The Soldier (Alpha Cove Book 1)

 by Susan Stoker 

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The four brothers return home to Maine after the sudden death of their father. A close knit family they help their mother run the businesses while finding their own way in this town after being in the military for quite some time.
Second brother Chad meets Britt in town and she's just what his mother needs, someone who needs help. Chad makes her feel safe and secure and she repays by taking a load off for their mother.
She discovers something amiss financially and could be in danger. This story just takes off with danger, lies and so much more.
I couldn't put it down, especially the last half of the book. You'll be reading with bated breath wondering if they'll all survive.
I can't wait for the next story.

In this steamy contemporary romance about family, unforeseen circumstances, and unexpected love, an ex-military man and a down-on-her-luck woman find more than they bargained for when they find each other.

When Chad Young moves home, it’s not a decision he makes lightly. A former military man, he doesn’t make any decision lightly. But his father’s passing has left the family—and their business—reeling. Now more than ever, they need to stick together.

Britt Starkweather moved to Maine with her boyfriend, never imagining he’d abandon her there. With no money and nowhere to go, she accepts the Youngs’ offer of a job and room on their property. What more does she have to lose?

Although they just met, Chad makes Britt feel safe in a way no one has before. And she makes him feel things he’d given up on finding. But even as they grow closer, Britt realizes that something is amiss at Lobster Cove…and Chad will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

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The Lumberjack (Game of Chance Book 4)

 by Susan Stoker

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This series end is JJ and April's story. It took an accident and amnesia for JJ to come to his senses, he and April were destined to be together.
These two reminded me of Wolf and Ice from a previous series. Both leaders in their friendship groups, both surrogate uncles and aunties to their friends kids and both the glue that holds them all together.
An enemy brings danger to their doorstep. Will they all come out of this alive. An exciting end to this story and it's series. I highly recommend diving into this author's work.

New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker wraps up her steamy Game of Chance series with an explosive novel about an ex-soldier fighting to save the woman he loves—even if she can’t remember him.

A game of chance during a horrific POW experience decided the future for Jackson “JJ” Justice and his teammates. Years later, they’re well settled into their lumberjack business in small-town Maine. And for nearly as long, JJ’s been pining for April, the woman largely responsible for growing their business, but insecurities keep him at arm’s length from the sexy receptionist.

April Hoffman loves her job…and her boss. She’s unsure where JJ’s head is at, but for her part, she knows exactly why she’s not revealed her feelings. Not only does she have one failed relationship under her belt, she’s also several years older than JJ. Why would a man so brutally hot settle for someone almost past her prime?

After a car accident nearly takes April’s life, leaving her with temporary amnesia, they both understand what they almost lost. The floodgates are open, their feelings exposed…but it may be too little, too late.

An enemy from JJ’s past has come calling, putting not only his future happiness on the line, but the lives of several people he holds dear—starting with April.

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The Hero (Game of Chance Book 3)

 by Susan Stoker

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Fake marriage, on the run, falsely accused, girl-saves-boy, fast paced, action-packed romance!

The Hero

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What a wonderful story this was. These brave heros now have a quieter life as tree loppers. Only it hasn't been enough for Kendric who still craved the adreline rush of danger. Assigned to rescue Marlowe who has been imprisoned in a foreign country falsely...or rather framed. She's at a dig site one moment then accused of a crime. Kendric breaks her out then they are on the run, only in order to be hidden together they had to be a married couple! They faced all sorts of dangers including to their health before arriving back in Maine.
It's not over, after all that will they be happily married or go their own way? Will they get to the bottom of the crime to clear her name? And will they all come out of this mess alive.
I loved the epilogue, you can read it to find out why. Also the glimpse into the next story, I can't wait.

In this thrilling romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker, an ex-military man is on a mission to rescue a wrongfully imprisoned archaeologist—and to make her rightfully his.

Any soldier who gets out of the service with his life should be happy to leave danger behind. Though his army brothers are content running their new business in Maine, Kendric “Bob” Evans isn’t ready to give up the fight. He’s been supplementing his hours with covert rescue missions organized by the FBI. But his latest charge may be more than he bargained for.

Marlowe Kennedy is on a routine archaeology dig in Thailand when she’s arrested for drug trafficking. She has suspicions about the true culprit, but even when she’s rescued from prison, there’s nothing she can do about it without proof. Her protective bodyguard’s only objective is to keep her safe until they cross the border into friendly territory.

The best way to do that? Travel as man and wife.

