Tatiana Jones is no stranger to the battlefield. One look at her scarred flesh tells the tales of her time in captivity. But it’s not only her skin the bears the marks her failures, doubt and a healthy dose cynicism now clouds her vision. She has also mastered the fine art of deception. In her line of work it is a necessity. Former Navy SEAL Brooks Miller is living the good life working as a … working as a mercenary. Employed by the highly sought-after Z Corps, a private, special-ops company, there are no shortage of contracts sending him around the world. He lives wild and free with nothing tying him down—just the way he likes it.
When the Gold Team’s latest mission takes them to Bahrain, Brooks thinks it will be a quick in and out. That’s until he walks into a shitstorm and comes face to face with the woman who’s about to turn his world upside down. There was something working behind her intelligent eyes, and it looked a lot like pain. Not the physical kind, the emotional aftermath of heartache. And when she tries to hide behind snark and sass he decides on the spot he wants to know more.
Tatiana doesn’t have time for games. She’s on the hunt for the man who left her life in ruins. Brooks has something else in mind, something more, something far more permanent than the no strings fun Tatiana is offering. He had her right where he wanted her until the hunters become the prey and their world explodes. It will take more than the Gold Team to bring down a Saudi Prince out for blood. Their only hope is the one and only, king of all things cyber, John “Tex” Keegan. Can Tex get search and rescue team to them in time, or will it be a recovery mission?
*Brooks: Book 1 in the all new Gold Team series features Susan Stoker’s new Legacy SEALs. *
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Brooks….hmmmm…10 stars?
I am not going to say much about Brooks Miller and Tatiana Jones except…
It’s by Riley Edwards, writing for Susan Stoker. That is all. So go. OneClick. Or you will forever regret not letting the Gold Team into your life.
What are you waiting for? Go get!
Oh yeah, 10 stars, ‘coz 5 ain’t right.
Riley Edwards bring us the first look at Gold Team – men recruited by Zane Lewis and run by Declan, former CIA operative. Brooks takes one look at Tatiana and he’s lustful. As he gets to know the strength and intelligence of the beautiful spitfire, he falls hard for her. Tatiana is on the run in Bahrain from a destructive terrorist. She was tortured by him previously, leaving not only physical wounds stretching the entire expanse of her back, but mental & emotional scars as well. Tatiana is out for revenge as the man who hurt her. She‘s used to working by herself and not as a team. As destruction and chaos begins to rain down on her world, Tatiana must learn to trust and become part of the team that Zane Lewis has pushed her to work with and trust. When push comes to shove, will Tatiana choose to strike out on her own or will she embrace the team that has her back? Only time will tell. And when given a choice between staying with Tatiana in a time of need and fulfilling her desire for revenge, what will Brooks decide?
I love Brooks because he truly takes the time to help Tatiana overcome all of her scars – the physical, mental and emotional. All with love in his own gruff, tell it like it is way, and it’s exactly what Tatiana needs to get her confidence back in all the things she thinks she’s failed at.
Riley does an amazing job over crossing over with Susan Stoker’s Legacy Seals with scenes from Securing Caite. It flowed naturally and gave us Gold Team’s perspective of Caite when she sets out to rescue Rocco and the guys. I’m excited for this new series and I can’t wait to see who’s story is next.
Oh I want to keep reading more! This had me sucked in deep and I did not want to come out.
Brooks was so alpha in a frustratingly endearing way, Tatiana couldn’t help but fall for him. She also gained herself back in this Brooks process he had going on.
Yes, there was Heat and Humor too, which I adore no matter the circumstance. And circumstances there were! Kept me on the edge of my seat, flipping pages to the Happy Sigh, at least for now.
Excellent Reading! Ms Edwards has a unique style of writing I found I love.
Another hit, love this series too.
