A voice from the past cries out for help and Corey finds himself reunited with the only woman who’d ever rocked his world straight off the axis. But twelve years is a long time apart. Both of them have moved on, but, tragically, Angela is no longer the lighthearted woman he once knew and loved.Caught in a nasty divorce and custody battle, Angela will do anything to keep her son with her. After … her. After seven years of a rocky marriage, she’s only just beginning to figure out what kind of a man her husband truly is.
Angela makes it clear to Corey she doesn’t want or need his help. She’s got her own insurance to secure her case. But Corey is determined to shield his old flame anyway because she doesn’t seem to realize her “insurance” is more than likely to get her dead sooner rather than later. Given that Corey’s up against a man with no intention of letting his son go, it’s a race to see who ends up in a casket first.
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I really had a hard time putting this book down. Make sure you have time to read this book before you begin. This one will pull you in from the beginning. I love second chance romance stories and this in no way disappointed me. It was fantastic. The men of this series are the type that you want to meet in real life. They are the perfect heroes!!! Warrick’s book is next and I am SO looking forward to it. Ms Mayer, I sure hope you write fast!!!! I highly recommend this book.
Corey is right. You never forget your high school sweetheart. Corey and Angela’s youth did not provide the tools to get them through a very rough spell that split them up. They went their separate ways, he to the Navy, and she married to a man whose livelihood depended on other people’s bad decisions. Recognizing her own bad decision, Angela tried to get her son and herself out of the marriage, only to learn just how life-threatening that could be. Fortunately, Corey’s sister was Angela’s best friend, and that one degree of separation, along with Corey’s and Warrick’s SEAL training, brought them back together for the ride of a lifetime. Lots of excitement. Another great story from Dale Mayer.
I love reading Dale Mayer’s books and this Seals of Honor Series is absolutely awesome!
This book pulled me in holding my attention from page 1 through the Epilogue. It’s filled with page turning action, drama, suspense, blackmail, car chases, gun fights as well as wicked actions against an innocent by an abusive, manipulative husband!
With Cory and Warrick on the case, hands on, Mason and the others working from their end, the criminals are quickly brought down and will stand trial for the wrong deeds done, luckily no real harm came to any innocent person.
This book brings happiness long overdue to the two people this story centers around.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC of this book and suggest you grab a copy for yourself and find out what all the action is about.
I absolutely loved this book! I read it in one sitting and can’t wait to read the next in the series! The story brings Corey to the front and keeps you engrossed in the action, suspense, and romance! Reading about what happens in a custody battle makes you realize that not all separations and divorces are amicable and that the child/children involved are usually the ones who end up getting hurt the most! I was praying for a good resolution and realized at that point that not all will end well in real life and in books. This is what kept me turning the pages till the end. Dale Mayer did it again, an awesome story you won’t want to put down till the end.
Corey’s past comes to him for help, but she changes her mind and takes off. His sister thinks she’s in trouble from her husband. This is heartbreaking in some places and dangerous actions in others. Bukt if u have read any of her other books u know these guys are brothers in more ways than one. Another excellent read. Loved reading Corey’s story. Dale u have done it again. Love this series.
No one is more surprised than Corey when he gets a call from his high school girlfriend. She asks to meet for lunch and Corey agrees. Once they settled in and ordered she decides she’s made a mistake and leaves, in spite of Corey’s efforts to get her to stay and talk.
Angela thinks she’s made a mistake going to Corey, they have a lot of history between them and with her current problem it didn’t seem right.
Now Corey’s interest is peaked and he finally gets in touch with his sister who informs him Angela is missing.
It wasn’t hard to get Mason to help and he agreed Warrick could join him as back up. Finding Angela becomes a priority when they find her apartment had been broken into and trashed.
Not surprising, Corey’s sister had the answers he needed to find her and some revelations about Angela’s situation. Corey had no idea she had married and had a child, and her circumstances now stem from her soon to be ex.
Angela has somewhat settled in her Aunt’s lakeside cabin. Forewarned that Corey and Warren were coming to help her, she isn’t surprised when they show up although she wasn’t sure what they could do for her.
There is a lot going on in this book, between the photos Angela copied, the fight to get her son back, and of course the attraction she has with Corey.
Warren was a steady force in this one as well. Even though he was dealing with his recent break-up. He’s the one who recognized the ‘Keeper’ aspect of the interactions between Corey and Angela.