After returning to Maine, as Bob and Marlowe navigate this treacherous terrain with the help of their friends, they face vengeful authorities, a vindictive frame job, and perhaps most important of all—turning their fake marriage into something real.

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Justice for Mackenzie (Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Book 1)

 by Susan Stoker

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Oh my goodness I dived into this one and forgot to breathe for a while. When I got to know Mackenzie, and the penny dropped on the title my heart was racing. Was she going to die? Would I have to go and hunt the author down for making me cry lol ?
I fell in love with these two characters Daxton and Mack and his team that accepted her into their fold. That short curvy woman could be me, hmm so where's my tall cop? Brilliant that they were mature, both over 35 and finding love while fighting insecurities.
This is an author that writes from the heart, I love the scenes she sets and the characters I always grow to love.

A member of the famed Texas Rangers, Daxton Chambers has dealt with more than his share of depravity. But the Lone Star Reaper takes evil to a whole new level, kidnapping and burying women alive. It's Dax's job to help keep San Antonio safe, but even with help from friends in various law enforcement agencies, the killer remains two steps ahead. It's hardly the ideal time for a relationship, but Mackenzie Morgan is too luscious to resist. Dax wants her--which makes her an instant target for his newfound enemy.

When the Reaper gets personal, it will take every ounce of Daxton's considerable skill and training to keep Mack alive.

**Justice for Mackenzie is the 1st book in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.

Protecting Melody (SEAL of Protection Book 7)

 by Susan Stoker

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I've really loved this series. I've read a lot of Ms Stoker's books, not necessarily in order so I've gone back to reread and fill in the gaps. I was looking forward to Tex's story and the author didn't disappoint. Tex and Mel 'met' online, after 6 months he knew something was wrong and he was determined to track her down. A stalker and so much danger waiting to happen made for a very entertaining story. The anticipation built up through the story and in the meantime these two fell in love. The ending though, I've just lost my dog and I was in tears thinking evil thoughts of this author "don't you do it!" I'm not going to tell you what happened.

Great story, now what's next in this author's world for me to read?

Tex gave everything he had to his country and his SEAL teammates. When an IED took away part of his leg, and his career, he devoted himself to his country and friends from behind his computer. He’s always been the man that can find anyone, that uses his computer skills, legal and illegal, to keep people safe and to put the bad guys behind bars.

But behind a computer is a lonely place to be. While he might put on a good front, Tex can’t help but feel he’s missing out when he sees how happy his friends are. But when the woman he’s been talking to online for the last six months suddenly disappears without a word, Tex knows it’s time to step up, and use his skills for himself this time.

**Protecting Melody is the 7th book in the SEAL of Protection Series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s recommended you read the books in order to get maximum enjoyment out of the series.

Trusting Skylar (Silverstone Book 1)

 by Susan Stoker 

out on December 1st - Amazon

I love this author and the opportunity to get an early read is a privilege.
I'm really looking forward to discovering more about all the other characters in Silverstone Towing.
Bull and the team are more than truck drivers, their experiences with Delta has their services still in use. Mission Impossible music starts when I think of this team.
Bull and Skylar made a great couple, but can a relationship survive with secrets. When danger hits will both even survive to have their HEA.
I enjoyed Skylar's naivety and goodness, Bull's protectiveness and intensity, polar opposites they were great together.
Ms Stoker knows how to write sigh worthy heroes, I like to believe they're not all fictional.
Brilliant new series, I loved it.

From bestselling author Susan Stoker comes a sizzling new series about four former military operatives who rid the world of the worst of humanity while fighting to protect the best part of their lives: the women they love.

Former military operative Carson “Bull” Rhodes hasn’t dated seriously since he and his teammates left the army. Since then he’s opened Silverstone Towing—which is a front for his other job: hired killer. When kindergarten teacher Skylar Reid calls for help while stranded on the side of the interstate, the attraction is instant. The problem is Bull’s career has jaded him. Skylar’s innocent, and he wants to keep her that way.

Cautious by nature, Skylar never expected to fall in love with her tow truck driver. Even so, once Bull reveals what he really does for a living, she’s not sure she can handle it. When Skylar faces threats that have nothing to do with Bull’s job but are just as deadly, the stakes are higher than ever.

With the help of the Silverstone team, Bull will use everything he’s learned over the years to bring the woman he loves home—because the alternative is unthinkable.

Protecting Julie: SEAL of Protection, Book 6.5

 by Susan Stoker

Amazon

You may have worked out that I really like this author. I'm trying to catch up and fill the gaps of books I've not had time for. This is the last one for a while as I have ARC commitments to complete now.

