WHEN IS THE PRICE FOR LOVE TOO HIGH?Scientist, Riya Patel has spent most of her life locked in classrooms or science labs. When he meets her, Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Gray Tyler showers her with care and attention, bringing color into her dull world. At last, she begins to feel that someone sees who she really is, and loves her anyway.Gray is fiercely protective of those he loves. When he finds out … When he finds out it’s his woman who is assigned to one of the most dangerous missions his team has ever undertaken, his protective instincts roar to life, and his inner caveman hits the roof, as he tries to get her reassigned.
Tasked to crack the code on a deadly virus, Riya gladly signs up to join Gray’s Black Dawn Navy SEAL team to travel to the Middle East. Confused by Gray’s rejection, she concentrates on demolishing the virus that will kill thousands. As the terrorists close in, will Gray be able to save Riya? If he can’t, will he at least be able to convince her, that he loved her with his dying breath?
Her Captivated Hero packs a punch and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don’t miss out, get your copy today.
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Black Dawn are back with a flash bang!
Gray is charming, with an easy smile and a way that puts all those around him, especially females of all ages, at ease. When he meets the scarily smart, sweet and supremely klutzy Riya prior to a team wedding, he never expected her to make such an impact on him or his heart.
Riya can quite facts, figures and all manner of science, all day every day. But grasping the nuances of social interactions? That’s flummoxing to her. She loves her small, tight knit group of friends from the research labs where she works. They have stopped making her feel such a pariah, always on the outside and looking in. Gray was an entanglement she really did not see coming. But now that she has him she doesn’t want to lose him. Thankfully he feels the same but a certain despot in the Middle East apparently didn’t get the memo!
It would have been oh so easy to go down the old Asian super-brain, closeted female route but Riya is anything but typical. Her family adore her, even when they don’t fully understand her mind. She also breaks the Autism stigma too. As the auntie of 5 kids, all on the spectrum somewhere, I really loved how well her characters idiosyncrasies where handled.
This was quite a slow burner in the smexiness stakes but oh my, once it got going! Riya is a kick-ass Brainiac heroine who wears her heart as well as her nerd card on her sleeve! Brilliant couple!
Wonderful story. I love that Gray gets Riya’s quirky, intelligent personality and they make a great couple. The plot was exciting and intense.
ONE HEART STOPPING READ!!!
Wow! Talk about spinning. This is such a thrilling rollercoaster ride with a plethora of emotions to sort through as you follow along to see what happens next. You’re not going to believe how this installment plays out. All the twists and turns, ups and downs, ins and outs, along with a few unexpected circumstances that brings this little gem roaring to life brilliantly. This is one action packed, hard hitting, fast paced, nailbiting, spine tingling, heart pounding, pulse racing, page turning, explosive tales that captures your attention from start to finish. Caitlyn throws caution to the wind. No holds barred, no pulling punches and take no prisoners attitude really pulls this bad boy together perfectly. No ifs, ands or buts about it. The drama, danger, fear, determination and suspense builds throughout while tension spirals as the story unfolds. The characters are written with such realism it really pulls this bad boy together flawlessly. The scenes are so vividly detailed it’s easy to picture each scenario as they play off one another in perfect balance. This is one series you will not want to miss. You might as well grab the entire series because you will not stop until you read it in its entirety. Fantastic job Caitlyn, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
Gray is really an alpha male, worrying about everything for his partner. Riya is a spitfire, a double Doctorate in biochemistry and something just as brainy. They fit each other perfectly, even though they see the world differently.
When they first meet, sparks fly and Gray wants to get to know Riya. He dates her, and has meaningful discussions, not just get into the sack for him, she means a lot to him. He is very considerate, thoughtful, respectful, a born protector. There is the suspense that you come to expect from Ms. O’Leary, definitely a page turner, and wonderful to have all the other characters in this book as well. I loved the chapter where Miranda and Gray had about something she said to one of her friends, this is when Gray realizes what his true feelings are. When the chapters start in this book, I noticed that the tension is right there in your face, there is no build up from the previous chapter, and it’s awesome.
Any book by Ms. O’Leary is a definite one click for me. I love her books and can’t wait for the next one.
Captivating Military Romance
Loved the way this started out, Gray and Riya’s instant attraction. Gray being all gentlemanly, not nice mind you, lol, taking it slowly with Riya, really getting to know each other. Just sigh worthy chivalry, which seemed much like foreplay, with a slow buildup to some off the charts lovemaking. I thought for a second, wow, this read may be a bit more mellow, I was wrong!!
