Navy SEAL Trace Bennett has recovered from injuries he sustained while rescuing Gretchen’s daughter, Clover, from kidnappers. The man who “wouldn’t let go” finds himself now tied to the single mom of three girls, by strings of duty, honor and, to be perfectly honest, lust. He’s killed bad guys all over the world, and rescued his share of innocents, but he isn’t sure that properly qualifies him … for fatherhood.
Gretchen has opened her heart one more time to a man she did not expect to fall for. But she’s determined this will be the last time. She’s dusted off her mating skills and tried to melt the ice she feels in her veins towards men in general. Formerly married to a famous NBA star who cheated on her publically, she’s only got room in her life for one more chance at love. Her primary mission is to raise her three daughters and whatever else she gets for herself comes second. Dating a man who has failed at marriage isn’t a great start to her new quest, but she holds her nose and jumps in feet first.
Their rocky road to redemption will bring them more pain than they ever imagined, and more happiness than either of them feel they deserve.
Previous short version of this story was released in a multi-author anthology called Tropical Tryst. The portions reused have been substantially re-edited and added to to reflect my story and character changes.
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I really loved this story!
Trace is an older (for the Navy) SEAL, who is divorced and looking for a place to fit in. His new SEAL group is heading out for vacation, with friends and family, to Hawaii and he decides to go along to get to know everyone. That’s where he meets Gretchen. This is the first time Gretchen has been away from her daughters since her divorce and is just looking for some rest and relaxation.
This story is very well-written and full of suspense, passion, and angst. It’s a great romance dealing with slightly older than the normal characters which is refreshing.
What a great book with suspense and …Trace and Gretchen’s story have both!
Once I started reading, I could not put down.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I also purchased a copy.
This was a great read. The book included more than just the normal relationship of the couple. The dual POVs are nice for me as I can get into the character to understand his’ or her’s actions. I also loved the addition of three daughters for Gretchen. Trace was a wonderful hero. Someone that any woman would love to have. I hope that there is more to this series as there was a sub-plot involving a mission to the Caribbean.
If you love military romances, this one will not disappoint. I highly recommend.
This wonderful book has it all. A great story line, 2 strong characters that work well together. There is suspense, drama, action, danger, humor and romance in this story. It is well written and will keep your interested. I enjoyed reading this book and can recommend.
4.5 Trace is an older seal. On a new team. I enjoyed the fact he was older! In Hawaii on a team vacation he meets Gretchen. Both have painful past relationships and decide to enjoy the vacation. This gets derailed when Gretchens’ oldest daughter is kidnapped. Trace gets injured rescuing Clover, Gretchens’ daughter. Seal my love is a story of two adults learning to trust again, to believe in love and family.and possibilities. I loved the poem at the end 😉 I asked for a copy of this arc and volunteered to express my opinion.
ARC for honest review with no compensation 4.5 stars
Seal My Love by Sharon Hamilton is another well written, page turner, suspenseful book.
Trace and Gretchen meet while on vacation in Hawaii, he with his seal brothers and she with family and the sparks fly but can this romance continue when they get back to the “real world”? Both have been married before and have baggage, but when danger comes Gretchen’s way, Trace and his buddies are there every step of the way. Can these two find a second chance at love and a HEA or will their baggage keep them apart??
I read the novella of Trace and Gretchen’s story, so I was really excited to read the novel. It also left me wanting more, in a good way.
Trace and Gretchen had an instant attraction, but it was written so well that it didn’t feel like instalove. You could tell their relationship was not superficial. There was so much action and turmoil going on that you had to wonder if they could handle life settling down.
One thing I noticed with this couple is they didn’t waste time wondering if they should be together, or feeling like they weren’t good enough for each other. When push came to shove, Trace and Gretchen had each others backs.
In this book you get to revisit some of the other characters from SEAL Team 3. They also experience a bit of action.
One of the best scenes in the book occurs by the Coffeeshop. You don’t want to miss that. The only thing I would have loved is an epilogue. You get so caught up in their story, you really want to know what happens with them further down the road.
I would definitely recommend this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book.
This was so absolutely realistically and beautifully written. It left me stunned and so happy and grateful for people that still have faith in human love relationships. The book had all the spine-tingling moments and action that kept you turning the pages, but underneath that there was growing trust and love–the kind that Trace and Gretchen deserved and finally strove to claim.
I volunteered to review an arc of this book. I read it. I loved it. I bought it.
Starting over is hard but worth the risks when love is involved.
Pain, distance and starting a new relationship from a vacation fling that was over too soon because a crisis needed to be dealt with is extremely taxing. Do you take a chance and fight for that new love again after being burned badly by past relationships. This is Trace and Gretchen’s story to tell.
First impressions aren’t always correct. I so thought,,, oh no… Trace is a player on vacation, I’m not really liking him much for Kyle’s team. Oh no, no no… that man just wants the right women to invest in and love him with all he and she’s got. Gretchen, already hurt and shattered from her over excessive and indulgent ex-husband… wants to raise her daughters to the best of her ability. Love isn’t on her radar until a certain SEAL crosses her path. sparks fly and attraction burns hot! Her children are precocious, fun and what comes out of their mouths will have you laughing out loud, especially Angela, her 4 year old… OMG – you will crack up. Out of the mouths of babies – be prepared to answer those tough questions that only a 4 yr old can deliver with a straight face!!
