Once a Marine by Cat Grant

Discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, former Marine major Cole Hammond is struggling to find a new identity. But PTSD casts a pall on everything, and his hard-nosed, homophobic father can’t even bear to look him in the eye. To top it all off, he’s pretty sure he’s flunking out of law school.

Marc Sullivan is a kind, sensitive romance author-slash-waiter with a thing for men in uniform. Cole’s not wearing his anymore, but there’s no mistaking the warrior Marc meets in the diner one rainy afternoon. Cole’s sexy smile and Carolina drawl prove irresistible, but Marc’s played this game before, and he always loses. Once a Marine, always a Marine, and if there’s one thing Marc knows about such men, it’s that they all leave him in the end. It doesn’t help that Cole’s practically closeted in public, or that he refuses to seek treatment for his PTSD.

But like any good Marine, Cole’s willing to fight for what matters. And like the characters in Marc’s stories, he’s certain that if they try hard enough, together they can find their own happily ever after.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book, but was sort of disappointed that the author skipped the trip to North Carolina for Thanksgiving. I'm left wanting and curious as to what happened and that always bugs me. Otherwise it was a fabulous read and I adored the book.

The Admiral's Bride

 

When six canisters of Triple X (a nerve gas more lethal than anthrax or sarin) is stolen from a military testing lab, scientist Zoe Lange is brought to the Pentagon to work with the legendary admiral Jack Robinson, who is leading the investigation. To get the stolen canisters back and out of the hands of the dangerous men who took it, Zoe and Jack have a mock wedding and pretend to be a married couple in order to gain entry into the CRO (Chosen Race Organization) compound, where the Triple X has been stored. Although the wedding is fake, the attraction between Jake and Zoe isn't... and the longer they pretend to be a married couple, the more they realize how much they want to be together.

Admiral Jake Robinson

Dr Zoe Lange

When Tony Met Adam

Suzanne Brockmann writes beautifully amazing characters - especially her exceptionally HOT heros - and she just released a new story in her Troubleshooter verse and it was a HAD TO HAVE NOW addition. What's the name of this awesomeness you ask?

 

Product Description (from Amazon)

An exclusive short story featuring characters from the Troubleshooters series

Tony Vlachic, a ruggedly handsome Navy SEAL, has kept his sexuality a secret for years under the threat of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” That is, until he meets Adam Wyndham, a charismatic yet troubled film star. Tony knows that by approaching Adam in front of his teammates he’s jeopardizing his military career. And Adam, nursing a broken heart, has no interest in a relationship. Still, neither man can deny their instant attraction.

Tony didn’t become a SEAL by accepting rejection, and his pursuit of Adam leads to one unforgettable night. But the next morning, Tony is ordered to ship out to Afghanistan, and he’s forced to leave Adam with too much left unsaid. As Tony enters a dangerous war zone, Adam, back in Los Angeles, struggles with the demons of his past, while dealing with the very real possibility that Tony could be killed in action. Half a world apart, both men must face their feelings for each other—and decide if what they’ve found is worth risking everything in the name of love.

BONUS: This eBook includes an excerpt from Suzanne Brockmann's Hot Target.

Now, this story may not be for everyone, as it does contain guy-on-guy sex, but it's a beautiful story and I'd recommend it to everyone.  If you do try it out, let me know what you think.

Something new...

I've fallen head over heels in L-O-V-E love with my Nook App. The thought of having ALL my favorite books in my back pocket it such a huge turn on. So, I've been working on moving my personal library off my bookshelves and into the 21st century.

In the process, I've also fallen in love with actual books again and I've decided to add a little something new to my little corner of literary heaven and write up short, short reviews of my favorite books. I'll be including another love (aka photoshop) and I'll posting pictures of the characters as I see them. I love to be able to picture a hero/heroine in my minds eye.

So, be on the lookout for the very first recommendation/review.