Jilted at 27, Kate Phillips focused on her career and left marriage and children to her twin sister. She’s on track to realize all of her dreams, until her sister disappears, leaving her little girl on Kate’s doorstep. Normally awkward with children, Kate has a lot to learn about childrearing and cuddles. The lively three-year-old teaches Kate how to open her heart to the possibilities. But … someone wants to find Kate’s sister, and is willing to use the child to lure her out of hiding. Kate turns to the Brotherhood Protectors for a bodyguard with daddy skills.
Chuck Johnson lost his family in a car crash when his daughter was only 2 years old. Since then, he retired from the Navy, worked for the DEA and now works for the Brotherhood Protectors. He never intends on marrying again or having a family. Plans have a way of changing, and some families find each other. His mission is to keep the feisty, career-minded beauty and little girl safe while his team locates the sister. His challenge is to do so without losing his heart in the process.
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I read this book in one sitting. Ok I know its not 1000 pages, but still i can put a book down and walk away for most. It grabbed me at the very beginning. Phone ringing, middle of the night. I was a little uncomfortable with Kate at the beginning. As the book progressed so did my like of Kate. I enjoyed her quick wit, her intelligence and her zest. Now Chuck… I have always liked Chuck. I want to reach through the book and say “call me, ditch Kate and I will ditch my husband” As always Elle touches on some of the sad truths in real life, and she does so in this one. Light enough touch to make you aware, but not hit you heavy over the head. There are evil charismatic people in the world.
Love this series, you can jump in anywhere, but you will want to read them all. This is a quick read and HEA. I requested this arc and was lucky enough to receive one, yeah me! All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am sharing them in hopes others would like to check out Elle James Who doesn’t share good things?
I am so glad that Chuck Johnson got his own story. I loved how the big bad SEAL turned DEA agent is so loving and capable of caring for little ones. That makes h8m the perfect candidate for handling a new assignment, undercover husband and daddy. Motherhood is thrust upon Kate Phillips in the blink of an eye when her twin sister leaves her daughter in Kate’s care. Fanatic cults, arson, murder and kidnapping make this a fast paced action filled book. In addition, an endearing three year old and an electric attraction between Kate and Chuck make it a fantastic reading experience.
A good story. I shouted at the characters a few times. But it left me smiling so it’s all good.
Fun to read
This is the ninth book in the Brotherhood Protectors series by Elle James. Kate Phillips has a twin sister who is in some kind of trouble and contacts Kate. Kate is surprised by her sisters call but even more surprised when she discovers her sister has left her three year old daughter Lyla on Kate’s door step. Shortly after bring her niece into her home someone breaks in and Kate is left with a child and doesn’t know where to go. Her sister told her to contact Hank in Montana with the Brotherhood Protectors. Kate and Lyla travel to Montana to meet Hank and they are assigned Chuck Johnson as their bodyguard. Kate and Chuck do their best to stay focused and protect Lyla but a misdirect pulls Chuck away and Kate and Lyla are taken. In that moment Chuck is ready to move beyond his past and the death of his wife and daughter to start over with Kate but will he be in time to save Kate and Lyla as well as Kate’s sister? I love this book, there is a lot going on in the characters pasts that contribute to their actions in the present. The character are amazing. This is a great read.
Once a SEAL, always a SEAL! Is that what is said? A few SEAL’S retire and become security agents for private groups; some of those groups protect private citizens; and, a few good men help bring dreams come true. This all seems to describe Chuck Johnson as he meets Kate and little Lyla. This story-line has mystery, excitement and romance. When you read this book, look for Sid Sloth because he had the biggest job of comfort in the book. Loved the story.
This book was more like the Elle James’ reads I had become familiar with reading or listening to the audio version. I did listen to the audiobook and thought the narrator did a good job.
Having been around kids in some form or fashion most of my life, it was an interesting twist to read about how uncomfortable Kate was along with her lack of knowledge. I’m not saying that to say there is anything wrong with not wanting kids, or not wanting to be around them, or even not having that experience. I just thought it was interesting Kate felt so clueless.
I thought it was interesting and also sweet that Duke was so well versed and comfortable with taking care of Layla. I also appreciated that Kate was concerned about her sister, and Rachel just didn’t disappear from everyone’s thoughts.
This story had more action, suspense, and detail than the D Force novella. I can’t forget to mention the romance and the steamy scenes. There was also had an epilogue. I was happy to see Chuck and Kate get their HEA. I also enjoy it when the team from Brotherhood Protesters make an appearance to help out another team member.
