Welcome to Dakota’s Delight, book 9 in Heroes for Hire, reconnecting readers with the unforgettable men from SEALs of Honor in a new series of action packed, page turning romantic suspense that fans have come to expect from USA TODAY Bestselling author Dale Mayer.When a young woman darts into traffic and into Dakota’s path, life takes a dark turn for both of them.Bailey, recovering from the loss … recovering from the loss of her husband, retreated from life. Going to work and coming home was the extent of her days and weeks. Until she walks into work early one morning, witnesses a murder and flees into traffic, nearly getting killed.
The near death experience awakens the spark of life inside of her. So does the man in the car. A different kind of a spark.
For her safety, Dakota persuades her to move into the compound with him and the rest of the Legendary family while they track down the killers.
Bailey is forced to accept Dakota’s help. But can she stay safe long enough for the police to track down the killer? Or is the man who almost ran her over going to steal her heart?
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Dale Mayer continues to grow and develop more amazing stories in her Hero For Hire series. Dakota’s Delight is book 9 in the continuing Hero’s For Hire series. Political intrigue, corruption, greed, and murder form the backdrop that fate brings two people together.
Dakota Languor, is a fairly recent addition to Levi’s Legendary Security team. He’s a practical, super efficient, a straight shooter, no-nonsense hard working team player. Despite team members falling in love… Dakota isn’t looking to be in a relationship, let alone fall in love. Would he even recognize love if he walked into it?
Bailey Hoskins, this fragile beauty, has suffered the loss of her husband not long into her marriage. She was starting to give up on life, under the weight of her grief and the insurmountable financial pressure of medical debts owed. Her day to day existence is meager but it keeps her going, just hanging on grimly to her day to day existence. Time, while not healing, does cause her to reevaluate along with the witnessing of a murder. She has a hidden strength that gives her independence and resiliency to overcome the obstacles life continues to throw at her. A sassy attitude to face whatever obstacles are thrown her way yet maintain a beautiful gentleness of heart and soul.
When these two people, not searching for love, literally collide into each others pathway, or in this case…oh boy! Dakota hit Bailey with his SUV! For real? Bailey ran into the path of his SUV! However, love happens… this is the start of something special. A friendship develops. Bailey is on the run after witnessing a murder and Dakota… ever the practical, protective soul… places her in his immediate protective custody. Both are cautious, both not knowing love is just around the corner, within their grasp, if they are willing to embrace and open themselves to new possibilities. Will both recognize this love together?
This is a fast paced story that keeps you turning pages to see this political drama and friendship/ romance unfold. Can Dakota keep his lady safe from further harm as they search for the killer? If you love romance and dramatic suspense/intrigue… what are you all waiting for? Dale Mayer delivers this and more.
Dakota is running errands for the compound when a women runs out in front of his truck. With rain coming down as it was he was lucky he didn’t hit her hard. The surprising thing is she ran away from him refusing help. Dakota if course is having none of that and follows her.
Bailey doesn’t want to tell him anything, but when he ends up taking her home she felt safer about not being overheard. What she tells him leads to him taking a closer look at her injuries and he discovers she had indeed been shot. Her stumbling most likely saved her life.
A hospital visit, a word with a detective Ice sends, and a couple more errands later has them arriving at the compound. Ice quickly gets her settled and everyone gets to work while she rests.
Lots of action in this one as the compound once again gets infiltrated. Taking down the man responsible for all this is complicated.
The close confines has Bailey helping Alfred out in the kitchen and making friends with the other women who live there.
Her relationship with Dakota also starts heating up, I do love a great simmer to sizzle.
The next book in this series was actually part of the first Silver SEALs Series and I’ve already read and reviewed it so the next one up will be Tyson’s Treasure.
Loved this series from book 1
Great story, I haven’t read the others in this series so I need to go back and learn about the other characters. I’m a fan of her other series, so great variety in this author’s writing.
This was an action packed romance with plenty of feels. I got teary several times, in public on the train no less.
Bailey and Dakota made a great couple, nothing was rushed and there was plenty of drama happening. I enjoyed their relationship evolving until they couldn’t deny it any longer. Good old fashioned heroes and their women and family atmosphere. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
I have enjoyed all the books I have read by this author. I have trouble putting these books down. Find myself staying up later than usual because I’m trying to finish
Loved every page
Love his books
An easy read. Characters could be developed a little bit more. Hard to follow everyone that comes in and out of the story
Have loved all in this series. Was glad I found this one that I hadn’t read. As usual, Dale does great, vivid characters, and a moving plot with plenty of heat, and suspense.
I loved this book! All of the books in this series are great. I can’t wait for .the rest of the crew to find their sole mate.
Easy to read. Read in one day.
Boring
Love this author
Really liked this book
Bailey has had it rough, losing her husband and being in the wrong place and the wrong time witnesses something she wish she hadn’t. So running from the scene ran literally into Dakota, naturally his protective instincts kick in, being a Navy Seal and all. Love these types of reads. Great book Dale. Read this as an ARC for a honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was a fantastic book. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the dual POVs that the book contained. This really helps me to understand the character better. The plot was well written and flowed beautifully. The intrigue and suspense combined with the romance was well done. I highly recommend this book to anyone!!