From USA Today Bestselling author KL Donn comes Missing in Action, book 1 in her military romance series, Task Force 779.Ryder Morrison is a man of loyalty. To his country, his family, his team.After joining the Navy, he was secretly recruited to Task Force 779, a specialized unit that infiltrates dangerous situations when no one else can—or will. As the communications expert, it’s his job to … will. As the communications expert, it’s his job to clear the way for a smooth mission. He knows where the enemy is hidden at all times and when his team can enter a zone safely.
When things go wrong and he’s captured, declared dead before a search can truly begin, Ryder knows that when he makes his way home, his life will be different…better. He’ll live for himself from now on, instead of following where duty takes him.
Enter his elusive neighbor…
A woman of mystery and fear.
Codie Ray is a woman filled with pain. Afraid of life and locked away.
She counts to soothe the anxiety. She watches her neighbor because he’s her only lifeline to the outside world. He’s a commitment she doesn’t have to worry will break her. Until the unthinkable happens and her solace is intruded upon.
Ryder comes to the rescue and barges his way into her life, pushing past her barriers, causing Codie to rethink her reclusive lifestyle. Slowly being tormented with mind games from an unknown predator, she battles her better judgment and trusts Ryder to do what he does best…hunt down the perpetrator.
Their connection is instantaneous. Two broken people yearning to be loved but afraid to reach for it. Codie fears Ryder will leave when he discovers just how damaged she is. Ryder worries Codie will remain locked away in her mind, unable to break free.
A surprise mission brings both of their fears to life, and when the walls crumble, Ryder is Missing in Action while Codie is just…missing. Will they find each other again or will they disappear, existing only in a memory?
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Make sure you’ve got your tissues!!!!
After reading this book I had to take a little time to compose myself and get my thoughts clear in my head before I put them in a review. First off, make sure you have plenty of tissues. This is a beautiful story but definitely one that will have you crying and your emotional state will be tested. The heroine, Codie, goes through so much and is so strong, you’ll definitely be rooting for her the whole time. She was young and alone when tragedy struck and it totally devastated her. Her neighbor, Ryder, has been through his own kind of h*ll but he fights his demons everyday. When Ryder notices that his Codie is in trouble he barges in and tries to help. But will these two damaged people be able to help each other? Or will this just be one more heartbreak for Codie? Grab this beautifully emotional book and hang on for the ugly cry!!! Definitely a great read and I highly recommend it!!!
I absolutely love this book. My feelings and my heart broke for Codie what she went through. Missing in action was suspenseful and tension and tears. Can two broken souls heal each other and be loved? Pick up this book and find out what happens. I loved Ryder and Codie’s story and highly recommend reading this book.
Missing in Action By KL Donn is a 5 Star Read. It Is Ryder and Codie’s story. What a story so sad, emotional,loving and passionate. I felt every word in this book so deeply it was written so well. I throughly enjoy every book KL Donn has written. I had to finish this book in one sitting to find out what happened to Ryder and Codie. Each page was gripping that you feel all the emotions the characters go through. Well done KL For writing another fantastic book.
Oh wow what can I say absolutely amazing !
This one broke my heart completely…. ugly crying did occur amazingly well written and completely heartbreaking…..made me sit back and think about how lucky I am ….
I absolutely think this is the best book I have read not only by Kl Donn but so far this yr !
You have a wonderful love story here…. a Insta love that gets push to its limits and comes out on top goes to prove that love can concur all ….
Definitely a must read I honestly can’t wait for the next book in this series…another hit that you don’t want to miss out on do ur self a favour get it !
Missing in Action by K.L. Donn a five-star read that you would hunt down. My goodness I am a huge fan of K.L. Donn but this one blew me away, it’s so well written and such a compelling and at times brutal read, but you will be breathless and desperate for the next page no matter how dark the page gets. Ryder Morrison is a great man, and he has his darkness, but he will bring the light to many. His light is being brought for Codie Ray, and my goodness she needs it. Codie is a great character and all of her complexities just make you fall that much harder for her. This is one of the hardest reviews I have written, as I don’t want to give the game away, but I do want to express how deep you will feel for Codie and Ryder they are both amazing characters that have been written in such a manner that you cant help but feel everything they go through. Thank you K for being a great writer and bringing both of these and the rest of he team into everyone’s lives.
