J.D. Robb discussion

Her passion is flying. As one of the best helicopter pilots in the naval reserves, Lieutenant Teri Howe is strong, dedicated, and highly skilled-until a past mistake surfaces, jeopardizing everything she's worked for.

Rock steady Senior Chief Stan Wolchonok has made a career of tackling difficult challenges. So it's no surprise when he comes to Teri's aid, knowing that his personal code of honor-and perhaps his heart-will be at risk. But when a jet carrying an American senator's daughter is hijacked, Stan's unflinching determination and Teri's steadfast courage are put to the ultimate test. The rescue mission will be daring and dangerous. But somewhere between peril and resolution, the line between friends and lovers begins to blur, pushing both their lives "over the edge." . . .

Spoiler zone on and after March 8

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Character List
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Stanley Wolchonok: Senior Chief. Navy SEAL. Team 16's Mr. Fix-it.
Teri Howe: Lieutenant, Junior Grade. Navy Helicopter pilot. In the Reserves.
Roger (Sam) Starrett: Lieutenant, Junior Grade. Navy SEAL.
Alyssa Locke: FBI Agent working in Counterterrorism.
Mike Muldoon: Ensign. Navy SEAL.
Max Bhagat: Crisis Negotiator/Head of FBI's Counterterrorism Unit
Gina Vitagliano: A college student/drummer on a European trip with her classmates. On hijacked plane.
Jules Cassidy: FBI Agent working in Counterterrorism. Alyssa Locke's partner.
Helga Rosen Shuler: Escaped from Denmark with parents during World War II. Hidden by family of Stan's mother. Israeli envoy.
Hershel Rosen: Deceased - killed during World War II. Older brother of Helga Rosen Shuler. Husband of Stan's aunt, Anna.
Marte: Stan's mother. Helga's childhood friend.
Annebet Gunvald Rosen: Stan's aunt. 'Anna'
Herr Gunvald: Marte's father. Stan's grandfather.
Bob: Terrorist/Hijacker. Real name Babur Haiyan. Speaks English. Very attractive.
Mark (Jenks) Jenkins: Navy SEAL. Petty Officer, 2nd Class.
Kenny (WildCard) Karmody: Petty Officer Third Class. Computer specialist.
Thomas (Tom) Paoletti: Lieutenant Commander, commanding officer of SEAL Team 16, engaged to Kelly.
Casper (Jazz) Jacquette: Navy SEAL. Executive Officer.
Danny Gillman: Petty Officer. Navy SEAL. 'Gilligan'
Jay Lopez: Navy SEAL. Medic.
John (Nils) Nilsson: Lieutenant. Navy SEAL. Language expert. Newly married to Meg.
Frank O'Leary: Chief, Navy SEAL. Sniper.
Desmond Nyland: Helga's personal assistant.
Mary Lou Morrison: Woman who Sam picks up at the LadyBug Lounge and dates for a few weeks. Wants to marry a SEAL.
Janine Morrison: Mary Lou's sister. Tries to pick up Stan at LadyBug Lounge.
Kevin Franklin: Manager of LadyBug Lounge.
Rob Pierce: British. Member of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS).
Kelly Ashton: Tom's fiancée.
Karen Crawford: Daughter of US Senator.
Casey: University student. Member of Jazz band. On hijacked plane. Gina's friend.
Trent Engelman: University student. Member of Jazz band.
Andrew Crawford: US Senator.
Joel Hogan: Navy Lieutenant Commander. Teri's one night stand from 9 years earlier.
Lenny: Deceased. Former lover of Teri's mother. Father figure for Teri. Former Navy SEAL.
Gruber: Nazi soldier in Denmark. In love with Annabet.
Kate Takamoto: Navy Lieutenant.
Wayne Jefferson: Navy SEAL. Sniper.
Al: Terrorist/hijacker. Real name Alojzije Nabulsi.
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This story marks a turning point in the series. It becomes much more suspenseful and action packed.