Loved the next addition to operation alpha!! For a good portion of the book Tatiana annoyed the hell out of me with her piss poor attitude and bitch exterior. It was like she tried to be mean at every turn. Just to remain isolated and alone. With no back up. Brooks had her number from go. He wanted her and that was that. Watching their back and forth banter was hot and it was cool to see her recognize needing someone of her equal to make her happy. And it was awesome to see him push so hard to break her walls and get her to see herself as beautiful again. Loved the team dynamic. Loved the hot steamy moments. Can’t wait for thads book. Loved that Tex was in the book and brief mentions of ghosts team. And then we get a cameo from Rocco, Gumby and Ace.
4.5 Gold Stars
Brooks is the first in the Gold Team series by Riley. I admit I haven’t read the red team yet which is on my list, so I’m coming in the reverse side to this series but that’s ok….I’m reading this series first because I know there is another Gold Team book scheduled for in a few months and I’m hoping to read them all before it comes out
Brooks is a part of Gold Team and when they meet Tatiana for the first time, Brooks is immediately attracted to the feisty and sexy lady However, Tatiana comes with some baggage but Brooks is happy to cut through and show her her worth Keen to find out what happens next in Mexico with Thad
Riley Edwards has brought us a new team. The Gold Team was set up by Zane and Declan is the leader. Tex is there for Intel. A lot of variables pop up but they break down each one and figure out their plan.
This is Brooks and Tatiana’s story. More than 5 star worthy. Will enjoy getting to know this team.
Brooks Miller may be one the sexiest Alpha character I’vw ever run across. He’s a dirty talking, straight shooting, honest as the day is long male, who know his mind and doesn’t equivovate. Tatiana Jone is a force to be reckoned with. She’s a one woman wrecking crew, smart, savvy, beautiful and scarred both physically and emotionally. Falling for another operative much less a fellow team member has ramifications but these two are volatile from the first time they met. Brooks,Tatiana and the Gold team are faced with lots of fast paced action and danger. It makes for great reading.
This is the first book for the Gold Team and what a book! This book features Brooks. The team meets Tatiana who claims to work for the UN while on an op. Brooks is instantly smitten and is determined to find out who she really works for and find out who is trying to kill her. This one is packed with action and suspense, sweet hot steamy scenes and nail biting drama.
Riley Edwards has another 5 star read with this exhilarating, in your face special operation book and falling in love isn’t even on the agenda. Brooks, the straight shooting alpha and Tatiana, the sexy special agent have their work cut out for them. Loved it!!!
Good start to this new series by Riley Edwards. There is a HEA but also a bit of an underlying “long game” plot.
This is another great book from Riley Edwards. This is Brooks story and Tatiana has scars to prove she’s a warrior. Brooks team and Tiatiana end up working together when someone trys to take her out. The rest of the team is slow to trust when things start to happen since she’s been with them. There is a lot of action and steamy scenes. Of course u hear from Tex as well. A great book.
Wow! So many twists, turns and secrets exposed it was hard to keep up with it all but I was frantically flipping pages doing my best to do so. Edwards certainly takes us on a crazy ride with Brooks, book one in her new Gold Team series. The deeper you delve into the book, the more exciting it becomes. This is a constant action-packed, suspenseful read full of great characters and an intense storyline that will keep you glued to the pages. Two strong-willed, strong-minded kick butt characters face off against multiple enemies, as well as their desire for each other, with a determined team at their backs and face several conspiracies and life and death situations trying to discover the truth behind the lies.
I really enjoyed Brook and Tatiana’s story and it was a nice surprise seeing the Legacy SEALs from Susan Stoker’s new series make an appearance. Edwards does a great job of merging them into this read and sharing additional crossover scene snippets of Securing Caite by Stoker. It was neat to see a different perspective of a few of the scenes in Bahrain. It looks like the new Gold Team series will be a force to reckon with. I look forward to getting to know the rest of the team in their own stories.
*Many thanks to the author for the advanced copy of this read. I am under no obligation to review this book; I do so freely and am providing my honest review.
Tatiana was a fantastic character who was strong and smart. This lady was able to kick but and fit right in with these guys. Brooks was also fantastic and I really enjoyed the interaction and chemistry between the two. Loved the secondary characters and the snark between them at times. Lots of action and plenty of steam. I look forward to the next book in this series!