Gray just knew he loved her, didn’t realize exactly how brilliant Riya truly was, until they get put on a mission together, a big ol red flag for him to risk a civilian’s, let alone, HIS woman’s life. Then it was all action, tears and tenseness trying to save lives, ergo, risking your own in said process.
Their journey was awesome, woven with realities to captivate your heart. The characters are each kicka$$ heroes, their own specialties to bring to the table, with humbling human elements to make it a page turner all the way to that much desired & needed (by me anyway) HEA.
Can stand alone, but oh, so much better to get to know ALL the Seals and their incredible partners.
Lt Gray Tyler has been in all the Black Dawn books and yet he remains something of a mystery. We know he’s a great leader, as loyal to his team as they are to him and an alpha protector. But, in Her Captivated Hero we get to know the man beneath his mantle of responsibility and he knocked my socks off. Dr Riya Patel is a wunderkind scientist. She has not one but two doctorates. She’s a bit nerdishly awkward but Gray knew almost immediately that he was intrigued. Taking his time to build something solid with her is so very Gray. Neither of them can imagine their lives without the other. Unfortunately his team has been dispatched on the most dangerous mission of their careers and Riya is right smack dab in the middle of it.
Absolutely loved Gray and Riya’s story — how they met, connected, bonded. How they managed to survive a mission together. How their hea story just captured my attention and made my heart happy to experience.
The more of Caitlyn O’Leary’s books I read, the more I find myself drawn to their world. I love all the cross overs and the relationships between all the characters.
ARC for honest review with no compensation 4.5 stars
Her Captivated Hero is book 6 in the Black Dawn series by Caitlyn O’Leary with lots of suspense, twists, turns, intrigue and lots of action!!
Riya Patel is a highly intelligent scientist who spends her time in classrooms and science labs and in a colorless world. When she is asked to crack the code on a very deadly virus which will save thousands of people, she joins with the Black Dawn Seal team lead by Lieutenant Gray Tyler. What she doesn’t expect is the flying sparks, the color added to her world and what she has been missing in her life!
What happens next will keep you on the edge of your seat and reading way past your bedtime!!!!
Riya was such a great character and it was wonderful that his author featured a character who was a scientist and had Asperger’s. And Gray was spectacular and caring the way he enjoyed her OCD and went out of his way to make her more comfortable in situations. Add in lots of action and some great secondary characters with a great plot made this one a keeper. I loved it!!.
HER CAPTIVATED HERO Black Dawn Book 6 By Caitlyn O’Leary
This is such a good story! Gray Tyler is a Navy Seal Lieutenant, he and Dr. Riya Patel meet at the bachelorette party of one of her friends and the fiance of one of Gray’s fellow seals. He is smitten right at 1st sight as is she. Riya is one of the top Doctors in the world and she is brought in confidentially to help the Seal Team to isolate a toxin. Gray is floored when the realization that Riya is going to work on this job. This story has suspense, intrigue, humor, and Gray and Riya have great chemistry. I definitely give this book 5 stars and look forward to the next installation!
Caitlyn O’Leary is renown for her tough, sexy military men who are protective, macho and totally smitten with the strong women heroines in their lives.
I love Caitlyn’s books and this doesn’t disappoint at all. Grey and Riya are amazing together.
Gray is out with friends watching over their other halves at a party when he first meets Riya. He is a super SEAL and she is just super smart! I really loved this book, and watching these two slowly get to know each other. It is even better to see them work together, even though one would rather not see the other working.
Totally Captivating Adventure & Romance!!
Gray is leader of the SEALs in the Black Dawn team. Riya Patel has multiple doctorates and specializes in arenavirus molecular and cell biology. When these two connect at a bachelorette party sparks fly (perhaps that was a stun gun). Riya is super intelligent, and had a sheltered/structured upbringing. Gray is more than clever enough to “keep up” and gentleman and charismatic enough to woo her with just the right mix of passion and care.
A notable humor point, and recurring theme is her introduction to The Princess Bride movie.
When a new virus is discovered that “targets” its victims specifically, both are sent on the same mission. When the stakes are so high can these two survive to continue their romance?
Splendid writing, amazing character depths, a tantalizing relationship and the inherent danger of both their jobs combine to create a stellar read!! I highly recommend all the Black Dawn stories!!
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Gray was a top leader of the SEAL Team. One they called on for the most dangerous and secret missions. A leader respected and liked by his team. Most of the team had settled with wives and were making families. Gray didn’t want to leave anyone to worry about him on missions. That was before he met Ryia. She was tiny compared to him. She was a brilliant scientist but shy in new situations. And she was hot. He wanted her. Now to go about getting her.
