What happens when the very men—trained to make the hard decisions—come up against the rules and regulations that hold them back from doing what needs to be done? They either stay and work within the constraints given to them or they walk away. Only now, for a select few, they have another option:
The Mavericks. A covert black ops team that steps up and break all the rules … but gets the job done.… the job done.
Welcome to a new military romance series by USA Today best-selling author Dale Mayer. A series where you meet new friends and just might get to meet old ones too in this raw and compelling look at the men who keep us safe every day from the darkness where they operate—and live—in the shadows … until someone special helps them step into the light.
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A fast-paced, action-packed, well written book with complex characters, danger, twists and turns and up and downs that kept me on the edge of my seat and unable to put the book down from start to finish. I loved the attraction and undeniable chemistry between Maverick Ryker Landers and geologist Dr. Manila Folgers who is kidnapped by guerrillas in the Colombian jungle and Ryder is sent to rescue her. Ms. Mayer blew me away with this book and I can hardly wait for book seven in this must-read series. I received an advance reader copy of “Ryder” from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review.
Another exciting episode in this series. Kidnapping, murder, betrayal and a simmering romance. This book has it all. Set in the jungles of Colombia, this geologist and her crew are taken by guerrillas, but there is so much more going on here.
I was glued to my kindle this weekend determined to see how it all ended. It sure left me looking forward to the next story too.
Love Dale Mayer books.
This is another great book in an amazing series. It is full of mystery, suspense, action, spice, romance, danger and intrigue. It has strong sexy characters that are captivating and have the sparks flying. The plot is interesting and has enough twist and turns to keep you turning pages. I enjoyed reading this book.
Ryker is looking for Manila, and she is looking for platinum. What happened? She wasn’t looking for gold. Why was she targeted by the mercenaries? All good questions and no answers as far as Ryker could see. Who betrayed whom? I love this series, it tackles real issues in our world. I do not like doing spoilers, and if I continue, might. so I cannot say a whole lot more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I haven’t found a book more entertaining and absorbing then the Dale Mayer books.
They are all similar but still manage to be uniquely different. The stories can be read
Individually but the same characters meet in each book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
At first I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read and review this. The thought of reading a book that takes place in Columbia, a country that I am very unfamiliar with, was a little daunting. The author is a favorite of mine though so I thought, “what the heck, go for it.” Boy I am sure glad that I did. I should have trusted more. I wasn’t inundated with descriptive detail so my mind was allowed to fill in the blanks. There was one passage that really stood out to me that I was grateful for. There was a snake that went over Manila’s boot. There was no description nor the name of the snake for me to stop reading the book and search the internet for. I was given the opportunity to just see “snake” and continue to read.
The plot flowed beautifully. I adored how trusting Manila was of Ryker. Some female protagonist can be extremely combatant in situations where the alpha hero takes over to protect and rescue them. It can make me a little upset and distance me from the character.
This is a sexy book so I can only recommend this to anyone over the age of 18. Also while this is a part of a series, this can be read as a stand-alone.
Dale Mayer hits it again!
I really liked this book. I love reading books where you see SEAL skills in practice. This book had all the drama of a mission and of course as is the case with all Dale Mayer books, ends with a happily ever after. The mission was to rescue a geologist and her team from the jungle in Columbia. Ryker and his friend pick up the trail at the last site and follow the trail to the camp where Manila and her two team members were being kept. The rescue was the easy part. Then they needed to trek through the jungle. Once they made it to a coastal village where they could get a ride back to the states. There was one thing that they needed to do before leaving. They needed to find out who was behind the kidnapping. The stakes were raised when Manila was shot. This led to a series of twists and turns and the surprise ending. If your looking for a good read, I recommend checking out this book.
Ryker by Dale Mayer
Mavericks Series Book Six
Ryker Landers had been to China on a mission with Mavericks along with Asher. Now it’s his turn to be in charge of a mission. The jungles of Columbia of all places. He was going there along with Miles to rescue a geologist and her team. Ryker knew there was a chance that they were already dead…and if not, between the two-legged and four-legged predators in the jungle, well…
Manila Folgers was excited about possibly finding platinum. So focused on rocks, she didn’t think about the dangers around her. Until her and her team of two are captured and their two guides are nowhere to be found.
The guerrillas are one danger. The slithering snakes—both on the ground and in the trees—are another danger. And the only way to safety is through the jungle…where hidden dangers lurk everywhere. Another fast-paced, page-turning adventure with the Maverick team.
**Sexual content
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Ryker fresh off a job, is sent out to rescue Manila in the Amazon jungle. While en route Ryker meets up with Miles, who has some experience in this part of the world. The two men are not set an easy task, but do find Manila and her team relatively easy, now to get them out! The Guerrillas are plentiful, and all are looking for Manila, but why do they want a Geologist? Mystery abounds in this story, as do snakes, bugs and other slithery things a long with an injured guard. Never worried about a heart stopping story from Dale, it’s all there!
