Man Down
by Tracy Tappan
GENRE: Military Romantic Suspense
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BLURB:
Book 3 in Wings of Gold (standalone novel):
After being shot down by the Taliban on a Special Operations mission, a Navy pilot and Navy SEAL rescue a beautiful humanitarian doctor. While the three of them evade capture in a race for their lives across northern Pakistan, the two former boyhood friends heal a 10-year breach, and the pilot and doctor find a way to let go of their painful pasts to find love.
Content guidelines: Contains profanity and adult situations. Sensitive readers might find a scene depicting the death of a pet upsetting.
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Excerpt Two:
The terrorists were speaking Pashto, probably, the language of both northern Pakistan and Afghanistan, but who the hell cared? It was foreign, and it was bad. He took Farrin by the arm and urged her, half-running, toward the front of the medical tent—toward the voices, which got his heart into a boxing match with his ribs. But that’s where a very large desk was located, long enough to handle his height, but also with concealing sides stretching all the way to the floor.
He darted behind the desk and went down on his knees, tugging Farrin down with him.
The voices were now right outside the door…rapid-fire words…instructions being given by a man in charge…
“Under!” he hissed, his temples throbbing, his chest on fire with aggression. If he was required to kill again, he couldn’t imagine having a single problem with it.
Farrin lay down on her back and scooted, sideways-caterpillar-style, under the desk.
Door hinges creaking open…
Pulse hammering, he bolted in after her—on her…which was the only place he could fit, and even then, barely. The space between his back and the underside of the desktop was nil, and it squashed him down on her, hip to hip, his knees to the tops of her shins—he was so much taller than she was. A breath emptied out of Farrin; warm air streamed past his ear.
Feet entered the ward and stomped past the desk. “Kaleem!” was called out.
Jason could feel Farrin’s heart banging fast and frantic against his own. He stared down at her. There was a little light coming from the chair-side of the desk, and he could see the shadows of her eyes. She was scared as hell.
The strange urge came again…to take care of her…to wrap his arms around her and pull her closer. A stupid urge. The concept of women needing comfort and protection was an age-old sham. Underneath their fragile exteriors, women really hid the strength and mettle to crush. They were for keeping at a firm arm’s length, not pulling close.
A terrorist walked too near to the desk... The toe of a sneaker clipped one of the wooden legs.
Jason stiffened.
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Review:
5 stars
5 stars
Not 100% sure what I thought this would be, but it certainly surprised me from the first page to the last one.
Two survivors of a helicopter crash on Pakistani soil, Lieutenant Commander Jason “Casanova” Vanderby and Petty Officer Shane “Mad Dog” Madden barely escape the smoking wreckage of their helo and hike to a nearby aid station for help. The help they find is a Doctor Farrin Barr who just evacuated the staff and now has to deal with Jason and Shane, and lets not forget the terrorist who are hunting them down..
As they are chased across Pakistan in a race to save their lives, both Jason and Farrin are running from their own demons. For Jason being around Shane awaken memories of an abusive past, while Farrin is haunted by a decision she made that will forever change her life.
Amidst all of this they are both surprised by the attraction that is forming between then. Will these two be able to put their past behind them and enjoy the love that has blossomed between them.
I received a free copy for my honest review!
Review by Jara
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
racy is the bestselling and award-winning author of gritty romance, her books spanning genres across paranormal (The Community Series), military romantic suspense (The Wings of Gold Series), and medieval historical (The Baron’s War Trilogy). She is married to a former Navy helicopter pilot who served his country for thirty years. During their tours of duty, they lived all over the United States and in Europe, enjoying seven years overseas in the diplomatic community, first in Rome then in Madrid, before settling back in San Diego. She has a master’s degree in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling (MFCC), volunteers for the USO and Wounded Warrior program, and raised Guide Dog puppies.
She loves to play tennis, enjoys a great glass of wine, and talks to her two Labradors like they are humans (admittedly, the wine drinking and the dog talking probably go together). Her website is a fount of information and sexy fun. www.tracytappan.com
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