha squad) yet each still different enough that it feels fresh and unique and could easily be read as stand-alone. Of course then theres the romance and Brockmann will get you every time especially when her tough guys cry, and they almost always do.
My only complaint with this would be that because it’s the last in the series I wanted to have a more final epilogue. One that included all the guys together and some reflection (like say a wedding) giving me a sort of closure. As it was she even introduced new characters and then it just well…ended like all the other books. HEA-see ya later. I was like now what? What’s going to happen to SEAL team 10? -Sigh, I need to get a life.
Wes Skelly is on leave in LA. He’s also in love with a married woman so he doesn’t expect much to come of the blind date he’s just been set up on by Melody and Cowboy Jones (Everyday, Average Jones) Brittany Evans isn’t really keen on this date either and sets the rules quickly (not gunna happen), which surprisingly results in the two of them becoming friends without having to worry about the romance end of it. Britt is different then any woman Wes has ever met and for some reason he finds himself opening up to her and relaxing. She’s a single mother to an adopted son, a good listener, tons of fun and the perfect nurturer for a man with serious issues (god I love the tortured heroes.)
Yeah Wes has some problems; he “might” be an alcoholic, craves a cigarette every couple of pages has issues with his father, never got over the death of his brother, is in love with a colleagues wife and top it off is vertically challenged, being the only SEAL not topping 6feet. Still with all the baggage Wes is a very likable guy. I loved watching him open up and realize that he was worth much more then unrequited love. The inner dialogue is again very good as are the love scenes and I enjoyed the fact that these two became friends before the lust hit. With a cute sub plot involving a spoiled TV starlet, a crazed stalker and a surprising death, this had just about everything I could ask for until I realized it was the last one. Thanks boys, stay safe!
November 7, 2019
Una historia corta y entretenida, con un romance bonito con personajes reales nada perfectos, el con un pequeño complejo de baja estatura, ella divorciada y con un hijo adoptivo, se conocen a través de una cita a ciegas programada por el cuñado amigo de él y la hermana de ella, ambos desde el inicio establecen reglas de que no se van a enamorar y que sólo habría entre ellos amistad, ya que ella no buscaba enamorarse de nadie, pero no contaban con la gran química que surgiría entre ellos y que se sentiría tan bien con ella, como para confiarle cosas de su pasado que no se las había contado a nadie, además que ella sería tan maravillosa, escuchando y entendiéndolo. Tiene la cuota justa de romance y suspenso.
February 11, 2020
La última historia de esta maravillosa serie en la que hemos ido conociendo a este equipo de intrépidos y atractivos Seals.
La ambientación no es importante. Da igual dónde nos encontremos, un Seal sigue siendo un Seal en cualquier parte, pero, en esta ocasión, volvemos a un escenario en el que ya habíamos estado, porque la protagonista es alguien conocido, la hermana de Melody Evans que se casará con Cowboy ("Dime que sí", número 4 de la serie); así que volvemos al pequeño pueblo donde viven las dos hermanas.
La trama no tiene desperdicio, porque es una maraña de hilos entretejidos por las diferentes subtramas: desde la historia de los protagonistas; la de Andy, el hijo de Brittany; la de Amber y su acosador; la de Wes con Lana...
Los protagonistas me han encantado porque son ricos y complejos. Tenemos a Brittany, la hermana de Melody, una mujer divorciada. La conocimos en la novela "Dime que sí" cuando adoptó a Andy, pero ahora podemos profundizar en su personalidad. Es una mujer que no ha tenido una vida fácil, pero la encara con fuerza y con un carácter alegre y extrovertido, siempre dispuesta a ayudar, tan propio de su condición de enfermera. No espera enamorarse, porque las cosas no le han ido bien en el amor, pero no puede dejar de sentirse atraída por Wes. Sin embargo, y puesto que sabe que él está enamorado de otra mujer, decide mantenerse en un segundo plano, algo difícil cuando los dos se encuentran viviendo juntos en la misma casa.
El personaje de Wes me ha fascinado por su complejidad. Es el amigo íntimo de Bobby, y por eso aparece en la novela donde se narra su historia de amor con Colleen, la hermana de Wes. También lo vimos en otra entrega, en la que venía señalado como sospechoso ante una serie de brutales violaciones perpetradas por un supuesto Seal, ya que aparecía borracho en varias ocasiones. En esta historia descubrimos qué hay detrás de ese comportamiento y cómo se forjó la amistad con Bobby.
Todo comienza con una cita a ciegas. Desde el principio Wes y Brittany se caen bien, pero deciden que entre ellos no habrá sexo, solo amistad. A pesar de todo, la atracción física no es algo fácil de dominar, y el amor no pide permiso para surgir. Wes pronto descubre que Brittany es un soplo de aire fresco en su vida, porque le ayuda a sacar todo lo que lleva dentro, a descubrirse a sí mismo, y a quererse.
"Cuando estoy contigo, no estoy molesto con el mundo, ni estoy molesto conmigo. De hecho, cuando estoy contigo, me gusto a mí mismo".
La relación entre ellos y cómo se va desarrollando, me ha parecido preciosa y muy real; es ese descubrimiento del otro que se va haciendo en una relación, ser capaz de conocerlo como es y aceptarlo.
Además de la historia de amor, hay también intriga y suspense que supone un plus para esta fantástica historia.
