Renowned chef Elodie Winters’ dream job, private chef to a powerful family in New York, quickly becomes a nightmare when her employer turns out to be the head of a notorious mob family. Now on the run, she thinks she’s finally safe, having landed in the middle of the Arabian Sea, cook on the Asaka Express cargo ship. When the ship is taken by pirates, she can’t believe her bad luck…but it’s about … it’s about to take a turn for the better.
Scott “Mustang” Webber is pulled from his current mission, along with the rest of his SEAL team, to prevent an act of piracy in the Middle East. They’re all surprised when the first person to radio for help is a woman. He soon senses “Rachel Walters” is hiding something, and offers his help. He’s both shocked and pleased when she actually comes looking for him in Hawaii months later. He’d felt a connection with her on that cargo ship…one he’s looking forward to exploring further.
Keeping Elodie safe in Hawaii turns out to be easy…until it isn’t. Long days in paradise have a way of making one complacent. Now Mustang is working against the clock and the elements themselves, as he faces his greatest mission ever—finding Elodie.
** Finding Elodie is the 1st book in the SEAL Team Hawaii Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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‘Thanks for leaving the light on for me’
Elodie and Mustang just clicked, it was instant, no explanation and everyone on his team could sense it. But for them to have a chance Elodie has to stop running and accept help, help which Mustang and his team will happily give. He wants to banish all her demons, protect her, spoil her and love her…but first he must rescue her….again!
A fantastic new series from Susan Stoker….not that we expected anything else!
Loved this page-turning steamy romance! Susan Stoker is an instant one-click author for me!!
Susan Stoker has started a new series with this book and all I can say is hot d@*n! Elodie is a chef on the run while Mustang is a very hot navy SEAL and their meet cute during the hijacking of a cargo ship. Everything about this book is intense, from the attraction to the danger, and I lived every bit of it!
This is the first book in the Seal Team Hawaii series and it is amazing. Scott “Mustang” Webber is the team leader and first up. Elodie Winters, aka Rachel Walters is a chef on a cargo boat in the Middle East. These two meet up when the ship is hijacked by pirates and Mustang and the guys are sent in. She is resourceful and brave and makes a big impression on Mustang and his team. He gives her his phone number when they part and he hopes to hear from her. She has huge secrets and is running from a mob boss. On top of that she looses his number! But you know they’ll meet again. This book brings you the sights of Hawaii, a family of friends, some seriously hot steamy scenes and love.
I’m a huge Susan Stoker fan and starting a new series written by her is a huge rush. Finding Elodie was fantastic. It was a suspenseful tale and a great romance (hot!!!). The only problem with a Stoker book is the wait until the next book in the series arrives.
She’s on the run
Finding Elodie is the first book in a new series by Susan about a SEAL team based out of Hawaii Mustang and his team are called in to help when a bunch of rebels hijack a ship When they are contacted by the only female onboard of the vessel and she helps them, Mustang is intrigued by her and even more so when he meets her
A great story and I loved these characters as well as the mention of a few other favs I haveLooking forward to Midas’s story next
I loved this book so much! Elodie Winters is a chef who is running from a mob boss and hiding as a cook on a ship being hijacked, that’s how she meets Navy Seal Scott “Mustang” Webber. Mustang is impressed by Elodie’s strength and bravery during her ordeal. Susan Stoker has written another amazing book, which isn’t surprising since each of her books seems to just get better and better.
After years of working in restaurants as a chef, Elodie gets hired as a chef for a wealthy family in New York. What she doesn’t realize is it’s a mob family. When the head of the family wants her to do something for him, she turns them down and the runs. She changes her name and gets a job as a chef on a ship. She finally thinks she’s far away from them, then pirates board and take over. A SOS was sent out and a team of Navy SEALs come to the rescue.
Scott “ Mustang “ is the leader of the SEAL team and loves his job. When on another mission, they get pulled from it to help with a pirate attack. When he meets Elodie, he feels a connection but also knows she is hiding something. Scott is stationed in Hawaii, and gives Elodie his number so she can call if she needs anything.
Two months later, the team is going on a fishing trip when who does Scott see on the pier? Elodie. Elodie had lost his number and moved to Hawaii in the hopes of finding Scott. They get to know each other and the attraction is explosive. But when the mob catches up to her, will Scott find her in time?
First in a new series that will have you on the edge of your seat. Secrets. Suspense. And a couple of sexy scenes. Scott is loyal and protective. Elodie is sweet and brave. These two make an excellent couple.
When Elodie Winters ran from her situation in New York she never expected to be in the situation she was now. She changed her name to Rachel Walters, became the chief cook on a large cargo ship and the last thing she expected was for it to be boarded by pirates. Sure it was a possibility but it had been many years since such a thing had happened. When the Captain made the announcement she headed to the galley with her emergency radio. Using the radio she got an answer from the USS Paul Hamilton.
Admiral Light answers her and the SEAL team from Hawaii is with him. They were already in the gulf when the distress call went out but they had no information other than they were being boarded and needed immediate assistance. Hearing from ‘Rachel’ was their first break. She gave them the little information she knew and the channel to the bridge that had been opened.
Mustang ‘Scott’ and his team Midas, Aleck, Pid, Jag, and Slate would be the first to board the ship. After securing the bridge they head floor by floor, until they find one of the pirates and ‘Rachel’.
Mustang felt an instant connection to ‘Rachel’ even though he’s sure that’s not her real name. So much so that before they leave the ship he gives her his phone number. Telling her to come to Hawaii and call him if she needs anything. Unfortunately she loses that number. But she does go to Honolulu in the hopes of finding him.
That they run into each other at all is quite the twist and as this tale continues the romance, fun, and the intrigue will keep you turning the pages.
