An ex-Army Special Operations member burned once by love. A single-mom stalked by a powerful enemy. Can he risk his heart for her safety?Zeke has everything he could want.A multi-billion dollar inheritance allows him to protect others…… and with the camaraderie of his brothers-in-arms.He spends his time growing his security firm and keeping his head down. Love is the last thing on his mind, … the last thing on his mind, until Samantha and her daughter are in need of his help.
Samantha used to have a comfortable life.
Now she waits tables to put food on her own.
Forced from the life she had built, Samantha works to restore what was lost. With her daughter in tow, she begins a new life in the Colorado mountains. It’s not perfect, but it’s all theirs. But when the tempting Zeke offers to help her, she begins to wonder if love could heal her shattered life.
What will Samantha do when past troubles come knocking? Will Zeke protect his heart or will Samantha shatter his defenses?
If you like page-turning adventure, fascinating characters, and engaging stories of triumph, you’ll love Sara Blackard’s exciting clean security romance series.
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I jumped right in after reading the prequel to this series!
Would Zeke keep the walls firm around his heart? Or would he allow Sam and Eva breach his defenses?
Read to find out!
I received a complimentary copy of the book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions in this review are my own.
I fell in love with Zeke & Samantha. Both have been hurt in this past, both are fearful to lower their guard and let the walls down exposing themselves once again. It’s a story of past hurts, a step of faith & love in the midst of suspense of Zeke’s Security company who steps in to protect Samantha & her daughter, Eva. I laughed at the strong ex-military special forces men falling for Eva and becoming her “Uncles”. A clean suspenseful story that will have you falling in love with all the characters.
It was so good to get caught up on what is going on with this Special Ops unit. After reading Mission Out of Control, my heart hurt and I looked forward to reading the rest of the series.
Zeke’s story is so full of love and family ties it warms my heart. Him starting the security firm, naming it after his fallen brother and bringing the others joining along the way shows he bonds these units form that are life long.
Samantha and Eva are just what the house full of men need to brighten up their lives.
Sam’s fear of falling in love with someone in Zeke’s line of work makes sense because she doesn’t want to end up like her mom but as we know, the heart wants who the heart wants and we cannot control it no matter how hard we try.
When chaos strikes her first act is to run but as Zeke said, you cant control when someone will die. Its not good to live life in that type of fear.
Luckily the guys talk Zeke into going after them so they could be the family they were destined to be. Looking forward to reading Sosimo’s story next.
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Fairytales do exist!
The Stryker Security Force has been taking on clients for some time now with great success. Zeke is very happy with his investment other than his inability to figure out QuickBooks and thus keep the records in order. Enter Samantha who has a need and the expertise to fill the bookkeeper position.
Join the family as they tread the murky waters of stalking, kidnapping and even a bomb in their own compound. Throw in a dash of sweet romance, and you have a fabulous beginning to a new series. This outstanding book is a real joy to read. There are no extraneous love scenes – just a superb clean suspense that will keep you enthralled the whole time.
With the home front running more smoothly, one wonders what might occur in book two – Capturing Sosimo. I, for one, am looking forward to finding out! Since this Kindle copy was purchased, there was no expectation of a positive review. These enthusiastic comments are my own.
Having been hooked on the Vestige series I didn’t see how this could hold up to comparison.
Especially since Sam was going to be front and centre!
Once again, I have been taught that preconceptions are a waste. I loved the story…..and yes, Sam.
Looking forward to book 2.
Zeke is the perfect manly character – ex-soldier, has a bodyguard business with other soldiers, and he’s a hunk! Enter the romantic lead Samantha, who wants nothing to do with a man who has a dangerous and life-threatening job. She comes on the scene with serious problems of her own. It’s the perfect mix for an exciting read! Sara Blackard is one of my favorite authors and is a master at weaving a complex and entertaining story.
Zeke Green, a retired Navy Seal, is still surrounded by “his men.” An inheritance allowed him to purchase land and build a compound where they could live and set up an office for their security firm.
Samantha and four-year-old Eva are hiding from their past and a controlling set of grandparents who want to take Eva from her mother.
Zeke doesn’t want to befriend another single mother. Samantha doesn’t want to fall in love with a man who has a dangerous job. Too many negative mindsets make for an adventurous story of clean romance and mystery.
These characters are delightful. Little Eva proves she can charm the most battle-weary souls, and a group of men who have seen many atrocities come under her spell. Can they become a family? Will Zeke and Samantha allow love to bloom in their hearts?
I love every book I have ever read by Sara Blackard, and this is no exception. I thank you, Sara, for creating beautiful stories that are clean enough for me to recommend to my friends and family.
I received this book from the author, but the review is strictly my own opinions.