Kl Donn shredded me!! My heart bled for Codie!! Through KL’s story I could feel Codie’s pain. I could feel how alone she was….until Ryder notices his neighbour.
Ryder is just as messed up, but he’s a fighter!! He’s going to fight for Codie!!
Their journey together breaks your heart, but the love they gain is worth the fight!!
This is a beautiful heart wrenching story of two fighters who meet each other for a reason. I feel like it was fate!!
A must read!!
Ryder can’t help but notice his neighbor as she sits in her doorway watching him run by. He can’t image why he never sees her leave, never sees anyone visit. When the cops show up at her house in the middle of the night, he can’t help but get involved. She is so scared and he understands fear. He desperately wants to help her, wants her in his life. Codie can’t help but watch the handsome warrior who jogs past her house. When he comes to her rescue, she wants so badly to let him in. But fear has its claws in her and she just can’t see how she will ever be the woman Ryder deserves. Can two wounded souls heal each other?
I’m a huge, huge fan of KL Donn. She always brings the feels and this one is especially full of emotion. Just a warning, having tissues standing by would not be a bad idea. These two both have their scars, their wounds and to watch them find strength and love in each other was really amazing. I loved Ryder and Codie, I wasn’t ready for their story to come to a close. Thank goodness this is a series, so I hope we can check in with them. I will be anxiously awaiting for the other guys to get their stories told!
Ryder has been literally to Hell and back. Now trying to make it back in the world he notices his neighbor who doesn’t seem to ever go anywhere. He becomes more curious and wants to help her.
Codie has shut herself off from the world and is trying to make herself better. She starts to notice her neighbor jogging everyday.
As Ryder could not take seeing look so unhappy, he is determined to find out if he can help. Once they do finally meet Ryder won’t leave her side. The connection they both feel immediately and they both need each other!!
Okay wow! This book definitely brings a lot of emotional responses. The very first chapter kicked me in the gut and it went on from there. KL Donn’s stories are always amazing but the depth of this story and the characters are mind blowing. I cried, I worried, and I jumped with the leading lady and I empathized with the struggles of both Ryder and Codie. As a woman, this story just ripped my heart out and as a parent, it made me crazy, frustrated, and angry. The problems and things that have happened to these two incredible characters will make an ordinary life seem so easy. I loved this story and I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Have you ever sat down to write a review and then…nothing? You can’t figure out a way to put into words how you felt about what you just read? It’s happened to me a handful of times. I’ve connected so deeply with characters that trying to depersonalize myself to write an unbiased review was hard. I finished this book two days ago. Instead of immediately writing my review, like I typically would, I held off. (Edited 6 hours later: I’m still working on how to word this review. It’s a Carol process. )
I connected with the heroine in the story (Codie) in a way that I don’t think I should explain in a book review. Having such a strong connection with a character makes a book feel more real. Makes it more emotional. More personal. And I connected with her in more ways than one.
I think we actually meet Ryder in one of the Hogan Brother’s books. I’m pretty sure it was “One Choice” because I was really hoping Ryder’s story was the next book, but it wasn’t. Which, I’m not complaining. I freaking love that series and Unchained was my favorite.
Okay, I’m getting off topic…
I really…really…REALLY love this book. The character connections, the world building, the plot. Everything about this book was fantastic. I was in tears by page 4. PAGE FOUR PEOPLE!
It isn’t just the connection with Codie that has me in love with this book. The plot itself was so very good. Codie and Ryder both go through something so drastic in their pasts. And trying to find that HEA isn’t an easy one for them. They must fight so hard. That’s all I’m going to say regarding the storyline. Just, please, go read this book. I’m thinking it’s my favorite book of the year, so far.
I don’t know how KL Donn does it, but with every new release, she gets better and better. From the first pages, she grabs my attention and refuses to let go until the very ending. I am beyond excited for the next book in the “Task Force 779” series. I fell in love with all of Ryder’s teammates and can’t wait to watch them go on their journeys.
I was incredibly lucky and blessed to have received a paperback ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wow this book was amazingly written once I started I couldn’t put it down till I was finished. Ryder returns after being a prisoner of war for over a year and has been trying to get himself together to rejoin his elite ops team. Codie is his reclusive neighbor who intrigues him and elicits a need to be a part of her life. Will they get there happy ever after or will they be torn apart. To find out what happens go buy the book you won’t be disappointed I wasn’t.