If you like military action and suspense with some romance mixed in then Brooks is the book for you! I have not read all of the books in the Special Forces series but that didn’t effect my enjoyment of Brooks. We have two very different people meeting in this book. Tatiana Jones has been working undercover on her own for the last couple of years. She is used to relying on herself and when she meets Brooks Miller and the rest of his team she’s not pleased. Tatiana has some artifacts to recover and she doesn’t want anyone in her way. Brooks and his team have a job to do in Bahrain and he knows that Tatiana isn’t everything that she’s presenting herself to be. She says that she’s working for the UN but that’s a cover. The team needs to take down a criminal prince and Tatiana also has issues with the prince. Can these two learn to trust each other with the truth and work together to get their jobs done? Brooks is an action packed, steamy, fast moving story and I will definitely continue on with the series. It’s told from dual POV and I fully recommend it.
A new novel by Riley Edwards with crossover splashes from Susan Stoker’s novels. The Gold Team world is filled with spies, former military men, plots and twists that will keep the pages turning, and lots of steamy chemistry.
Tatiana Jones is a former CIA operative, who is now an off-the-books spy working for a black ops organization called The Company, or as the government would probably refer to her as “rogue”. Trouble. Tatiana had lots of reasons for why she has a chip on her shoulder, carries a grudge, and why she now works outside of the lines. She doesn’t care what people think of her, she only cares about her mission. When the Gold Team gets in her way she cares, however, when the moment comes when she is no longer able to carry out her mission without them, she realizes she’d better play nice or else she’ll lose all the work she’s already put into her job.
Brooks Miller is a former SEAL who now works for the Gold Team. He may no longer work for the Navy, but he still has a team at his back when out on missions. Running into Tatiana Jones, a lone spy with no backup, has his hackles raised and his blood running hot. No other woman has ever gotten him hot and bothered both for the lies she has told and for the protective feelings he has around her. Tatiana is a beautiful woman, but something else pulls at him and until he figures it out he doesn’t want to let her leave his side.
Two very strong-willed people working together could be the answer to taking down a monster and at the end of the day they may be just what the other needs to soothe their souls. Working together may either save them or destroy them both, because even though you may work together, there is very little trust among spies.
This is a brilliant start to the Gold Team series, and it’s good to meet up with some of the Red Team (and Susan Stoker’s characters of course). Z had to make an appearance and be, well, Z – his comments on the barbecue are particularly good. I read this just after Stoker’s Securing Caite, and that added to it, but it’s not an essential.
Riley Edwards is one of my favorite authors, and this is largely because of the way her characters live on the pages. By the end of this book, you not only “know” Brooks and Tatiana, but you are intrigued and getting to know the rest of the Gold Team. I’m now waiting for Declan’s story, but I think that may take a while. As always with an Edwards book, there are twists and turns, and the unexpected will happen. I couldn’t put this book down.
Brooks
By Riley Edwards
Main Characters: Brooks and Tatiana
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
Loved the book, story line, characters, sex, action, twists, turns and suspense. I wanted to get to the end but when I did I wanted it to continue. This is the 1st book of the Gold Team series and I want to read them all. Highly recommend!!
Brooks is….EVERYTHING! This is the start of a new series and I can’t wait to read more! What a perfect start! Brooks is all you want in an alpha male and more. From determined, stubborn, protective, HOT, and more. Add Tatiana, who has all the same qualities but insecure from her past experiences but just as determined and capable. Their chemistry is off the charts. The danger they face and the twists and turns, non-stop drama, you can’t put this book down. Get all wrapped up in the and the rest of the Seal team! You won’t be disappointed! And hey, for those Susan Stoker fans….you get Tex too!
Ok, if you haven’t read a Riley book yet, know that she has a way to get maximum impact. I LOVED these two. This story was absolutely awesome. There was a lot of action, heart wrenching emotion, and most definitely some funny moments too. You will fall in love fast and hard.