La ambientación no es importante. Da igual dónde nos encontremos, un Seal sigue siendo un Seal en cualquier parte, pero, en esta ocasión, volvemos a un escenario en el que ya habíamos estado, porque la protagonista es alguien conocido, la hermana de Melody Evans que se casará con Cowboy ("Dime que sí", número 4 de la serie); así que volvemos al pequeño pueblo donde viven las dos hermanas.
La trama no tiene desperdicio, porque es una maraña de hilos entretejidos por las diferentes subtramas: desde la historia de los protagonistas; la de Andy, el hijo de Brittany; la de Amber y su acosador; la de Wes con Lana...
Los protagonistas me han encantado porque son ricos y complejos. Tenemos a Brittany, la hermana de Melody, una mujer divorciada. La conocimos en la novela "Dime que sí" cuando adoptó a Andy, pero ahora podemos profundizar en su personalidad. Es una mujer que no ha tenido una vida fácil, pero la encara con fuerza y con un carácter alegre y extrovertido, siempre dispuesta a ayudar, tan propio de su condición de enfermera. No espera enamorarse, porque las cosas no le han ido bien en el amor, pero no puede dejar de sentirse atraída por Wes. Sin embargo, y puesto que sabe que él está enamorado de otra mujer, decide mantenerse en un segundo plano, algo difícil cuando los dos se encuentran viviendo juntos en la misma casa.
El personaje de Wes me ha fascinado por su complejidad. Es el amigo íntimo de Bobby, y por eso aparece en la novela donde se narra su historia de amor con Colleen, la hermana de Wes. También lo vimos en otra entrega, en la que venía señalado como sospechoso ante una serie de brutales violaciones perpetradas por un supuesto Seal, ya que aparecía borracho en varias ocasiones. En esta historia descubrimos qué hay detrás de ese comportamiento y cómo se forjó la amistad con Bobby.
Todo comienza con una cita a ciegas. Desde el principio Wes y Brittany se caen bien, pero deciden que entre ellos no habrá sexo, solo amistad. A pesar de todo, la atracción física no es algo fácil de dominar, y el amor no pide permiso para surgir. Wes pronto descubre que Brittany es un soplo de aire fresco en su vida, porque le ayuda a sacar todo lo que lleva dentro, a descubrirse a sí mismo, y a quererse.
"Cuando estoy contigo, no estoy molesto con el mundo, ni estoy molesto conmigo. De hecho, cuando estoy contigo, me gusto a mí mismo".
La relación entre ellos y cómo se va desarrollando, me ha parecido preciosa y muy real; es ese descubrimiento del otro que se va haciendo en una relación, ser capaz de conocerlo como es y aceptarlo.
Además de la historia de amor, hay también intriga y suspense que supone un plus para esta fantástica historia.
September 5, 2011
This is one of my favorites of the Tall, Dark & Dangerous series. I loved Wes Skelly through the whole series. He is not tall dark and handsome but more average looking while still being tough. But mostly I like him because he is not perfect. He has a smoking problem and a drinking problem and loves an unavailable woman. But he is a good man. He meets a new woman and falls in love with her and lets himself be happy after years of relationship pain. The way he cares for the heroine is very touching. The bad guy is creepy and the final climatic scene is very tense and well written. The heroine is good too. She is the sister of the heroine of another book in the series and didn't seem like a romantic lead at first but Brockmann pulls it off.
October 2, 2023
Pertenece a una serie de la que creo que he leído alguno pero hace mucho tiempo, pero después de esta lectura me apetece buscar el resto de historias.
Brittany y Wes me han parecido una pareja bastante real. Se conocen de una cita a ciegas, él es marine y ella está divorciada. Ninguno tiene pensado que sea nada serio, pero los sentimientos ganan y da lugar a una relación con todos los ingredientes para engancharme.
Una historia corta pero con todos los ingredientes de un buen romance y algo de acción. Estupenda para una tarde de sofá 🤗.
Brittany y Wes me han parecido una pareja bastante real. Se conocen de una cita a ciegas, él es marine y ella está divorciada. Ninguno tiene pensado que sea nada serio, pero los sentimientos ganan y da lugar a una relación con todos los ingredientes para engancharme.
Una historia corta pero con todos los ingredientes de un buen romance y algo de acción. Estupenda para una tarde de sofá 🤗.
June 16, 2009
After finishing Taylor's Temptation aka Bobby's story, I had to find out how Wes got his girl. It was always Wes and Bobby but since Bobby is taken, Wes sort of felt like he was on his own and we couldn't have that. ;-)
Brockmann still kicks butt here with the suspense and romance as Wes is called to LA to check up on the movie start sister of object of his affection Lana (his buddy Matt "Wizard" Quinn's wife). Although this time around, I liked the character drama rather than the suspense. Wes is an unlikely hero. He's a recovering alcoholic, he's not very tall and huge, he has the mouth of a sailor and doesn't really like commitment but he still works as a hero (and a yummy one at that). I loved Brittany's character here because she was no nonsense and strong without being overbearing. They were perfect for each other and it was great to see Wes get those skeletons out of his closet with Brittany.
As always, I'm loving the Brockmann sexual tension because it sneaks up on you! I don't really like books where the sex and/or tension is right there from the start of the first page because it feels a little too TMI to me when I don't know the characters. I need to get to know who they are as people before seeing them intimately like any other people. Brockmann does this well with her intros.
I haven't read the Troubleshooters series yet, but I have to say that Team Ten/Tall Dark and Dangerous is my favorite Brockmann series so far and if this is a precursor to what comes later, I can't wait to dive in!
