Collateral Damage by Lynette Easton

Lynette Easton is a master with words that immediately immerses you in the time frame, mind set and heart of her characters.  Collateral Damage is no exception.  This story takes place after Asher and Brooke have left their army careers behind.  But when PTSD seems to be overtaking Asher’s life he decides to seek help from a counselor.  Brooke has dedicated her post military career to helping others, especially with PTSD, even though she has some issues of her own.  From this seemingly innocent start Asher and Brooke are thrust into a murder mystery when  dead body is found in her office.  Finding out why becomes more perilous than anything they could have expected especially when it becomes clear that Brooke was the intended target.  Fighting past their own fears, regrets and doubts Asher and Brooke work together to solve the mystery and in the process form a bond tighter than any they have known before.

I received this book free from the publishers but was not required to write a positive review.

The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren

The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren

Two stories collide to create an explosive, dramatic romantic suspense thriller.  Orion, suffers from PTSD following a failed mission in Afghanistan.  Little does he know that his life is about to intersect with Jen, a former member of his team that he hasn’t seen in years.  Jen suffers from guilt, feeling responsible for the failed mission and specifically for the injuries Orion sustained.  The intense emotional impact of their “reunion” and what follows makes for an unforgettable story.  This book is much more than a 2^nd chance at love tale however.  It shouts with intrigue at ever turn.  As Orion delves into mysteries and hints of a cover-up his PSTD escalates and so does the danger.  He is determined to get to the absolute truth no matter what the cost.  Jen adds a twist he didn’t expect, but he finds out that maybe that isn’t so bad after all.  This is the first book in a new series by author Susan May Warren.  It ends leaving you feeling content and yet at the same time yearning for more.

I received this book from the publishers but was not required to write a positive review.