This post is going to be very simplifed. The dinosaur of a laptop isn't wanting to work, so I'm trying to do everything from my tablet. First world problems, right?
Description:
Honorably discharged from the Army after an explosion nearly killed her, former military psychiatrist Brooke Adams has set up shop to help others--but her days of helping military personnel are over. She's got her own battles to fight from her time overseas, and she's not equipped to take on more. Former Army Special Ops Sergeant First Class Asher James could handle anything that war sent his way--terrorists, bombs, bullets. The only thing that scares him now is sleep. As the shadows close in, the nightmares begin.
Finally convinced that he needs help, Asher makes an appointment with a counselor, and Brooke is pressed by her boss to take him on. When he arrives at her office she isn't there--but a dead body is. Brooke is devastated when she walks in, and Asher is a conveniently strong shoulder to cry on. But she can't take him on as a client after sharing such an intimate and unprofessional moment, can she? And he's not sure he can handle sharing his deepest fears with such a beautiful woman.
When it becomes clear that Brooke was the real target of the attack--and that her secrets go even deeper than his own--Asher vows to protect her no matter what.
About the Author:
Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of Protecting Tanner Hollow, as well as the Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians series. She is the winner of three ACFW Carol Awards, the Selah Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, among others. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has a master's degree in education from Converse College. Eason lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children. Learn more at www.lynetteeason.com.
My Thoughts:
I'm not sure what to say about this book. I think anything I seek to write will just sound like a repeat of my reviews for Ms. Eason's previous books. Not that this book was just like her others - the premise and mystery were different - but like all of her other books, it was action packed and definitely kept me turning pages as quickly as I could read!
As always, she did an excellent job with the suspense and mystery! Though parts of it honestly made my heart hurt - the things humanity does to one another - I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next! Plus, I also desperately wanted to see justice for the victims. Even just rereading a bit of it, in preparation to write this, I was angry again. You know it's a great book when you're almost crying, or super angry with the villain, but still cheering on the good guys.
I also really enjoyed getting to know Brooke and Asher, along with Gavin, Sarah, and Caden. The military focus and camaraderie was interesting and a bit different from the author’s previous books. I wasn’t quite sure what to think of that change, at first, but overall I thought she did a great job with it! I’ve heard rumors that the next book will have Gavin and Sarah as the main characters, so I’m really excited for that! And I so appreciated how the author focused on the importance of every life. It wasn't "preachy," but definitely noticeable and a welcome reminder, especially in the midst of war and the case they are seeking to solve.
And I think that's about all I can say, without possibly spoiling something. So overall, I greatly enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys suspense and mystery!
*My thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book! I was not required to write a review, positive or otherwise, and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