Brockmann still kicks butt here with the suspense and romance as Wes is called to LA to check up on the movie start sister of object of his affection Lana (his buddy Matt "Wizard" Quinn's wife). Although this time around, I liked the character drama rather than the suspense. Wes is an unlikely hero. He's a recovering alcoholic, he's not very tall and huge, he has the mouth of a sailor and doesn't really like commitment but he still works as a hero (and a yummy one at that). I loved Brittany's character here because she was no nonsense and strong without being overbearing. They were perfect for each other and it was great to see Wes get those skeletons out of his closet with Brittany.
As always, I'm loving the Brockmann sexual tension because it sneaks up on you! I don't really like books where the sex and/or tension is right there from the start of the first page because it feels a little too TMI to me when I don't know the characters. I need to get to know who they are as people before seeing them intimately like any other people. Brockmann does this well with her intros.
I haven't read the Troubleshooters series yet, but I have to say that Team Ten/Tall Dark and Dangerous is my favorite Brockmann series so far and if this is a precursor to what comes later, I can't wait to dive in!
November 21, 2010
I enjoyed this # 11 in the Tall Dark and Dangerous series. Though not up to par with her Trouble Shooters Books, I enjoyed this well written and intelligent book.
Brittany is a single mother of an adopted son that is in school working to get her Nurse Practicioner's Licence. She is set up on a blind date with a friend of her brother-in-law. She isn't expecting much because she had been burned before. Her ex was a liar and cheater and she isn't thinking that there is another man for her. But she is willing to have a date to enjoy her night with someone, knowing that it won't be going anywhere.
Wes Skelly is a Navy Seal and a man biding his time, waiting for the woman that he loves to finally wake up and see that her husband is cheating on her. He has been in love with one of the other Seal's wife for years, but hasn't acted on his feelings. But he hasn't told her what is going on either. So, to help out a friend he is set up on a date with the sister of another Seal's wife. He has met her before, but there wasn't much to that first meeting, but what the heck, he'll give it a try and spend some time with a pretty woman.
Wes finds that Brittany is a careing and supportive Mother. That is something that he didn't get a lot of at home when he was her son's age. She is also funny and fun. They spend a nice evening together and he ends up spending the night at her apartment after a Credit Card problem. As he gets to know her more and gets to know her son he has a lot of respect for her. And as the story progress's she becomes more and more attractive to him.
Wes is not what Brittany thought he would be. He is much shorter and smaller than she thought he would be. But he is a lot of fun and they get along really well. She likes the way that he interacts with her son Andy, and Andy seems to like and trust him right away.
As the progress's Britttany and Wes become close friends and find themselves growing more and more attracted to each other. When Andy goes off on a trip with his team they find they can't fight the attraction any longer and start a romantic fling. Both of them feel that the relationship will have to end eventually, but though they won't admit it to each other they are finding it harder and harder to not fall in love. When Brittany is held by a crazed stalker Wes will do anything he needs to to save her and in the end admits his feelings to himself and to her.
This is a sweet and fun story that is an easy read. I give this one 4 out of 5 stars.
Brittany is a single mother of an adopted son that is in school working to get her Nurse Practicioner's Licence. She is set up on a blind date with a friend of her brother-in-law. She isn't expecting much because she had been burned before. Her ex was a liar and cheater and she isn't thinking that there is another man for her. But she is willing to have a date to enjoy her night with someone, knowing that it won't be going anywhere.
Wes Skelly is a Navy Seal and a man biding his time, waiting for the woman that he loves to finally wake up and see that her husband is cheating on her. He has been in love with one of the other Seal's wife for years, but hasn't acted on his feelings. But he hasn't told her what is going on either. So, to help out a friend he is set up on a date with the sister of another Seal's wife. He has met her before, but there wasn't much to that first meeting, but what the heck, he'll give it a try and spend some time with a pretty woman.
Wes finds that Brittany is a careing and supportive Mother. That is something that he didn't get a lot of at home when he was her son's age. She is also funny and fun. They spend a nice evening together and he ends up spending the night at her apartment after a Credit Card problem. As he gets to know her more and gets to know her son he has a lot of respect for her. And as the story progress's she becomes more and more attractive to him.
Wes is not what Brittany thought he would be. He is much shorter and smaller than she thought he would be. But he is a lot of fun and they get along really well. She likes the way that he interacts with her son Andy, and Andy seems to like and trust him right away.
As the progress's Britttany and Wes become close friends and find themselves growing more and more attracted to each other. When Andy goes off on a trip with his team they find they can't fight the attraction any longer and start a romantic fling. Both of them feel that the relationship will have to end eventually, but though they won't admit it to each other they are finding it harder and harder to not fall in love. When Brittany is held by a crazed stalker Wes will do anything he needs to to save her and in the end admits his feelings to himself and to her.
This is a sweet and fun story that is an easy read. I give this one 4 out of 5 stars.
February 8, 2017
this one is a keeper.
I have read several of the Suzanne Brockmann series, and this may be one of her best that I've read so far. Wes is a nicely tortured hero within normal bounds.Like Goldilocks' porridge, he's not too tortured, not too Alpha. He's just right. He's struggling with something from his past that the heroine, Brittany, helps him work through. Brittany is a very realistic heroine, maybe in touch with her feelings a little more than is realistic, but she's a girl you want in your corner in any way. Her sister Melody is the star of Everyday, Average Jones, but is minimally in the story. Brittany is much more spunky heroine who manages to avoid some if not all of some of the stupid decisions romance heroines often make.
