Galen’s GemmaGalen had plans to kick back and relax, but Levi needs someone to help out Zack, a friend of his. When Levi asks Galen, he’s game. There’s a little too much sugary sweet true love going on at the compound for him and his single state to handle. Then he meets Gemma and her sister, the real reason Zack was looking for help.Gemma learned a long time ago how to handle her sister and her … her sister and her niece. When the two end up in deep trouble, Gemma drops everything and takes charge. But it’s dangerous, and she needs help. Galen wasn’t what she had in mind, but her heart is open and willing. Her body? Well, it’s good to go when a meet-and-greet leads to love at first sight.
Only the situation is dangerous, and she has to stay focused—until the truth comes out, and she finds out what’s really at stake.
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Great read with complex characters and a story that I just couldn’t put down when Galen heads to Germany because one of the biggest breweries is having issues with theft compounded by the death of the manager. I loved the attraction and chemistry between Galen and Gemma, who is trying to protect her sister and niece. Once again Ms. Mayer blew me away with book 22 in her must-read Heroes for Hire series. I received an advance reader copy of “Galen’s Gemma” from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review.
I read this cover to cover in one sitting! Loved it!!
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This is a fast action suspense with romance. Gemma goes to Germany to be with her younger sister (Rebecca) and niece (Becky) after Rebecca’s husband was killed. Shortly after, someone tries to break into the house twice in one night. Gemma gets her family away before a third attempt is made. Rebecca doesn’t want to leave she wants to stay home. While Gemma is filling the car with gas, Rebecca calls her old lover, Zack. Zack calls Levi back in the U.S. for help on this perplexing case. Galen is sent to help. Zack and Galen meet up with Gemma and Rebecca to help solve several mysteries and to keep the girls safe.
The details come in fast and furious. There are more and more questions to be answered and problems to be solved. I adored Becky and Gemma’s relationship. I felt so heart-sick for young Becky as the mysteries start to resolve themselves. Gemma was truly a gem in this story. She was very intelligent, quick-witted and caring.
Who killed Joe and why? Did his murder (which was classified as a B&E gone wrong) have anything to do with the problems at the brewery where he worked? These questions and more kept me glued to my e-reader.
I loved the fact that this story was written in a dual POV format. There was so much going on here that I really appreciated the glimpse into the characters’ thoughts to help me keep things from getting too muddled up in my mind.
If you adored a suspense filled romance, then you will want to read this one. While it is a part of a series, you really don’t need to read the prior ones to understand this story.
There was a sexy scene but nothing over the top. The author really did a great job of alluding to more than was actually written. That being said though, I could only in good conscious recommend this to anyone over the age of 18.
Galen, sees Gemma and is hooked with her courage and take control to get things fixed attitude. She is a refreshing change from most women he knows. Rebecca her sister is a spoiled brat that just does not care or so it seems. Which is the real Rebecca? The mother and kid sister who Gemma loves and a widow with no clue what is happening in her world. Galen and Zack have their hands full trying to figure this one out. When Levi asked for help little did they know what they were getting themselves into. This is a twister. Just when you have it figured out, no you don’t This is another is a series that keeps on giving. The books are great. They are different, and full of intrique and well love of course. They can be stand alone or one after the other in the series. Dales books just get better and better.
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Galen’s Gemma by Dale Mayer
Heroes for Hire Series Book Twenty-two
Galen Alrick had worked for Bullard but has since returned to the US, and now works for Levi and Ice. After a job with Johan, he’s sent to Germany. What started out as a murder turned into a could be kidnapping. You never know where these jobs take you…or who they take you to.
Gemma has been watching over her sister, Rebecca, since their parents died. After Rebecca’s husband is murdered, Gemma just wants to get her sister and niece to safety. Not easy with someone like Rebecca. Still, whining and complaining all the way…she took them to safety.
As the story unfolds, it’s not what Gemma, Galen, or Zack…the man Galen came to backup…expected. Gemma’s priority became to protect Becky, her young niece.
**Sexual content and language
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Galen’s Gemma is the 23rd book in the Heroes for Hire Series. Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. When Gemma’s brother-in-law Joe is murdered, Gemma takes on the job of keeping her sister (Rebecca) and niece (Becky) safe. Galen and Zach are sent to Germany to investigate thefts occurring at the brewery Joe managed in Germany. At first, Galen and Zach thought the murder was related to the brewery business, Joe had been making changes that included firing his predecessor. These changes were not very popular with the employees. Once Galen and Zach saw that Gemma, Rebecca and Becky were on the run, Galen and Zach realized that they needed to help keep them safe. What followed were a lot of twist and turns that kept the me engaged. After 22 other books in the series, I am surprised at the fresh storyline. If you are looking for something quick to read, I am sure you will enjoy reading Galem’s Gemma.
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Galen is sent to investigate a case at a brewery. This addition to the series is full of suspense, murder, kidnapping, danger and passion. Plenty of different characters and so much going on it will keep the pages turning to find out what’s next.
Galen had no idea what he was getting into when he agreed to help Zack but he definitely wasn’t expecting Gemma and she is full of surprises. I love how Gemma was so resourceful as well as a bit mysterious where as I literally hated her sister Rebecca who you couldn’t help but role your eyes at her all the time, yet I thought her daughter Becky was the sweetest thing. There is plenty of mystery as to who is after them and why then once things start to unfold you not only start to find out why Gemma and Rebecca are opposites as well as find out how crazy things are with some twists that leave you shocked.