This is a wonderful shorter novella:

When Julie had a role in a previous story I couldn't stand her, she was a witch. Bad circumstances bring out the worst in people and I'm so glad that the author gave us an insight into this character and the changes in her life. The Team's commander is our supporting character in this one, he's heard of her but meeting her was a whole different story. I loved their story, it wasn't long enough but none of them ever are when you just want more.

Julie Lytle is working hard to turn her life around. Being kidnapped by sex traffickers changed her drastically, but having grown up the spoiled daughter of a senator, Julie wishes she could’ve changed just a little sooner. Shamed by her behavior toward the woman rescued alongside her, and further embarrassed and guilt-racked over the way she treated the SEALs who risked their lives on her behalf, Julie is desperate to make amends.



With help from a D.C. acquaintance who’d endured her own harrowing experience, Julie connects with Patrick Hurt, Commander of the SEALs who’d saved her life. If she can prove she’s not the same person who mistreated his team, he’ll grant her request to meet them—but not before the protective, sexy man makes a surprising request of his own.

Protecting Jessyka (SEAL of Protection Book 6)

 by Susan Stoker

Amazon

Susan Stoker does love her damsels in distress. We've seen it in different ways throughout this series. This one was special. Kason 'Benny' is the last of this group to fall, and he didn't see it coming. Their regular waitress Jess has some obvious issues, she wore the marks physically and mentally of an abused woman. Jess is an independent woman and doesn't like asking for help...until it's almost too late. The SEALS swoop in and save the day, or do they?
Revenge will bring danger to this couple and the last chapters kept me glued. Loved every moment of this story.

Kason “Benny” Sawyer was the last single man on his Navy SEAL team. He loved his teammates like brothers and respected each and every one of their women. They’d all been through hell and they deserved their current happiness. But seeing the love between his friends and their women made it tough to be the odd man out all the time.

Jessyka Allen had a good life, until it wasn’t anymore. Finding herself in an impossible situation, with no noticeable way out, her job was an escape. Working at the small Bar and Grill put her in contact with some wonderful people, who Jess figured couldn’t ever understand what she was going through.

Being a SEAL, Benny thought he knew the true meaning of teamwork and friendship. But Jess would show him that everything he thought he knew about sacrifice, trust, and love, paled in comparison to what she brought into his world.

Protecting Cheyenne (SEAL of Protection Book 5)

 by Susan Stoker

Amazon

If you love corny, over the top heroes then you're in the right place... here with me loving every moment.
Cheyenne is a 911 operator, totally downtrodden and not believing she's worth anything thanks to her horrid family.
A situation has 'Dude' to the rescue...more than once. I really enjoyed their connection. Dude is intense, she's kinda skittish and yet still has a lot of spunk.
She's in danger throughout this story without even knowing it. This tense filled read as we wait for danger to strike kept me glued to my kindle
Once again all the other characters make an appearance and it's great to see how their lives are going.
Brilliant storyline and wonderful characters, another winner and I loved it.

Living in Southern California, Cheyenne was used to seeing hot military men as she went about her daily business. An anonymous encounter at the grocery store cemented her crush on one such man. He was big, built, and incredibly easy on the eyes, but it wasn't as if he would ever really notice her.

Always in control of any situation, Faulkner “Dude” Cooper knows explosives. As a bomb expert, he's lived through many high pressure situations. Disfigured by a bomb while on a mission, he's used to being looked at with pity. When he's called to a local supermarket to assist the local PD, the last thing he expects to find is a generous act of kindness performed by a beautiful, amazing woman. Enchanted by her selflessness in the face of danger and intrigued by her actions to save civilians she didn't know, Dude’s hooked.

Dude was able to save Cheyenne from the group of thugs trying to take her life, but when the past comes back to haunt them both, sometimes having the knowledge and the desire isn't enough to beat the countdown of the clock.

**Protecting Cheyenne is the 5th book in the SEAL of Protection Series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s recommended you read the books in order to get maximum enjoyment out of the series.

Protecting Summer (SEAL of Protection Book 4)

 by Susan Stoker

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This author's books are always so easy to read, the story just flows and you forget where you are.
Even through the heart racing moments of this story I knew it would all work out for them. Mozart and Summer are a great couple, she is deserving of a second chance in life and for Mozart it's time to stop being man-whore. Great sweet romance, action, suspense and love will keep you entertained, I loved it.

Felt like a re-read 2 years later, still just as good.