The allure of this story is it is a romance that grows from their physical attraction in a realistic way. Wes is an emotional heart-broken man in many respects, and heck if the love and sex of a feisty woman doesn't help heal him. OK, I actually teared up in one epiphany scene. Toss in two subplots that don't get in the way too much and you have a nice afternoon of reading.
Plenty of romance genres staples (steamy love scenes, a few misunderstandings, snappy dialogue, a two separate sub-plots) without falling too far down the cliche hole.
I have read several of the Suzanne Brockmann series, and this may be one of her best that I've read so far. Wes is a nicely tortured hero within normal bounds.Like Goldilocks' porridge, he's not too tortured, not too Alpha. He's just right. He's struggling with something from his past that the heroine, Brittany, helps him work through. Brittany is a very realistic heroine, maybe in touch with her feelings a little more than is realistic, but she's a girl you want in your corner in any way. Her sister Melody is the star of Everyday, Average Jones, but is minimally in the story. Brittany is much more spunky heroine who manages to avoid some if not all of some of the stupid decisions romance heroines often make.
The allure of this story is it is a romance that grows from their physical attraction in a realistic way. Wes is an emotional heart-broken man in many respects, and heck if the love and sex of a feisty woman doesn't help heal him. OK, I actually teared up in one epiphany scene. Toss in two subplots that don't get in the way too much and you have a nice afternoon of reading.
Plenty of romance genres staples (steamy love scenes, a few misunderstandings, snappy dialogue, a two separate sub-plots) without falling too far down the cliche hole.
August 6, 2012
I did not like Wes until this book. In fact, I didn't know that this book was about Wes and that was the only reason I started it. In other books Wes is the character you just want to hit on the back of the head. He smokes, he swears, he's not tall and he seems like he has a short-man complex. He was all that in this book but way more adorable. In fact, by the end of the book, I was rooting for Wes. And this is why I love Suzanne Brockmann, her men are real (or as real as they can get on paper).
It made sense that Brittany would be the girl for Wes. It just seemed realistic. I liked them as a couple even though the whole actress-in-danger storyline was a little dull.
It made sense that Brittany would be the girl for Wes. It just seemed realistic. I liked them as a couple even though the whole actress-in-danger storyline was a little dull.
August 25, 2016
"Lana-the-Bitch. That was how Britt had started thinking of her. Lana-the-Bitch had a husband who was nicknamed Wizard. Wizard-the-Loser. Lana-the-Bitch knew Wizard-the-Loser was unfaithful, but instead of dumping the chump, she instead boosted her self-esteem by telling another man—Wes—to jump through hoops for her."
November 17, 2022
Ah, I really like this book. I'd read it before, years ago, and wondered when it popped up if I'd still enjoy it. Apparently, yes. I like the heroine, a grown up woman, a nurse who's going back to school to become a nurse practitioner. I like her adopted son, in college and trying to be a good person while still being a young kid. I like the hero, even if he is a Navy Seal. I like that he's kind of short, kind of ordinary looking, kind of messed up but still a good guy. I especially like that he has some self-awareness. Honestly, that's so rare with men, in real life or books, and I find it very attractive. So Wes really works for me.
What else do I like? Well, the MCs are attracted to each other but the story isn't just lust and hopping into bed. They're trying to be grown ups about things. Perhaps the weakness of the story is the plot, which is fine but a bit over-the-top for me. Still, I really enjoy spending time with these people and like watching them work things out.
What else do I like? Well, the MCs are attracted to each other but the story isn't just lust and hopping into bed. They're trying to be grown ups about things. Perhaps the weakness of the story is the plot, which is fine but a bit over-the-top for me. Still, I really enjoy spending time with these people and like watching them work things out.
April 27, 2017
The last book in the earlier Suzanne Brockmann Alpha Team Ten series - a simpler, sweet story to finish off.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
June 11, 2011
More like 3.5 stars
Wes Skelly is a Navy SEAL on leave in LA. He is there for two reasons. 1) He has gone to LA at the request of a good friend, Lana Quinn. Her sister is a big time actress who has a stalker. Lana has asked Wes to go and help her sister set up security for her home and 2) Wes himself is set up on a blind date with Brittany Evans, the sister-in-law of one of his SEAL buddies.
When Britt and Wes meet they hit it off as great friends. Brittany is pretty sure they are aren't suited and is pretty frank about it. Wes is pretty sure they aren't suited because he's been nursing a years-long unrequited love for Lana, who is married to yet another SEAL. Brittany is aware of Wes' love for Lana and is sympathetic and offers him lots of good advice.
But in the meantime they spend a lot of time together until they begin to become sexually interested in each other and give into the inevitable. And then Brittany does the unthinkable, she falls in love with an emotionally unavailable guy.
I liked how SB handled the two main conflicts of the relationship. The biggest conflict, especially from Brittany's end, was Wes' love for Lana. She knew about it and still couldn't help herself. This made for some nicely nuanced romantic angst. The other conflict, mostly from Wes' end was his inability to allow himself to really connect with someone. He has major abandonment and guilt issues when it comes to people he loves because of the death of his younger brother.
The reader can tell he is falling in love with Brittany, but both of them are blind. Brittany because she believes he is so in love with Lana and Wes because he is in denial and still believes that Britt just thinks of him as a great guy.
