Missing in Action
by K.L. Donn
Amazon
Amazon
Genre: Contemporary Military Romance
Series: Task Force 779; Book 1
Ryder Morrison is a man of loyalty. To his country, his family, his team.
After joining the Navy, he was secretly recruited to Task Force 779, a specialized unit that infiltrates dangerous situations when no one else can - or will. As the communications expert, it's his job to clear the way for a smooth mission. He knows where the enemy is hidden at all times and when his team can enter a zone safely.
When things go wrong and he's captured, declared dead before a search can truly begin, Ryder knows that when he makes his way home, his life will be different ... his way home, his life will be different ... better. He'll live for himself from now on, instead of following where duty takes him.
Enter his elusive neighbor ...
A woman of mystery and fear.
Codie Ray is a woman filled with pain. Afraid of life and locked away.
She counts to soothe the anxiety. She watches her neighbor because he's her only lifeline to the outside world. He's a commitment she doesn't have to worry will break her. Until the unthinkable happens and her solace is intruded upon. Ryder comes to the rescue and barges his way into her life, pushing past her barriers, causing Codie to rethink her reclusive lifestyle. Slowly being tormented with mind games from an unknown predator, she battles her better judgement and trusts Ryder to do what he does best ... hunt down the perpetrator.
Their connection is instantaneous. Two broken people yearning to be loved but afraid to reach for it. Codie fears Ryder will leave when he discovers just how damaged she is. Ryder worries Codie will remain locked away in her mind, unable to break free.
A surprise mission brings both of their fears to life, and when the walls crumble, Ryder is Missing in Action while Codie is just ... missing. Will they find each other again or will they disappear, existing only in a memory?
4 Stars
What an emotional start to a new series full of some hot alpha soldiers with big hearts. Two main characters who have been through hell and back but still manage to find some beauty in life in the end.
Cobie had me practically in tears by the end of the first chapter. The pain and loss this young lady goes through in such a quick time is beyond crazy. Nobody should have to deal with all those things all by themselves. When she slowly looses touch with the outdoors and her fears keep her captive. When you get past that though she is a loving girl starving for some human interaction and affection.
Ryder loved his job with the task force, helping people. When he finds himself recovering from a long stay in captivity after being caught on a mission, he seems a little lost. Trying to work his way back to active duty and the trust of his team.
Sure they have all been there for him through this recovery but he is ready to work. He has noticed the shy woman next door who sneaks glances out her windows but doesn't make it out the door. When he sees trouble her way he can't help but push his way in to help her. When he discovers the hurting woman behind the door she has him, hook line and sinker. Even when she doesn't know it.
Can these two dig their way out of the painful hell they are in? Could they be what each other needs to truly move forward to the next stages of life, with love and happiness included?
I look forward to more from this series. There are some good men that need to find their match.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review.***
Photographer: Paul Henry Serres
Model: Simon - Instagram
Designer: Sensual Graphic Designs
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