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Wingmen Warriors #10
The Captive's Return
Five years ago, Lieutenant Colonel Lucas Quade had watched his wife of mere moments die. Forced to flee from a war-torn country, he'd had to leave her body behind. The guilt had nearly consumed him.
Five years ago, Sarafina Quade's death had been faked. Forced to live under the protection of a "family friend," she'd agreed in order to protect Lucas's baby. The hope of eventual freedom had kept her alive.
Now, fate had brought husband and wife face-to-face. On a dangerous trek through the jungle a man would learn he was a father, a woman would learn her past was a lie and a child might finally have the family she always craved. If they survived the journey.
Five years ago, Sarafina Quade's death had been faked. Forced to live under the protection of a "family friend," she'd agreed in order to protect Lucas's baby. The hope of eventual freedom had kept her alive.
Now, fate had brought husband and wife face-to-face. On a dangerous trek through the jungle a man would learn he was a father, a woman would learn her past was a lie and a child might finally have the family she always craved. If they survived the journey.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2005
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Catherine Mann
603 books1,250 followersUSA Today bestseller Catherine Mann has written women's fiction, romance, and romantic suspense for Lake Union, Harlequin, HQN, Berkley, Tule, and Sourcebooks, with titles released in more than 30 countries. Catherine’s novels have won numerous awards, including a RITA Award, the Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer’s Choice Award, and the Bookseller’s Best Award.
A South Carolinian at heart, after years of moving around the country Catherine has settled back in her home state with her Harley-riding husband. Empty nesters, they have a blended family of nine children, nine grandchildren, two dogs, and three feral cats, who all provide endless inspiration for new novels. For more information, visit: http://catherinemann.com
A South Carolinian at heart, after years of moving around the country Catherine has settled back in her home state with her Harley-riding husband. Empty nesters, they have a blended family of nine children, nine grandchildren, two dogs, and three feral cats, who all provide endless inspiration for new novels. For more information, visit: http://catherinemann.com
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September 8, 2011
Opening Line: “Lieutenant Colonel Lucas Quade refused to allow himself hope he would see his dead wife again.”
Lt Colonel Lucas Quade’s wife died moments after saying their vows, leaving him in charge of getting her younger brother out of the war torn South American country. Forced to leave his wife’s body behind Lucas has never gotten over the guilt. Now five years later a mission has brought him back to the very place his heart was shattered. He's to rescue a woman that somehow resembles his wife, it couldn’t be could it?
Sarafina Quade’s death had of course been faked and she’s been living under the 'protection' of her uncle. Unable to leave his compound or apparently contact the outside world Sara has only stayed for the sake of her and Lucas’ baby. However that baby is now five years old and the day has finally come. Sara and her daughter are busting out.
As Sara makes her way through the jungle foliage towards freedom she comes face-to-face with the man of her dreams, and then stabs him. What are the chances that Lucas would be coming to rescue her on the very day she escapes? The time for figuring out fate will have to wait because first they’ve got to face a dangerous trek through the jungle, “bad guys” chasing them, poisonous spiders, and Sara’s medical condition which for whatever reason she chooses to keep to herself. At some point she’s also going to have to tell him that he’s a daddy and if she can break through his tough-guy veneer they might actually have a chance at becoming a real family.
Oh this was a struggle to get through, which was surprising and unfortunate. I usually really like Catherine Mann and I have a definite thing for the dark, tortured, standoffish hero (I’ve given up trying to figure out what that says about me) I also love a good reunited lovers story. So, in theory this had it all and started out with some serious action and heartache. Regrettably it then fell into utter ridiculousness interspaced with blah. I just couldn’t get into it and after a while couldn’t over look the many faults either
Our hero was mean not sexy-alpha as I think was intended and the heroine (oh jeez) what with her bubble blowing (really?!) and secrets she personified TSTL. And their child was, lets just say beyond annoying. Even the bumble through the jungle which should have been exciting and filled with sexual tension came across as silly. And then there’s the bad guy. I never did figure out his motives, he just seemed to want Sara back and was, well… ”bad.”
