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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This is a clean romance that will keep you entertained and makes for a quick read. The plot was good, but it was a fast read so it didn’t really dive deep and connect me to the characters. I enjoyed it as a quick “snack” kind of romance, but would have loved for more time to really solidify the characters and their romance too. I also felt like I was missing some back story, which I guess this connects to a different series even though it is the start of a new one. It made the beginning a bit hard to follow since I felt like I should have already known who these characters were and their connections.
Still, this book did make me interested to know more about the other men on the team and want to read more of the series.
The writing was well done and I appreciated how clean the content as well as the editing was.
I read the prequel and the vestiges of time books before getting started here and I’m so glad I did! It really sets up for the Stryker series. These people are such great characters and Zeke was the best, logical choice for the first book. Looking forward to the rest.
What an amazing and entertaining story!
Loved this book, the characters growth and emotions were real. Along with the self discovery with in each of the main characters. Sam and Zeke learn a lot not only about themselves and what they truly want but about each other as they are faced with different unexpected challenges.
I have loved this whole series. This is the 3rd book in the series i have read even though it is the 1st actual book. Not starting with this one did not interfere with my enjoyment of the other books i read 1st. I love the characters and the real life feelings and doubts that Sarah brings to life on page.
This series is well written and will draw you in!!
Falling for Zeke is the compelling start to the Stryker Security Force Series. This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and held it to the end. The well-constructed plot flows at a steady pace with lots of action. The characters are diverse and believable. The romance is slow-building and sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it especially for lovers of romantic suspense.
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This book demonstrates how our past hurts can keep us from experiencing great things now and in the future. If we try to avoid pain, we will end up avoiding life! To heal, our desire to love must overcom our need to protect our self. A great book that will keep me moving forward in the Stryker Security Forces series!
This is the 1st book I have read by this author and Im now hooked. This is Zeke and Samantha’s story. Ex soldier, starts his own company in security with other soldiers, cant figure out Quickbooks, needs help with the paper work side of the business Enter Samantha, who has a daughter and wants nothing to do with a man who has a dangerous and life-threatening job. They both have their own problems, will they be able to make their souls heal together and get their HEA?
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Zeke has started his own security firm along with his brothers-in-arms.
Samantha and her daughter Eva are going to be collected by Zeke to attend a wedding of a common friend.
I enjoy reading the book. All the characters are very likeable and I loved how they enjoy with Eva. The little thing goes into everybody’s hearts to stay there forever. She changes their lives for the best. I understand Sam’s dilemma; she has been told to get away from men who live dangerously so many times that she can’t see past those words. Luckily for her, Zeke was there.
This is the first book I read by Sara Blackard and it won’t be the last.
This is such an enjoyable and entertaining read that has two people thrown together despite feelings in order to protect Samantha and her daughter Eva. Zeke didn’t trust Sam and didn’t necessarily like her but when he learned more of her story and Eva nearly being idnapped he stepped up to give them protection. Both are wary of trusting or falling in ove and losing their hearts. The characters are wonderful as well as the other members of the Stryker Security Force team with their teasing and the attention they gave to the little girl. One big happy family.. Eva, the 4 yr old daughter, was delightful and kept me in stitches. A good storyline with danger suspense, laugh out old moments and a sweet romance that blooms. I loved it!
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Awwwwwwe, that was close! Zeke was CEO of Stryker Security Force and paperwork was not his thing. He and his team were former special ops from the service and continued their protection and care in private security. Samantha, single to delightful Eva, struggling while she avoids her baby daddy’s family. Zeke didn’t have all of Sam’s story and harbored a little animosity toward her, until her met her. Her waitress friend, Cassidy tried to encourage her to flirt, but Sam said no. Then she realized, the man giving her a ride to Chace’s wedding was Zeke. Once he got to know her a little better, he realized he didn’t know as much as he thought. Eva, was absolutely adorable. Sam’s personal life and Zeke’s professional life provided exciting challenges to their relationship and their lives. I absolutely ador team. This author, assembled an exciting group of characters to write about. Well done! I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Nice cover art!
This is book one in the Stryker Security Force series. It tells the story of Zeke, the man behind the security company. He helps single mother Samantha and her daughter Eva when they are in trouble. This story is both sweet and suspenseful. This story includes parts of the other stories so while they are standalones you will get more out of the story if you read them all and in order.
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This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by Sara Blackbird; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
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The first book in the Stryker Security Force series a well written story with a very good storyline that kept me turning pages. I enjoyed reading Samantha Jones, her daughter Eva, and Zeke’s story of suspense, drama, danger, a villain, and romance. I want to read the next book.
A single mother on the run from the family of her daughter’s father. The father who did not want to know about her pregnancy and who never acknowledged Eva. The family that has too much money and only wants her daughter because she has the blood of their deceased son. She is pressured by them to comply with her fate, even access to her bank account has been denied her.
Zeke is present when she receives a call from the daycare where Eva is because someone tried to kidnap her. Zeke cannot stand that and decides to help her. Very carefully they dare to open their hearts to a new chance for love, but will their baggage prevent their future?
Well-designed story where Zeke and Samantha are followed in their path to love and their struggle with fears arising from the past.
Samantha, a strong woman who doesn’t need a strong man. Zeke who had once lost his heart to a woman with a daughter. Do they get a second chance on love?
Highly recommended
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This story was sweet and enjoyable to read. Although it would have been nice to see a little more romance I liked the plot.
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This is the book that sets the tone for this entire series and I loved every minute of it
Zeke is delighted with his idea to use his inheritance to set up a security service and most of his team mates have come along for the ride after the death and betrayal they suffered on their last mission. The only thing that is driving him crazy is all the paperwork and non of the team is willing to take it off his hands So he decides to employ a office manager and single mum Samantha fits the bill. Soon Samantha has wormed her way into his heart and Eva her daughter has the entire team of alpha males wrapped around her finger. When her ex’s family try to take Eva the entire team will swing onto action to keep them safe.
A good well written story with entertaining and charming characters with the drama and action that keeps you hooked and reading.
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This the first book in this series, in it we met Zeke and Samantha, I was thoroughly invest in read this all at one time. The suspense, romance and unconventional family of ex military’s men was great. Looking forward to book 2.
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