Another great Maverick book! In this book Ryker rushes to Columbia to rescue a geologist captured by guerrillas. He rescues Manila and her team and they trek across the jungle. Lost of action as they trek to the sea and rescue. Snakes, bugs and killers make for lots of action and mayhem. In the end there is a definite twist which may surprise you! Manila and Ryker get together and have their happily ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I could not love this series anymore than I do. Each and every story brings new action and new characters. The jungle critters and description fueled my imagination so much I got the heebie jeebies from the pictures in my head. I loved it and can not wait for the next one!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another favorite from one of my favorite series from Dale Mayer. The suspense hit me from the first chapter and it happens in the Columbian jungle with guerillas lurking every corner. Once I read there’s no stopping until the end. Then add wonderful loveable characters and then the twist, yup this one has perfect balance between suspense and sweetness, therefore a perfect, a MUST-READ book for suspense romance lovers.
The thick foliage of the dangerous jungle is home to more than poisonous snakes!
Ryker has received his instructions from Mavericks, the Black Ops group he is currently working for after leaving the Navy SEALs. No matter how well trained one is, heading into the thick Colombian jungle with a wide variety of venomous snakes, insects and dangerous guerillas to rescue innocent civilians is a daunting task. Fortunately, his SEAL buddy Miles is backing him up on this mission.
Manila is a geologist who is sent to Colombia to locate Platinum deposits. Never did she imagine that she and her two teammates would be confronted, captured and then running from the unscrupulous rebel soldiers. Can they keep up through the deep jungle with the two men who were sent in to rescue them? Can they keep their injured guide alive in this place where survival is a struggle at best.
Ryker and Manila’s story is impossible to put down as they conquer one obstacle only to face another and another. Keep the lights on!
Ryker ends up getting his next mission and it’s to save a geologist, Manila, who was kidnapped by Guerrillas in the Colombian jungle, along with her co-workers. He is paired up with Miles and the two set out through the jungle to find and rescue Manila and her team. Rescuing them is easy but the hard part is navigating the jungle, avoiding both human and animal predators that would love to have them. Once they reach safety, they will need to figure out why the Guerrillas wanted Manila and if it was an inside job or not.
A great read with a bit of steam and big adventure through a jungle with descriptions that felt like I was right there. I love these books by this author, the little to no drama between the couple, the action, the adventure, the characters, and the suspense make them a page turner.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
I received a complimentary copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dale Mayer skillfully creates a plot that includes many “red herrings” to confuse her readers. This book is a page-turner that will grab you from page one, when Manila and her geologic team are captured and held as prisoners by guerillas in Columbia. The plot is so intricate that Ms. Ryder keeps the action and adventure going until the last chapter when she finally ties up the plot.
Ryker and his back up man, Miles, are from The Mavericks team and are sent to Columbia to rescue Manila and her team.
Manila is a strong and independent woman who lives her life her own way. Her extreme courage and stamina are shown when she, her team and her rescuers attempt to escape from their captors by walking through the jungle.
This book is the sixth in Dale Mayer’s “The Mavericks” series. It is not necessary to have read the first five books in order to enjoy this. However, I highly recommend all of them.
This is book 6 in The Mavericks series and it features Ryker and Manila. The chemistry is there. The flirting was fantastic! These two are a good match. Wish we could see a little of their relationship AFTER they got back from Columbia but sadly we see nothing. When the mystery is solved, the story ends.
The characters are always fantastic! The action is top notch! I could actually visualize them trudging through the jungle. There were a lot of holes in the story line and it drug out far too long for such a simple plot. It also ended without much excitement.
Ryker is more than willing to help rescue Manila, a kidnapped geologist, and her team in the Colombian jungle. He has had a lot of experience in the jungle but this rescue has mystery as well. Once the geologist and her team are in the capable hands of Ryker and Miles, they realize the danger is far from over. Between the guerillas, the guides (one has disappeared and the other suffering from wounds, the team members who are not acting normally, and the ever present threats from the jungle itself, the journey has just begun. The jungle, the village then the beach all present challenges of their own.
I really enjoyed this trip through the jungle, the danger, the interplay of the very interesting characters and the show of loyalty after so many betrayals. I have also decided I don’t want to visit the jungle! Read about it? Yes, but no desire to check it out in person!
The epilogue has Miles heading to London, a serial kidnapper and the involvement of Interpol and M16. Miles was definitely interested in the Mavericks and now is leading an op and going back to England, his home in the past, where he has not been for a long time. Can’t wait to hear his story!
WOW!
Another exciting Mavericks story with a new twist!
This story gets exciting right off the bat with Manila, a geologist, and her two team members getting kidnapped out of their remote camp in the jungles of Columbia by warring guerrillas. Nobody is safe, either from the four legged predators or from the terrorizing guerrillas fighting for their own cause.
I enjoyed Ryker and Miles’ liberation of Manila and her team from their guarded tent in the guerrilla camp and the subsequent trek threw the overgrown, hot, steamy jungle to get as far away from the rebels as possible! I love the intensity of the jungle and the team’s journey through the heat and danger and having to constantly watch for things that bite and slither!
Ryker and Miles seem very knowledgeable and even comfortable navigating the harsh terrain while their skills keep them hidden as they walk for miles in the humidity, bugs and heat is impressive.
I love the danger, twists, and turns that are always keeping your engaged in this suspenseful story. Fast-paced, energetic and a must-read for sure! I loved it!