Anyone ready to begin reading this in March?

ME! (hand up in air) I have it all downloaded and will start it as soon as I finish my current audio book!

Great!

I'm in. I love Brockmann's books.

Yay, Robin.

I do, too, Robin.

I plan to read it as soon as I finish Immortal in Death. :)

I'm in, too. May need to refresh myself with this as a re-read.

OK, I"m in too. Put a hold on it at the library.

Great, everyone!

I just got the audiobook on my phone to listen to while at work. Looking forward to it and the discussion!

Glad you will join us, Erin!

Yes, please. I cannot wait for this reread.

I have it ready and waiting )

How about we stay consistent with the Buddy Read and make this a spoiler zone on March 8?

I think I will read it in tandem with Immortal in Death so I am not late to the discussion. Thanks for letting us know about the new date, Jonetta!

You're welcome.

I put a hold on it at the library last night, hopefully I won't have to wait as long as I did for The Defiant Hero.

I'm listening to the audiobook now. I am enjoying this one a LOT better than the last two.

Yay!

I to am listening to it and really enjoying it.

I too have started listening to it - it will be interesting to see if I can keep the flow by listening as I read the previous two.

Thanks for giving us a date that's early in the month. This will also help me order my buddy and group reads!

Am starting this one.

I just started this one and I like it so far.

This is a really good book. It has me hooked. I really love the the characters in this book. Even in the first two books, I wanted the author to develop this character more!

Ok I finished and this was thus far my favorite....Really looking forward to the discussion.

Really enjoying this one!

Really happy to hear you are all enjoying this one.

Started it. So far am liking it. It starts to jump around quite a bit, but she does it in a good way that I'm getting to know and like all these different characters. At this point, after reading the first couple books, I really have a feel for some of these characters and that is part of what's making it fun to read.

Her writing style ruined me for other romantic suspense writers:) I love how she weaves do many stories and characters, producing a rich story.

Much better so far than Defiant Hero. Stan and Teri are welcome in their level-headedness :D

This one was so good!!!! Have to confess I've already requested the next 3 books from the library; I can't wait to read the next book!

Gotta say that's what I did after reading this book:) I actually bought the entire series.

I think this is probably my favorite book of the entire series.

I am having a hard time doing the one a month. I want to just dig in to the next one. On the other hand I enjoy reading with the rest of you. Luckily I do have other books that I can read to help with that craving LOL.

I understand completely. I binge read this series:)

I'm starting this one tonight. Glad to see all the great comments from people who have read it.

I'm halfway through this book and really enjoying it! Stan is making me shake my head but I won't say why yet. And Alyssa and Sam are driving me up a wall with their stubborn behavior toward one another.

I can see myself wanting to binge read this series but I'm going to try and keep with the one per month. That way I can read the series with all of you.

If we need to speed it up, just say the word!

At a minimum, I can open the thread for the next book early for those of you who get ahead of the schedule.

Just let me know.

I just finished. So so so good! I enjoyed this book so much better than the first two in the series. I am glad I continued with the third book, despite my own doubts. I may be hooked now...

My feelings exactly Erin!!

See you all on Monday!

Yay, Erin!

I really like this book even though some parts of it were really hard to read. And some parts of it have left me seriously irritated. Still, I'm looking forward to continuing on with the series. And I'm looking forward to the discussion.

This was a great book for suspense. I couldn't put it down. These seals are like friends and family. There were times when I wanted to slap some of them upside the head though. Looking forward to the rest of the series and the discussion...

I re-read the entire book and I'm primed for a great discussion. I do love how this author can juggle three or four plot lines and make sense of them for the reader.

I think this one worked for me because it was much more suspenseful and the romance didn't dominate the entire book. I am coming to learn that I like suspense with a bit of romance and not romance novels with just a little bit of suspense. I feel this one had the right mix for me.