Another great book from Elle James. It has all the intrigue, danger, secrets and love interest. Chuck is still struggling with his past and Kate was jilted at 27 so she swore off love, marriage and kids. So when she gets a call from her twin that shes in trouble and wants her to protect her 3 year old daughter and tells her to call Hank for protection. That is where she meets Chuck ex-Navy Seal.
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Montana SEAL Undercover Daddy (Brotherhood Protectors Book 9)by Elle James
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the romantic suspense novel Montana SEAL Undercover Daddy (Brotherhood Protectors Book 9): Chuck and Kate by Elle James and this review was given freely.
Drama and action packed with a hint of violence and steamy. When her twin sister Rachel suddenly disappears leaving Kate Phillips the guardian of her three year old niece Lyla, Kate goes to the Brotherhood Protectors in Montana only to have the plan for her to pretend to be married to retired widower DEA agent and Navy SEAL Chuck Johnson backfire.
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Cape Cod SEAL Rescue (Brotherhood Protectors Book 10)by Elle James (Author)
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the short romantic suspense novel Cape Cod SEAL Rescue (Brotherhood Protectors Book 10):John and Roxi by Elle James and this review was given freely.
An easy flowing, fast paced and poignant story of finding love post loss as well as a good introduction to the start of the east coast branch of the Brotherhood Protectors.
Despite Hank and Sadie spends their vacation in Cape Cod to support Hank’s friend the former Navy SEAL John Decker on the two year anniversary of the car accident John survived but his wife Allison did not, John finds it hard to move on until rape victim owner of the Gone Fishin’ Bar & Grill, Roxi Lanier, her dog Otis and hurricane Charlie change his mind.
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Montana SEAL Friendly Fire (Brotherhood Protectors Book 11)by Elle James (Author)
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the short romantic suspense novel Montana SEAL Friendly Fire (Brotherhood Protectors Book 11)by Elle James and this review was given freely.
A poignant story of love, survivor’s guilt and a death request mixed with a government conspiracy looping back to Montana.
Feeling lost one year after a mission gone bad kills his best friend Mason “Con Man” Connolly and places distance between Chief Petty Officer Trevor Anderson and the woman he loves, Mason’s widow HomeLand Security in San Diego employee Lana, Trevor returns home to Montana and joins the Brotherhood Protectors only to have his newly found peace broken by a mysterious call for help from Lana which leads to him saving her from a home invasion.
arc review For honest review when Kate sister Rachel Beggs her to protect her daughter lyla what she to do but protect her. Chuck works for the brotherhood protection agency. He also ex baby seal . This has action, love, family, and so much more. Awsome
Elle James does it again, finds the perfect way to find her hero the woman he needs.
Chuck Johnson is afraid to find love, he had it all once, a wife and daughter that he tragically lost. He doesn’t think he could survive that again, so he avoids the connection.
Kate Phillip’s twin sister Rachel drops off her child on Kate’s doorstep. Her goal is to protect the child. The only thing she tells Kate is to contact Hank Peterson at Brotherhood Protectors in Eagle Falls. Not one clue as to the reasons for this sudden disappearing act.
Now Chuck has decided not to take an assignment involving a child again, he is so attached to little Maya but knows he has to back away so her father can form a bond with her. When Hank presents his next mission he almost refuses, until he meets Lyla.
With no idea where Rachel has gone or what kind of trouble she’s in. Chuck, Kate and Lyla embark on the pretense of a family as Hank sets Swede to the task of locating Rachel.
Once they have some clues Kujo and his dog Six travel to do some recon, in hopes of spotting Rachel.
Curious neighbors create more suspense and the intrigue will keep you on your toes as you read. The attraction between Chuck and Kate is palpable and the desire for more haunts them both.
Don’t miss this book!
Love everything Elle James does.
Good book, action, keeps your interest
very easy read
Great characters, fun to read
I’ve only begun reading Ms James work in the last couple of years, but now consider myself a fan. Her dialogue is realistic, her characters believable and sympathetic. Do yourself a favor and dive into one of her books. You won’t be sorry!
Kate is an instant mother when her sister drops her niece off in a panic. She doesn’t know why except that they’re in danger and she has to leave town. Retired SEAL ‘Chuck’ is her saviour, gotta love an older hero…he’s not ancient just an experienced almost 50 year old. There is plenty of drama, kidnapping and danger interspersed with some steamy moments. I was glued to my kindle and really enjoyed this one.
Loved the characters and how they were able to work through what needed to be done for the sake of the little girl. Some unexpected twists in the plot. Enjoyed reading it.
Her books are always great!
Great characters, great story