In An Instant, He Knew She Was HisNavy SEAL Kane McNamara has narrowed a list of potential terrorist targets down to four in Oman-now it’s a matter of keeping all of them safe until his team can figure out which one it really is. Out of all the targets to protect, the last one on his list that he wants to personally guard is an international music show. Until he meets the woman organizing the … event, then all bets are off. He’s in it for the long haul.Has She Finally Met Her Match?A.J. Lancaster has never met anyone like Kane. Nobody’s ever given her this much crap or been this much fun. Her job doesn’t give her a spare second to think, but she’ll make time to flirt with the most interesting and hottest man she’s ever met.It’s Turning Deadly…FastSoon Kane, A.J., and the rest of the Night Storm SEAL team realize al-Qaeda has the music show solely in their sights. When innocents are injured, Kane and his team stop at nothing to guard the hundreds of people involved in the show, including the one woman who doesn’t think she needs protecting. When bullets fly, it’s down to Kane and his team to stop al-Qaeda’s plans, and Kane must ensure that the woman he loves stays alive so she can have the future she deserves.
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Simply put, this journey rocks!
Starts out with intrigue, new characters and new missions.
The hero and heroine are both tough, intelligent, and have a wicked sense of humor that erupts randomly (snort laughing a given).
There’s high action, life and death situations, realistic enough to have your own adrenaline pumping furiously.
Also, are the moments so hot, so sweet, so meaningful, giving that depth to both Kane (who we’ve met briefly in the Black Dawn series) and A.J. (brand new) bringing out their hidden or softer sides. Loved it!!
Not going into detail, y’all can read the blurbs. But it just flowed with a fantastic storyline, diverse characters that kept it very entertaining, and an ending to bring happy tears. A highly recommended read from me.
First in series, Stand alone, HEA, Military, Romance, Navy Seals, Funny, Witty, Heat, Intense, Poignant, Realistic
A kicka$$ military romance between a handsome, protective alpha and a sassy, give it right back, beautiful heroine. Both are trying to find out about the sabotages that are happening and what the terrorists are going to do when they find themselves in a hot mess. Can they figure it and the feelings that are growing or will it all blow up in there faces? Loved it
Kane is an Navy Seal, he and his team have to figure it out, which one of four places in Omen will be next target of terrorist attack. One of the venues is Eurovision song contest. During meeting with one of directors he meets A.J.
and oh boy sparks fly.
He met his match.
Will be in time to save her?
This book is awesome, characters, story line. I couldn’t put that book away and finished in one sitting.
I love Nic and Cami. I am so glad they were able to find each other. They make an awesome couple. I really don’t like Cami’s mother. Those people think they are better than everyone else.
AJ is the executive producer for a show in Oman. Kane and his team are looking for terrorists who are threatening the show. This book is action packed, has suspense and romance. Great start to a new series. Can’t wait to see where Caitlyn takes us next.
This book was a good read packed with a lot of details so it was slow to get into until Kane and his team meet AJ on an assignment. I loved this band of brother’s and how they have each other’s backs no matter what. I also enjoyed Aj because she is smart, feisty, and could hold her own. I wish it had more time with Kane and Aj because they spend more time apart doing their own things during this mission than they do together. The military side was intense, action packed, but it ran over the book instead of the romance side of things. Overall a good easy read and I will continue with the rest of the guys.
A military and reality show mixer that’s just right…
I love this author’s ensemble/groups and the new Night Storm series is going to be a must read series if A.J. and Kane are a sample of what is to come…
There was a terrorist threat and a few different venues in Oman that could be the target. Tasked with looking after a fluffy music show, Kane took his role seriously even if the team didn’t believe this event was the real target. A.J. was the beautiful and more than capable show organizer who had a gentle but more than competent hand at the wheel. The sparks flew between, and around, them which meant an exciting and chemistry-filled read…
The characters were funny and warm when they weren’t fighting terrorism of course. I loved the moments of humour that offfered some lightheartedness in the midst of sobering, and deadly, events surrounding them. A.J. was warm and caring even as she faced every obstacle with intelligence and courage. Kane was a man you wanted at your back and at your side when things went south… The sparks between them couldn’t be denied, just enjoyed…
This was reality show meets romantic suspense with an ensemble cast that I can’t wait to more about… A great first read of what I hope will be a lengthy series…
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I loved everything about this story. From the strong, alpha protector in Kane, to the sweet and sassiness of AJ. The chemistry between them was undeniable. AJ is a strong heroine that made me instantly like her. Kane is a Navy Seal and will do whatever it takes to complete his mission, both in his heart and head. This story is fast paced and kept me on my toes. I cannot wait to read more from the team, because I know it will be just as intense as this one. I could not put it down.
Ryan West and Savannah Richards are the perfect team for this narration. their voices complement each other and help the story to flow naturally. They bring out the suspense through their narration that kept me wanting more. I cannot wait to hear more form these two.
Kane finds more than a match in AJ
Overall 3 out of 5 stars
Performance 4 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
Kane and his team was a group of characters. Upon meeting them they are completing one mission being through head first right into another. This was intense and not. It was a bit slow to get started. After meeting AJ things began to pick up some and kept moving forward. I am anticipating the intensity of the rest of the Night Storm crew.
Savannah and Ryan did the job of complimenting the whole cast of characters not just the primary.