Sharon Hamilton has written a beautiful and thoroughly intriguing book that deals with real life issues. Beautiful, angst filled, drama and suspense and dealing with the ramifications of distance and loving a Navy SEAL.
Incredibly strong, caring characters, with such depths of inner fortitude, that never give up attitude, even when life throws curve balls and gets tough. It’s always good to catch up with familiar team members and know they are there for each other no matter what – they are family and will do whatever it takes to protect those they love.
Tensions are high, suspense leaves you holding your breath, waiting. No matter what – you have to trust your training, trust your innate instincts, focus, prepare, and attention to detail, to save those your love!
Sharon Hamilton is an all time favourite author in Military/Romantic Suspense genre. If you love page-turning, heart pounding, breath taking words, along with dramatic tension and romance – Sharon, constantly delivers this and so much more for her readers. What are you waiting for?
This is book 9 in the SEAL Brotherhood series and it features Navy SEAL, Trace Bennett and sister to a SEAL wife, Gretchen Sanders. The chemistry was there from the moment they laid eyes on each other. The sex was sizzling, graceful and poetic. It was almost as if these two have been doing this erotic dance together forever. Trace and Gretchen’s friendship/relationship just always seems to fall into place like puzzle pieces. There were many things going on but the thrill of their new romance was always at the forefront of my mind.
A lot happened in this book and I thoroughly enjoyed how each event had its own closure. I look forward to reading more about this couple and others from this amazing author.
Another amazing story of the members of SEAL Team 3! This one introduces Trace Bennett, an older SEAL, who recently joined the team. The team is heading for vacation in Hawaii where Trace is introduced to his team mate’s sister-in-law, Gretchen. Both Trace and Gretchen are divorced and not looking to begin anything serious. Of course, their chemistry is off the charts and what starts out as casual quickly grows to be something so much more!
I really enjoyed this story. It is an easy, engaging read with good, relatable characters. It is well-written with solid characterizations and has a smooth flow. Sharon Hamilton weaves an intriguing tale with strong characters and just the right mix of drama and hot romance.
I love the SEAL Brotherhood series! Each book is unique to its characters’ story and can be read as a standalone. Yet they each tie together seamlessly linking the lives of the members of SEAL Team 3.
I highly recommend this book and series!
I volunteered to leave an unbiased review for a complimentary copy of this book.
I absolutely loved the story, the characters were fabulous, strong and loving, plus having others that one has grown to care for helped the story. A few characters really got me, and had me laughing so hard I cried, Linda the author, one has to love a woman who can talk like that and even better write like that, the little Angie, she is one fire cracker of a girl.
Navy SEAL Trace Bennett met Gretchen wile on a vacation with his Seal team and their Families, the chemistry was way off the charts. And that he and the other Seals were able to rescue Clover after she was kidnapped, well that sealed his fate.
Gretchen has opened her heart one more time and for a man she did not think she would fall for, but she is also determined to be the last time. Her ex a famous NBA star who cheated on her and abused her, is now hell bent on being even worse then he was before.
With all of this happening in her life Gretchen now has to work on being able to keep her daughters and hopefully find what she wants, Will Trace and her find the happiness they yearn for, read the book, its a great story.
This is the BEST!
The novella of SEAL MY LOVE was fantastic but the full novel is so much more!
Trace is a hot, sexy, SEAL trying to fit into his new gig at SEAL Team 3. He meets Gretchen, Kate’s older sister, on a Team vacation in beautiful Hawaii and sparks fly! Love on the beach is more than just a funny drink!
These two only have eyes for each other and maybe thoughts for a possible future together. When danger threatens Gretchen’s little family, Trace and his SEAL Team buddies are right there for her.
This story moves on to Gretchen fighting her ex for child custody and Trace, once again, being right by her side to weather this storm. This guy is totally what heroes are made of.
I love how this story progresses into some serious family drama that Trace takes in stride knowing that the outcome will be so much worth the journey. He has a true heart and is not afraid to express his feelings and his intentions. Gretchen sees the honor and integrity this man is made of and knows he is her forever.
You need to read this and all of the SEAL Team 3 stories. Sharon Hamilton keeps these stories of SEAL Team 3 on fire. We need more! This is another HOT one!
Seal My Love , by Sharon Hamilton, is classic Ms Hamilton’s style. We have the hunky Seals, strong women, bad guys and a problem to solve or someone to rescue. You will also have a chance to visit with characters from her previous books.
In this one our main characters are Trace and Gretchen. Trace is new to Kyle’s team. He is older than the rest, but already has been proven to be part of them. Gretchen is a single Mom of three girls, who has gotten the chance to go to Hawaii with the Seals and their significant others. There she meets Trace and the fun, and suspense begins.
But things get complicated when her ex causes trouble for everyone. Her ex , Tony, is vicious, vindictive and abusive.
Will Gretchen and the girls be safe , will Trent be able to help? Will Trent and Gretchen finally get their HEA?
Another entertaining story by this talented author.
I was gifted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely y own