I also thought SB gave wonderful texture to Wes' character, his height issues, how he uses crutches such as smoking and sometimes alcohol to allow himself to say what he wants or feel what he wants. He had so many inner pockets to his personality it made for a great, fascinating character.
Brittany was more straightforward. She was disarmingly honest and a straight shooter. One thing we'd never have to worry about with this character was some stupid mis-understanding. She tells it like she sees it and insists on honesty. I enjoyed the small subplot with her son and his girlfriend. It added absolutely nothing to the main plot but was a nice additive to the story to give Brittany's life a little depth.
Good book. Reminds me again what a natural storyteller SB is.
Wes Skelly is a Navy SEAL on leave in LA. He is there for two reasons. 1) He has gone to LA at the request of a good friend, Lana Quinn. Her sister is a big time actress who has a stalker. Lana has asked Wes to go and help her sister set up security for her home and 2) Wes himself is set up on a blind date with Brittany Evans, the sister-in-law of one of his SEAL buddies.
When Britt and Wes meet they hit it off as great friends. Brittany is pretty sure they are aren't suited and is pretty frank about it. Wes is pretty sure they aren't suited because he's been nursing a years-long unrequited love for Lana, who is married to yet another SEAL. Brittany is aware of Wes' love for Lana and is sympathetic and offers him lots of good advice.
But in the meantime they spend a lot of time together until they begin to become sexually interested in each other and give into the inevitable. And then Brittany does the unthinkable, she falls in love with an emotionally unavailable guy.
I liked how SB handled the two main conflicts of the relationship. The biggest conflict, especially from Brittany's end, was Wes' love for Lana. She knew about it and still couldn't help herself. This made for some nicely nuanced romantic angst. The other conflict, mostly from Wes' end was his inability to allow himself to really connect with someone. He has major abandonment and guilt issues when it comes to people he loves because of the death of his younger brother.
The reader can tell he is falling in love with Brittany, but both of them are blind. Brittany because she believes he is so in love with Lana and Wes because he is in denial and still believes that Britt just thinks of him as a great guy.
I also thought SB gave wonderful texture to Wes' character, his height issues, how he uses crutches such as smoking and sometimes alcohol to allow himself to say what he wants or feel what he wants. He had so many inner pockets to his personality it made for a great, fascinating character.
Brittany was more straightforward. She was disarmingly honest and a straight shooter. One thing we'd never have to worry about with this character was some stupid mis-understanding. She tells it like she sees it and insists on honesty. I enjoyed the small subplot with her son and his girlfriend. It added absolutely nothing to the main plot but was a nice additive to the story to give Brittany's life a little depth.
Good book. Reminds me again what a natural storyteller SB is.
November 28, 2012
Pleasant contemporary romance with some suspense. I enjoyed the interesting characters.
STORY BRIEF:
Brittany is divorced and a nurse. Six years ago she adopted thirteen-year-old Andy who is now attending college on a baseball scholarship. They have a great, close relationship. Brittany’s sister set her up on a blind date with Wes a Navy SEAL. Circumstances keep Wes and Brittany together for several days and they develop a really nice close friendship-relationship. Wes has been secretly in love with Lana for years. Lana is married to another SEAL. Lana asks Wes to help her sister Amber who is being stalked.
OPINION:
What I liked best is the author’s style of lots of conversation. Too many authors don’t do enough dialogue. This was a good way to see the relationship develop. Although I was surprised that both main characters used the phrase “you know” way too much. That is a crutch when people speak, but writing can eliminate it. Maybe it’s true to life, but it’s distracting when written.
I loved one part about Wes going to college. Brittany suggested he live on campus in a dorm with other students. He said he spent his life living with others when he had no family. So now that he has a family (Brittany) he wants to continue feeling part of the family and living with her while he’s in college.
The characters were interesting and likeable. The suspense involved a stalker. It was a small part of the story, but it was good. Most of the story is the romantic relationship.
This is book 11 in the series. Other SEALs and their wives are brought into the story for small parts from time to time. I assume their stories were told in previous books. This book is shorter than a typical novel.
NARRATOR:
The narrator Gayle Hendrix was very good.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Unabridged audiobook reading time: 8 hrs and 34 mins. Swearing language: mild, including religious swear words but not often used. Sexual language: none to mild. Number of sex scenes: 3. Setting: current day southern California. Book copyright: 2003. Genre: contemporary romance with some suspense.
STORY BRIEF:
Brittany is divorced and a nurse. Six years ago she adopted thirteen-year-old Andy who is now attending college on a baseball scholarship. They have a great, close relationship. Brittany’s sister set her up on a blind date with Wes a Navy SEAL. Circumstances keep Wes and Brittany together for several days and they develop a really nice close friendship-relationship. Wes has been secretly in love with Lana for years. Lana is married to another SEAL. Lana asks Wes to help her sister Amber who is being stalked.
OPINION:
What I liked best is the author’s style of lots of conversation. Too many authors don’t do enough dialogue. This was a good way to see the relationship develop. Although I was surprised that both main characters used the phrase “you know” way too much. That is a crutch when people speak, but writing can eliminate it. Maybe it’s true to life, but it’s distracting when written.
I loved one part about Wes going to college. Brittany suggested he live on campus in a dorm with other students. He said he spent his life living with others when he had no family. So now that he has a family (Brittany) he wants to continue feeling part of the family and living with her while he’s in college.