Sara Blackard is one of my favorite authors so I guess it’s gonna be hard to find anything wrong with her writing! “Falling for Zeke” is a tremendous read even if you don’t like action pack adventures that comes into Zeke’s life. The characters in this story are so alive with personality the feelings that are shared with anything and everything that they do! Once you start reading you will not be able to stop! I read Mission Out of Control first,but you dont have to,but did to really get a feel for the team Zeke was on. In Falling for Zeke,his love affair with Sam,is so real and you feel it as you read! Action,mystery,love and revenge is connected with this fabulous story that you will not want to end! Grab some tissues and get comfy when you start to read and once you do you will see what I’m talking about! I want more of this man called “Zeke”! If this your first time reading anything from Sara,look up her books and read them,you will Not be disappointed!
I’ve read the series before this one, so I really enjoyed reading this transition to a new series…but it is written so you don’t need to have read the earlier series. This story is sweet and a fun read. I look forward to reading each book by this author and I’ve never been disappointed. Enjoy!!!
I just finished reading Falling for Zeke, Blackard’s first book in her new series. To set the stage for this series, I encourage you to check out the prequel titled Mission Out of Control which is available for free on her website when you sign up for her newsletter. Falling for Zeke has action, romance, and a close brotherhood with members of his Army Delta Force unit who have become part of his security force when they left the Army that you feel you want to become a part of this special family group. I really enjoyed the book and look forward to reading the rest of this series.
Falling for Zeke, is another great story by Sara Blackard, the characters in this book are amazing, I couldn’t stop reading. I’m curious about the next book in the series.
I love military/personal security romances and it’s nice to have a series of them in the clean, contemporary romance genre.
Zeke is a former member of military Special Forces. He starts a personal security company with money inherited from his grandfather with his military brothers join him in the new endeavor. Zeke certainly has all the trappings of a tough, seasoned military operative. Under that skin beats a heart of gold, one that had been wounded in the past. When he meets Samantha and her daughter Evangeline, he tries his best to ignore his attraction to Sam and the joy being with Eva gives him. Not so easy to do that. Especially when Sam needs all the help he and his team can provide.
Sam is equally reluctant. She is desperately trying to put space between Eva and the family of Eva’s biological father. She has no time for a military man, even one that makes her heart beat faster. Sam can take care of herself and Eva, no problem. Except Zeke happens to be in the right place at the right time to help Sam by giving her a job and a safe place to stay. That’s all well and good, but Sam doesn’t like the way her heart betrays her in Zeke’s presence or that Eva has gained several uncles who adore her and will do anything to keep them both safe.
Zeke’s heart cannot be battered again and Sam won’t allow herself to be with a man whose job could take him away in a heartbeat. Meanwhile, another family is desperate to take Eva for their own.
A no-win situation, right? Remembering that God is good and prepared to guide and give peace to those who ask will go a long way to healing these two battered hearts.
The author does an excellent job balancing the strengths and vulnerabilities of both main characters. Little Eva is delightful and provides many light-hearted moments. The band of brothers working for Zeke are fleshed out so well, you will not want to wait to read their stories about finding love.
Highly recommend!
Zeke and Samantha both guard their hearts. With Samantha having her daughter Eva to worry about as well, she guards both of their hearts. Yet circumstances throw Zeke and Samantha together. The attraction is there yet there are walls to break down around each of their hearts. Love this story and looking forward to hearing more about the other men in the Stryker Security Force. Such strong loving souls.
I loved this book!
What can I say?
This book was so well written with such a good story line that one wants to keep coming back to it if interrupted.
I’m not the greatest at reviews, so all I’ll say is – it’s a really good book, and I look forward to reading the next one.
The first book in the series, if not counting Mission Out of Control which was a prequel, is a heart stopping read. Zeke starts the security company and names it after Ethan Stryker, the friend killed in Mission Out of Control. Samantha, or Sam, is a widow and single mother. Her former in laws want her daughter and will do anything to get her.
This whole series will keep you wanting more.
Zeke and Samantha drew me in to this exciting story. He is a retired Special Operations in the Army. Now CEO of a security firm they protect the private sector. Samantha is in trouble and they are assigned to her. Sparks fly between these two and her adorable daughter touches your heart. This well written story will have you in Zeke and Samantha’s corner to get their chance for finding happiness!
Samantha is trying to build a new life with her daughter near the mountains in Colorado. Zeke I saw very busy with his new business and he has no intention to have his heart broke now by another woman and her daughter. But danger bring them together. Can he keep her safe without falling for her? Great audiobook.
Taking a young mother and daughter to a wedding turned security boss into a man in love. Good Christian book.
A delightful read!
A good read!