His life is dedicated to the SEALs. His heart is dedicated to her. Their mission was clear: do not engage! But when his SEAL team is ambushed, “Big Jake” Schuler sacrifices his safety to draw the terrorists away from his unit. When village missionary teacher Alexandria Parker runs right into Jake’s arms, they must hide together in the wild hills of Niger, causing Jake to discover that Alex is … discover that Alex is as tough as she is beautiful. This mission he’ll engage with feelings he thought he buried a lifetime ago.
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This book grabbed my attention right from the beginning. The chemistry between Alex and Jake is off the charts. Plenty of action, intrigue, seals, and heat. Would definitely recommend reading. I received a free copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a review
4 1/2 STARS!
A chance meeting turns into forever! With the continued story of a SEAL team in the heart of Africa, we get to watch Jake fall hook, line and sinker for the pretty American teacher. This entire series has brought a great picture of the African’s countryside and attention grabbing intrigue. Loving it!
Navy SEAL Jake “Big Jake” Schuler knows his orders are not to engage, but when his team walks into an ambush because a local informant double crosses them, they have to do what they can to survive. Big Jake orders his team to safety while he diverts the rebel forces away from them. He’s finding his ways through the hills to a meet point to reconnect when a woman walks straight into his arms!
American missionary teacher Alexandria Parker gets a warning that a dangerous man is coming to their village and is instructed to get the children to safety. She scrambles through the hills until she has them safely stowed in a cave, but when she tries to return to attempt to get the elderly Reverend and his wife out, she’s runs into danger … and then smack dab into the arms of safety!
Another amazing read by this author that has action, suspense, twists and turns with a couple of surprises, a hot hero and strong heroine. I enjoyed Jake & Alex and their dangerous rough journey, running away from terrorists. I also loved the no drama between them and how strong Alex was, keeping up with Jake as they race for their lives. There were times when Alex was a bit too stubborn for me and risking herself unnecessarily but then again it showed her strength and selflessness, wanting to help and save others as much as she could. Their attraction was steamy and sent sparks flying and I loved how they didn’t shy away or deny their feelings. The only thing missing for me was an epilogue as I would have loved to have read where they both ended up and how they worked out all the logistics in their relationship.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
I really enjoyed this story by Elle James! Five Ways to Surrender is the fifth book in her Mission:Six series and just as good as the other books.
When Jake and his team go into a village just to gather intel they are ambushed and Jake makes the decision to draw the terrorists away from his unit so they all can get out safely. The last thing he expects is to have a woman run straight into his arms, but he soon learns that Alexandria Parker is tough and she will do anything to protect her students and friends.
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
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Five Ways to Surrender is book 6 in Mission Six series by Elle James and what a gtreat book filled with suspense, action, twists, turns, danger, seeing old friends from the previous books, keeps you turning the pages to find out what mayhem happens next!
Big Jack Schuler gets separated from his Seal team after an ambush by ISIS at the village where Alexandria a missionary teacher has just escaped with the children to the mountains but she is now returning to the village to help rescue her mentors except she runs into Jake and they end up again on the run from ISIS. Can Big Jake keep her safe and get back to his team or will ISIS catch them?
This is a very entertaining read. An exciting, dramatic and action-packed story provides an excellent backdrop for the romance between Jake and Alex. These two were both great characters. They are both strong, capable, smart and devoted; in short they are perfect match. In short this is a really good read with a solid plot and a wonderful cast of characters.
I enjoyed reading Five Ways to Surrender. Jake is a Navy Seal who has gotten separated from his unit when they were ambushed. Alexandria is a missionary who’s village has been attacked by terrorist rebels. When these two meet in the village while under terrorist fire they find themselves working together to reach the rest of Jakes team. The tension levels remain constant as they work to evade the terrorist, but what they find along the way may have them running into more danger just when they thought they were safe.
Great romantic suspense read!
I received an ARC copy of this book and have chosen to leave a review.
Big Jake has found himself in a spot of bother…of the ISIS variety! He ensures his team escapes and attempts to make his way towards their base. Along the way he hides out in a small village. But never expected to find another American taking refuge there.
Alexandria aka Alex left her boring, staid fiancé behind in the USA and fled to Africa looking for an adventure. She may, however, have bitten off more than she can chew. Her little village is attacked and she flees with a small group of villagers into the caves nearby. But Alex can’t leave behind her missionary mentors and returns to lend what aid she can. That’s when she meets tall, deadly and charming Jake. He ticks all her adventure boxes but romance shouldn’t be on her mind when she is fleeing terrorists!
On their way across country they meet allies and finally meet up with the rest of the team. But not before they discover that there may be more to the insurgent activity than they thought.
Lots of twists and turns and weighing of character! Jake and the boys scrub up nicely and it was lovely to get a little update on how they are faring now that some are now happily coupled up!
Another full action, page turning adventure of the SEAL team (6?). This time they are sent to Niger for a recon mission, after intel that ISIS is in the area. But their contact is in league with ISIS, and the team gets separated, Big Jake Schuler, laying fire so the rest of the team could escape.
Alexandria Parker wanted to travel and see the world and realized just days before her wedding, that she was about to marry the wrong man. She left the safety of Virginia to teach in a missionary school in Niger. She falls in love with the people and their culture.
Running into the village, Jake ends up in the same hut as Alex, who was trying to find the elderly missionary couple. He convinces her that she needs to leave, as she will do them no good if she is captured. For two grueling days they elude the terrorists, but when they finally make it to the American Embassy, Alex manages to turn victory into defeat. While Alex starts out being feisty, she becomes reckless with delusions of grandeur, putting herself and therefore the entire SEAL team in danger.
I like reading about SEALS and other first responders. Each book in this series is very exciting, skillfully written with well developed characters. The CAST OF CHARACTERS at the begining of each book is very helpful. I received a free, advanced copy of this book from the author. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
I think this one is my favorite out of the series. Once again Elle brings to our attention ongoing situations in the world with a light touch as our hero Big Jake and heroine (Alex) are running from ISIS in Niger. Alex is a strong willed, determined, giving women who volunteered to help teach children in Niger. Their village is attacked and after getting the children to the mountains she goes back to check on the missionary couple she was helping. There is where Big Jake finds her. The story takes off from there and takes you on a suspenseful ride. Great Read! Thank you for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own and were unsolicited.
I love when a romance author writes a strong heroine. That’s exactly what Elle James has done in Five Ways to Surrender, the latest in her Mission: Six series. Alexandria “Alex” Parker is a teacher living with a missionary couple in a volatile area in Niger. When ISIS invades her village Alex escapes to the hills with her class of orphans. This is the first of many dangers Alex faces. I admire how well she holds herself together and faces danger with bravery, toughness and determination.
The hero in this story is Navy SEAL Big Jake Schuler who runs into Alex as she tries to sneak back into her village. Big Jake has managed to lead the ISIS terrorists away from the rest of his SEAL team after they have been ambushed. They were greatly outnumbered and this was just supposed to be a reconnaissance mission. He knows they will come back for him after they replenish ammo and report the incident. Jake and Alex together make a strong team as they face many dangers.
There’s lots of action in this story as well as a surprise twist. It was great getting to see all the SEALs from the previous Mission: Six books. Any reader who likes great romance along with lots of action will enjoy this book.