The characters were interesting and likeable. The suspense involved a stalker. It was a small part of the story, but it was good. Most of the story is the romantic relationship.
This is book 11 in the series. Other SEALs and their wives are brought into the story for small parts from time to time. I assume their stories were told in previous books. This book is shorter than a typical novel.
NARRATOR:
The narrator Gayle Hendrix was very good.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Unabridged audiobook reading time: 8 hrs and 34 mins. Swearing language: mild, including religious swear words but not often used. Sexual language: none to mild. Number of sex scenes: 3. Setting: current day southern California. Book copyright: 2003. Genre: contemporary romance with some suspense.
August 31, 2018
For the vast majority of this book our hero lusts after another woman, but romances and sleeps with our heroine. And he's a bit of a dog.
Not your typical romance.
And I didn't expect to like it.
But I did. A nice, simple silhouette romance.
Not your typical romance.
And I didn't expect to like it.
But I did. A nice, simple silhouette romance.
December 3, 2021
Navy SEAL Wes Skelly agrees to a blind date while he's on leave as a favor to a fellow SEAL. Brittany Evans is a single mother to a high school senior whom she adopted when he was 13. Wes isn't like the other blind dates she's endured, but she also recognizes that Wes pines for a woman he can't have--the wife of another fellow SEAL, who's been cheating on her, which Wes hates but can't bring himself to tell her. When he is hired to help an actress being stalked, it's only because she happens to be the sister of the woman he loves.
These complications become even more so when Brit finds herself falling for Wes in spite of her determination not to do so. Then a series of "accidents" infer that she may be in danger, but why? And all of this is occurring at the same time that the girlfriend of Brit's son is raped and he insists in staying with her during the police investigation and her visit to the hospital. But what's even worse is when Brit confronts someone in her house who appears intent on killing her. Why? Who is he and what has made her the object of his ire? Excitement throughout that steadily ramps up from first page to last.
These complications become even more so when Brit finds herself falling for Wes in spite of her determination not to do so. Then a series of "accidents" infer that she may be in danger, but why? And all of this is occurring at the same time that the girlfriend of Brit's son is raped and he insists in staying with her during the police investigation and her visit to the hospital. But what's even worse is when Brit confronts someone in her house who appears intent on killing her. Why? Who is he and what has made her the object of his ire? Excitement throughout that steadily ramps up from first page to last.
October 31, 2017
A sappy, happy love story. The stalker part of the story didn't quite work for me but I liked the book as a whole. I may need to see if the library has the other books in this series.
December 6, 2022
Wonderful 2003 romantic-suspense, contemporary romance
This book was originally released as No. 11 of the Tall, Dark & Dangerous Series published in 2003 by the Silhouette Intimate Moments, short, contemporary romance line from Harlequin.
Brittany Evans is a nurse in her mid-30's with a 19-year-old baseball prodigy and former troubled teen as her adopted son, Andy (we first met him and Brittany in Everyday, Average Jones, when Andy was 12). Her sister Melody is married to Harlan "Cowboy" Jones, one of the members of the SEAL team that 32-year-old U.S. Navy SEAL Chief Wes Skelly belongs to. Melody sets up Brittany on a blind date with Wes, and neither Brittany nor Wes expects it to lead to anything, but an unexpectedly strong physical attraction, coupled with an honest, real friendship based in mutual respect and liking, has both of them wondering if their connection could become something much deeper.
I have read this wonderful book many different times and enjoyed it greatly every time. This book holds up well for its age, even though technology has advanced from 20 years ago.
Brittany is a very strong heroine, and Wes is what is known as a "wounded hero," but not in a sappy way. The main attraction of a short, contemporary romance is the journey, not the destination, because the destination is guaranteed, a terrific, satisfying, happily ever after. This particular journey has great emotional depth between the two lovers, as well as an exciting action-adventure plot in which Wes attempts to foil a dangerous stalker threatening the younger sister of the wife of one of his fellow SEALs.
As is expected in each book of Brockmann's based on SEALs, there is an exciting, action-packed climax. Not only does Wes show his chops as a member of SEAL Team Ten, but Brittany also shows herself to be a strong fighter and survivor, full of the physical and moral courage required in a woman who aspires to be the significant other of a warrior in a very dangerous profession.
It's not essential to read the first 11 books in Brockmann's Tall, Dark and Dangerous series in order, but it greatly adds to one's enjoyment to do so. Each book sets up the book to follow it, pulling to the forefront the SEAL who is the hero of the next book. This is the order in which this series was first released:
1) Prince Joe, originally published June 1996
2) Forever Blue, originally published October 1996
3) Frisco's Kid, originally published January 1997
4) Everyday, Average Jones, originally published August 1998
5) Harvard's Education, originally published October 1998
6) It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, originally published December 1998
7) The Admiral's Bride, originally published November 1999
8) Identity: Unknown, originally published January 2000
9) Get Lucky, originally published March 2000
10) Taylor's Temptation, originally published July 2001
11) Night Watch, originally published September 2003
This book was originally released as No. 11 of the Tall, Dark & Dangerous Series published in 2003 by the Silhouette Intimate Moments, short, contemporary romance line from Harlequin.
