I have read many of Monica McCarty’s books and I am always thrilled when a new one comes out for review. However she’s known for her historical romance writing. So imagine my surprise when I found this new release is a contemporary romance. But even better than that, it has a military twist to it as well. One of my favorite type of books!
So I was hoping that this would be a wonderful read since it is combining so many of the things I enjoy. Here are my thoughts on this new release.
Going Dark by Monica McCarty
Series: The Lost Platoon (Book 1)
Publisher: Berkley (September 5, 2017)
ISBN-13: 978-0399587702
Like Rome’s Lost Legion, a SEAL platoon goes on a mission and vanishes without a trace.
After walking into a trap on a covert op in Russia, the men from top secret SEAL Team Nine are presumed dead. Not knowing whom they can trust, and with war hanging in the balance, the survivors must go dark and scatter around the globe.
Marine ecologist Annie Henderson joins her new boyfriend on a trip to the Western Isles of Scotland to protest a hazardous offshore drilling venture. When she realizes that she may be swept up in something far more dangerous than she’d intended, there is only one man she can turn to. . . .
She and the mysterious but sexy dive boat captain haven’t exactly gotten off to the best start, but something about his quiet confidence makes her think that he’s the kind of man she can depend on. Because he’s gruff and guarded, she can tell Dan Warren has secrets. But she could never imagine how high the stakes are for him to keep his cover, even as he risks everything to protect her. . . .
Going Dark by Monica McCarty
One of the first things that comes to mind when crafting this review is the uniqueness of the story. The author has really done due diligence to create an interesting and intricate story that made this a pleasure to read.
The characters are not your run-of-the-mill contemporary romance fluff pieces. The plot is well thought out and well constructed. Plus she allows plenty of room for growth in this interesting new series.
While so much of the book is intensive to a degree, there are some humorous and lighthearted spots and our hero, Dean, is definitely delicious. This book was very well thought out and combines romance and suspense with our military SEAL flavor of the month – yummy, hot and spicy.
For those of you that are not familiar with Monica McCarty’s writing, take the time to try this one on for size. I think you’ll find it fits just right, just like our hero. Mmmmm
I can’t wait for more in the series. Definitely an interesting story that is not only believable but the author has taken a page from today’s news. Love it!!
5 Starts and by Best Of 2017 List!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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