Sam “Mozart” Reed’s life changed the day his little sister was found abused and murdered when he was fifteen. He’s spent the past nineteen years looking for the serial killer who took his sister from him and ruined his family. Using his connections, and SEAL training, Mozart believes he’s finally tracked the killer to the town of Big Bear, California.

Summer Pack is working in a crappy motel up at Big Bear Lake until she can find something better, more meaningful, more real. Living in an unhealthy situation, she meets a man who is everything she’s ever dreamed about and who helps her see that there are some people in the world who will actually do what they say they will.

But somewhere in Big Bear a killer is waiting to strike again. Watching for the perfect victim.

Marrying Caroline (SEAL of Protection)

 by Susan Stoker

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I love Susan's series, I have quite a few gaps so catching up between other ARCs and Beta reading :)

Settle in and get comfy, that's me with a Stoker book. Can't put it down until I'm done. This one is a novella, we catch up with the couples and the amusement of planning a wedding. You just know something is going to happen for all these plans to flop.
This was a fun and yet emotional read, I loved it.

Caroline and Wolf had a wild start to their relationship…plane hijacking, kidnapping, attempted drowning, and a terrorist plot foiled. Now things have calmed down and a wedding is in the works for the couple. By enlisting the help of Wolf’s teammate, Cookie, Caroline is immersed in plans for her dream wedding.

Of course, with their luck, things can never go off without a hitch.

Join Alabama and Abe, Cookie and Fiona, as well as the rest of the SEAL team, as Caroline and Wolf start the rest of their life together.

**Marrying Caroline is book 3.5 in the SEAL of Protection Series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s recommended you read the books in order.**

Protecting Fiona (SEAL of Protection Book 3)

 by Susan Stoker

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If you love an over the top Alpha hero then you're in the right place...here with me.
No, some of the events seemed a little unrealistic, should she be more traumatised? Probably but this is entertainment not a non-fiction book.
I've loved Cookie since book #1 and I'm so glad he found the 'one' for him too.
Kidnapping, action and plenty of loving. An emotional story with great characters, I loved it.

Hunter “Cookie” Knox was good at his job, infiltrating behind enemy lines was one of his specialties. His SEAL team relied on him to do his job, just as he relied on them to do theirs. Ever since two of his teammates found a woman that completed them, their dangerous Ops seemed a bit more intense. Cookie knew if he had a woman who belonged to him, he’d never let her go. Little did he know the SEAL team’s latest mission to Mexico would change his life forever.

Fiona Storme resigned herself to the fact that it was highly unlikely she would make it out of the jungle alive. Kidnapped by human traffickers, abused, and without family or friends looking for her, Fiona knew wishing for rescue was as realistic as having a big, juicy hamburger fall from the sky. Unbeknownst to Fiona, the SEAL team, including Cookie, were on the way, but their assignment didn't consist of rescuing her.

**Protecting Fiona is the 3rd book in the SEAL of Protection Series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s recommended you read the books in order to get maximum enjoyment out of the series.

Protecting Alabama (SEAL of Protection Book 2)

by Susan Stoker 

Buy Link - Amazon - for the rest of the series click on Susan's name for a complete reading list.

I read this book in 2017 and felt like a re-read in 2020.

I made a big mistake, I looked at the one star reviews and prepared to cringe. For all those readers who gave scathing reviews without even finishing the book, doesn't that make you as judgemental as the character?
Both of these characters had less that favourable upbringings, she way more than him. I can't imagine reaching 30 years of age without being loved, friended or cared about. I had many teary moments throughout this story, both happy and sad. Abe disappointed me at one stage, the explanations were plausible though. I felt he could redeem himself. The story captivated me and I look forward to reading about the rest of these SEALs.

EDIT: felt like a re-read 3 years later , still loved it. Characters came with flaws making them real, and I still cried.

Alabama didn’t have a good start to life. Emotionally and physically abused by her mama, Alabama spent her high school years in foster care. People let her down, time after time, and she’d learned to rely on only herself.

Christopher “Abe” Powers earned his nickname because he tolerated nothing less than absolute honesty from the people around him. Finding the bar scene stale and having watched his friend and teammate, Wolf, find the woman of his dreams, Abe was determined to find someone to share his life with too.

Alabama and Abe had no idea their paths would cross and their prayers would be answered, but like most things in life, nothing is ever as easy as it seems at first. Two words would change both their lives and they’d have to fight hard for their happy ever after.

**Protecting Alabama is a stand-alone love story. It’s Book 2 in the SEAL of Protection Series.**