Brittany Evans is a nurse in her mid-30's with a 19-year-old baseball prodigy and former troubled teen as her adopted son, Andy (we first met him and Brittany in Everyday, Average Jones, when Andy was 12). Her sister Melody is married to Harlan "Cowboy" Jones, one of the members of the SEAL team that 32-year-old U.S. Navy SEAL Chief Wes Skelly belongs to. Melody sets up Brittany on a blind date with Wes, and neither Brittany nor Wes expects it to lead to anything, but an unexpectedly strong physical attraction, coupled with an honest, real friendship based in mutual respect and liking, has both of them wondering if their connection could become something much deeper.
I have read this wonderful book many different times and enjoyed it greatly every time. This book holds up well for its age, even though technology has advanced from 20 years ago.
Brittany is a very strong heroine, and Wes is what is known as a "wounded hero," but not in a sappy way. The main attraction of a short, contemporary romance is the journey, not the destination, because the destination is guaranteed, a terrific, satisfying, happily ever after. This particular journey has great emotional depth between the two lovers, as well as an exciting action-adventure plot in which Wes attempts to foil a dangerous stalker threatening the younger sister of the wife of one of his fellow SEALs.
As is expected in each book of Brockmann's based on SEALs, there is an exciting, action-packed climax. Not only does Wes show his chops as a member of SEAL Team Ten, but Brittany also shows herself to be a strong fighter and survivor, full of the physical and moral courage required in a woman who aspires to be the significant other of a warrior in a very dangerous profession.
It's not essential to read the first 11 books in Brockmann's Tall, Dark and Dangerous series in order, but it greatly adds to one's enjoyment to do so. Each book sets up the book to follow it, pulling to the forefront the SEAL who is the hero of the next book. This is the order in which this series was first released:
1) Prince Joe, originally published June 1996
2) Forever Blue, originally published October 1996
3) Frisco's Kid, originally published January 1997
4) Everyday, Average Jones, originally published August 1998
5) Harvard's Education, originally published October 1998
6) It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, originally published December 1998
7) The Admiral's Bride, originally published November 1999
8) Identity: Unknown, originally published January 2000
9) Get Lucky, originally published March 2000
10) Taylor's Temptation, originally published July 2001
11) Night Watch, originally published September 2003
April 1, 2014
I had reservations when starting this book. Wes did come across as a major looser in the 2 previous books. He seemed unhinged enough in TDD9 Get Lucky to be suspected of being a serial rapist by the heroine. He behaved like an angry teen in TDD10 Taylor's temptation, when his younger sister started to have a relationship with his buddy. Plus I feared a long and boring moral lesson on alcoholism and smoking, two of Wes' demons.
The heroine, Britt, seemed ok in TDD4, Everyday Average Jones, but I feared to see her dumb-ass of a sister involved in this one.
Well, I was rather taken aback and quickly enthralled in the story telling. I really enjoyed how the relationship between Wes and Brittany evolved from a blind date no one expected anything about, to a helping hand, to a polite but reserved friendship, to a friendly cooperation to a relationship. Their dialogues, both pretend and real, seemed real and moving. And Wes finally turned out to be extremely likable and fun, which I did not expect that much.
So I could do with the stalking mystery which felt a bit too much and some very heavy preaching about the difficulty of stopping to smoke. Which actually really made me struggle with the desire to light one, though I quit exactly one month ago and manage usually better my cravings.
The heroine, Britt, seemed ok in TDD4, Everyday Average Jones, but I feared to see her dumb-ass of a sister involved in this one.
Well, I was rather taken aback and quickly enthralled in the story telling. I really enjoyed how the relationship between Wes and Brittany evolved from a blind date no one expected anything about, to a helping hand, to a polite but reserved friendship, to a friendly cooperation to a relationship. Their dialogues, both pretend and real, seemed real and moving. And Wes finally turned out to be extremely likable and fun, which I did not expect that much.
So I could do with the stalking mystery which felt a bit too much and some very heavy preaching about the difficulty of stopping to smoke. Which actually really made me struggle with the desire to light one, though I quit exactly one month ago and manage usually better my cravings.
January 24, 2009
This is more like a 3 3/4 stars. Suzanne Brockmann's last Tall Dark and Dangerous title is one of my favorite. Her leading man is not the typical, classic hero but the reader along with her leading lady can't help but fall for Wes Skelly. Smaller than most Navy Seal, Skelly wears his insecurities on his sleeve, like his heart. Brockmann succeeds in making her believe in the loyal but misguided love Wes has for the wife of one of his Seal buddy. This unrequired love has gone on for years.
Set up for a blind date with the sister in law of one of the member of his Seal team, Skelly meets someone that changes the way he sees himself and the path he is traveling. Brittany is confident, self aware, the single mother of an adopted teenager.(She first appeared in Brockmann's Everyday, Average Jones) She has a good life and is not looking for mister right or mister right now either. It is very nice to read about two grown up people who find they fit perfectly with one another without huge drama or high jinks. Not that it is a boring ride, you never get boring rides with Brockmann. There's action and suspense but it's mixed with a sense that this couple while not in love at first sight are made for one another and will work things out, one problem at a time.
Set up for a blind date with the sister in law of one of the member of his Seal team, Skelly meets someone that changes the way he sees himself and the path he is traveling. Brittany is confident, self aware, the single mother of an adopted teenager.(She first appeared in Brockmann's Everyday, Average Jones) She has a good life and is not looking for mister right or mister right now either. It is very nice to read about two grown up people who find they fit perfectly with one another without huge drama or high jinks. Not that it is a boring ride, you never get boring rides with Brockmann. There's action and suspense but it's mixed with a sense that this couple while not in love at first sight are made for one another and will work things out, one problem at a time.