Thanks to having read one of this author’s before I read this one I looked into my tbr pile and found this one. Love those Navy Seals and this author knows how to make em come to life in the pages they are in. Kane and AJ takes us away on this mission with music giving it a bit of spice too. When stuff starts popping you start to pull forward with anticipation. As the two work together the chemistry can be felt from the pages. Gotta keep the pace to the end.
Wow! This is an amazing military romance! I fell in love in with both, Kane and AJ at the very beginning! I was not able to put this book down! Off the charts chemistry, action and suspense that left you on the edge of your seat! FIVE HUGE STARS!!
This is a new to me author and one I’ve been meaning to read for a while, owning the majority of her books but just not finding the time. After the way this book started, instantly hooking you in, I’ll definitely be making the time to read them.
Without ruining the story I love how the author puts real life events and “threats” in her books. Makes it that much more relatable and helps make you believe you are right there beside the characters.
Although this book was lighter than I’d normally pick up the fast paced action once things started popping into place balanced it out. You can’t not help but love the witty banter from the pair and fellow team mates.
I listened to this audio book.
This is exactly what I am looking for in a military romance. Insta-love between a protective hero and a strong heroine battling the odds together. Kane was a little more lighthearted than I would expect but it really worked. I loved A.J. because she is a Boss!, but she is also feminine and even has these cute little things about her. I enjoyed their fun banter and wit. The chemistry is immediate and it builds before they fall into bed in a kinda sweet way.
These narrators are new to me and did a great job. Especially Ryan West who was having to portray a slew of different male characters and seemed to do so with ease. Fantastic job.
It’s a fairly quick listen and definitely entertaining. I am expecting more from this series now that the ground work for the different team members has been made.
Outstanding Military Romance! Fabulous Audible Listen
Her Ruthless Protector
Night Storm, Book 1
By: Caitlyn O’Leary
Narrated by: Ryan West, Savannah Richards
I loved this book, it grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated straight to the end. This is my first book by Caitlyn O’Leary and it will not be my last, she is a gifted author. I enjoyed her writing style the story has a natural flow to it, the storylines and characters she created are realistic and easy to relate to. I adored Kane McNamara, his dedication to his Night Storm Seal team, the mission he was on and those who he swore to protect. I loved the camaraderie amongst the members of the team, it is like a great team should be. The teams next mission is a protection detail in Oman, working the International Music Show which is is a potential target for the al-Quada terrorist. Kane meets A.J. Lancaster, the event organizer and there is instant attraction. I loved these two together and for each other, he an alpha Seal, she a strong, independent woman. She is not afraid to stand up to him, Kane has met his perfect match. I loved how everything plays out in this book, loved the great banter and dialogue, how he kept trying to guess what A.J. stood for, it added light to the seriousness of the story. This book is well plotted and there is never dull moment with plenty of drama, action, some angst, humor, thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt ones and some hot romance. Thank you Caitlyn O’Leary for this great story and the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audible edition, Ryan West and Savannah Richards are fabulous narrators and voice artists. They did a great job portraying the characters, bringing them to life giving each their own voice and personality. The set the perfect tone for the story, captured the characters emotions and passions which could be heard in their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the great listen
Night Storm started off with a bang. Dang I love a sassy heroine and AJ certainly fits the bill. I wasn’t expecting Kane to be just as sassy in return, and his teammates as well (I am so looking forward to Cullen’s book, that is going to be so entertaining!). Some reviewers commented that there was too much separation between what AJ was doing and what Kane was, but I felt it was handled nicely and the phone conversations and other team interactions made it work. This book was action packed but also character driven. I’ll admit I was somewhat lost with all the factions of ‘bad guys’, but it made sense in the end. Another hit from Caitlyn O’Leary!
This was my first Caitlyn O’Leary’s book, and won’t be my last. This is the first book in the Night Storm Series, a military romance. I loved it! Kane and A.J. are great characters, and they share an instant attraction and a strong chemistry. A.J. is a beautiful woman, strong, and feisty. Kane is handsome, protective and supportive. The story has it all: fun, sexy, suspenseful, fast-paced and action packed, filled with danger, and twists and turns. The storyline is great, and the world building is complex and well done. Ryan West, and Savannah Richards did a great job with the narration. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next book in the Series.
I love everything Caitlyn O’Leary writes!
Kane is a member of the SEALs and his latest assignment takes him to the Middle East where his team finds a bunch of electronics and when they start to work their way through it they discover another threat and that is how he meets A.J. She is the producer of a variety/talent show like America’s Got Talent but it encompasses different countries and is being staged in Oman. The show has already been plagued with pranks but when she is introduced to the new security team she realizes it may be more serious than she thought. Kane and A.J. are great together. They fit and they work well together. She understands him and his “job” and he works just as hard to not only keep her safe but help her with her job. The banter between them is perfect and add in the rest of the team and there are times of laughing in between the suspense and intrigue. This one was really good and I enjoyed having it in audio.
Once again Ms. O’Leary has written a “punch you in the face”, action packed story with plenty of intrigue and romance. These characters pull you into their lives like they are your own. I felt all of it and I loved it. Can’t wait for the next one!
I love military suspense with a strong romantic interest story woven in, and usually I love this author’s series, but this one fell a little bit flat. There as good action throughout the book, and while the main characters were both strong individuals, the build-up to their attraction and chemistry was a little slower than I’m used to. In the end, though, it’s always about the mission, which for me wrapped up the story and the romance well.