Oh man, that guy was so darn gorgeous. She just went into silent-bubble mode when she met him. He had this voice that just added to the whole alpha thing. While she wasn’t very experienced this was one time she was going to try to change that.
I loved each of their characters. The rest of the team is great as well and their women strong and independent. As they got to know each other, her little quirks endeared her to him as much as she turned him on. Tagging along on their journey into love was fun, hot, and dangerous. Poor Gray. He is super protective of her in normal situations. When she is called on the do the impossible–dangerously impossible–for her country Gray is adamant she won’t go. But he doesn’t get to make her decisions. There are even more surprises in store for this mission you won’t want to miss.
You won’t be able to keep from falling for these two. You’ll root for them, worry about them, and cheer for things to work out. If you’ve read the previous books in the series you get to visit with old friends. If you haven’t read them, it won’t matter as each book stands alone. You might just want to check up on some of the other team members and their ladies once you meet them: just a warning.
I really enjoyed the story of Gray and Riya! Thank you Caitlyn O’Leary.
Another great story from Caitlin O’Leary. Her storyline is about two people, Riya, a scientist and Gray, a Navy Seal. Noticing each other at a bachelorette party, they find they want to know each other more and start dating. Eventually Gray is called out on a mission and Riya has to learn to cope with that. Riya works with the military hiarchy as a consultant in Washington DC. When a volital situation occurs, Riya is called in and asked to participate in dealing with it. Unbeknownst to her and Gray, Riya is placed to work with Gray’s SEAL Team. Will they be able to stop this crisis, will they live through it, will they be able to have a HEA? What are you waiting for, get this book and find yourself drawn into their worlds and the world at large. Another fascinating story in this series, I highly recommend reading it.
This book very quickly swept me up into its emotional and action packed storyline. The characters are complex and smartly crafted. They are easy to connect to, feel for and relate to. Emotions play such a intricate and important part to the story. Hard questions with no easy answers are raised in this book. It makes a powerful point and shares a poignant message. Add to all this a beautiful romance and you have a book that will touch your heart and linger in your mind. Simply a terrific read!
I loved this story by Caitlyn O’Leary. Gray has been a staple throughout this series so I loved that Ms. O’Leary decided it was his turn. And she gave him a perfect mate in Riya. Riya was quirky but so cute with it. She isn’t used to being around people in social settings but with Gray and his friends she need not worry. I love that they appreciated her quirks and all. I love that they did not think any differently about her intelligence or foibles. I love that they respected the heck out of her. And when Gray fell down, his friends called him on it and protected Riya as best they could. I love that Riya forced Gray to be truthful just by being herself. The romance between Gray and Riya was so sweet. You could tell that Riya meant something to Gray from the get go. I loved that Gray made sure she knew that even if she didn’t quite know how to process it. This action was intense and well written. I adored seeing these men in action and loved the care they took and the emotional toll it took on them. They did not hide it either which I adored seeing in these strong men. This story is an emotional roller coaster. I think it has become one of my favorites in this series and is sure to be read time and time again.
Her Captivating Hero: It was amazing, suspenseful and hot! Fantastic writing and great addition to the series. Loved all the characters. Riya and Gray were the perfect match for each other. Loved how they cared so much for each other. I loved how the story kept the readers in suspense throughout the book. Caitlyn O’Leary did a fantastic job of telling their story. Loved all the surprises!
Fantastic!
This book is sooo good! I absolutely love Riya and Gray is the perfect match for her!
This story is exciting and intense. I love Riya’s quirkiness and her subdued sense of humor that comes out when you least expect it. I also love her OCD tendencies, especially with the wrapping paper.
Riya is a sweet but highly intelligent young lady that keeps Gray on his toes with her intense logic and loveable genuineness. I never expected Biochemistry: 101 to be so exciting and interesting. I love Gray’s powerful personality that is just as intense as it is commanding in all things. He is totally captivated and intrigued in everything that is Riya with her sweetness and unique abilities.
Gray gets all gooey when he is around Riya and is completely focused on her at all times. Gray’s larger-than-life effect on Riya tends to cause her to zone out on her surroundings when she is thinking of him, which is often. The fantastic cast of characters in this story are all supportive and accepting of Gray’s surrender to the heartfelt and intense relationship growing between he and Riya, even Einstein. I love Einstein, he is the epitome of arrogance with a touch of playfulness.
A story full of high-end action, with twists and turns that keep you reading and chemistry that is hot and wild, you don’t want to miss this amazing story!
Excellent job! I loved it!