I loved the slow build to the relationship in the middle of the emotions and angst of the investigation. The love and support of Corey truly helps her keep it together as her almost ex turns up the heat.
I love this author, her books are such an easy read.
I really enjoyed these characters and their second chance at romance.
Plenty of drama and suspense made for an entertaining and well written story.
Corey’s past comes to him for help, but she changes her mind and takes off. His sister thinks she’s in trouble from her husband. This is heartbreaking in some places and dangerous actions in others. Bukt if u have read any of her other books u know these guys are brothers in more ways than one. Another excellent read. Loved reading Corey’s story. Dale u have done it again. Love this series.
Corey by Dale Mayer
SEALs of Honor Series Book Sixteen
Corey Handleman was stunned when he met an old flame for coffee. She was as beautiful as she’d been twelve years ago. His first love. When she suddenly leaves before their food even arrives—he feels rejected. Again. Somehow, he had missed all the warning signs that she might’ve been in danger—as he finds out a few days later that she’s missing.
Angela Buffalo never thought her life could get so bad. Somehow in seven years, she’d slowly become a prisoner in her own home. And then she found out what her husband was really like. Unfortunately, he was controlling and wasn’t going to let go very easily.
A great story line. What starts as an old friend helping Angela out, turns into a full-blown case. A case that needs to be worked quickly and quietly as lives are at stake.
**Sensual content
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This second chance romance offers plenty of suspense, action, danger, mystery, drama, and romance. It has a painful and terrifying storyline, that happens all too often in real life. A very emotional read.
It’s that distant past that needs forgiveness to forge a new present and future.
It’s our past that comes back to revisit us and brings up beautiful and painful memories. Even at home, when not on assignment, trouble can come from a completely unexpected source. A distant past that comes in the form a your first love.
Time distance, perspective and a Navy Seal career have given Corey insight and experience. Yet, he will be floored when Angela turns up out of the blue and leaves just as quick. Corey wants to know why and what’s going on with Angela. He sees fear in her demeanor. They will need to work together, to fight an pending ex-husband hellbent on killing Angela and taking their son because of vital information she gained. They will also need to find their rightful place in each other’s lives, to forgive a past, to forge a future – for the moment, the priority is a young boy in the hands of a controlling, very angry man.
I can’t say Angela was my very favourite of heroines as a love interest for Corey – she had to grow on me. She was fabulous as a mother in trouble, at her wits end and on the run from her controlling husband… to find any way possible to get her son back. Obviously it was a friendship, I felt there was more dialogue and connection with Warrick than with Corey. That could be their past and the vital importance of being focused on getting back a child into his mother’s care… it felt at times, that Angela was ambivalent towards Corey and his career… which not everyone loves or can comprehend the enormity of military life but it’s Corey’s life and it’s that very career that will save her and her son.
Then the whys and motivations for the blackmailing by Angela’s ex, are never revealed? It can’t just pure blackmail for money and greed. Not when he would have had so much to gain along with his property deals along with his underhanded tactics/murder.
I think it was that I wanted more to Corey and Angela’s story. As a novella, it’s a beautifully paced story, as it unfolds its intrigue and suspense. It’s patience and love being rekindled, learning to trust again, when it comes to matters of the heart and just let love develop when the time is right.
Dale delivers a page-turning sweet drama, intrigue and action – with COREY. Highly recommended for those that love military based heroes and the women that capture their attention and love. It’s always wonderful to have team members when you need help. Not only are they a team, they are family and will have your back no matter what. You also gain wonderful insight into Warrick… I’m looking forward to this gentleman, kindhearted man, who can be deadly when that moment is called upon. I can’t wait.
If you want a fast enjoyable read, sign on to the SEALS of Honor series. If you want a HEA – again sign on. This one is Coreys story. He steps up to help his sisters best friend and his past girlfriend. She is separated from a controlling, domineering, male. Or thug in my opinion. Who is keeping her from her son and threatening her. Corey and Warrick are the main SEALS on board, but Mason, Levi and more pop in (albeit via phone). I appreciate that I can sit down, immerse myself in a well rounded story that touches on issues in the days world, and does so with a light touch. I really like the fact that these are relationship stories, life happenings. I asked for the Arc and was pleased to receive! Thank you Dale Mayer and team!