September 16, 2018
(4 1/2, but I'll round up) I really, really liked Wes and Brittany's story. For much of the series, Wes wasn't much of a character, just the shorter, mouthier half of Bobby and Wes. He really comes to life in this last book, though. I loved that he had so many realistic flaws, yet made a real effort to improve himself. At times he was practically kicking and screaming, sure, but the effort was there. It was also really nice to see Brittany (Melody's sister from Everyday Average Jones--she's definitely the one who got the brains. Oh, well--at least Melody's pretty) and Andy, her adopted son again. I especially loved the names Brittany gave other people in her head--Lana-the-bitch, Lana-the-perfect, and That-Jerk-Quentin among them. The only place this one lost me a bit (hence the half star) is the crazy stalker aspect of the plot--it got to be a tad bit much at times. All in all, though, the last book in the Tall, Dark and Dangerous series is definitely one of my favorites.
April 26, 2011
ok it's official, I'm in love with Suzanne Brockmann and I want to marry her, even if I'm already married, I'm pretty sure my husband won't have any objections about such a talented woman!
I began this book with little enthusiasm being Wes one of my less fav char. Well, I think I fell in love with him some pages before the heroine. What a man. What a wonderful, complicated, scared, coward and at same time courageous man!!!! This book is a keeper for sure!
So, this was the last one of TD&D series. I don't feel like changing author and so, before going headlong with her 2nd series I'm taking a break with her The Bodyguard (terrible title!).
I began this book with little enthusiasm being Wes one of my less fav char. Well, I think I fell in love with him some pages before the heroine. What a man. What a wonderful, complicated, scared, coward and at same time courageous man!!!! This book is a keeper for sure!
So, this was the last one of TD&D series. I don't feel like changing author and so, before going headlong with her 2nd series I'm taking a break with her The Bodyguard (terrible title!).
July 11, 2019
I enjoyed this story, it had a few things I don't normally read in a romance. I can't remember the last time I read a (romance) novel with a short hero. Over and over this was mentioned, I thought a bit too much, but I liked how it was handled. The main characters had great chemistry and the banter and interactions between Wes and Brittany were compelling. It's nice when the main characters are smart and confident, no doormats or jerks, it was nice.
This was the first book I've read in the series, but I'm interested in starting from the beginning. This was a winner for me, I'm looking forward to reading more.
This was the first book I've read in the series, but I'm interested in starting from the beginning. This was a winner for me, I'm looking forward to reading more.
July 24, 2011
Out of all of the TDD series, I liked this one the most, simply for the fact that it had more of a TS feel. Suzanne's humor leaked through in this, and Wes, and all of his flaws, made it seem so much more real. I really, really hope this isn't an indication of what's to come for the TS series though. She says she's taking a break... She says she'll be back... God I hope so! Lopez needs his story told!
December 27, 2018
still re-reading old favourites. love Ms Brockmann's work and love Seal Team Ten. great audio versions. well worth listening to. the basic plots are a bit repetitive but they are well executed with enough variation to keep each story interesting.
didn't read this one when I originally devoured this series so books 11 & 12 are new for me but I love them just as much and def look forward to book 13 next year to see Thomas and Tash get their hea.
didn't read this one when I originally devoured this series so books 11 & 12 are new for me but I love them just as much and def look forward to book 13 next year to see Thomas and Tash get their hea.
September 20, 2016
Voy a extrañar esta serie.
November 8, 2023
Brockmann escribió en los noventa (principalmente) la que a mi me parece una de las mejores series de suspense romántico que te puedes encontrar dentro de lo que son novelitas genéricas: los Tall, Dark and Dangerous. Durante tres lustros, la última TDD era ésta, la n.º 11. Se publicó como Night watch (septiembre de 2003), aunque al principio pensaron en llamarla Wild, wild Wes. El Navy SEAL Wes Skelly está enamorado de una mujer casada. Para que no se meta en problemas, sus colegas le organizan una cita a ciegas con Brittany Evans (apareció como secundaria en Dime que sí). Se conocen, se caen bien e incluso llegan a tener relación sexual... La historia me pareció muy poca cosa. No ayuda que lo leyera en español, en traducción ramplona, poco inspirada, que destruye totalmente la tensión sexual y los maravillosos diálogos de Suzanne Brockmann. Puede ser, también, lo que comentó Brockmann en su página web, y que comenté en mi blog: ese cierto desánimo de los libros «de después».
October 21, 2017
I like most of Brockmann's Navy Seal books. The woman to the emotional rescue made the book not my favorite from this author but I still recommend it for a good read. Night watch had a bit too much psychological counseling by the too perfect heroine; and the hero was a little clueless about why he did things. However, I still did like the characters. Additionally, it's nice to think that the military is like a caring family portrayed by the author but this reality is fiction in my experience.
June 20, 2019
Qué gusto da cuando vas con un poco de manía a un personaje y la autora consigue darle la vuelta a tu opinión de tal forma que terminas comprendiéndolo y empatizando con él. El personaje de Brittany, del que ya obtuvimos unas pinceladas en Dime que sí, me ha encantado por su fortaleza, su espontaneidad y su sinceridad. He echado de menos un poco más de detalle en la resolución de la subtrama de Andy y su novia por lo que ha quedado ese regusto amargo de cuando necesitas un poco más. La serie entera merece la pena.
Mi puntuación un 8,5.
Mi puntuación un 8,5.
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