Finding Elodie
SEAL Team Hawaii, Book 1
By: Susan Stoker
Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Jacob Morgan, Aaron Shedlock
Susan Stoker always delivers the exact book I am in the mood for. This first book in her SEAL Team Hawaii series pushes all the buttons for me. Romance, suspense, camaraderie, and passion all wrapped into a this amazing listen. Elodie is the chef on a ship taken over by pirates. She hides, makes the call and a SEAL team comes to their aid. Scott “Mustang” Webber is the one she connects with and when they meet, under the direst of circumstance, that connection only grows. Now out of harms way from the ship, Scott wants to pursue this feeling, but there is a secret Elodie has that she cannot share. Until now. Going to Hawaii to hopefully meet up with her loving protector is a long shot. But sometimes fate steps in. But will Mustang be able to keep her safe from her secret? I love Elodie! She is quite the woman. Her incredible strength and willingness to do what it takes to keep under the wire would exhaust me, but she is quickly becoming a master at it. Mustang is incredibly attractive to me, and it’s not just the physical. He is protective and loving, and his team is just a benefit it all. Action packed, thrilling suspense and intrigue and a romance to keep the heart warm, Stoker gave it all to me and more, I can’t wait for the next in the series.
Emma Wilder and Jacob Morgan brings this gem to life with a wonderful portrayal of the characters. Wilder has an emotional voice, and she can give the strength and fear Elodie has with an inflection that makes you feel it! Mustang needs that strong, alpha protective feel, and Morgan brings it. And I can’t forget Aaron Shedock who comes in as the villain! Love his portrayal of the crazy mob boss, keeping him intimidating and real! It’s a great listen!
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Contemporary Romance, Military, Fiction, Chef, Cargo Ship, Rescue
The first chapters of Elodie are heart pounding, exciting, suspenseful and utterly compelling. The action is fast paced and hard hitting. I was on the edge of my seat and holding my breath at times. Susan Stoker really created a wild ride! Add to that a perilous set of climatic events (you gotta, know that Ms Stoker would not kill off the heroine,) Mustang and Elodie’s love story, getting introduced to the new SEAL team members, some glimpses of of Hawaiian sights, sounds and flavors and you’ve got a pretty darn great reading experience.
So happy we got to have Mustangs team stories!! Especially after they helped out with phantom and Kaylee! He was awesome and loved their instant connection and how crazy their beginning was. She was kick ass and props to her for helping out to save mustang/Scott and Midas when hiding on the boat. Cool story. Loved how the team welcomed her into the fold and protected her like their own. Can’t wait for their stories. Loved the references to Rex’s team and the mountain mercenaries series, as well as the silver stone group series and above all the great and powerful Tex!!
As always with Susan’s books – absolutely fantastic! Can’t wait for the next one in the series. By far my favorite author
Great book! Susan never lets us down and this new series is starting off great! Lots of action, romance, danger and suspense. Also enjoyed seeing Tex, Rex, and Silverstone in the book but, who is Baker Rawlins and we’ll we see him again? I hope so! Can’t wait to read Midas’s story next
The first book of a new series, that throws you right into the Action. Namely aboard the highjacked Asaka Express. Elodie, who’s under an alias for the time being – trying to outrun her past – and Mustang are meant to be together. Unfortunately Elodie isn’t able to reconnect after the pirates have been taken care of. That is until Mustang spots her at his home-turf… A very – and I mean VERY fast paced story, not to forget, might I add, one of Susan Stokers rather steamy (if not the most – can’t keep their hands to themselves – steamy of all her books). Anyway, there’s a tight new team of devoted Seals that are to find their HEA, one of them at a time in every book of the series. You get cross-overs to Rocco’s team out of California, the Mountain Mercenaries (Rex’s guys), the Silverstone guys out of Indiana and even a little peak to the other new series out in the Appalachian. And Tex, do not forget Tex. He’s gotta play a role in every book. It’s like law! Absolutely great start of a new series.
This is such a great story. It has romance, suspense, great guys and such a strong fierce woman. Elodie and Scott are so great together. The scenes are vividly described and the paste is fast. My heart stopped at a certain point.
I am not going to spoil. I loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
Terrific beginning to a new series! It’s always exciting to meet a new team in the Stoker Aces world and each member of this one is intriguingly introduced as they all assist their team leader, Scott “Mustang” Webber in finding his woman. Set in beautiful Hawaii, this book delivers hot love at first sight, interesting characters, action-packed drama and suspense. Can’t wait to read Book 2!
Oh magical human being that is Susan Stoker, she has done it again, knocking it out of the park with Finding Elodie! We officially meet a new team, and I am already head over heels in LOVE!
Elodie is resilient and determined and sweet and caring and I just wanted to give her the biggest hug possible! She’s not had an easy go, especially the past few years, yet her maintained a positive attitude, with some adorable quirky traits!
And Scott a.k.a. Mustang is quite the man! Driven, dedicated, hot, OTT in the best way, and absolutely all about his woman, not shy or ashamed of being completely enamored of her!
There’s drama, there’s intrigue, there’s tension, there is a DELICIOUS boatload full of CHEMISTRY and the SHMEKSHAY times are delightful!
The entire team drew me in, and I cannot wait to get to know them all better with each story in this developing world! You won’t be disappointed by this first book in a new series, promise!
Bring on the next book in the SEAL Team Hawaii series!
P. S. I sincerely hope we’ll get more Baker!!!
P. P. S. I adored all the honorable mentions and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the book! Cannot wait to see it come to fruition, and also, may or may not need to reread some books too!
In Fining Elodie, this first book in Susan Stoker’s new series, we meet Mustang and his team as well as Rachel. Come along for the ride full of adventure and action. Find out what it is like being sought after, and falling in love in the process.