I have heard that this is the weakest in the series through so I will be giving the Wingman Warriors another shot, one day. Cheers
Lt Colonel Lucas Quade’s wife died moments after saying their vows, leaving him in charge of getting her younger brother out of the war torn South American country. Forced to leave his wife’s body behind Lucas has never gotten over the guilt. Now five years later a mission has brought him back to the very place his heart was shattered. He's to rescue a woman that somehow resembles his wife, it couldn’t be could it?
Sarafina Quade’s death had of course been faked and she’s been living under the 'protection' of her uncle. Unable to leave his compound or apparently contact the outside world Sara has only stayed for the sake of her and Lucas’ baby. However that baby is now five years old and the day has finally come. Sara and her daughter are busting out.
As Sara makes her way through the jungle foliage towards freedom she comes face-to-face with the man of her dreams, and then stabs him. What are the chances that Lucas would be coming to rescue her on the very day she escapes? The time for figuring out fate will have to wait because first they’ve got to face a dangerous trek through the jungle, “bad guys” chasing them, poisonous spiders, and Sara’s medical condition which for whatever reason she chooses to keep to herself. At some point she’s also going to have to tell him that he’s a daddy and if she can break through his tough-guy veneer they might actually have a chance at becoming a real family.
Oh this was a struggle to get through, which was surprising and unfortunate. I usually really like Catherine Mann and I have a definite thing for the dark, tortured, standoffish hero (I’ve given up trying to figure out what that says about me) I also love a good reunited lovers story. So, in theory this had it all and started out with some serious action and heartache. Regrettably it then fell into utter ridiculousness interspaced with blah. I just couldn’t get into it and after a while couldn’t over look the many faults either
Our hero was mean not sexy-alpha as I think was intended and the heroine (oh jeez) what with her bubble blowing (really?!) and secrets she personified TSTL. And their child was, lets just say beyond annoying. Even the bumble through the jungle which should have been exciting and filled with sexual tension came across as silly. And then there’s the bad guy. I never did figure out his motives, he just seemed to want Sara back and was, well… ”bad.”
I have heard that this is the weakest in the series through so I will be giving the Wingman Warriors another shot, one day. Cheers
August 10, 2014
Hey everyone. Me again. (Sorry, I really really love to read.) I know this is one of Cathy Mann's older books (2005) but I just finally got it and read it. I started reading this just before midnight and thought that I would only read a chapter or two to relax with before going to sleep. Hahahahahaha. Did not happen. Next time I looked at the clock, it was after 2am and over half the book was read. I had to make myself put it away because I knew I had to get up at 7. This book sucked me right in from the beginning and I felt sort of like a fish does when it gets hook, line and sinker. Very very good book and I highly recommend it. It has a great plot/story line, fantastic characters and real life problems.
January 10, 2011
The story was mediocre – I think the story line was a little weak but I finished it.
It is basically a love story (loosely said) between Colonel Lucas Quade and his wife Sarafina. 5 years ago they married while she was on her death bed, so that if she died Lucas could take her brother Tomas to America and keep him safe. What neither of them knew was that they both lived, but Sara was a prisoner and Luke is coming back to South America to rescue a woman who has been seen in a compound of a revolutionist, he does not know that it is his wife.
It is basically a love story (loosely said) between Colonel Lucas Quade and his wife Sarafina. 5 years ago they married while she was on her death bed, so that if she died Lucas could take her brother Tomas to America and keep him safe. What neither of them knew was that they both lived, but Sara was a prisoner and Luke is coming back to South America to rescue a woman who has been seen in a compound of a revolutionist, he does not know that it is his wife.
January 28, 2014
Fast paced narrative. Very real and honest emotions made you actually feel for the separated couple.
Unbelievably the hero Lucas was celibate all this while!! So I'd actually give this book 3 1/2 stars just that.
Unbelievably the hero Lucas was celibate all this while!! So I'd actually give this book 3 1/2 stars just that.
December 29, 2013
NOt bad, very suspenseful but I'd like to have more time between Lucas and his child, Lucia. But the plot was really good and I liked it very much. Not a moment of boring here!
Onto the next one!
Onto the next one!
February 12, 2014
Mann writes the best married books ever.
November 6, 2014
Im addicted to it....
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