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How do you help someone that doesn’t want to be helped. That’s the situation Gemma finds herself in when she decides that her sister is in trouble after someone tried to break into the house a second time. Gemma also knows that she needs help if she is going to keep both her sister and niece safe but she wasn’t expecting Galen. However, turns out he was just what she needed in more ways than one.
Lots of twists and turns, drama, and edge of your seat action.
Another great read in this series. I loved Bullard as a character and now we get to see some of his men who have come to help out Levi. Galen has worked for Bullard for about 8 years but is now on an exchange and boy is it a fast-paced, mysterious exchange. Gemma has taken her sister and niece away from the danger after her brother in law is shot dead but all is not what it seems. I couldn’t read it fast enough and it had me changing my mind who the total baddie was. Loved the story which was full of suspense, angst and all things dangerous. The characters were great and I loved Becky the little girl. Can’t wait for the next instalment.
Another hit. This was Galen’s story, he has come from Bullard’s Team in the exchange system Levi and Bullard are working. Give each other’s men a change of pace and location. Another team member has received a call from an old flame looking for help. Zack has contacted Levi for help, and Galen is looking for a job. In comes Ice and off to Germany Galen goes. An interesting premise an older sister is helping out her younger sister and her daughter following the death of her husband and subsequent unsavory happenings to them. This one is full of lots of intrigue, twists and turns and unbelievable relationships. It will keep you guessing until the end.
I love this series. The characters and story line keep you engrossed and has you rooting for a happy ending. The storyline in each book of the series always has a different way of grabbing ahold of you and keeps you turning the pages. I love this series and look forward to the next book!
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Wow so much drama in one family! Gemma is trying to save her sister and niece, after Rebecca’s husband was killed. Rebecca doesn’t believe he was murdered, Gemma disagrees. Zach is sent along with Galen. Zack knows the ladies from years ago, and Galen can;t believe, when he hears the story, that there might be feelings still there. But Galen very definitely interested in Gemma. Galen and Zach and Gemma must work hard and fast to save all of the them. This was a fantastic story!
Heroes for Hire, SEALS who now work in security, is a favorite series by Dale Mayer (one of many series by a master writer). In this series a cry for help to a former lover sends 2 SEALS to help a woman, her daughter and a sister. Nothing is as it seems. A rich tapestry of characters, many twists and turns. It is a page turner.
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Loved Galen and Gemma is perfect for him! This book was a wild ride from start to finish. Ms. Mayer keeps coming up with heros who surpass my previous favorites!
Have your favorite beverage and snacks ready, then dig in to read non stop til the last page.
Galen’s Gemma brings us back into the compound built by Levi and Ice where many great characters take on a variety of missions that require the skills of special operators.
Gemma is once again protecting her younger sister and little niece from a danger that she doesn’t understand, but that has taken the life of her brother-in-law. This time, she needs help!
Dale Mayer once again dishes out a Heroes For Hire story filled with excitement, suspense, mystery and a heaping dose of alpha protector, strong female and romantic spice.
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When Galen goes to help out a friend of Levi’s, Zack, he doesn’t expect to meet a woman, Gemma, who takes his attention with her survival instincts. She is protecting her niece, Becky, and younger sister, Rebecca, when her sister’s husband is murdered. They are on the run and Rebecca calls Zack, a past lover, to help them out who brings Galen to figure out if there really is danger and to keep all three girls safe. Galen is impressed with Gemma’s ideas and the way she is handling everything, her hiding places and her ability to protect her sister and niece…but everyone needs help once in a while and Galen is all in..with everything that has to do with Gemma.
A good read with some steam, suspense, some action, betrayals and some twists and turns. The story flowed beautifully and I liked Gemma, her backbone, her compassion and her protectiveness with her family and friends. I also liked the no drama between them and how it all turned out.
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I loveee this one, I miss Levi’s crew and this one definitely a remedy for it, love seeing Ice and Levi getting ready to become a parent and what I love the most is of course Galen and Gemma ‘s story, there’s a lot of angst here, some parts just makes me want to slap and kick that evil person (you have to read to find out who’s this horrible, terrible, despicable person is and I bet you’d want to smack this person too), not much actions as I’d wanted to, but the feelings are more complex than the previous book, so yeah I really love it.
A page-turner story with loveable characters, definitely a MUST-READ for light suspense romance readers.
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This romantic suspense is an absorbing page-turner that is difficult to put down. I do not want to spoil the book by giving away too much.
The main characters, the secondary characters and even the villains are all fascinating. In fact sometimes you can’t tell the good guys from the bad guys. All we know is that Gemma and Galen are the good guys and the couple-to-be;
The plot is very complex and hard to predict. Dale Mayer skillfully includes so many twist and turns that the reader is never sure when the mystery is solved. She often steers us the wrong way, before she quickly leads us in another direction.
I am not sure how Ms. Mayer thinks of so many unusual plots and unique characters. However, I hope that she never stops!
Fantastic!
This story is so good, just like the rest of the Heroes For Hire stories! I love Gemma’s straight forward, no nonsense approach to life. She has common sense, practicality, but yet knows the world around her has its troubles.
I enjoyed disliking Rebecca. I think I hurt myself rolling my eyes at Rebecca’s self-centered actions. Her self-absorption is comical. It’s sad because there really are people out there just like her. I like it that Gemma and Galen both have respect for and enjoy the garden at the commune. It’s wholesome, satisfying and nothing wrong with growing one’s food. It was great that little Becky was fascinated by it too!
This is such a great story, many questions surround all of the chaos, murder and danger. Very well rounded when you also get to the heat! I loved it!